Eric Sheets is Director of Channels at Port53, where he leads channel strategy and growth for the company’s Managed SOC services built on Cisco XDR. He works with technology partners and customers to bring enterprise-grade cybersecurity, advanced threat detection, and 24/7 security operations to organizations without the cost and complexity of building their own SOC.

Prior to joining Port53, Eric spent more than 16 years with Cisco in a variety of sales, channel, and public-sector leadership roles. His experience includes working closely with K–12 schools, higher education, government organizations, and technology partners to align IT investments with real-world operational and security needs.

Today, Eric combines his deep Cisco experience with Port53’s cybersecurity expertise to help organizations strengthen their security posture, respond to evolving threats, and navigate the rapidly changing impact of AI on cybersecurity.