CIO/CISO Council

Security Strategist with a passion for solving business, customer and societal risk challenges.

VJ Viswanathan is a seasoned global technology executive recognized and awarded for technology innovation, capability transformation and inclusive leadership. Most recently, VJ is the founding partner at CYFORIX, a global cybersecurity research, advisory & strategy firm delivering solutions to public and private sectors. He serves as the CEO at TORQE, a specialized due diligence, advisory and technology services firm delivering value through analytics and automation. VJ is also the co-host of ELEVATEINTEL, a podcast series at the nexus of technology, social and defense. With over 25 years of Enterprise technology, Cyber Security, Privacy, Compliance and Risk Management experience, VJ has a detailed track record of designing, implementing and leading highly successful programs, products & services at multinational brands spanning CPG, Telecom, Media, Supply-chain & Finance segments. As a strategic thought leader, VJ has delivered the first of its kind "Supply Chain Security" & “Omni-channel Risk management” frameworks. As a published author and featured keynote speaker at global industry events, he approaches disruptive digital paradigms with innovation, creativity and active collaboration with his key industry peers, national & international law enforcement and defense groups. VJ is an active advisor, investor at select incubators & accelerators groups. As a strategic advisor to VC & PE firms, he specializes in developing market analysis, competitive product road map and guides in opportunity mapping. As a Board member and subject matter advisor to CEOs and Corporate directors, VJ evaluates and audits cyber security program for veracity and operational effectiveness. VJ is passionate about animal rights and giving back to the technology & security industry. He has created a rescue & foster care group for large breed dogs. He is actively engaged with academic institutions and purpose driven professional groups like ‘Minorities in Cyber security’, where he serves as the Board member and chair of mentorship programs to develop the next generation talent through coaching and facilitating scholarships for cyber security education.

Esmond Kane currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Steward Health Care, a 35 hospital, multi-state healthcare organization that provides world class care to millions of patients annually. In his role at Steward, Esmond’s focus has been on transforming Steward’s approach to information security, threat, and risk management to comply with industry frameworks, regulations and best practices. Esmond has over 20 years’ experience leading IT and Security programs in multiple industries. Before joining Steward he served as Deputy CISO at Partners Healthcare in Boston, working with executives and advisors on cyber security and business practice

Matt has been focused on IT Security Architecture at Northwell over 4 years……He also has experience with: vendor negotiations & purchasing, web application design, help desk management, network / database / VPN design & management. Northwell manages over 800 care locations in New York state including 3800 physicians and over 78000 employees.

Ivan Durbak is CIO at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. In this role he leads an IT organization that supports the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center community, including two major hospitals, two nursing homes, a large emergency room and a large clinic ambulatory environment that sees nearly one million patients a year