Kody Paine

Kody Paine is a dedicated individual who takes pride in his role as a father and in fostering the global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) community. His primary focus is uniting CISOs from some of the world's largest corporations, providing them with a platform for networking, sharing knowledge, and honing their leadership skills. He works closely with these esteemed security professionals to bring their visions to life by organizing top-tier security conferences.

Kody Paine pursued his Bachelor of Arts degree in Globalization, Environment, and Policy from the University of Oregon, showcasing his commitment to understanding worldwide issues and their impact on policy-making.

With a robust professional background, Kody has held various key positions such as the Senior Program Manager for the Global CISO Community at Evanta, a Gartner Company. Previously, he also served as the Senior Program Manager for the SoCal CISO Community at the same organization. Prior to that, he honed his expertise as a Program Manager at Evanta and gained valuable experience as an Enterprise Account Executive at Symantec and a Sales Consultant at AT&T.

Kody Paine's passion for community building and empowering security leaders shines through his work, where he leverages his skill set to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and leadership development within the global CISO landscape.