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2026 State of the vCISO Webinar Details

What is the focus of the "2026 State of the vCISO: Cyber Advisory Is Your Next Revenue Line" webinar?

This webinar presents findings from the 2026 State of the vCISO report, which surveyed both providers and end clients to identify trends and opportunities in cyber advisory services. The session explores why none of the 200 clients surveyed feel their MDR (Managed Detection and Response) fully meets their strategic advisory needs, and discusses how 95% of clients would spend more for proactive planning and guidance. The webinar is designed for MSP and MSSP leaders and vCISOs interested in expanding advisory services as a new revenue line.

Who should attend this webinar?

The webinar is intended for leaders of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), and virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) who are interested in learning about new revenue opportunities in cyber advisory services and how to package advisory as a standalone offering.

What key topics will be covered in the webinar?

The webinar will cover:

Who are the speakers for this webinar?

The speakers include Erin McLean (CMO, Cynomi), Jack Thompson (Field CISO, Cynomi), Becky Cross (Vice President of Client Services, FIT Technologies), and JR Cunningham (Vice President of Professional Services, DeepSeas).

Where can I access the full 2026 State of the vCISO report?

You can access the full 2026 State of the vCISO report by visiting https://cynomi.com/state-of-the-vciso-2026/.

What are some key findings from the 2026 State of the vCISO report?

Key findings include: None of the 200 clients surveyed said their MDR fully meets their strategic advisory needs, and 95% would spend more if their provider offered more proactive planning and guidance. Additionally, 83% of clients are ready to buy advisory as a standalone service, and 70% of providers currently deliver advice primarily during the QBR.

2026 State of the vCISO: Cyber Advisory Is Your Next Revenue Line

Webinar
November 12, 2026 | 2pm EST

2026 State of the vCISO: Cyber Advisory Is Your Next Revenue Line

None of the 200 clients we surveyed say their MDR fully meets their strategic advisory needs. Yet 95% would spend more if their provider offered more proactive planning and guidance. The results are clear – cyber advisory is your next revenue line.

Join us to walk through the 2026 State of the vCISO report, the first to survey providers and end clients side by side. Built for MSP and MSSP leaders and vCISOs, the session pairs the findings with lessons from Cynomi Chess Masters already running advisory as a line of business.

Topics covered:

  • Where the untapped revenue opportunity sits, and what clients value most
  • How to package advisory as its own service, with 83% of clients ready to buy it standalone
  • How to move advice beyond the QBR, where 70% of providers deliver it
  • How to protect pricing as AI raises expectations on the value driven through service delivery

Speakers:

  • Erin McLean, CMO, Cynomi
  • Jack Thompson, Field CISO, Cynomi
  • Becky Cross, Vice President of Client Services, FIT Technologies
  • JR Cunningham, Vice President of Professional Services, DeepSeas

Get the full 2026 State of the vCISO report here.

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