Becky Goza
Senior Director - IT Risk Management
ULTA Beauty
Dr. Becky Goza is the Senior Director of IT Risk Management at Ulta Beauty, where she leads strategic initiatives across Cloud Security, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and Cyber Threat Intelligence. With over 15 years of cybersecurity leadership experience, Becky has built a reputation for transforming security programs and driving innovation. She previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores for six years, where she led enterprise-wide security efforts.
A recognized leader in the field, Becky was named the 2023 Top CISO of the Year by Cyber Defense Magazine and is listed among the Top 50 Women Leaders in Oklahoma City for 2025. In addition to her executive role, she is passionate about mentoring and growing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. She actively contributes to the field by facilitating cybersecurity courses for the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Speaking in:
Wednesday Jun 25
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage
Connected, not compromised: Securing Retail IoT
From smart shelves to connected cameras, IoT is powering the next wave of retail innovation – delivering efficiency, personalization, and real-time insights. But with this transformation comes risk: each connected device is a potential attack vector. In this session, we’ll explore the critical role of IoT security in safeguarding retail operations, customer trust, and brand reputation.
Join us and leading retail customers as we unpack real-world challenges and solutions in securing sprawling IoT ecosystems. You’ll hear firsthand how retailers are gaining complete visibility into connected devices, automating threat prevention, and simplifying network segmentation – all with the help of Palo Alto Networks' AI-driven platform.
Wednesday Jun 25
9:00am - 9:45am
Blue Dot Stage
Inside the Retail & Hospitality ISAC’s 6th Annual CISO Benchmark Report
Cybersecurity is at a defining moment. As organizations rapidly advance their digital transformation efforts, cyber threats are evolving in parallel – becoming more sophisticated, persistent, and business-critical. The 2025 RH-ISAC CISO Benchmark Report, developed in collaboration with Accenture, provides a data-driven analysis of how cybersecurity leaders are navigating these challenges. It highlights progress, persistent gaps in cybersecurity maturity, shifting priorities in investment, workforce developments, and governance – providing executives with insights to inform strategic decision making and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.