Charting Your Path to the C-Suite: From Cyber Security Practitioner to Leader

Many cybersecurity professionals spend years building strong technical expertise, yet leadership roles often demand a different set of skills. Moving into management, CISO, or C-Suite positions requires business judgment, risk communication, stakeholder influence, and the confidence to contribute to strategic decision-making.

The Charting Your Path to the C-Suite: From Cyber Security Practitioner to Leader Career Masterclass will help professionals understand what it takes to move from cybersecurity practice into leadership roles. The session will also introduce Simplilearn’s ISACA-accredited CISM and CISA certification programs and explain how these pathways can support professionals preparing for security management, audit, governance, and executive-track roles.

⏰ June 11, 2026 | 8 p.m. IST | 10:30 a.m. ET

What You Will Learn

• Spot the key gaps that slow down the move from practitioner to leader
• Understand how senior security roles are evaluated beyond technical skills
• Learn how CISM and CISA support different cybersecurity career directions
• See how to speak about security priorities with business stakeholders
• Explore ways to build credibility across teams, functions, and leadership groups
• Get a career roadmap for preparing for CISO and executive-track opportunities
  
  

About the Speaker

Chris DeMale - Vice President, Global Accredited Partners, ISACA | CFA

Chris DeMale leads global accredited partner programs for ISACA and the CMMI Institute. He brings experience across cybersecurity training, consulting, financial services, and business growth, with prior roles at JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Morningstar, and Bluerock Capital Markets. At ISACA, he works closely with partners to expand access to professional training and certification pathways.

Why You Should Join

• Hear career advice from a senior ISACA leader with experience across cybersecurity training and global partner growth
• Get a clearer view of what organizations expect from future security leaders
• Use the session to evaluate whether CISM or CISA fits your next career move
• Understand how to position your experience for leadership conversations
• Ask questions about certification, career planning, and the move into senior cybersecurity roles

Get the direction you need to move toward senior cyber roles.

Reserve Your Spot!