Seventh Annual Managed Security Services Forum Great Lakes

Bringing together MSSPs, MSPs, and enterprise leaders across the Great Lakes region. Connect, learn, and grow in the managed security services space.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026

🕐 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

💻 Virtual Event | Zoom Webinar

👥 80+ Expected Attendees

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Location

Virtual

Duration

Full Day Forum

Audience

MSSPs, MSPs & Vendors

About This Event

Registering for the Sixth Annual Managed Security Services Forum Great Lakes online is a valuable opportunity for professionals across Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and the wider Great Lakes region to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity.

With increasing threats to the channel digital infrastructure and opportunities to help MSPs secure their customers, this conference offers expert insights into the latest trends, tools, and strategies to safeguard organizations against cyberattacks. Attendees will have the chance to learn from and network online with industry leaders, learn about cutting-edge technologies, and gain practical knowledge on building robust security frameworks.

Whether you're a business leader, IT professional, or cybersecurity expert, this event provides essential resources to enhance your organization's security posture and ensure long-term protection in today's digital landscape.

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Virtual Forum  |  15 October 2026  |  Central Time
🗣️09:00am CT
Opening PanelThe Super Architect and the CISO vCISO Powerhouse of the Future?

        Ron Zochalski — CISO, Lake County Government
        Jeff Hall — Wesbey Associates
        Razi Farooqui — Deputy Director & Head of Cybersecurity, K-Electric
        Mohamed Ali — vCISO, DOT Security
        Wade Pinnell — President, Virtual Software Equipment & Consulting
      
⚙️09:40am CT
SessionAI & Automation for the MSS of the Future

        Nathan Taylor — Senior Director, Enterprise Solutions, Sourcepass
      
🛡️10:10am CT
SessionThe Human Attack Surface: From Exposure to Protection
Today's threat landscape no longer stops at the network perimeter — a leaked home address or a data broker profile can just as easily lead to a physical security incident as a cyberattack. This session explores how proactive digital exposure management has become a critical, often overlooked layer of executive and enterprise protection strategy, closing the gap between traditional cybersecurity investments and the personal attack surface of executives and high-profile employees.

Attendees will learn how 360 Privacy partners with organizations to continuously monitor, remove, and manage exposed personal data across the open and dark web — giving security teams a proactive, human-enabled defense rather than a reactive one. Whether building an executive protection program from scratch or expanding an MSSP/MSP portfolio, this session delivers a practical framework for evaluating digital footprint risk and a look at how 360 Privacy helps close that gap.

        Keiffer Smith — Director of Partnerships, 360 Privacy
      
🤖10:40am CT
Panel DiscussionGoverning AI in the MSP: Who Owns the Risk When the Machine Makes the Call?

        Lori Tisinai — President, Computer Concepts USA
        Ken Fanger — On Technology Partners
        Goni Sarakinov — Sarakinov Consulting
        Reg Harnish — CEO, Orbital Fire
        Conner Lipp — Owner, Continuum Technology Group
      
💬11:20am CT
Fireside ChatBuilding the Cyber Workforce for the AI-Governed MSS

        Dr. Shalini Kesar — Professor & Director, MS Cybersecurity & Information Assurance, Southern Utah University
      
🧩11:50am CT
Panel DiscussionOffice of the 'Super' Architect: Operationalising AI Governance as Next Step?

        Liz Jaluague — Security Architect
        Anurag Chaubey — Manager IT Security, Fundserv
        Kemas Ohale — VP Global Information Security, Lippert
        Val Villalobos — Senior Threat Hunter, RBC
        Ian Thornton-Trump — CEO, Octopi
        Gary Givental — Senior Enterprise Architect, United Wholesale Mortgage
      
📊12:50pm CT
Fireside ChatState of the Nation

        Amy Babinchak — Owner, Third Tier
      
🍽️1:10pm CT
BreakLunch Break
🏥1:30pm CT
SessionUnderstanding the Healthcare MSP of the Future

        Emmanuel Jackson — CEO, Evanston Technology Partners
      
🔍2:10pm CT
SessionSecurity as a Data Problem: How Open XDR Can Help

        Steve Garrison — CMO, Stellar Cyber
      
🔐2:50pm CT
SessionUncovering the Converged ISOC (Intelligent Security Operations Centre): What Does Contextual Information or Actionable Intelligence Mean for Your Organization?

        Michael Goedeker — CEO, Hakdefnet
      
🏁3:30pm CT
CloseClose of Conference

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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat platform will we use for the virtual event?
We'll be using Zoom Webinar for our virtual event platform. You'll receive a link upon registration with instructions for accessing all sessions and networking areas.
Will I receive a recording if I can't attend live?
Yes! Recordings of all keynotes and main sessions will be made available to registered attendees within 48 hours of the event ending.
What are the technical requirements?
You'll need a computer or mobile device with internet access and a modern web browser. We recommend Chrome or Safari. No special software installation is required.
Can I network with other attendees?
Absolutely! Our virtual platform includes dedicated networking areas throughout the day.
Who should attend this event?
This forum is designed for MSSPs, MSPs, CISOs, security architects, SaaS, XDR, MDR, GRC, vCISO vendors, and leaders looking to stay ahead of industry trends and connect with peers in the managed security space.

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