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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2025 -- CISO Ascent, the outdoor leadership collective for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), or senior security and cybersecurity executives, has appointed <a data-mce-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/athangaraju/" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/athangaraju/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Anand Thangaraju</a> as an Advisor to its Board of Directors. The appointment strengthens a mission centered on recharging leaders in nature, cultivating trusted peer support, and investing in high-impact programs that serve the broader community.<figure id="figure-sckmehvt7mei1ecrj"><img id="sckmehvt7mei1ecrj" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eP5GtgQ4SXIYiQ8vZVGaeZq2E93p4PArFGu2R502kYNBQAbvx7uyoGmkO6ypZW0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 0% 15%;" data-corners="small" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="Anand Thangaraju Headshot" data-positionx="0%" data-positiony="15%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eP5GtgQ4SXIYiQ8vZVGaeZq2E93p4PArFGu2R502kYNBQAbvx7uyoGmkO6ypZW0.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 0% 15%;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">Anand Thangaraju</figcaption></figure><blockquote>"Anand is a force multiplier for growth," said CISO Ascent's Board of Directors."Our board is focused on governance for good. Anand’s expertise in cybersecurity, partnerships, capital strategy, and execution will help us scale while preserving the intimate, high-trust community that makes our outdoor retreats unique and purpose-driven experiences."</blockquote>Thangaraju has advised high-growth technology organizations on aligning resources to measurable outcomes, building strategic partnerships, and converting momentum into sustained impact. His guidance will help CISO Ascent expand while delivering tangible value for CISOs and the organizations they serve.<blockquote>“I truly believe in CISO Ascent’s mission to provide Chief Information Security Officers with a unique space for growth, connection, and support,” said Thangaraju. “I’m no stranger to building CISO communities, and I know firsthand the intense stress and seemingly impossible mandate CISOs face amid a rising tide of adversaries. That’s why I’m excited to contribute and help advance the vision of the organization.”</blockquote>About CISO AscentCISO Ascent is the exclusive outdoor leadership community for chief information security officers. Members gather in the wild to recharge, connect, and solve real-world challenges in trusted groups. Guided by a ten-member Board of Directors, the organization invests in mentorship, education, and grant programs that strengthen the broader community.&nbsp;---CISO Ascentmedia@cisoascent.com

CISO Ascent Appoints Anand Thangaraju as Advisor to the Board of Directors

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