Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Invitation-only
The RSAC™ Cyber Leaders Forum (CLF) is an invitation-only, closed-door forum for CISOs and senior-most security leaders from small and mid-size organizations, held the day before RSA Conference™ 2027 in San Francisco. For one focused day, 100-110 security leaders from organizations of comparable scale share what's working, what isn't, and what's coming next, candidly and under strict Chatham House Rule.
Applications will open in November 2026.
About RSAC Cyber Leaders Forum
CISOs at mid-size organizations face the same threats as their Fortune 1000 peers, often with smaller teams, tighter budgets, and broader responsibilities. Cyber Leaders Forum gives these leaders a trusted place to compare notes with peers who understand exactly what that's like.
Launched in 2024, CLF is modeled after the RSAC™ Executive Security Action Forum (ESAF), which has brought together top Fortune 1000 security executives since 2003. CLF brings the same confidential, peer-driven format to CISOs at organizations with 500 or more employees outside the Fortune 1000. The format is intentionally intimate and strategic: expert presentations and facilitated conversations, with plenty of time to build relationships with trusted peers.
The CLF agenda is developed by a Program Committee of experienced CISOs who are familiar with the challenges that you are facing.
You'll leave with practical takeaways from peers who are working through the same challenges at the same scale.
Part of RSA Conference 2027 Week
CLF 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: CLF participants also attend invite-only sessions during the week of RSA Conference (April 5-8).
Who Should Attend: CLF Qualifications
CLF is a practitioners-only forum, and that's what keeps the conversation honest. To qualify, you should be:
To protect the integrity of the discussion, the following are not permitted to attend:
Not sure whether you qualify? Email us at CLF@RSAConference.com. We're happy to help.
mastercard
Deputy Chief Security Officer
TOTVS
Information Security Executive Manager
heidelberg materials
SVP & Chief Audit Executive
Financial services information sharing and analysis center
Chief Information Security Officer
Western Union
CISO
2027 Sponsors will be announced soon. Interested in reaching the next generation of CISOs?
The RSAC Cyber Leaders Forum (CLF) is an invitation-only, closed-door forum where CISOs and senior-most security leaders from small and mid-size organizations share experiences and build trusted peer connections 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 CISOs and senior-most security leaders at organizations with 500 or more employees outside the Fortune 1000. Sales, marketing and media professionals are not permitted, and vendors are eligible only if they hold a qualified cybersecurity role within their organization.
ESAF serves security executives at Fortune 1000 companies. CLF brings the same confidential, peer-driven format to CISOs at smaller, mid-size organizations, so you're learning alongside leaders facing challenges at a similar scale.
CLF is complimentary, but attendees must have an RSA Conference 2027 Premium Pass (starting at $2,595).
For questions, email CLF@RSAConference.com.
CLF is open only to the CISO or senior-most security team leader. However, your team members may qualify for RSAC CISO Boot Camp, designed for aspiring CISOs expected to step into the CISO role within the next 12–18 months. The program features hands-on training, live simulations and networking led by experienced CISOs and industry experts. Learn more about RSAC CISO Boot Camp.
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