Why CISOs Are Rethinking Managed Security: Check Point’s Open Garden Approach | Lenny Krol

Why CISOs Are Rethinking Managed Security: Check Point’s Open Garden Approach | Lenny Krol

From The Professional CISO by David Malicoat

December 16, 2025 · 20 min · Episode 95

About this episode

Lenny Krol discusses Check Point's approach to managed security and the importance of an open ecosystem for CISOs.

In this episode of The Professional CISO Show , David Malicoat is joined by Lenny Krol , Head of Services Sales at Check Point Software , recorded live at GPSEC DFW . Lenny breaks down how Check Point’s services organization supports customers across both Check Point and third-party technologies , why an open ecosystem matters, and how CISOs can realistically scale security operations amid a global talent shortage. From fractional SOC coverage to process maturity and real-world engagement models, this conversation delivers practical insight for security leaders at every stage of their journey. Sponsors: Check Point Software (Premier Sponsor) (www.checkpoint.com) Guidepoint Security (Associate Sponsor) (www.guidepointsecurity.com) 🎙️ Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🌐 Learn more at www.thpc.co

People in this episode

Host: David Malicoat

Guest: Lenny Krol

Topics covered

  • managed security
  • CISO
  • open ecosystem
  • security operations
  • global talent shortage
  • SOC coverage
  • process maturity

Keywords

  • CISO
  • managed security
  • Check Point
  • security operations
  • global talent shortage
  • SOC
  • process maturity

Sponsors

Check Point Software, Guidepoint Security

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