Luke Vander Linden

Luke Vander Linden

Vice President, Membership & Marketing

Retail & Hospitality ISAC


The Retail & Hospitality ISAC is the cybersecurity sharing and collaboration community for the consumer-facing business sector. As vice president of membership, Luke Vander Linden is responsible for member growth and engagement and, as part of the leadership team, overall organizational strategy. The RH-ISAC is a dynamic community with over 300 member companies. It partners with key trade associations to strengthen collective efforts to improve cybersecurity in our shared sectors. Prior to joining the RH-ISAC, Luke held similar positions at the Society for Corporate Governance and the Academy of Management. For two decades before that, he also had a long career in nonprofit fundraising and administration. Luke lives in Connecticut with his wife and two sons. He serves with multiple community organizations and on several nonprofit boards.

Speaking in:

Wednesday Jun 25

9:00am - 9:45am

Texas 1

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.