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Send us a textKen Rayner and Kenrick Bagnall of RB Cyber, addressed the “sticker shock” currently hitting the cyber insurance market. With premiums skyrocketing by 2x to 3x, the insurance industry is grappling with a lack of risk clarity. This has created a pivotal moment for MSPs: clients are now weighing the cost of rising premiums against the value of direct security investments.As insurers demand proof of “active” resilience rather than just static policies, the following three pillars have emerged as the standard for 2026:The Lloyd’s of London Advantage: Policyholders gain an active “special forces” ecosystem that provides immediate legal, forensic, and PR expertise to manage the critical first 48 hours of a breach.Streamlined Underwriting: Manual applications are being replaced by real-time, data-driven assessments that reward verifiable security posture with lower premiums and instant approval.The MSP “Duty of Care”: In 2026, MSPs have a fiduciary responsibility to act as insurance readiness partners, ensuring clients stay insurable and resilient through proactive guidance and proven defenses.

Send us a textManuj Aggarwal, Founder of TetraNoodle Technologies, unveiled a transformative five-step framework for adopting Digital Twins as “thinking partners.” Moving beyond simple automation, these digital replicas serve as sophisticated advisory layers that help teams articulate goals, mitigate risks, and maintain operational continuity. Manuj emphasized that the most successful integrations rely on structured workshops and coaching to align a unified vision across often-siloed departments, ensuring the Digital Twin acts as a force multiplier for informed decision-making.Manuj also tackled the friction points of AI adoption, specifically the “vision gap” where departments implement disconnected tools without a cohesive strategy. While many firms have mastered basic AI tasks like summarization, he urged a shift toward deeper operational integration. He also raised a critical caution regarding the “amplification risk” of AI—noting that without proper filtering and human-centric governance, automated systems can unintentionally propagate negative biases or contribute to mental health stressors. The goal for 2026 is to create a “managed AI” environment where interactions are filtered for maximum benefit and minimum noise.See other interviews with TetraNoodle here

Send us a textIn a strategic briefing for 2026, Optiv’s Field CISO, Nathan Wenzler, declared the goal of “zero vulnerabilities” officially dead, urging CISOs to pivot toward a high-impact, risk-based defense. He talked about the democratization of cybercrime, where AI has empowered low-skilled attackers to launch sophisticated campaigns, creating an urgent need for organizations to move beyond “Shadow AI” and implement formal governance.Nathan also addressed the growing cyber insurance dilemma, noting that skyrocketing premiums are forcing a shift in how security is communicated to the board. The takeaway for 2026 is clear: security leaders must stop chasing technical perfection and start prioritizing business resilience through better culture, clearer executive communication, and strategic external partnerships.

Send us a textPresenters: Julian Lee, Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital TransformationNim Nadarajah, C.CISO, Cyber Security, Compliance & Transformation Expert | Executive Board Member | Keynote Speaker Evgeniy Kharam, Publisher, Community Builder, Speaker, Channel Ecosystem Developer with a focus on cybersecurity, AI and Digital Transformation Cybersecurity Architect | Evangelist | Consultant | Advisor | Podcaster | Visionary | Speaker |The Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem aims to assist Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in becoming more cybersecurity-oriented amidst industry disruptions caused by AI and regulatory changes.The discussion highlighted a major industry pivot toward browser-based security. This move allows organizations to transform any web browser into a secure, zero-trust workspace, effectively securing the “agentic workforce” where humans and AI agents collaborate. By integrating security directly into the browser session, companies can protect sensitive data across both managed and unmanaged devices without the friction of traditional perimeters.A critical warning emerged regarding “AI Theater”—the tendency for organizations to invest in flashy AI tools as a substitute for foundational governance and SOC 2 compliance. Automation without human-led guardrails creates an “empowerment gap” and operational risk. True resilience in 2026 requires moving beyond the hype to ensure that AI acts as a supervised thought partner rather than a standalone decision-maker.Click here to watch previous episodes on Cybersecurity Defense EcosystemTo learn more on Cybersecurity Defense Ecosystem, visit: https://cybersecuritydefenseecosystem.com/

Send us a textSavinay Berry, CTO of OpenText, detailed his return to the company to lead AI integration, emphasizing OpenText’s extensive but often unseen role supporting essential systems for Fortune 5000 companies. He stressed the unique challenges of implementing AI in the enterprise, particularly concerning security and compliance.The discussion centered on the promise of AI agents to proactively enhance business workflows. Savinay introduced the major risk of “agent sprawl”—the operational hazard posed by unregulated AI agents—and stressed the necessity of a secure platform to govern agent behavior and data access.He also addressed AI security, comparing threats like prompt injection to traditional database vulnerabilities and acknowledging that AI advancements are rapidly increasing cybersecurity complexity. He cautioned against overestimating AI’s current impact on coding quality, advocating for maintaining strong engineering fundamentals and promoting open communication between vendors and partners to ensure responsible and collaborative AI development.