ChannelPro DEFEND events are specialized conferences designed to equip IT service providers, MSPs, and IT consultants with the latest strategies, tools, and insights needed to protect their clients from cybersecurity threats, while accelerating their security solutions revenue via expert-led sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with top security vendors.
Envision's Director of Cybersecurity & Compliance Services Manuel Lobao will be at ChannlPro Defend Boston conducting a presentation of "The Partnership Strategy that Simply Works".
Abstract:
You can’t solve cybersecurity with just another product. It’s a strategic challenge that requires alignment with your client, their goals, and modern risk management strategies. The smartest MSPs don’t go it alone. They partner with experts to deliver bigger value and better outcomes.
In this engaging session, you’ll learn the core components of a comprehensive risk management strategy and how to partner to drive success. Join us for real world insights, including three things you can do tomorrow to grow your cyber practice.
Manuel Lobao

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in technology, Manuel Lobao is a recognized leader in the Information Security industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an aptitude for aligning people, processes, and technology around security best practices and operational excellence.
Manuel works to protect Envision and its clients in a wide variety of ways. He is responsible for ensuring that security controls and risk mitigation efforts are operating as designed. He expertly leads gap analysis and remediation efforts. He also works to meet and maintain regulatory and compliance requirements.
As a certified EC-Council Instructor, he has created and led innovative training courses designed to help educate the next generation of IT Security talent. Because of his commitment to education and technological innovation, he was recognized as a TECH 10 award winner in 2020.
Certifications:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker CEH (CEH)
- EC-Council Certified Security Analyst: Penetration Testing (ECSA)
- Certified EC-Council Instructor
- Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate