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From IC to Leader: A Field Guide to Building High-Performing Security Teams
Friday November 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Room: Bayview B (Bay Level)
Most security leaders are exceptional technologists, but building and managing a high-performing security team requires an entirely different skill set - one that is rarely taught and almost never documented. This talk closes that gap.

Drawing on 20+ years spanning Big 4 consulting, multiple security org builds from scratch, and security leadership roles across fintech, banking, and SaaS, this expanded session delivers a comprehensive, practitioner-tested playbook for security team leadership.

Attendees leave with actionable frameworks across the full leadership lifecycle: crafting job descriptions that attract elite talent, structured onboarding plans that accelerate time-to-contribution, Agile practices purpose-built for security teams, performance management grounded in four concrete pillars, a live case study walking through how these frameworks interact in practice, and managing up to executives with clarity and confidence.

Beyond the operational mechanics, the talk addresses the human dimensions of leadership that often go unspoken: building psychological safety, navigating conflict, developing a culture of continuous learning, and supporting team well-being to prevent burnout, a persistent challenge in a high-pressure field.

Whether you are a first-time security manager, a seasoned CISO, or a practitioner preparing to lead, this session delivers real-world guidance, not theory. Every framework presented has been used in production at companies ranging from 10-person startups to public companies. Come prepared to take notes, the slides include reusable templates you can apply to your team on Monday.
Speakers
avatar for Anshu Gupta

Anshu Gupta

Founder, Fixin Security
Anshu Gupta is a seasoned global cybersecurity executive with Fortune 500 advisory experience at EY and KPMG, working with companies including Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco, and Adobe. He has built and led security programs at high-growth startups and fintechs, including Coupa, HelloSign... Read More →
Friday November 6, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am PST
Room: Bayview B (Bay Level)
  Process and Culture

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