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Joe Evangelisto is an accomplished, IT executive with extensive experience in IT leadership, security, compliance, infrastructure, and operations.

As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at NetSPI he oversees IT, security (company & product), and GRC. He has spent over 25 years in the IT industry transforming companies’ culture, processes, policies, and procedures, while building high-performing, empowered teams with the past 5 years focused on security and compliance.

He’s a frequent guest on cybersecurity webinars and panels and has spoken at industry events. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience not only in IT but also in business and relationship management spanning federal government, non-profits, life sciences and technology firms.

He earned his BS and MBA in IT Management from Western Governors University (WGU) and holds a CISSP.

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NetSPI in the News

SecurityPal AI: How CISOs Can Turn Everyday Awareness into Lasting Security Mindsets

NetSPI CISO, Joe Evangelisto, shares how to build a security-first culture by aligning teams, leveraging AI wisely, and turning awareness into ownership.

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CISO Perspectives

Webinar Recap: How to Keep Your CISO Out of Jail

Learn how CISOs can reduce legal risk by documenting decisions, fostering security culture, and aligning cybersecurity with business goals.

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Security Industry Trends

6 Security Trends Every CISO Should Know 

Discover top security trends from AI governance to Zero Trust. Explore actionable insights tailored to help CISOs strengthen defenses.

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NetSPI in the News

Healthcare Business Today: Beneath the surface of insider threats: Addressing the human side of cybersecurity

NetSPI CISO Joe Evangelisto shared insights on how healthcare organizations can tackle insider threats by focusing on human-centric cybersecurity strategies.

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NetSPI in the News

The Last Watchdog: Wrist Slap or Cultural Shift? SEC Fines Cyber Firms for Disclosure Violations

Hear from NetSPI CISO Joe Evangelisto on the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision to charge cybersecurity vendors for misleading claims.

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Videos & Livestreams

BISO vs CISO: A Head-to-Head with Cyber Leaders Navigating Our Security Landscape

Aligning security needs of a business is a big feat for different security leaders. Watch this webinar with NetSPI’s CISO and Trimble’s BISO to learn how they do it.

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