Dave Meister Named a 2026 MSPInfluencer Channel Leader
Helping MSPs Build Profitable, Scalable Cybersecurity Practices
Dave Meister, Vice President of MSP at Check Point Software, has been named a 2026 ForzaDash MSPInfluencer Channel Leader Award winner.
The recognition honors Dave’s work helping managed service providers deliver stronger security, develop recurring-revenue opportunities, and build cybersecurity practices designed for sustainable growth.
With 13 years in the channel, Dave has developed a reputation as an MSP advocate and cybersecurity evangelist. His approach begins with understanding the operational, technical, and business challenges MSPs encounter when delivering increasingly sophisticated security services.
Growing a Global MSP Ecosystem
Since joining Check Point in 2022, Dave has played an important role in expanding the company’s MSP business. Check Point’s MSP ecosystem has grown from several hundred partners to more than 5,000 MSPs worldwide.
His work has supported the development of MSP-focused programs, flexible consumption models, multi-tenant management capabilities, and security services aligned with monthly recurring revenue.
These efforts span managed email security, endpoint and network protection, cloud security, SASE, security-awareness training, human-risk management, managed detection and response, and emerging AI security services.
Making Advanced Security Easier to Deliver
One of the biggest challenges facing MSPs is delivering enterprise-grade security without adding operational complexity or reducing profitability.
Dave’s leadership philosophy centers on making it easier for MSPs to do business, protect their clients, and grow. Rather than focusing only on technology, his channel strategy prioritizes partner outcomes: efficient service delivery, recurring revenue, manageable operations, and stronger customer protection.
That philosophy is increasingly important as AI changes both the cybersecurity threat landscape and the services businesses need. Dave is working to position AI security as a practical managed-service opportunity while helping MSPs guide clients through secure AI adoption.
Advocating for the MSP Community
Dave plans to use this recognition to continue highlighting the essential role MSPs play in protecting small and midsize businesses.
His selection as a 2026 MSPInfluencer Channel Leader reflects more than the growth of a partner program. It recognizes a channel-first commitment to helping MSPs innovate, operate profitably, and protect customers as cybersecurity continues to evolve.
Congratulations to Dave Meister and Check Point Software on this well-deserved recognition.
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