CISO Round Table Dinner From Cloud Gaps to Identity Strategy: What We Heard

iON had the opportunity to join an intimate gathering of cybersecurity leaders at the CISO Round Table Dinner—an evening of candid dialogue, shared challenges, and forward-looking insight. Representing iON, Osman Baig and Kevin Banks sat down with executives from across finance, aviation, logistics, software, and digital platforms to explore the realities facing today’s security teams.

The tone was relaxed, but the conversations ran deep. Here’s a glimpse into some of what came up around the table—from cloud visibility gaps to the evolution of identity strategies in modern architectures.

Cloud Visibility: Still a Struggle

Despite the maturity of cloud adoption, visibility remains a top concern. Many teams continue to operate in the dark, lacking the tools or context to effectively prioritize and act. As environments scale and diversify, the need for real-time, cross-platform visibility is more critical than ever.

DevSecOps in Practice

Participants discussed how security and development teams are working to integrate DevSecOps in ways that support—not stall—innovation. Companies like Wiz are helping close the gap, but fully embedding security into fast-paced delivery cycles remains a challenge. Striking the right balance between protection and agility is still very much a work in progress.

A Vision for Unified Strategy

Perhaps the most shared aspiration? A unified approach that ties together visibility, identity, and risk management in a seamless operational model. While few organizations have fully realized this vision, the alignment around its importance was clear. The answer isn’t always more tools, but making the most of the ones already in place.

Key Takeaways      

1. Cloud Visibility: Still a major challenge in multi-cloud setups.

2. DevSecOps: Maturing, but integration gaps remain.

3. Identity: Must cover both people and machines.

4. Unified Security: Less fragmentation is the goal.

At iON’s CISO Round Table Dinner, security leaders cut through the noise to focus on what’s actually working—and what’s still holding teams back. 

With representation from sectors as varied as logistics, software, and financial services, the discussion dug into the realities behind today’s security strategies.

Key pain points stood out: limited cloud visibility, fragmented DevSecOps workflows, and identity frameworks that often overlook machine and API access. But the shared vision was clear—security that’s integrated, adaptive, and built for complexity.

How Can iON Help?

Our Round Table was a meaningful evening of honest dialogue, shared challenges, and forward-thinking ideas. At iON, we’re committed to being part of these conversations—because that’s how stronger, more effective security strategies take shape.

Want to keep the momentum going? Here are a few ways to connect:
 • Chat through your current cloud or identity architecture
 • Get input on simplifying your DevSecOps workflows
 • Explore what a unified security model could look like for your team

Let’s connect—iON’s here to help you think it through.