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July 2025 Event: What You Don’t See Can Hurt You — SaaS Security War Stories and Lessons Learned

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What You Don’t See Can Hurt You: A CISO and CEO Unpack SaaS Security Issues and share real-world war stories that can blindside any organization.

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat featuring Jimmy Sanders, President of ISSA International and former CISO at Netflix, alongside Kevin Hanes, CEO at Reveal Security. Gain critical insights from these seasoned security leaders as they pull back the curtain on SaaS security risks, explore real-world incidents, and share actionable lessons learned from the trenches of cybersecurity leadership.

Whether you're responsible for securing your organization’s SaaS stack or looking to strengthen your understanding of evolving threats, this session promises to deliver hard-earned knowledge you won't find in any textbook.


Speakers:

Jimmy Sanders, President, ISSA International
Jimmy Sanders brings decades of experience managing and architecting security programs across leading organizations such as Netflix, Samsung, Fiserv, SAP, and more. He serves as a board member of the Information Security Leaders Foundation (ISLF) and SPIRE ONE, and advises multiple educational institutions and non-profits on cybersecurity curriculum and workforce development. Jimmy holds CISSP, CRISC, and CISM certifications, as well as degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Science from San Jose State University.

Kevin Hanes, CEO, Reveal Security
Kevin Hanes leads Reveal Security in its mission to defend cloud infrastructure, SaaS, and critical business applications against evolving cyber threats. Previously, as CEO of Cybrary, Kevin built a global learning platform empowering millions in the cybersecurity community. At Secureworks, he led one of the world's largest cybersecurity operations teams and developed industry-leading Incident Response and Red Team consulting practices. Earlier at Dell Technologies, Kevin earned nine patents for cloud services innovations. He holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Systems Management from St. Edward's University and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.


Key Topics Covered:

  • Hidden SaaS security vulnerabilities that can blindside organizations

  • War stories from real-world SaaS incidents

  • How SaaS and cloud complexity amplify cyber risks

  • Strategies for improving SaaS visibility and detection

  • Lessons learned from global cybersecurity leadership

  • The evolving role of CISOs and CEOs in SaaS security


Why Attend:

  • Learn directly from two globally recognized cybersecurity leaders.

  • Hear real-world security stories that rarely make the headlines.

  • Walk away with practical SaaS security strategies and frameworks.

  • Network with top security professionals and industry peers.

  • Stay ahead of emerging SaaS security trends and threats.

Agenda:

🕠 5:30 - 6:00 PM | In-person Networking
💻 5:55 - 6:00 PM | Virtual Session Begins
📢 6:00 - 6:15 PM | ISSA Chapter Business
🎙 6:15 - 7:00 PM | Feature Presentation
🍽 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Food & Refreshments

Location
NetApp
3060 Olsen Dr, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
🆓 Free Parking for Event Attendees. Park in any lot. 💭 The closest parking lot is the "Hatton Street" lot on the corner of Olsen and Hatton. Entrance on Olsen Street. ⚠️ Do not follow the instructions emailed by the NetApp guest registration system; those instructions are for during-hour arrivals.
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Our chapter is comprised of over 250 Silicon Valley Information Security Staff, Consultants, Managers, Executives, and other business professionals.