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"Procurement's Critical Role in Cybersecurity Buying"

Procurement leaders are now key players in cybersecurity decisions. Join experts from CluneTech, Trivium Packaging, and Smarttech247 as they discuss how to align procurement and security priorities, manage vendor risks, and build stronger cyber resilience across your supply chain. Gain practical insights you can apply to your next cybersecurity investment.

Cybersecurity buying has entered a new era. What was once the domain of IT and security teams has now become a strategic function that depends on strong partnerships across the business. As organizations face more complex threats, rising costs, and greater pressure to show measurable ROI, procurement leaders are stepping into a critical role—one that directly influences how companies protect their data, operations, and reputation.

In this live webinar, Smarttech247 brings together experts from CluneTech and Trivium Packaging to explore how cybersecurity has evolved from a technical purchase to a strategic business priority. The discussion will highlight how procurement teams are shaping resilient, risk-aware buying strategies and how their collaboration with IT and security functions is redefining modern cyber resilience.

The session will feature three industry leaders who bridge the gap between business strategy and cybersecurity execution. Margaret Corrigan, Chief Information Security Officer at CluneTech, will share how aligning procurement and security priorities drives both operational and financial outcomes. Tamas Hermann, Global Category Manager at Trivium Packaging, will discuss how procurement teams are rethinking risk management and vendor partnerships. Edwin Bowers, Cyber Sales Leader at Smarttech247, will provide a supplier perspective on how organizations can align stakeholders, strengthen governance, and make smarter, more future-ready cybersecurity investments.

This discussion will unpack how procurement leaders are driving stronger risk management practices in vendor selection, partnering with IT and security to deliver measurable business value, and negotiating contracts that balance cost, compliance, and resilience. Attendees will gain practical insight into how to move beyond transactional buying models and establish procurement as a key strategic partner in enterprise cybersecurity planning.

Organizations today are investing heavily in managed detection and response, threat intelligence, and other advanced security services. But without alignment between procurement, security, and finance, these investments often fail to deliver their full potential. This webinar will show how to close that gap—by aligning business goals with cybersecurity outcomes and embedding governance practices that sustain long-term value.

The conversation will cover how procurement teams can communicate cybersecurity priorities using business language that resonates across departments. It will also highlight how linking cyber risk to tangible outcomes—such as operational continuity, revenue protection, and customer trust—helps elevate security discussions from technical detail to executive strategy.

Attendees will learn how to frame cybersecurity purchases around measurable value rather than just cost. They will see how predictable outcomes, compliance assurance, and risk reduction can be achieved through closer collaboration across security and procurement teams. The panel will also share real examples of how organizations have successfully balanced financial constraints with the need for robust defense, using strategic procurement as a tool to enable both innovation and resilience.

Procurement leaders will walk away with clear approaches for evaluating vendors, negotiating sustainable contracts, and managing cybersecurity supply chain risk. CISOs and IT leaders will gain a stronger understanding of how to partner with procurement to drive efficiency and accountability in security buying decisions. Finance and compliance officers will find new ways to align budget management and regulatory assurance with cybersecurity performance goals.

This session is designed for procurement professionals, CISOs, finance directors, and IT decision-makers who influence how cybersecurity investments are evaluated and approved across their organizations. Whether you are developing your 2026 security strategy, preparing to consolidate vendors, or looking to optimize ROI from your security stack, this discussion will equip you with actionable insights to make better, data-driven decisions.

The speakers will also address common challenges that arise in cybersecurity procurement, such as managing complex stakeholder groups, avoiding scope creep in vendor agreements, and ensuring that security service providers meet evolving compliance standards. By sharing lessons learned from real-world implementations, the panel will provide attendees with frameworks they can immediately apply to their own security procurement processes.

Cybersecurity is no longer just a line item on the IT budget. It is a business-critical investment that demands alignment, accountability, and foresight. When procurement, security, and finance work in sync, organizations can achieve not only stronger protection but also greater operational efficiency, cost control, and resilience.

Join this live discussion to learn how to turn your cybersecurity buying process into a true strategic advantage. Hear from those who have successfully bridged the gap between technical need and business value, and walk away ready to reshape how your organization approaches cybersecurity investments.

Register today to secure your place and gain the practical insight you need to make smarter, more resilient, and more strategic cybersecurity decisions.

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