Pulse Unplugged | San Francisco 2026

CISO x CMO x CEO 360 Fireside Lunch

Trust at the Table & Market Credibility: Security, Strategy & Story in the AI Era

Are we aligned – or are we building, marketing and buying in parallel cyber universes?

📅 Date: Monday 23 March 2026
🕕 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM PT
📍 Where: LongHouse | 83 Minna | San Francisco | Only a 7-Minute Walk from Moscone Center

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Start your RSAC Week with a bang!

Pulse Unplugged | San Francisco | Fireside Lunch: CISO x CMO x CEO 360 is designed to bridge cyber 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. A candid conversation on building trust in our companies and brands. 

🎯 Why This Trio Works

This isn’t a generic networking event.

We aim to bridge:

• Security→ CISO operational realities
• Story → Cyber CMO market execution pressures
• Strategy → CEO / Founder strategic vision

Bringing these perspectives together on stage encourages sharper positioning, better products, stronger trust, and ultimately a more mature cybersecurity ecosystem!

How can security and marketing leaders better communicate value, cut through noise, and build credible narratives that resonate with boards, customers, and the market? What has fundamentally changed in how trust is built, tested, and communicated in the AI era? How can Cyber CMOs truly stand out in a crowded marketplace? How can CMOs and CISOs work together to build lasting trust in cybersecurity brands?

The CISO-CMO-CEO triangle is shaping the future of cybersecurity trust and commercial alignment. The conversation aims to close the gap between credibility and market narrative and strengthen CISO buyer-Cyber CMO vendor understanding.

Questions to CISOs

1. In an AI-saturated market, what immediately builds – or destroys – your trust in a cyber vendor?
2. Where is the biggest disconnect between vendor messaging and your reality? 
3. How do you get – and keep – the attention of today’s CISO?
4. What can CISOs learn from CMOs about AI and communication?
5. What do CISOs actually want to say to the marketing community?

Questions to Cyber CMOs

1. What builds trust with CISOs today – proof, posture, partnerships?
2. How should we talk about AI without creating fear or fatigue?
3. What does meaningful CISO engagement look like beyond pipeline metrics?
4. Does AI “belong” with the CISO, the CMO – or both?

Questions to Founders / CEOs

• How do we align product truth, security posture, and brand promise?
• What does commercial trust look like in an agentic, AI-driven security world?
• Who owns AI risk inside our organisation?
• How do we balance innovation velocity with resilience

Timings:

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM       Welcome Drinks and Networking
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM         Fireside & Lunch
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM         Networking and Drinks

Kindly sponsored by Cerby, whose platform sits at the intersection of business apps and identity control, this is a candid executive conversation.

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

“I’ve been to a LOT of RSA events in my time & Cyber Fangs is up there in my favourites.  Standing room only, great food, great discussion & super sharp remarks from Caleb & Gary that were on point for what CISOs were thinking (but not saying) at that moment. Sparked a lively debate of CISOs vs. CMOs which was well worth my time & left me with some great ideas & new friends! I’ll be back in 2026!”
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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.

1️⃣ Why Should CISOs Attend?

Because trust is now a revenue driver – not just a risk function.

• A candid forum to say what you really think about cybersecurity marketing
• A chance to shape how vendors communicate security credibility
• Insight into how CMOs are using AI in brand, messaging and influence

2️⃣ Why Should Cyber CMOs Attend?

Because credibility is now your most valuable asset.

• Direct access to CISOs – hear what resonates (and what doesn’t)
• A safe space to ask what security leaders really look for
• Insight into how AI is reshaping both threat and marketing landscapes
• Alignment conversations with CEOs on long-term brand trust

3️⃣ Why Should CEOs & Cyber Founders Attend?

Because alignment between product, security, and brand defines enterprise value.

• A real-time pulse on what CISOs expect from vendors
• Clarity on how marketing narratives impact buyer confidence
• Strategic perspective on AI ownership and accountability
• Sharper thinking and fewer blind spots