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Sept 15-17, 2025
Loews Royal PacificOrlando, FL

2025 Agenda

From the CISO's Desk: Redefining MSP Partnerships in Today's Threat Landscape

Kevin McDonald  (Chief Operating & Chief Information Security Officer, Alvaka)

Charles “Chuck” Everette  (Field CISO Advisor & CISO, ESET & City of Fort Lauderdale)

Location: Keynote Room, Oceana Grand Ballroom 6

Date: Wednesday, September 17

Time: 4:20 pm - 4:40 pm

Pass Type: Expo + Keynote Pass, Summit Pass

Session Type: Keynote

Vault Recording: TBD

Join leading Chief Information Security Officers as they pull back the curtain on their evolving security strategies and partner relationships. In this candid discussion, security leaders will share invaluable insights into their changing procurement patterns, technology stack decisions, and expectations from managed service providers.

Key discussion points include:

  • Shifting priorities in vendor selection and partnership evaluation
  • Critical technologies being adopted or phased out in 2025
  • Evolution of CISO-MSP relationships and expectations
  • Emerging trends in security solution procurement
  • Strategic considerations for vendor consolidation vs. diversification
  • Real-world challenges and opportunities in MSP-Enterprise collaboration

This executive panel offers MSPs unique perspectives on how to align their services with enterprise security leaders' current and future needs. Gain actionable insights to strengthen your position as a trusted security partner and adapt your service offerings to meet evolving CISO requirements. Attendees will gain direct insights into CISO decision-making processes, helping them better position their services and solutions in the evolving security landscape.