Dallas is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity hubs in the United States. The region’s finance, energy, aviation, education and enterprise sectors rely on strong security leadership. The CISOs below play a key role in shaping how organizations in North Texas handle risk, resilience and digital transformation.
Becky Palmer, CISO of National Life Group
Becky Palmer won the 2025 Enterprise ORBIE Award and leads cybersecurity for a major financial and insurance company. She focuses on strong governance and long-term resilience across the business.
David Bell, CISO of CBRE
David Bell oversees cybersecurity for a global real estate and services company. His work covers both digital and physical security. He also serves on the DallasCISO Governing Body.
Eric Bowerman, CISO of DFW Airport
Eric Bowerman manages cybersecurity for one of the busiest airports in the country. He works across airport operations, regulatory compliance and infrastructure protection.
Steven Dodson, CISO of Permian Resources
Steven Dodson leads cybersecurity for an energy company with both IT and industrial systems. He focuses on operational technology, remote sites and supply chain protection.
Bryce Carter, CISO of the City of Arlington
Bryce Carter received the 2025 Large Corporate ORBIE Award. He leads cybersecurity for the City of Arlington and works with state and federal partners on resilience.
Shamoun Siddiqui, Global CISO of Upbound Group
Shamoun Siddiqui oversees global cybersecurity for Upbound Group and is a member of the DallasCISO Governing Body. He manages both domestic and international security needs.
Aaron Munoz, CISO of Texas Christian University
Aaron Munoz leads cybersecurity at TCU. His work covers student data, research protection and campus-wide networks.
Jeff Smith, CISO of Exeter Finance
Jeff Smith has been recognized in Dallas ORBIE Award cycles and leads cybersecurity for Exeter Finance. His work focuses on governance, compliance and fraud prevention.
Nathan Wright, CISO of Textron
Nathan Wright manages cybersecurity for a major industrial and manufacturing company. He covers operational technology, supply chain risk and global operations.
Sailaja Kotra Turner, CISO of Brown Forman
Sailaja Kotra Turner oversees cybersecurity and global infrastructure operations for Brown Forman. Her role spans manufacturing, logistics and digital commerce.
Dallas continues to grow as a cybersecurity leader. These CISOs show how organizations in the region are preparing for threats and improving resilience across industries.