May 2025 Event: Inside the Cyber Trenches: Lessons from the FBI and the CISO Frontlines
Overview
Join us for an unforgettable evening as ISSA Silicon Valley presents a rare fireside chat between Marnie Wilking, Chief Security Officer at Booking.com, and Supervisory Special Agent Scott Hellman of the FBI. Get an insider’s perspective on the real-world battles cybersecurity leaders face—and how collaboration with law enforcement can tip the scales in your favor. This session will highlight how global enterprises structure their defenses, the technologies that work, and the people strategies that make it all possible.
🎤 Featured Speakers
🔹 Supervisory Special Agent Scott Hellman, FBI
With over 17 years of experience, Scott leads a team of cybercrime investigators in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work focuses on criminal and national security cyber threats. He actively builds community partnerships while disrupting the criminal ecosystems behind today’s threats. Scott holds a J.D. and a Bachelor's in chemistry.
🔹 Marnie Wilking, Chief Security Officer, Booking.com
Marnie oversees global Cybersecurity, Safety, and Fraud programs. Her prior roles include Global CISO at Wayfair and Orion Health, and security leadership at Wells Fargo Mortgage. Marnie serves on multiple boards including Robert Half International and the Cybercrime Support Network. She brings a strategic lens to securing e-commerce, fintech, and healthcare platforms globally.
🔐 Key Topics Covered
Real-world case studies from the CISO and FBI frontlines
Best practices for working with law enforcement
Building the right structure, people, and tech stack
Insider tactics to protect large-scale global operations
Critical risk lessons and what every security team should adopt
💡 Why Attend
Hear firsthand from two of the industry's most experienced voices
Learn actionable strategies that go beyond theory
Network with peers and professionals in security and tech
Enjoy an engaging mix of content, conversation, and refreshments
Strengthen your organization’s readiness through public-private collaboration
🗓 Agenda
5:30 – 6:00 PM | In-person Networking
5:55 – 6:00 PM | Virtual Session Starts
6:00 – 6:15 PM | ISSA Chapter Business
6:15 – 7:00 PM | Fireside Chat: Marnie Wilking & Scott Hellman
7:00 – 8:00 PM | Food & Refreshments