Listen in as Jason and Dave dive into the complexities of CISO-vendor relationships, exploring the nature of “partnerships” that are often presented as collaborative, but are often anything but in practice. We discuss the challenges of superficial “partnership” claims from vendors, the pitfalls of neglecting thorough vetting processes for real partners, and the emerging role of AI in transforming traditional partnership dynamics.
"When vendors say ‘We see you as a partner,’ my advice to CISOs? Use that to your advantage. At the end of the day, this is a buyer-seller relationship—don’t mistake it for more." - Jason Loomis
"Imagine a future where AI takes the reins on integration—it's 'Service as Software,' not 'Software as a Service.' We’re talking seamless connections without the messy human errors." - Dave Cole