MSP 1337

We have made it halfway through the CIS Top 18 and Matt Lee of Pax8 delivers again with a compelling argument for Control 9's demanding our undivided attention.

Hiring cybersecurity resources and the costs associated with it. What does the job description look like, and what are the responsibilities? Mike Stewart of Anchor Networks and I discuss the challenges and opportunities of hiring staff to help with cybersecurity.

I have had multiple conversations around backup vendors and the shift to solutions that are direct to cloud and other feature requirements that we didn't even consider 6-10 years ago. Remember the world before the data actors started doing data exfiltration. Join me with Matt Horning of Blue Tree Technology as we explore everything from the 3, 2, 1 and other backup models as well as airgapping.

The podcast discusses the outlook for 2024 in cybersecurity, including trends and challenges, the increasing use of AI in everyday products, the importance of regulation and timely breach reporting, and the challenges SMBs face in navigating cybersecurity regulations.

CJ and Matt Lee of Pax8 discuss control 8, which pertains to audit logs. Some of the safeguards are easy to satisfy... just turn the logging function on and set to 90 days. Others will require more effort but all are reasonable for MSPs to pull off.

From tools and breaches to LLM, IoT and OT we talk about it all. Where we have been and how far we have come with Charles Love of ShowTech Solutions, and Joshua Smith of Reliaquest.

We all know the dangers of connecting to Airport Wifi... Join Sarah Goffman and I as we discuss the dangers of connecting even your cellphone to public wifi.

What does future growth and sustainability look like in the MSP space? Acquisitions abound, SMBs and micro-SMBs bounce from one MSP to another... What is the future yield especially when we start discussing cybersecurity challenges and adopting even good cyber hygiene? I sit down with Eric Hanson of Inland Productivity to get his take on the future of client growth and where those net new clients might be. Whether with existing or new clients, they must recognize the need to improve their cybersecurity posture!

Deep dive into control 7 with some influences of other controls. We know that OS patch management, change management, Third Party App management and third party app patching aren't always prioritized the way it should be considering today's threat landscape. Matt Lee is on a pedestal on this control so stay tuned through the end as we run a bit long on this one.

I sat down with Matt Fisch of Fortmesa to discuss observations and highlights from ITN Connect. From new vendors in the pavilion tackling niche cybersecurity challenges to conversations with Solution providers that show our industry is maturing.