Our Speakers
An Uncompromising Roster of Experts.
Our speakers bring unfiltered, tactical insights forged in the crucible of real-world incident response.
Brian Blakley
Brian Blakley brings over 30 years of real-world leadership in information security and business strategy, shaped by a hands-on career building, growing, and successfully exiting multiple MSPs. As a seasoned executive, board advisor, and entrepreneurial force, Brian knows the MSP grind intimately and he’s made it his mission to help MSPs shift from "just IT guys" to indispensable business risk advisors and revenue protectors.
From landing a company on the INC 500 list with 1,200% growth, to guiding enterprises through complex infosec and compliance journeys, Brian blends street-smart business acumen with elite certifications like CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CMMC-CCP, and Certified CISO. His approach centers on translating technical risk into language that boards, executives, and business owners understand, bridging the gap between cybersecurity strategy and revenue protection.
Today, Brian advises MSPs, SaaS companies, and mid-market organizations on how to turn compliance and security into growth engines. He mentors founders and serves as the driving force behind scalable, audit-ready security programs. His deep experience includes roles as a full-time and fractional CISO, risk assessor, compliance strategist, and trusted M&A advisor.
Above all, Brian is passionate about helping MSPs thrive. Having walked in their shoes, he understands what it takes to deliver outcomes, earn trust, and win business in a crowded, commoditized space. At Right of Boom 2026, he’s here to equip attendees with fresh, actionable insights on transforming security and compliance into powerful differentiators.
Sessions
Thu Feb 04, 3:45 PM - 4:29 PM
From Technician to Executive: The Language Shift That Changes EverythingSecurity leaders are losing the budget battle not because they lack expertise — but because they're speaking the wrong language. This session breaks down the exact communication shift required to move from technical reporting to executive influence, showing you how to reframe risk in terms of revenue, resilience, and business continuity that boards and C-suites act on immediately.
Fri Feb 05, 8:30 AM - 9:14 AM
From Technician to Executive: The Language Shift That Changes Everything (Repeated)Security leaders are losing the budget battle not because they lack expertise — but because they're speaking the wrong language. This session breaks down the exact communication shift required to move from technical reporting to executive influence, showing you how to reframe risk in terms of revenue, resilience, and business continuity that boards and C-suites act on immediately.
