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Josh Hohbein is a cybersecurity professional helping MSPs and business leaders turn security complexity into clarity.

Josh Hohbein is a cybersecurity professional and speaker with nearly 20 years in IT and security. He serves as Manager of Cybersecurity and Automation at centrexIT, hosts three shows on MSP Media Network, and facilitates incident response tabletop exercises for IR Game. A contributor to the GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark and co-author of an MSP guide to CIS Controls, Josh speaks on frameworks, leadership, culture, and making security something organizations can actually act on.

Josh Hohbein is a cybersecurity professional with nearly 20 years of experience translating complex security concepts into actions organizations can actually take. As Manager of Cybersecurity and Automation at centrexIT, he delivers vCISO services and leads security programs for businesses of all sizes.

Known for his direct, approachable style, Josh speaks on cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, leadership, and the human side of IT. He facilitates tabletop exercises for IR Game, serves on the GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark Working Group, and co-authored an MSP guide to CIS Controls implementation published through Sherweb. He also hosts three shows on MSP Media Network covering news, community conversations, and the personal stories behind the people who build the channel.

Whether on stage, behind a mic, or running a crisis simulation, Josh's goal is always the same: make security less intimidating and more actionable.

Josh Hohbein is a cybersecurity professional with nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations navigate the ever-changing world of IT and security. As a leader in the managed services industry, Josh specializes in transforming complex cybersecurity concepts into practical, understandable actions that business leaders can actually implement.

Known for his engaging and approachable speaking style, Josh focuses on the human side of technology, bridging the gap between technical teams, business leaders, and end users. He believes that successful cybersecurity isn't just about tools and frameworks; it's about communication, trust, and helping people make informed decisions.

Throughout his career, Josh has worked with organizations of all sizes, leading cybersecurity programs, risk management initiatives, cloud transformations, and strategic technology planning. Whether speaking about cyber maturity, leadership, automation, or security awareness, his goal is always the same: make technology less intimidating and more actionable.

Passionate about education and community building, Josh regularly shares insights with MSPs, business leaders, and security professionals, helping them cut through complexity and focus on what matters most: protecting people, enabling growth, and building resilient organizations.

Josh currently serves as Manager of Cybersecurity and Automation at centrexIT, where he delivers vCISO services and leads his organization's cybersecurity program. Beyond his primary role, he facilitates incident response exercises for IR Game, serves on the GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark Working Group, sits on the board of Framework Maps, and hosts three shows on MSP Media Network. He is also a published co-author of an MSP guide to CIS Controls implementation.

Our next speaker has spent the better part of two decades in the IT trenches. He has designed incident response scenarios that have put real teams under real pressure, helped shape the GTIA Trustmark, and somehow found time to host three shows on MSP Media Network in between. He is also the person who will explain your entire security program through the lens of a restaurant kitchen and make it the most useful thing you hear all day.

If you want someone who tells you what you actually need to hear instead of what looks good on a slide deck, you are in the right room. Please welcome Josh Hohbein. (Ho-Bine)

Our next speaker is a cybersecurity professional with nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations build security programs that actually work. He currently serves as Manager of Cybersecurity and Automation at centrexIT, where he leads security initiatives for businesses of all sizes. He is a contributor to the GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark, a co-author of a published guide on CIS Controls implementation, and a regular voice in the managed services and cybersecurity community.

His approach is consistent no matter the audience: no fear tactics, no jargon, just a clear path forward. Please welcome Josh Hohbein. (Ho-Bine)