UK & Ireland CISO Community
Town Hall
15 September 2026 | 11:00 BST
15 September 2026
11:00 BST
From Software Supply Chains to Digital Trust — The Evolution of 3rd Party Risk Management
Connect with peers in the UK & Ireland CISO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for security leaders.
Join fellow CISOs in the UK & Ireland community to discuss:
Strengthening Security Posture Amid Evolving and Unpredictable Threats
Focusing Cyber Resilience for Critical Operations
Balancing GenAI Innovation with Practical Governance
Discussion Leaders
Members of the UK & Ireland CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Ross Mckerchar
Sophos Inc
CISO
Moderator
Agenda
15 September 2026
11:00 - 12:00 BST
From Software Supply Chains to Digital Trust — The Evolution of 3rd Party Risk Management
Hosted by Sophos
As organizations increasingly rely on external technology providers, trust has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity and resilience. This session explores how supplier assurance and third-party risk management have evolved to address software supply chain risks, helping security leaders build transparency, accountability, and confidence across complex vendor ecosystems while enabling innovation.
Join this session to discuss:
- Why software supply chain trust is a business-critical security priority
- Key factors for assessing vendor security, governance, and resilience
- How transparency and oversight strengthen supplier risk programs
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