Inspiring fresh thinking: When security leaders connect!
“I was delighted to attend my first CSO 360. I found it inspiring and motivating, offering fresh perspectives on security leadership. The Global Congress highlighted how security transcends traditional boundaries – whether protecting priceless artefacts or managing complex AI implementations. The question that resonated most was: ‘How do you bring value to your organisation?’ This provocation aligns perfectly with our mission at the Met, where we’re transforming security culture through innovative approaches. The diversity of attendees and the quality of discussions makes this event unique. I’ve already recommended CSO 360 to other cultural institutions in New York City, as I don’t think they can miss the next one. It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals while thinking differently about common challenges.”
Regina Lombardo, Chief Security Officer, Metropolitan Museum of Art (United States)
Beyond traditional boundaries: Finding common ground!
“For those of us in the United Nations system, and beyond, CSO 360 offers refreshingly different perspectives. The Global Congress revealed how, despite our different sectors, we share many common security challenges. The format encourages open dialogue and knowledge-sharing in a remarkably constructive atmosphere. What struck me most was seeing how different industries approach similar problems – it’s a win-win learning experience. The combination of subject matter experts and practical case studies makes this event particularly valuable for security leaders looking to broaden their horizons. I live and work in Rome, so it was great that CSO 360 was here – but I hope to return in”
Maria Victoria Montalvo, Deputy Director, World Food Programme (Italy)
Building global networks: The power of return visits!
“Most conferences remain regionally focused, but CSO 360 truly delivers global perspectives. The discussions about US election impacts and geopolitical shifts were particularly enlightening for those of us managing security across international operations. Having attended twice now, I’ve found the congress invaluable for understanding how global companies navigate different regional contexts. The mix of strategic insights and practical knowledge makes this event – which I’ve attended twice, now – stand out. It’s rare to find a forum where security leaders from the US, Europe, and beyond can engage so openly.”
Alberto Gallardo, Security Manager, The Walt Disney Company (Spain)
Fresh eyes on security: A next-generation perspective
“As someone relatively new to security industry events, I found CSO 360’s blend of formal sessions and informal networking particularly effective. The Global Congress bridges generational perspectives, ensuring younger professionals have a voice alongside seasoned leaders. The opening keynote, delivered by the BBC’s Frank Gardner, and the predictions panel were especially valuable for understanding how security trends might shape future news cycles. The informal atmosphere encourages genuine dialogue and relationship-building, making complex security topics more accessible for industry newcomers.”
Agnese Boffano, Breaking News Editor, Factal (UK)
Strategic horizons: Developing tomorrow’s leaders!
“The CSO 360 Global Congress operates at exactly the right strategic level, making it perfect for security leaders navigating the transition to senior management. The AI discussions particularly resonated. These sessions emphasised the importance of maintaining core analytical skills while embracing new technologies. What sets CSO 360 apart is its focus on strategic thinking and future challenges. There’s a real opportunity to develop the next generation of security leaders here, perhaps through dedicated sessions for emerging managers. The event encourages active participation and genuine peer engagement, making it invaluable for professional development. The Rome event was my first, and I was happy to get involved. I will be bringing more of my colleagues next time.”
Andrew Pratt, Deputy Head of Situation Intelligence Analysis, Siemens (Germany)
Testimonials – Recent CSO 360 Congresses
“I loved my first CSO 360. I followed the 2022 edition in Istanbul on LinkedIn and saw very positive comments from the community. The mixture is right. You’ve got security practitioners and outside providers. Sometimes, with Germans, we do get focused on facts and data. But having the British influence and a bit more light-hearted approach makes it a worthwhile conference here. I lived in Berlin for nearly ten years and had never had the opportunity to eat in the Reichstag before – what a treat.”
Carolin Jameson, Head of Business Resilience, Siemens Healthineers
“My first time at the CSO 360 Congress has been an absolute triumph. There’s a huge cross-section of speakers and a genuinely international audience. Hence, you gain deep perspectives. Some good socialising also goes with it, where you can meet and build relationships without necessarily talking about business. The setting here in Berlin has been spectacular – not least at dinner in the German Parliament. If you are a CSO or a CISO, I think it’s certainly worth attending – it’s probably the most informative event of this type I’ve been to. If you are a consultant or someone who works with the C-suite, I think it’s hugely important to be here because you’re meeting the people who are often the gatekeepers who are often difficult to get to know and meet outside of these events.”
CEO and Founder, Defuse
“It is an absolute privilege to come here and speak at CSO 360. The audience’s engagement level was very high. During the coffee break afterwards, I couldn’t move because so many people wanted to learn more, which shows what the community is like. They’re a great group from a diverse range of industries and companies. I’ll be back next year.”
CEO, The Association of Corporate Investigators
“It’s my first time at CSO 360, and I came because of the topics on the agenda and the people attending. There were exciting speakers at the conference, especially the keynotes on both days. I will make the time to attend next year to see even more fantastic people from all around the world, speak with other people, hear their concerns, and learn from them.”
CSO, WML (The Netherlands)
“I’ve heard many good things about CSO 360 over the years. Many CSOs I know have almost become CSO 360 groupies and talk about it in such fun terms. There has been some excellent content, and I’ve taken a lot of notes. And also there’s a nice social atmosphere as well. We’ve done some fun things in the evening. So it’s a nice mix of work and then a bit of downtime.”
Co-Founder and CEO of The Clarity Factory
“This is my first time at CSO 360. I wanted to connect with other individuals passionate about improving the quality and efficiency of the products they’re providing for their firms. I’ve had an absolutely amazing time and a long list of highlights. This includes connecting with other professionals looking at the same issues from various perspectives. The boat cruise and the dinner at the Reichstag were also amazing. The networking here has been unique and incredibly valuable.”
Director of Training, Emergent Risk International
“What a successful conference. It’s been brilliant. The quality of the conversation and the delegates were amazing. The networking is unrivalled. The hospitality is superb. Thanks, Germany, for a wonderful event. It just gets better and better and better every year. And I cannot impress on people enough how you need to be at the next conference in 2024.”
Chief Education & Development Officer – Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi)
“This conference is very different from any other one I’ve been to because it’s bigger, there’s more to do, a huge range of topics, and everyone’s lovely. I had a great time in the evenings. As a vendor in the security recruitment space, we have had lots of people coming up to us. We’re here, we’re networking, getting to know people and telling people about our opportunities as well. I would definitely recommend CSO 360 to other people. I’ve learnt a lot over the past few days, spoken to interesting people and had a great time.”
Recruitment Consultant, Enteles Search
“This was my first Pulse event. The topics covered were great and getting to know the participants and sharing information opened my horizons!”
Head Security, McDonald’s – Turkiye
“This opened up many new horizons, thank you. Nice meeting intellectual security business people!”
CSO, LC Waikiki – Türkiye
“I have never experienced such an insightful and innovative gathering of security professionals in my fourteen years career as security professional. Every moment was riveting. I am eagerly looking forward to the next event”
CSO, Pan African Capital Holdings (South Africa)
“Wow! Great quality speakers. Exciting networking events!”
Head Forensic Services, KCB Group PLC – Kenya
“A great team bringing up together experts to create a wonderful event to learn, share and expand your network.
Intelligence and Travel Security Specialist, Coesia (Italy)
“The most beneficial event I’ve ever attended in terms of networking!”
Project Security Manager, Harekar Group – Türkiye
“Superb!”
Global Safety & Security Manager, McDonald’s Corporation – UK
“As this was my first CSO 360 event, I had no preconceptions. Therefore, I was more than pleasantly surprised as I experienced such a warm friendly, professional and fast moving conference and networking event. I met so many old friends, new contacts, good people, possible suppliers, clients or contractors.. All in all a fabulous and valuable use of 3 days of my time.”
Head of Global Security Brown Brothers Harriman (United Kingdom)
“Varied speakers, good content and a great networking opportunity”
Director, RDM Advisory – Türkiye
“A magnificent virtual “ground-breaking” conference supported by a whole host of key professional stakeholders”
Investigations Director, Regulator (UK)
“Networking and global attendees from all around the world!”
Chief Human Resources & Corporate Services Officer, SOCAR – Türkiye
“As always, Pulse team organized a very interesting conference that allows all the security comunity to communicate and share their experiences. For me it was very important to hear the opinions of some of the best professionals of the security industry.”
CSO, Logista (Portugal)
“A fantastic opportunity offered by Pulse Team to meet world class practitioners and stay on top of best practices in the global security and investigations world!”
Chief Investigations Officer, African Development Bank (Ivory Coast)
“Absolutely excellent! The quality of the presentations, and the ideas shared, were first class. Looking forward to implementing what we learned. Looking forward to 2021!”
Founder/CSO, Resilient World (Switzerland)
“I have really enjoyed the online version of the congress, would go as far as saying it exceeded my expectations. Some really top notch speakers, high level of interactivity and engagement, brilliant multichannel participation opportunities.”
Security Director, Melia Hotels International (UK)
“Good networking, excellent topics, amazing experience!”
Group H&S and Security Manager, Coca-Cola Icecek A.S – Türkiye
“Nice event, well organized by a professional team”
Security, Rethink Technologies – Al Ahli Group (UAE)
“A very useful congress. Excellent speakers and great discussions during the different sessions. I enjoyed this event that, indeed, will be useful for my upcoming security analysis.”
Director, Control Risks Mexico at Equinor (Mexico)
”The Pulse 360 CSO Congress provided significant value and information in a short timeframe, particularly with regard to tradecraft, best practices, and networking.”
Senior Security Intelligence Analyst for the Americas, Cargill (USA)
“CSO 360 continues to provide a great platform for security professionals!”
Managing Director, Seneca Risk (Sierra Leone)
“The CSO 360 Conference was a fantastic opportunity to exchange information and to share perspectives in a collegial environment.”
Senior Director of Security, Atlas Air (USA)
“Embraces the changing threat environments, great experience, fabulous speakers, pertinent interesting focus”
Special Tribunal for Lebanon (The Hague)
“Decades of security experience with a global perspective.”
Sr. Analyst, Global Intelligence/Incident Management, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (USA)
“I was extremely impressed by the content, quality, origination and administration of the Pulse product”
MD, Tierra Nova Solutions (Sierra Leone)
“Great programme, great organization and great attendance have made discussions useful and passionate . Listening testimonials, sharing experiences and ideas regarding good practices, discovering other industries or business ! : you have made my days in Vienna!”
Europe Industries Security Officer, AIR LIQUIDE (France)
“A great one stop shop of the top CSO minds!”
VP, Corporate Security and Resilience, Pearson (UK)
“Excellent location, content and organisation. Very good environment for networking and the atmosphere was exceptional!”
Head of Security, Credit Suisse – UK
“This opened up many new horizons, thank you. Nice meeting intellectual security business people!”
Deputy CSO, LC Waikiki – Türkiye
“Wonderful, excellent , super”
CEO, MTN – Türkiye
“This is an industry-leading conference and should be considered mandatory for all risk management professionals.
Head Of Global Intelligence McDonald’s (United States)
“Good diversity of perspective and participants, a nice break from the more US-centric conferences Great networking and high quality of speakers!”
Manager Aviation Security and Intelligence, Air Canada
“Brilliantly organised, fascinating content and great fun!”
Senior Director (APAC) Global Security & Crisis Management, S&P Global – Singapore
“It was an amazing experience in terms of both planning and execution, thanks!”
Security Group Manager, SOCAR – Türkiye
“Good networking, excellent topics, amazing experience!”
Group H&S and Security Manager, Coca-Cola Icecek A.S – Türkiye
“This opened up many new horizons, thank you. Nice meeting intellectual security business people!”
Deputy CSO, LC Waikiki – Türkiye
“Excellent event! Team Pulse really knows how to make a conference feel welcoming and engaging”
Manager – Geopolitical Intelligence & Analysis United Airlines (United States)
“Under the unprecedented circumstances of COVID, you did an outstanding job at bringing together high quality thought leaders and delivered an excellent, interactive and thought provoking Conference – Bravo!”
CSO, CSL Global / Supply Chain Secure
“Simply amazing , topics and speakers were of current interest and the best in the industry”
CSO, Delivery (India)
“Great experience! Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the 4th CSO 360 Congress was able to provide a great opportunity for learning, networking and re-connecting for security professionals.”
Senior Director of Security, Atlas Air (USA)
“Many thanks Christoph and to the entire panel as well as the conference organisers. Things continue at pace with some exciting contributions here at CSO 360, including a discussion on diversity in the security profession, something I’m glad to say the ACi sees as a key tenet of its vision and practice.”
Group Head of Security, British American Tobacco (UK)
“A great congress, packed with valuable information and insight for CSO’s and their senior security managers.”
VP Global Security Operations, 21st Century Fox (UK)
“I just had the best conference ever!”
CCO, BT (Netherlands)
“Simply the best event for security practitioners. Real expertise and knowledge sharing”
Group CSO, Unipart Group (UK)
“A fantastic event. Awesome speakers addressing a diverse range of interesting and relevant topics. Also, great job by Team Pulse. We have been looked after so well! Thank you!”
Regional Security Director, Caterpillar Inc (Switzerland)
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