Cyber Security Summit

What Cyber Security Summit does

The Cyber Security Summit is a conference and events business that runs in-person summits across more than 20 U.S. cities (including Minneapolis, Raleigh, DC Metro, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Boston, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Houston, and others) as well as international summits in Toronto and Vancouver, and a parallel calendar of virtual summits on specialized topics such as Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Attack Surface Management, Identity, Cloud Security, GRC, Network Security, FinSec, Government Security, and Ransomware. The summit formats consist of panels, round table discussions, and keynote government security briefings delivered by representatives from agencies including DHS, CIA, NSA, CISA, FBI, and the U.S. Secret Service, and is built around a network of more than 225 renowned subject matter experts and over 3,280 historical speakers.

The core technology stack is an event platform that combines physical venue-based conferences held at premium hotel properties (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton) with a virtual event infrastructure, using Swoogo as the registration and event-management vendor. The product portfolio comprises in-person summits, virtual summits, a CPE/CEU continuing-education program offering up to 8 credits per summit, a thought-leader speaker network, and a Solution Providers & Exhibitors program.

The business model is event-driven and revenue flows from three streams: sponsorship and exhibitor fees paid by cybersecurity solution providers seeking access to senior decision-makers, attendee registration fees from senior executive delegates, and partnership and association fees paid by industry bodies (ISACA, ISC2, WiCyS, InfraGard, Cloud Security Alliance, and others). The company operates as a brand within the CyberRisk Alliance portfolio alongside SC Media, MSSP Alert, InfoSec World, Identiverse, and Security Weekly, was founded in 2016, is headquartered in New York, employs 11-50 people, and is rated a Top 5 InfoSec Conference.

Name

Cyber Security Summit

Legal name

Cyber Security Summit

Website

https://cybersecuritysummit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Cyber Security Summit is a private conference series that runs in-person summits across 20+ U.S. cities plus Canada and virtual summits on specialized cybersecurity topics, connecting C-level executives, CISOs, and information security professionals with cybersecurity solution providers and government security briefings. It is operated as a brand within CyberRisk Alliance and is rated a Top 5 InfoSec Conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Conferences and Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHAMAA

Executive Leadership Summits (C-Suite, Board, Strategy Offsites)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

SECONDARYTHAHAMAJ

Functional Summits (HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Procurement, Legal)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Corporate Meetings & Summits

SECONDARYTHAHACAC

Government & Public Sector Congress & Summit Planning

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYMPAGAGAK

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

SECONDARYMPAGAGAH

Government & Public Sector Conferences

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Conventions & Conferences (Business Events)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity conferences
• Executive security summits
• Information security events
• Cyber risk conferences
• IT security networking

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship and Exhibitor Fees: The summits generate revenue through sponsorship opportunities where solution providers and cybersecurity companies pay to exhibit and connect with senior executives at the events. The website includes a sponsor prospectus and form for companies interested in sponsoring.
2. Attendee Registration Fees: Revenue generated from senior executive attendees who register to attend the summits, connecting with solution providers and participating in panels and discussions.
3. Partnership and Association Fees: Partnership fees from industry associations and organizations that collaborate with the summit, including associations like ISACA, ISC2, WiCyS, InfraGard, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Cyber Security Summit operates a multi-city conference series of in-person and virtual cybersecurity summits across North America, connecting C-level executives and senior security professionals with leading cybersecurity solution providers. Events feature keynote government security briefings from federal agencies (DHS, CIA, NSA, CISA, FBI, Secret Service), interactive panels, roundtables, and offer up to 8 CPE/CEU credits per summit. Revenue is generated primarily through solution provider sponsorship, exhibitor fees, attendee registration, and association partnerships.

Product overview

Cyber Security Summit is an event-based platform that organizes in-person and virtual cybersecurity conferences across North America. The core offering consists of city-based in-person summits (Minneapolis, Raleigh, DC Metro, Detroit, Portland, Columbus, San Diego, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle, Boston, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, New York, Vancouver, Scottsdale, Jacksonville) and virtual summits on specialized topics (Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Attack Surface Management, Identity, Cloud Security, GRC, Network Security, FinSec, Government Security). The platform supplements its events with a CPE/CEU credits program, a network of 225+ thought leaders and speakers, and a solution providers/exhibitors program connecting cybersecurity vendors with senior executives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CyberRisk Alliance: Parent organization and brand portfolio including CRA Business Intelligence, ChannelE2E, CyberRisk Collaborative, Identiverse, InfoSec World, LaunchTech, MSSP Alert, SC Media, and Security Weekly.

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Summits (In-Person Events) In-person cybersecurity conferences held at premium hotel venues across 20+ North American cities, connecting senior executives, CISOs, and security professionals with information security experts, federal agency representatives, and cutting-edge solution providers through panels, roundtables, keynote government security briefings, and networking sessions.
• Virtual Summits Online cybersecurity conferences covering specialized topics such as Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, Attack Surface Management, Identity, Cloud Security, GRC, Network Security, FinSec, and Government Security, with live streaming, interactive sessions, and accessible registration.
• Solution Providers & Exhibitors Program Sponsorship and exhibition platform enabling cybersecurity vendors and service providers to engage senior enterprise decision-makers, demonstrate products, and accelerate sales cycles through branded presence at in-person and virtual summits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 225+ renowned subject matter experts and advisors
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, moderate and minor.

• CyberRisk AlliancecoreOthersCyberRisk Alliance is the parent organization of the Cyber Security Summit series. The alliance provides business intelligence through brands including CRA Business Intelligence, ChannelE2E, CyberRisk Collaborative, Identiverse, InfoSec World, LaunchTech, MSSP Alert, SC Media, and Security Weekly.
• WiCyS (Women in Cybersecurity)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiCyS is a major partner of the Cyber Security Summit, promoting diversity and inclusion in the cybersecurity workforce. The partnership helps advance opportunities for women in the cybersecurity field through summit participation and visibility.
• ISACAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISACA, a global association for IT professionals, is a key partner providing expertise in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance. ISACA chapter leaders and members actively participate in summit events.
• ISC2majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC2, the world's largest nonprofit membership body for cybersecurity professionals, partners with the summit to provide CPE/CEU credits and professional development opportunities for attendees.
• ISSA InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInformation Systems Security Association (ISSA) International partners with the summit to advance the cybersecurity profession through education, networking, and professional development events.
• InfraGardmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfraGard, a public-private partnership between the FBI and the private sector for the protection of U.S. critical infrastructure, collaborates with the summit on cybersecurity education and awareness.
• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCloud Security Alliance provides expertise and partnerships for cloud security topics, with active participation in summit events focused on cloud security themes.
• CyversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyversity, an organization dedicated to achieving representation and diversity in cybersecurity, partners with the summit to promote inclusion in the industry.
• AWIS (Association for Women in Science)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation for Women in Science partners with the summit to support women's advancement in science and technology fields including cybersecurity.
• Center for Internet Security (CIS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCenter for Internet Security provides cybersecurity expertise and best practices, with staff participating as speakers at summit events.
• Canadian Cybersecurity Network (CCN)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian Cybersecurity Network partners with the summit to expand reach into Canadian markets and support cross-border cybersecurity knowledge sharing.
• BUiLT (Blacks United in Leading Technology International)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUiLT supports Black professionals in technology careers and partners with the summit to promote diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity.
• ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACFE provides fraud prevention and detection expertise, with partnership supporting educational content at summit events.
• AITP (Association of IT Professionals)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAITP supports IT professionals through education and networking, collaborating with the summit on professional development opportunities.
• ARMA InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARMA International, an association for information governance professionals, partners with the summit to address information security aspects of data governance.
• ASIS InternationalmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASIS International is a global organization for security professionals, partnering to advance corporate security knowledge through summit participation.
• IEEEmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization, partners with the summit to provide technical expertise and professional development resources.
• SIM (Society for Information Management)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIM is a professional organization for IT leaders, partnering with the summit to provide networking and education opportunities.
• Sober in CyberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSober in Cyber supports cybersecurity professionals, partnering with the summit to address wellness and professional sustainability in the industry.
• WICT (Women in Cable Telecommunications)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWICT supports women in cable and telecommunications, partnering to expand reach into related technology sectors.
• GTIA (Global Technology Distribution Council)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGTIA represents technology distributors, partnering to facilitate distribution channel engagement at summit events.
• BIT (Business Intelligence Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness Intelligence Group partners with the summit to provide recognition and award programs for cybersecurity excellence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RSA Conference: RSA Conference is the largest cybersecurity conference in the world, connecting senior executives with solution providers and government speakers. It is the most direct competitor to the Cyber Security Summit in the executive-level cybersecurity events space, with a similar mix of keynotes, panels, and vendor exhibitions.
• Black Hat: Black Hat is a flagship global cybersecurity event series held in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, featuring technical briefings and executive programs. Its Briefings and Business Hall overlap directly with the Cyber Security Summit's mix of high-level executives, technical content, and solution provider sponsorships.
• Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit targets CISOs and senior security executives with research-driven content and a heavy solution-provider exhibit floor. It competes directly for the same CISO attendee base and enterprise cybersecurity sponsorship budget.
• (ISC)2 Security Congress: (ISC)2 Security Congress is the annual conference for the largest global cybersecurity professional body, combining certification maintenance, CPEs, and vendor engagement. It is comparable both as a competing event and as a partner organization, since (ISC)2 is also a Summit collaborator on CPE/CEU credits.
• DEF CON: DEF CON is one of the largest and longest-running cybersecurity events in the world, with a hacker/security-researcher community focus. While it skews more technical than the executive-focused Cyber Security Summit, it competes for the same sponsor pool and from the same threat-intelligence-driven audience lens.
• SANS Institute Events: SANS Institute runs cybersecurity training events and summits globally, with similar audience of security professionals earning CPEs and engaging with vendors. While best known for training, SANS summits compete for the same information security professional attendees and exhibitor sponsors.
• InfoSec World: InfoSec World is a sister cybersecurity conference also operated under CyberRisk Alliance, targeting senior security practitioners and CISOs. It competes for the same attendee pool within the CRA portfolio and represents a structural internal peer for benchmarking market position.
• Identiverse: Identiverse is a leading identity-and-access-management focused conference also under CyberRisk Alliance. It targets similar CISO/architect buyers and shares a corporate parent, making it a structural internal peer within CRA's cybersecurity events portfolio.

Emerging players

• BSides: BSides is a global network of community-driven, smaller cybersecurity conferences. While typically lower-budget and less vendor-driven than the Summit, BSides events compete for grassroots security practitioner attention and emerging presenter talent.

Regional players

• Infosecurity Europe: Infosecurity Europe is a major annual cybersecurity event held in London, targeting CISOs and senior security buyers in EMEA. It is comparable in format (executive keynotes, vendor floor, CPE credits) but does not directly compete in the North American cities where the Cyber Security Summit primarily operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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