MSP 1337 | Cybersecurity Education & Security Guidance

Social media lives Social media is somehow a part of our everyday lives, and we see different platforms that cater to varying types of communication and content. With that said, when we misuse the platforms or share too much, we potentially risk all that we care to protect. Join me as I discuss the ins and outs of the appropriate use of Social Media and some world observations on what we can do better.

Recruitment expert Ted White discusses aligning suitable candidates with MSPs, emphasizing the importance of cultural fit and virtual interviews post-pandemic. The podcast explores hiring challenges, identifying troubleshooters, and efficient recruitment practices within the MSP industry.

Ever wonder if you should be offering cybersecurity services? Are you taking on liability that isn't worth it? I sit down with Scott McCrady CEO of SolCyber to discuss the opportunities and benefits of partnering with an MSSP.

It is the Third Tuesday of the month, and we bring you to Control 13. This is an exciting Control (they all are) because it is often confused with being legacy, it is also potentially cost-prohibitive, and we believe it will likely only be doable when partnering with third-party resources. Matt Lee brings it home as he always does!

MSP spend a lot of time and energy trying to align with standards from one of the many frameworks that are out there to improve their cybersecurity posture. Whether you do it to meet regulatory requirements, or are just looking to improve your business operations, how do you know when you are failing or succeeding? I sit down with Jim Harryman of Kinetic Technology Group to discuss how evidence comes into play. Policy Process and People are key to collecting that appropriate evidence and Jim and I are going to talk through how to make it part of your cultural habits.

Tabletop exercises or simulations can be daunting and scary. Join me as I sit down with Sarah O'Kelley from Choice Cyber Solutions as we discuss some tips and tricks to success with your first Tabletop.

If you are familiar with CIS v8 Top 18 then you might be comfortable talking about Security Awareness and Skills Training. I sit down with Jim Harryman of Kinetic Technology Group to talk about the Why and the Proof that ever solution provider should be considering in their own traning.

We are on Control 12 in our Fireside chat with Matt Lee and are digging into a control with only one IG1 safeguard and only one IG3 safeguard. Network Infrastructure comes with some rabbit holes and tangents, but I think you will find that this control is essential to most MSPs.

As an MSP, many decisions go into taking on a new client or getting rid of an existing one. I sit down with Charles Love of Showtech Solutions to discuss when the decisions are tied to cybersecurity and where one should consider drawing a line in the sand.

What does it look like to have an employee request approval for a specific tool? Do you have an evaluation process? What types of risks are introduced that you need to consider when evaluating a new vendor, product, or service? All of these questions and more are discussed with Chad Holstead of BKS Group.