Key Takeaways for Security Leaders on Cloud Runtime Security in 2026
Exclusive Executive Dinner
Date: January 28, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM EST
Location: Manhatta Restaurant - 28 Liberty St, New York, NY
Defining the Next Frontier: Cloud Runtime Security in the Age of AI
As cloud attacks grow more dynamic and adversaries increasingly exploit runtime gaps, security leaders are being forced to rethink long-standing cloud security assumptions.
We’re bringing together a select group of CISOs and senior security leaders for a private, off-the-record executive dinner focused on the next evolution of cloud security: runtime as the live control plane for detection, context, and response.
Hosted by Francis Odum and Aqsa Taylor, the evening will explore how organizations are moving beyond static controls and fragmented tools toward security models built for modern cloud environments in 2026.
Francis Odum
Francis is the Founder & Chief Cybersecurity Analyst at SACR. He built a globally recognized brand amongst top CISOs and leading cybersecurity vendors with strong name across the sector
Aqsa Taylor
Aqsa is the Chief Research Officer & Executive at SACR. She leads the firm’s Research Arm, owns building SACR’s first AI-powered research platform, and established the CISO Advisory Board.
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What to Expect
Analyst-Led Insights
Hear on how the Next Frontier of cloud security is shifting. Grounded in research on the 2026 threat landscape, these discussions move beyond the hype to explore runtime as a live control plane for detection and response.
Executive Roundtable Discussions
Join our conversation with a select group of CISOs. Share experiences on moving beyond static controls, managing AI-driven threats, and the practical realities of closing the gap between cloud environments and the SOC.
Peer-to-Peer
Networking
Build meaningful connections with senior security leaders facing the same modern challenges. Enjoy a private dinner setting designed for high-level networking, trust-based collaboration, and shared lessons from the front lines of cloud-native security.
Key Takeaways
By attending this webinar, you will learn how to:
The Runtime Revolution
Why runtime is becoming the essential control plane for detection, context, and response in 2026.
Closing the Visibility Gap
Practical strategies to unify cloud environments and SOC operations to eliminate response lag.
High-Fidelity Intelligence
How to transform fragmented cloud signals into actionable intelligence that reduces alert fatigue.
AI-Ready Defense
Building a resilient security posture capable of defending against increasingly dynamic, AI-driven adversaries.
An Invitation-Only Evening for CISOs & Security Leaders
As the threat landscape evolves on a larger scale, CISOs today face a critical challenge: merging traditional SOC operations with the demands of modern cloud security. Get together with other CISOs who lead global operations at this exclusive dinner as Francis Odum and Aqsa Taylor share insights, real-world strategies, and explore how to close blind spots, unify teams, and strengthen resilience in a hybrid security environment.
This dinner is not a vendor showcase. It’s an independent, analyst-led conversation built on deep industry research and insights from the field. No product pitches, no marketing spin – just candid dialogue among CISOs who face the same challenges. Grounded in objective analysis, the discussion focuses on what truly matters for large, complex organizations: solving blind spots, aligning cloud and SOC operations, and strengthening resilience in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Francis Odum
Francis is the Founder & Chief Cybersecurity Analyst at SACR. He built a globally recognized brand amongst top CISOs and leading cybersecurity vendors with strong name across the sector
Aqsa Taylor
Aqsa is the Chief Research Officer & Executive at SACR. She leads the firm’s Research Arm, owns building SACR’s first AI-powered research platform, and established the CISO Advisory Board.
Key Takeaways
Closing the Cloud–SOC Gap to Eliminate Blind Spots
Transforming Cloud Runtime into Actionable Intelligence
Unifying Security, Engineering, and SOC Teams Under One Strategy
Building Defense Strategy for Modern Threat Landscape
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As cloud attacks grow more dynamic and adversaries exploit runtime gaps, security leaders must rethink long-standing assumptions. Join us for a private, executive dinner to explore how the industry is moving beyond static tools toward security models built for the 2026 threat landscape.
Participating Companies / Sponsors
Harper and Partners Inc.
Whimson International, Inc.
Bijou Solutions, Inc.
