July 01, 2023

517 CyberFOX - Live from ASCII Edge

11 minutes

In this episode of the IT Business Podcast, host Marvin Bee interviews Jackie Hanlon from Cyber Fox, an emerging vendor in the cybersecurity industry. Jackie explains that Cyber Fox offers password management and privilege access management solutions, including their password manager called Password Boss and their privilege access management tool called Auto Elevate. She also discusses the company's recent acquisition of Auto Elevate and their rebranding as Cyber Fox. Jackie shares insights into the company's name and logo selection process, their participation in industry events, and her personal journey in the tech industry.

Highlights:

02:04: Introduction to Jackie Hanlon from Cyber Fox at ASCII Edge event

04:10: Explanation of Cyber Fox's password management and privilege access management solutions

05:28: Background on the acquisition of Auto Elevate by Cyber Fox

06:43: Discussion on the company name and the significance of the fox logo

11:10: Conversation on swag and upcoming Cyber Fox merchandise

13:22: Jackie's connection to the ConnectWise building and the company's presence in Tampa

16:15: Jackie's journey in the tech industry, from college to IT recruiting to joining Cyber Fox

20:14: Insights into the importance of drive, goal-setting, and self-education in sales

23:02: Mention of the quiet quitting session and the challenges faced by MSPs

25:10: Wrap-up and conclusion of the interview

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The ASCII Edge conference was held in Tampa, Florida on June 21-22, 2023. The conference is designed for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) to come together, share best practices, and learn from one another's experiences. The event was held at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. There were private peer meetings of ASCII members, networking opportunities, and time to meet with sponsors. The conference also had a focus on cybersecurity, with a private meeting about the Conceal secure browser extension.

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