Pre-Show | Pulse Unplugged | San Francisco 2026

CISO x Cyber CMO 360 Fireside Lunch
Trust at the Table: Balancing Innovation & Resilience

📅 Date: Monday 23 March 2026
🕕 Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM PT
📍 Where: LongHouse | 83 Minna | San Francisco | 7-Minute Walk Moscone Center

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PRE-RSAC SHOW:

Start the week with a dynamic, invitation-only fireside lunch bringing together Cyber CMOs, CISOs and CEOs for a candid conversation on building trust in our companies and brands.  Hosted just a 7-minute walk from Moscone Center, this off-agenda gathering takes place outside the show creating space for conversation.

Pulse Unplugged | San Francisco | Fireside Lunch: CISO x Cyber CMO 360 is designed to bridge two worlds that depend on each other, yet often struggle to align, and rarely engage together on stage! In a relaxed, intimate setting, the lunch blends informal networking with a moderated fireside discussion exploring how security and marketing leaders can collaborate more effectively to build credibility, trust, and impact.

How can security and marketing leaders better communicate value, cut through noise, and build credible narratives that resonate with boards, customers, and the market – and what has fundamentally changed in how trust is built, tested, and communicated in the AI era?

Delegates will share real-world perspectives on:

• Communicating value without hype

• Shaping credible cybersecurity narratives

• Strengthening collaboration between marketing and security functions

Questions for the discussion include:

• How can Cyber CMOs truly stand out in a crowded marketplace?

• What do CISOs actually want to say to the marketing community?

• How do you get – and keep – the attention of today’s CISO?

• What can CISOs learn from CMOs about communication, and vice versa?

• How can CMOs and CISOs work together to build lasting trust in cybersecurity brands?

Chatham House Rule. Anything goes. Honest conversation encouraged.

Sponsored by

Cerby is the identity automation platform purpose-built to secure disconnected applications—those that fall outside the reach of traditional identity security tools. By integrating with existing IAM, IGA, and PAM systems, Cerby brings centralized access controls, automates manual security tasks, and extends governance across your entire application ecosystem. IT and security teams gain complete visibility and control, reducing risk and operational overhead. Founded in 2020, Cerby is backed by leading investors and trusted by enterprises across the globe.

www.cerby.com/demo

About the Venue: LongHouse

Just around the corner from Moscone Center, Longhouse is a rare SoMa gem: a soaring, light-filled loft with turn-of-the-century warehouse charm and an open floor plan that invites creativity. Exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and skylights create a warm, industrial-elegant backdrop that feels expansive yet grounded—perfect for brand activations, community gatherings, and stylish celebrations.