For Cybersecurity Vendors
Reach the CISOs
Who Buy.
Who Buy.
CISO Network connects cybersecurity vendors with 6,500+ active CISOs and security leaders at Fortune 1000 companies — through brand recognition programs and direct sales augmentation.
6,500+
CISO & Security Leaders
90%
Fortune 1000 Represented
20+
Years of Community Trust
15
Cities with Executive Dinners
Brand Recognition
Build Authority Where
CISOs Pay Attention
In a crowded market, trust is the differentiator. Our brand recognition programs embed your company into the conversations, content, and events that shape how CISOs evaluate vendors.
Executive Thought Leadership
Position your brand as the authoritative voice in cybersecurity through co-authored content, whitepapers, and research distributed to 6,500+ CISOs.
- Co-branded research reports
- Executive byline articles
- CISO Network newsletter features
- Podcast & webinar appearances
Event & Dinner Sponsorships
Put your brand in front of decision-makers at our exclusive CISO dinners across 20 cities and flagship cybersecurity events.
- Named dinner sponsorships
- Speaking slots at CISO dinners
- Brand visibility at Black Hat & Superbowl of Cybersecurity
- Executive roundtable hosting
Marketplace Premium Placement
Secure featured vendor status in the CISO Network Marketplace — the trusted resource CISOs turn to when evaluating solutions.
- Featured vendor badge & top placement
- Enhanced vendor profile with case studies
- Category sponsorship
- Quarterly spotlight campaigns
Community Endorsement Program
Earn peer-validated credibility through structured reviews and endorsements from active CISO Network members.
- Verified CISO reviews & testimonials
- Community endorsement badge
- Reference customer introductions
- Peer advisory board access
Sales Augmentation
Turn Community Access
Into Closed Deals
Skip the cold outreach. Our sales augmentation programs give your team warm introductions, validated messaging, and structured pipeline programs built on 20 years of CISO relationships.
Account-Based Introductions
Warm introductions to pre-qualified CISOs and security leaders at Fortune 1000 companies — no cold outreach required.
- Curated prospect lists by industry/size
- Warm email introductions from CISO Network leadership
- Executive briefing facilitation
- Deal acceleration support
CISO Advisory Engagements
Engage our network of active CISOs as paid advisors to validate your product roadmap, sharpen your messaging, and open doors.
- Product feedback sessions with active CISOs
- ICP refinement workshops
- Competitive positioning analysis
- Sales enablement content review
Pipeline Development Programs
Structured 90-day programs designed to build qualified pipeline through community engagement, content, and direct outreach.
- 90-day go-to-market plan
- Content + event + outreach integration
- Weekly pipeline reporting
- Dedicated CISO Network relationship manager
Rapid Sales Enablement
Arm your sales team with CISO-validated messaging, objection handling, and competitive intelligence drawn from real practitioner insights.
- CISO buyer persona deep-dives
- Objection handling playbooks
- Competitive battlecards
- Sales team training sessions
Partnership Tiers
Flexible programs designed for vendors at every stage — from establishing presence to building enterprise pipeline.
Brand Starter
Establish your presence in the CISO community with foundational brand recognition.
- Marketplace standard listing
- One newsletter feature
- CISO Network logo usage rights
- Community forum access for team
- Quarterly performance report
Growth Partner
Accelerate pipeline with a blend of brand visibility and direct sales introductions.
- Everything in Brand Starter
- Featured marketplace placement
- 10 warm CISO introductions
- Co-branded research asset
- Monthly strategy calls
Enterprise Alliance
Full-spectrum brand and sales program for vendors targeting enterprise security budgets.
- Everything in Growth Partner
- Unlimited warm introductions
- Multi-city dinner sponsorships
- Dedicated relationship manager
- CISO advisory board access
- Custom pipeline programs
Founder
Brad Haizlett
CISO Network · Est. 2005
Brad personally oversees every marketing partnership. Whether you're exploring sponsorship options, evaluating the marketplace, or planning your Black Hat presence — he'll walk you through the right program for your goals.
Ready to Reach the Right CISOs?
Let's build a program tailored to your goals. Our team will walk you through the options and design a partnership that fits your budget and pipeline targets.
Schedule a Discovery Call