Stop Chasing CISOs. Start Meeting the Ones Already Looking.
Execweb connects cybersecurity vendors with senior security leaders who have live initiatives, defined budgets, and real urgency—through pre-qualified 1:1 meetings and curated boardroom sessions, backed by CyberRisk Alliance.
Two ways to get in front of the right people
The cold outreach problem is getting worse
<1%
of CISOs respond to direct sales outreach
20+
touches required to reach a CISO through traditional channels
50%+
of CISOs onboard new vendors through peer referrals — not pitches
This is what your next meeting looks like
Every CISO in our network submits a live brief before we make any introduction. Here's a sample of what vendors receive — real initiatives, real timelines, real buying signals.
Director of Application Security, Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees
Evaluating DLP solutions — currently on-prem with MacBook environment, migrating fully to cloud by year-end. Open to startups. Contract with current provider expires September. Also exploring CIAM as a complementary solution.
CISO, Hospitals and Health Care, 10,000+ employees
Actively sourcing identity solutions (CIAM + IGA) in the next 6–12 months. Running on AWS, open to startups, and evaluating OT security for a large healthcare manufacturing footprint. Long-term mix of cloud and on-prem.
VP of IT Governance, Financial Services, 10,000+ employees
Evaluating CSPM and DSPM for next year — current vendor prices increasing, actively reviewing alternatives. Also in market for AI-based anti-phishing. Cisco network, Windows/Linux/mainframe environment, 12 countries, ~15,000 users. Startup-friendly; emphasizes transparency on roadmap.
What GTM teams say after their first program
"Execweb helped us cut through the noise and engage with decision makers who were actively evaluating solutions like ours. The result was a noticeable lift in qualified pipeline and ultimately new client relationships. In a market where access and trust are everything, Execweb has become a reliable source of sales outcomes for our team."
"Engaging with security leaders through Execweb has proven to be a vital component for our market research, product validation activities and most importantly generating significant pipeline opportunities. Our initial interviews have yielded actionable insights for partnering and approaching security leaders, and we have seen a significant ROI given our investment in Execweb."
"Having worked with Execweb now at two different companies, it has become an essential component of our G2M strategy. The CISOs in Val’s network are informed, responsive, and open-minded. The feedback received in every meeting is valuable for early-stage vendors and the meetings have generated measurable pipeline for my teams. I recommend Execweb highly!"
"If you're part of a GTM team in cybersecurity, I can't recommend Val Tsanev and Execweb enough. Using their network and platform, we connected with the right security leaders who helped us fine-tune our product- market fit, sharpen our pitch, and ultimately open doors to real opportunities, POCs, and customers. Cybersecurity marketing and sales is a tough game, and it's only getting harder. Execweb is one of the best solutions out there for breaking through the noise and getting in front of the right people."
"Of all the vendors I have worked with, Execweb is the only partner that delivers what they promise every single engagement; quality meetings with people in your ICP that you requested."
"Execweb helped us cut through the noise and engage with decision makers who were actively evaluating solutions like ours. The result was a noticeable lift in qualified pipeline and ultimately new client relationships. In a market where access and trust are everything, Execweb has become a reliable source of sales outcomes for our team."
"Engaging with security leaders through Execweb has proven to be a vital component for our market research, product validation activities and most importantly generating significant pipeline opportunities. Our initial interviews have yielded actionable insights for partnering and approaching security leaders, and we have seen a significant ROI given our investment in Execweb."
"Having worked with Execweb now at two different companies, it has become an essential component of our G2M strategy. The CISOs in Val’s network are informed, responsive, and open-minded. The feedback received in every meeting is valuable for early-stage vendors and the meetings have generated measurable pipeline for my teams. I recommend Execweb highly!"
"If you're part of a GTM team in cybersecurity, I can't recommend Val Tsanev and Execweb enough. Using their network and platform, we connected with the right security leaders who helped us fine-tune our product- market fit, sharpen our pitch, and ultimately open doors to real opportunities, POCs, and customers. Cybersecurity marketing and sales is a tough game, and it's only getting harder. Execweb is one of the best solutions out there for breaking through the noise and getting in front of the right people."
"Of all the vendors I have worked with, Execweb is the only partner that delivers what they promise every single engagement; quality meetings with people in your ICP that you requested."
Our mission
Most cybersecurity vendors are spending budget on channels that don't reach the buyer. We exist to fix that — by connecting vendors directly to security leaders with active needs, at the moment they're ready to have a real conversation.
Our Network
Headquartered in New York, Execweb provides access to a curated group of 400+ senior security leaders from Fortune 1000 companies and organizations with 1,000+ employees.
Our senior security leaders bring deep, real-world experience—most with over a decade in the field—and represent industries where cybersecurity is mission-critical, including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail.
Powered by CyberRisk Alliance
Execweb is part of CyberRisk Alliance, a leading business intelligence platform for the cybersecurity ecosystem.
Through its portfolio of trusted media brands, expert communities, and 250+ global events annually, CyberRisk Alliance connects professionals, delivers actionable insights, and accelerates decision-making across the industry.
This integration extends Execweb’s reach beyond individual meetings—embedding it within a broader ecosystem that spans content, community, and executive engagement.
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Senior Vice President & CISO
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Chief Information Security Officer
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Vice President Security & Information Technology
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Chief Information Security Officer
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