MSSP Alert Live Agenda

7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Vendor Pavilion Open
8:15 AM - 8:30 AM
MSSP Alert Welcome Remarks - Research Report	Jessica C. Davis , Editorial Director, Channel Brands , CyberRisk Alliance Matt Bromiley , Lead Solutions Engineer , LimaCharlie
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
KEYNOTE: Inside ConnectWise During the ScreenConnect Crisis - How AI Helped with Incident Response	Patrick Beggs , CISO , ConnectWise Amanda Lee , Vice President Corporate Communications , ConnectWise
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
KEYNOTE: Coda Intelligence Presents -The Power of AI in Attack Surface Management	Chris Sandescu , Head of CODA Product, Founder , CODA Intelligence Michael E. Crean , CEO , Solutions Granted Dan Cook , CEO , PDQ.com
9:40 AM - 10:25 AM
Apptega Presents: How Enterprising Security Providers Leverage Channel Partners to Maximize Growth	Media Landry , SVP of Sales , Foresite Cybersecurity Richard Moorman , Senior Cybersecurity Advisor , Foresite Cybersecurity Robert Hilson , VP of Marketing , Apptega
Enhancing Incident Response Preparedness Through Collaborative Online Multiplayer Gaming	Bob Miller , Chief Operating Officer , Global Data Systems
How to Understand and Protect Against AI-Enabled Cyber Attacks	Kevin McGrail , Cloud Fellow & Principal Evangelist , DitoWeb.com
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Break - Vendor Pavilion
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Evolve or Die: How to Navigate Customer Expectations, Technology and Pricing in a Changing Landscape	Charly Bun , Senior Director, Managed Services , DirectDefense
Check Point Presents: Simplifying Technology and Focusing on Value - Elevating Your MSSP Business	David Meister , Global Head of MSP/MSSP, Office of the CTO , Check Point
Using Your Incident Response and Operations Maturity as a Competitive Advantage	Vilius Benetis , Director , NRD Cyber Security
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Humanizing Security: AI is Not Enough	Ken Fanger , President , On Technology Partners
Never Waste a Good Crisis: Using Current Events to Influence the Buying Committee Without FUD	Fred Langston , Chief Product Officer , Critical Insight Virginia Case , CEO , Stratac
Cyware Presents: Optimizing Security Operations - How to Integrate and Monetize a Threat Intelligence Platform	Stephan Tallent , Head of MSSP , Cyware
12:25 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch - Vendor Pavilion
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
The AI Opportunity: Use Cases for MSPs/MSSPs and End Customers	Jeff Cratty , Sr. Director of Advanced Technologies , Blue Mantis Kristy Davis , Founder , The Clarity Company Timothy Guim , President & CEO , PCH Technologies Jessica C. Davis , Editorial Director, Channel Brands , CyberRisk Alliance
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
Taking Cybersecurity to Main Street	Ann Westerheim , President , Ekaru, LLC
LevelBlue Presents: More Regulatory Scrutiny Means IRR Must Be a Priority for Enterprises (or an Opportunity for MSSPs!)	Rakesh Shah , VP Of Product Management , LevelBlue
Prioritizing Cybersecurity Projects: An Evolution to Risk	Trevor Smith , Executive Vice President , Brite
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Break - Vendor Pavilion
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
From Battlefield to Boardroom: Leadership Lessons in Cybersecurity and the Journey to a Perfect Exit	Michael E. Crean , CEO , Solutions Granted
4:25 PM - 5:10 PM
Searchlight Cyber Presents: Unlocking the Value of Dark Web Intelligence	Andy Scutt , Channel Sales Manager , Searchlight Cyber
Stellar Cyber Presents: The Value of Open Cybersecurity Ecosystems to Drive Down Costs, and Improve Customer Outcomes	Fred Langston , Chief Product Officer , Critical Insight Trevor Smith , Executive Vice President , Brite Jeff Hill , Sr. Director, MSSP Americas , Stellar Cyber, Inc. Andrew Shaughnessy , Director of Cyber Risk Solutions , Converge
Addressing the Cybersecurity Workforce Deficiency: A Strategy and Call to Action	Mike Saylor , CEO , Blackswan Cybersecurity
5:05 PM - 7:00 PM
Networking Reception - Vendor Pavilion
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MSSP250 Celebration

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Registration Open
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Breakfast
7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Vendor Pavilion Open
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
The State of Cybersecurity Insurance and Warranties (and What’s the Difference?)	Timothy Guim , President & CEO , PCH Technologies John Roberts , General Manager of Security , Coalition Dustin Bolander , CE/Founder , Beltex Insurance Jessica C. Davis , Editorial Director, Channel Brands , CyberRisk Alliance
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Breach Liability: How MSSPs and MSPs Can Protect Themselves After an Incident	Eric Tilds , Founder & Managing Member , Law Office of Eric Tilds
9:40 AM - 10:25 AM
Devo Technology Presents: Surviving to Thriving - Navigating SIEM Complexity for MSSP Success	Estee Robinson , Director-Global Alliances , Devo Technology Kris Wayman , Field CTO , Binary Defense
M&A in 2025: What MSPs and MSSPs Need to Know to Get Ready	Rick Murphy , CEO & Managing Partner , Cogent Growth Partners
10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Break - Vendor Pavilion
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Insurance is Evil: How We Went from an MSSP to Creating an MSP-Focused Policy	Dustin Bolander , CE/Founder , Beltex Insurance
N-Able Technologies Presents: What Not To Do In Cybersecurity!	Jason Murphy , Head Nerd , N-Able Technologies
11:40 AM - 12:25 PM
Elevate Your Earnings: Building an Accountable Organizational Culture	Dan Adams , CEO , Up-Skill, LLC
OpenText Cybersecurity Presents: 2024 OpenText Threat Perspective: Strategies for a stronger SMB	Grayson Milbourne , Security Intelligence Director , OpenText Cybersecurity
12:25 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch - Vendor Pavilion
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Transforming Security Operations: Harnessing AI for Enhanced Threat Detection and Response	Tony Pietrocola , President , AgileBlue
Contraforce Presents: How to Build a World-Class MDR Service	Stan Golubchik , CEO and Co-Founder , ContraForce Trevor Taylor , Managed Director, Commercial Cyber Division , ECS
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
CMMC Final Rule - Friend of Foe	Carter Schoenberg , VP & Chief Cybersecurity Officer , SoundWay Consulting, Inc.
The Collapse of Managed Services: How Cybersecurity Killed the Technology Star	Reg Harnish , CEO , OrbitalFire Cybersecurity
3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
How to Enhance Client Satisfaction and Boost Sales with vCISO Report Insights	Jesse Miller , Principal Consultant , PowerPSA, LLC
Navigating FedRAMP: Key Insights and Differentiators for MSSPs and MDR Providers	Saif Rahman , CEO , Quzara
4:05 PM
Conference Concludes

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration Open
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Opening Remarks \| Welcome Reception	Jessica C. Davis , Editorial Director, Channel Brands , CyberRisk Alliance

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