Vuln ESC is an invite-only circle for CISOs and heads of security across India. Small rooms, candid peer conversations, and perspectives that help leaders make better decisions. Powered by Vulncon.
Vulncon — a cybersecurity conference focused on core research, offensive security and practical innovation, bringing together researchers, practitioners and security leaders.
Why join
Why security leaders join Vuln ESC
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Invite-only
Every member is verified. You'll know who's in the room before you walk in.
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Peers, not panels
Roundtables bring a limited group around one topic, so everyone can contribute. Nobody is just an audience.
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Off the record
Every closed-door gathering runs under the Chatham House Rule. What's said there stays there.
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Decisions you can pressure-test
Bring a real challenge and compare approaches with peers who own similar decisions.
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A direct line to practitioners
Through Vulncon, reach the researchers and red-teamers who see attacks first. Ask for a second opinion on a threat, a tool, or your next hire.
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Between gatherings
A members-only WhatsApp community, where you can ask peers what they'd do before you have to decide.
How it works
Three steps to become a member
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Apply
Two minutes. Your role, company and LinkedIn.
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We verify
Applications are reviewed every week by the Vulncon team.
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You're in
Join the members' WhatsApp community and get personal invites to gatherings in your city.
Membership
Membership criteria
You lead security
You're a CISO, CSO, or Head/VP/Director of Security, or a CIO/CTO who owns security.
Your organisation runs its own security function
Enterprise, BFSI, tech, manufacturing, healthcare, public sector and others.
Your LinkedIn says so
We verify the role on a public profile.
You can meet in person
At gatherings across India.
The room
Simple rules that keep the room worth being in
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Off the record
Chatham House Rule. Never attribute what you hear.
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No pitching
Not in the room, not in follow-ups, not in DMs.
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Show up
Places at each gathering are limited. If you can't make it, tell us at least 48 hours ahead so another peer can take your place.
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Bring something real
Share the decision, the mistake and the number, not just the slide version.
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Respect the room
Disagree with ideas, not people.
Gatherings
Small rooms. Real conversations.
Past event · CXO Roundtable · Invite-only
Zero Standing Privilege: Hype or Ready for Production?
Designed for 15 CXO participants. One moderated conversation.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 · Bengaluru · Trinity Hotel · 7:00 PM–9:30 PM IST
Senior security leaders who own security decisions at their organisation. See the membership criteria above.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Membership is free. Members bring their experience, and that's what makes the room worth being in.
How long does approval take?
We review applications every week and reply by email either way.
Why wasn't I accepted?
We keep the circle to people who lead security at organisations that run their own security function. If your role changes, apply again.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Every closed-door gathering runs under the Chatham House Rule.
Is Vuln ESC part of Vulncon?
Yes. It's a Vulncon initiative, run by the team behind India's practitioner-first security conference.
I work at a security vendor. Can I join?
Membership is for security leaders at organisations that run their own security function. If you'd like to support a gathering, contact the Vulncon team about a partnership.