Editorial

Building CISO Relationships US vs UK

Geography, sovereignty and local support shaping buying decisions

Wednesday, June 03, 2026 | 5 MINS

Selling the same technology in different regions requires a very different approach and is something many vendors don't appreciate. 

In this episode of Unpatched, CISOs discuss why supplier location, data sovereignty and long-term service continuity now sit alongside functionality and price, particularly when government and critical infrastructure organisations cannot risk losing access to essential technology controlled from overseas.

Taking place during CyberSync, our 'Fringe' event alongside InfoSecurity Europe our participants in this episode are

Stuart Seymour - Group CSO and CISO, Virgin Media O2

Matt Adcock - CISO, Nielsen IQ

Nick Prescot - CISO, CyberKainos and Norgen

Host:  Max Sherwood, co-Founder of the Amigos Network

If you see yourself taking part in one of these discussions, ask us about our 2 AM Club Enabler Programme or join us during Black Hat Europe 8/9 December at Zero Sette Restaurant and Bar, ExCeL

CISO relationships in the US vs the UK

CISOs explore the cultural, commercial and geopolitical factors that shape security purchasing decisions, and why location, sovereignty and trust can matter just as much as product capability.

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