Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Cybersecurity roadshow focused on managed service provider defence strategies
- Real-world threat intelligence from security operations practitioners
- Panel discussion examining current MSP cybersecurity challenges and trends
- Keynote session covering attacker tradecraft and operational security failures
- Designed for MSPs and channel partners responsible for client security
Introduction
Huntress is bringing its cybersecurity roadshow to Edinburgh on 8 September 2026, offering managed service providers an afternoon of threat intelligence, peer discussion and practical security insights. The event, hosted at The Scotsman, addresses the evolving challenges MSPs face when defending client environments against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. With ransomware attacks continuing to target small and medium-sized businesses through their technology providers, the role of MSPs as frontline defenders has never been more critical.
About This Event
This half-day programme brings together MSP practitioners, security analysts and channel partners for a focused exploration of defensive cybersecurity. Huntress, which partners with over 6,000 MSPs globally, positions the event as an opportunity to examine how managed service providers and security vendors collaborate to protect business data across endpoints, cloud accounts and networks.
The afternoon format balances structured presentations with networking opportunities, allowing attendees to exchange insights with peers facing similar operational challenges. Sessions run from early afternoon through to early evening, with dedicated breaks designed to facilitate conversation between MSP professionals.
Threat Intelligence from the Front Lines
The keynote session, delivered by Security Operations Analyst Dipo Rodipe, draws on real-world experiences from practitioners actively defending client environments. The presentation examines current attacker tradecraft alongside the operational mistakes that cyber criminals make during intrusions. This practitioner-led approach offers MSPs direct insight into threat actor behaviour rather than theoretical frameworks.
Understanding how attackers operate—and where they fail—provides defenders with actionable intelligence for improving detection and response capabilities. Security operations teams increasingly benefit from studying adversary errors, which can reveal opportunities for earlier threat identification and more effective containment strategies.
MSP Panel on Current Cybersecurity Challenges
A dedicated panel session brings together MSP practitioners to discuss the current threat landscape and its implications for service providers. Panellists will explore emerging cybersecurity trends affecting the channel, examining how MSPs can adapt their defensive postures to address evolving risks. The discussion format allows for practical insights drawn from operational experience rather than vendor-driven perspectives.
MSPs occupy a unique position in the cybersecurity ecosystem, often serving as the primary security resource for organisations that lack dedicated internal teams. This responsibility creates both commercial opportunity and significant risk, as a compromise at the MSP level can cascade across multiple client environments.
Who Should Attend
The event is designed for MSP owners, technical staff and security practitioners responsible for protecting client environments. Channel partners evaluating their cybersecurity service offerings will find value in the threat intelligence and peer discussions. Those working in endpoint protection, cloud security or security operations within the managed services sector represent the core audience.
The programme assumes familiarity with MSP operations and cybersecurity fundamentals, making it most relevant for practitioners already engaged in delivering security services rather than those new to the field.