Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem Summit (CDES) + TopGolf

Your network is your net worth!

Arrive by 8:00 AM to enjoy breakfast and coffee while networking with local cyber professionals! Build relationships with other industry experts to continuously collaborate and learn long after the event is over.

Actually, building your network is the #1 reason to attend CDES!

Overview of the latest benefits in the CDE.

The Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem is a dedicated community and resource for Cybersecurity-First MSPs, MSSPs, SOCs, and CISOs, focused on building resilient cybersecurity practice. These summits are designed for learning, networking, and collaborating with peers and experts on strategies to elevate and scale your cybersecurity business.

You also get access to a vetted resource of the best CISO-approved cybersecurity solutions, tools, and related services - all year long.

Our regional summits serve as local meet-ups for our cybersecurity-first community, providing year-round opportunities to network, learn, and explore resources to strengthen cyber posture and managed services.

CISOs and related cybersecurity professionals are welcomed to come learn and network with the channel community to help fulfill their cybersecurity mandates.

You will gain immediate access to a community, tools, and services designed to help you identify and close gaps, reduce risks, streamline operations, and improve your overall cyber posture.

Discover how we can help you achieve a higher level of security by implementing the right combination of technology, people, and process to effectively reduce both risks and costs.

The rapid rise of Autonomous AI Agentic hacking is fundamentally altering the security landscape, and it is a trend you cannot afford to overlook.

In this new environment, the speed at which we detect, mitigate, and recover from threats is absolutely mission-critical.

It is time to move beyond conventional cyber defenses. Embracing an AI-centric strategy that keeps humans in the loop is the only way to stay protected.

The industry is at a major turning point. Research firm Omdia notes that cybersecurity is currently facing shifts more significant than any seen in the last ten years, driven by the simultaneous convergence of platform consolidation, geopolitical shifts, AI transformation, and workforce disruption.

We see this reality reflected on the frontlines of the cybersecurity channel. Although the top 20 vendors capture 66% of global spending, they remain vulnerable to breaches, leaving thousands of other vendors to address the remaining security gaps. While everyone plays a part, the primary obstacles remain cost and expertise, alongside evolving regulations like data sovereignty and compliance that are forcing a total rethink of strategy.

Managing the risks inherent in AI usage is also vital. The lack of a "delete" function in AI means that accidental data exposure is a persistent threat, with "Shadow AI" now joining Shadow IT as a major concern. As applications increasingly integrate AI, non-human entities like APIs are accessing and sharing data at an unprecedented scale. Furthermore, the deployment of Autonomous AI Agents—which can act and share information without direct user awareness—makes the control of these agents a mission-critical priority.

As businesses continue to adopt AI-powered solutions, it is paramount to establish strict governance and monitoring to counter risks such as AI poisoning, shadow AI, and improper employee usage.

AI has become a ubiquitous weapon for both attackers and defenders in the cyber war. Our objective is to construct a superior defense for the AI era by shifting from reactive tactics to predictive security and high-speed response. This means not just refining prioritization and reducing false positives, but fundamentally remaining ahead of the curve.

There are several components to the best Cybersecurity practice and it's evolving. Compliance, regulations, privacy, insurance, supply chain, and other legal issues play a critical role in your cybersecurity posture. I

n many cases defendable compliance is required to do business with an increasing number of organizations.

Today, it's vital to keep ahead of the latest government and insurance regulations (both in-country and international). How do you get into compliance and stay compliant moving forward, and be able to prove it in case you have to in court or facilitate a claim with your insurance provider.

Our panel of experts will discuss the solutions to these challenges.

Unfortunately is the new narrative in cyber today!

Protecting yourself and your clients from cyber attacks has its limits, and a breach is highly probable despite the best efforts. Even with frequent "cyber fire drills," most organizations remain unprepared for the reality of an intrusion.

The process is daunting: detecting the break, halting the breach, and investigating the timeline and methods used. You must then expel the attacker, verify the blast radius, and identify exactly which data was compromised, all while recovering systems, patching vulnerabilities, and addressing legal and PR consequences.

To help navigate these challenges, our "A-Team" of cybersecurity incident specialists DFIRs, CISOs, MSSPs and SOCs will offer essential insights into cutting-edge trends in breach detection, mediation, and recovery management. You will also hear unique perspectives from veteran Incident Response professionals.

These experts will be available throughout the day for detailed discussions and Q&A during our Mastermind Peer-Group sessions. These in-person gatherings provide an excellent chance to build your professional network with specialists who can support your future cybersecurity needs.

At every event, we will introduce one surprise "wildcard" session that will hopefully shock and awe attendees. Something that you were not expecting and you can only get it if you come in-person!

Catch 2-minute pitches on cyber innovative solutions.
You'll get a high-level overview of various solutions and business tools, then vote for your favorite pitch.

Identify the vendors and tools that best fit your needs, and meet them later in the afternoon at their golf bay to dive deeper.

Vendors will be available all day, so you can connect with them to explore opportunities and potentially become a partner.

No pressure!

What's on your mind? The session will feature an open mic discussion where the entire audience can engage and ask questions about the business of cybersecurity.

Exhibitors will be hosting their exclusive golf-bay area to showcase their solutions and do some fun golf games. Everyone will be networking. Drinks and snacks will be available.

Understand what investors are looking for when they acquirer an MSP or MSSP. These financial investors will discuss all aspects and answer your questions. After you can meet with them one-on-one or in smaller groups.

For those who do NOT want to play Golf Games or want more, you have an option to participate in a Mastermind Peer-Group whereby you collaborate with your peers to solve your pain points. If you do not know what a Mastermind Peer-Group is about check out https://www.channelpartneralliance.com/#home

Usually, whoever is staying back will end up at the bar or for dinner to carry on the conversations.

Many will stay back to carry on the conversation and networking. Who knows where we will end up. You are welcome to join the cyber gang.