Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Invitation-only
RSAC™ CISO Boot Camp (CBC) is an invitation-only leadership program for aspiring CISOs held right before the start of RSA Conference 2027. For one full day, 100-120 security leaders on track for the CISO role learn from experienced CISOs and industry experts, practice through live simulations, and build the peer network they'll rely on in the job, all under Chatham House Rule. CBC attendees also attend additional CBC-only sessions during the week of RSA Conference.
Applications will open in November 2026.
About RSAC CISO Boot Camp
Since 2019, RSAC CISO Boot Camp has helped the next generation of security leaders prepare for one of the toughest jobs in cybersecurity. Stepping into the CISO role means new responsibilities, new stakeholders, and new pressure, and the leaders who succeed are the ones who prepare before they get there.
Each year, the program brings together aspiring CISOs from organizations around the globe. The format is intentionally hands-on: expert presentations, candid peer discussions, live polling, and immersive tabletop exercises. Attendees also get plenty of time to connect with peers on the same career path and with experienced leaders who may become mentors.
The CBC agenda is developed by a Program Committee of experienced CISOs and industry experts who have made the same leap attendees are preparing for.
You'll leave with practical skills you can put to work right away. Past attendees report applying what they learned within weeks of returning to work.
GIAC members can earn six CPE credits for attending the full day of RSAC CISO Boot Camp.
Part of RSA Conference 2027 week
CBC takes place for a full day on Sunday, April 4 at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, just before the start of RSA Conference 2027. The conversation doesn’t end when the day does: CBC participants also attend invite-only sessions during the week of RSA Conference (April 5-8, 2027).
Who Should Attend: CBC Qualifications
CISO Boot Camp is designed for security professionals preparing for their first CISO role. To qualify, you should:
To protect the integrity of the discussion, the following limits apply:
Not sure whether you qualify? Email us at CBC@RSAConference.com. We're happy to help.
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 9:45 am
Opening Remarks & Polling
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Name, Title, Company
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Opening Remarks & Polling
Name, Title, Company
Name, Title, Company
Name, Title, Company
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cybersecurity Regulation...
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leversec
Principal
BCD travel
SVP & Global CISO
ngc risk
CISO
sans institute
Fellow
r1 rcm
CISO
2027 sponsors will be announced soon. Interested in reaching the next generation of CISOs?
7:45 – 8:30 AM
Arrival & Breakfast
8:30 - 8:50 AM
Welcome & Polling
8:50 – 9:20 AM
The Next Level: CISO as Business Leader
9:20 - 9:50 AM
Interactive Discussion: Business Skills Self-Assessment
Building on the previous session, this interactive discussion turns the lens inward. What are the core business skills required of a CISO, and where do you stand against them? Does academic training and credentialing measure up to real-world experience, or is it the other way around? Do you have the soft skills that often go unmeasured but matter most?
You'll break into table discussions to work through these questions with peers, compare notes, and leave with a clearer, more personalized picture of where to focus your development over the next 12-18 months.
9:50 - 10:20 AM
Networking Break
10:20 – 10:50 AM
Risk Management
For CiSOs, the real skill isn’t identifying risk; it’s translating it into terms the business can act on, prioritizing what matters most, and using risk as a tool to drive decisions rather than just flag problems. This session moves beyond the mechanics of risk assessment to focus on how aspiring CISOs can build the judgment and communication skills needed to make risk a shared business conversation—one that earns you trust and influence.
10:50 – 11:20 AM
Speaking Board, Not Bytes
This session focuses on the specific skill of communicating with the board: translating technical detail into business impact, framing risk and investment in terms directors can act on and knowing what to leave out as much as what to include. You'll learn how to structure a board update, anticipate questions, and make every minute count. Whether you're preparing for your first board presentation or refining how you show up in front of one, this session will help you speak and understand the language of boards.
11:20 AM – 12:00 PM
Research Update
Stay ahead of the trends shaping the CISO role. This session features the latest research on what it takes to lead a highperforming security organization, from building security culture and managing human risk, to navigating the evolving expectations placed on cyber leaders. Come away with data-backed insights and fresh perspectives to inform your own path forward.
12:00 – 12:50 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 – 1:40 PM
Polling
Yvette Lejins
Akash Mittal
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RSAC CISO Boot Camp is an invitation-only, closed-door leadership program that prepares cybersecurity leaders for their first CISO role. The program is delivered by experienced CISOs and industry experts under Chatham House Rule.
The 2027 program takes place on Sunday, April 4, 2027, at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco, the day before RSA Conference 2027 (April 5–8, 2027).
Attendance is limited to aspiring CISOs expected to step into the role within 12–18 months, from organizations with at least 500 employees. Each organization may send up to two attendees. Sales, marketing, and media professionals are not permitted, and vendors are eligible only if they hold a cybersecurity role on a CISO track.
CBC is complimentary, but attendees must have an RSA Conference 2027 Premium Pass (starting at $2,595 (opens in a new tab)). (opens in a new tab)
Yes. GIAC members can earn six CPE credits for attending the full day.
Yes. RSAC offers programs for current CISOs, including the Cyber Leaders Forum (for mid-size organizations) and the Executive Security Action Forum (for Fortune 1000 organizations).
"It was one of the most valuable single days I have spent in my post-secondary career education."
"The RSAC CISO Boot Camp was one of the most valuable executive development events I have attended."
"I find the networking really valuable and the community is willing to share their experiences to shape the future leaders."
RSAC convenes several executive forums designed for different career levels and organization sizes.
Submit your question through our Contact Us page, and a member of our Executive Programs team will reach out to you.
