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Wondering how dangerous the cybersecurity landscape is lately? Don't count malware variants. Count hoodie sales. After all, hackers wear hoodies, so more hoodies means more hackers. It's simple! Just ask Matt, Rich, and guest host Rory Sanchez, CEO of True Digital Security, who also have thoughts on Kaseya's new phishing defense solution and pending IPO, RocketCyber's new managed SOC service, and a new cloud management vendor from the founders of N-able.

Then stick around for their conversation with Nancy Hammervik, executive vice president for industry relations at CompTIA, which includes a look at CompTIA's response to the coronavirus pandemic, its recently launched security information sharing and analysis organization, and its initial take on the future of government regulations for MSPs. Interesting stuff no matter what you're wearing.

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

Kaseya Buys Phishing Defense Vendor Graphus - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-buys-phishing-defense-vendor-graphus

Kaseya Eyeing IPO for Early Next Year - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/kaseya-eyeing-ipo-early-next-year

RocketCyber Launches Managed SOC Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rocketcyber-launches-managed-soc-solution

Former N-able Execs Launch Management Software Maker for Cloud-Era MSPs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/former-n-able-execs-launch-management-software-maker-cloud-era-msps

CompTIA Launches Security Information Sharing and Analysis Organization - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-launches-security-information-sharing-and-analysis-organization

Matt's Museum Pick: Radio Shack 21-1589 40-Channel Emergency CB Radio Matt's Tech Pick: LG Velvet Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead

You think M&As were hard before? Try the new kind involving bears and elk. Matt, Rich, and guest host Bruce McCully, chief security officer of MSSP Galactic Advisors, discuss that topic and others this week with Linda Rose of M&A consultancy RoseBiz. That comes after the three of them chat about NinjaRMM's new data protection solution, SonicWall's seventh generation security products, lessons learned by the vendor road warriors on the Channel Strong tour of local MSPs, digital signage solutions for the COVID-19 era, and the big but surprisingly light LG Gram for Business 17 laptop. Don't worry, folks. Your hosts may be untamed but they don't bite!

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

NinjaRMM Launches Backup Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-launches-backup-solution

SonicWall Ships High-Speed Firewalls for SMB and Branch Office Environments - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/sonicwall-ships-high-speed-firewalls-smb-and-branch-office-environments

4 Lessons Learned By the Channel Strong Road Warriors - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/4-lessons-learned-channel-strong-road-warriors

LG Gram for Business 17 (2020): Big Reasons to Like It - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/review/lg-gram-business-17-2020-big-reasons-it

Signs for the Times: Digital Signage Evolves to Address COVID-19 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/signs-times-digital-signage-evolves-address-covid-19

Channel pro quizzes from RoseBiz: How prepared are you to sell your company? and Which buyer type is ideal for your company? https://rosebizinc.com/buy-sell-quiz | https://rosebizinc.com/ideal-buyer-type

Matt's Museum Pick: PS/2 to Serial Adapter Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com PEX1S553LP Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead

Can't be too safe out there these days, people. Mask those shoes! Then sit back and enjoy this week's show, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Carrie Simpson, of MSP marketing service Managed Sales Pros, discuss CompTIA's new security threat intelligence sharing group, ChannelPro's 2020 Readers' Choice Awards, and the tricks of the trade for rolling trucks to client sites safely in the era of COVID-19.

You'll also hear Carrie's observations on best and worst marketing practices for MSPs and an extended interview with managed services consulting legend Gary Pica, recorded live at a recent ChannelPro SMB Forum event, in which he discusses business building best practices to adopt during the pandemic and (especially) after its end. Good news! No shoe booties required.

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

CompTIA Launches Security Information Sharing and Analysis Organization - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/comptia-launches-security-information-sharing-and-analysis-organization

2020 Readers' Choice Awards - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/awards/2020-readers-choice-awards

Rolling Trucks Safely - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/rolling-trucks-safely

Matt's Museum Pick: ULTRA media dashboard - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/mgp

Matt's Tech Pick: Aerocool Cooltouch-R Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead

Bleach! It keeps both your socks and your SOCs clean, if Matt and Rich are to be believed. And that's just one of the hot topics they discuss this week with guest host and channel pro Michael Cocanower, of itSynergy. There's also SonicWall's latest security research, Bitdefender's new managed detection and response service, Tech Data's new Americas president, and Windows 10's fifth birthday.

Want more? We've also got an interview with Christoph Schell, HP's chief commercial officer, about that company's all-new partner program. And cooking. And video games. It's the kind of executive interview that only happens on ChannelPro Weekly, and it's springtime fresh to boot!

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

SonicWall Charts COVID-19's Impact on Security Landscape - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/sonicwall-charts-covid-19-s-impact-security-landscape

Bitdefender Introduces Managed Detection and Response Service - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bitdefender-introduces-managed-detection-and-response-service

Tech Data's New Americas President Has One Word on His Mind: Acceleration - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/tech-data-s-new-americas-president-has-one-word-his-mind-acceleration

Windows 10 and Windows 7 market share - https://netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx

HP Introduces All-New Global Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-all-new-global-partner-program

Matt's Museum Pick: USB to PS/2 connector

Matt's Tech Pick: StarTech.com USBPS2PC PS/2 keyboard and mouse adapter - https://www.startech.com/Cables/USB-2.0/USB-Adapters/USB-to-PS2-Adapter-Keyboard-and-Mouse~USBPS2PC

Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi

Nothing ill-gotten here, folks. Just interesting talk by Matt, Rich, and guest host Erick Simpson about Microsoft's Inspire partner conference, Lenovo's Microsoft 365 managed services, BitTitan's "IT toolbox" solution for technicians, and SolarWinds MSP's RMM integration with Microsoft Intune. You'll also get some fresh takes on the year's best new hardware from ChannelPro's resident hardware doctor (who looks and sounds a lot like Matt) and learn a few of the rules for service delivery success straight from managed services consultant Karl Palachuk. It's a beaut(y) of an episode!

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

ChannelPro 5 Minute Roundup - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/5-minute-roundup

Karl Palachuk's bookstore - https://store.smallbizthoughts.com/

Karl Palachuk's Small Biz Thoughts Community - https://www.smallbizthoughts.org/

Lenovo Introduces Microsoft 365 Managed Services for SMBs - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovo-introduces-microsoft-365-managed-services-smbs

Microsoft Keeps Partner Program Changes to a Minimum at Inspire 2020 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-keeps-partner-program-changes-minimum-inspire-2020

Microsoft Adds Security and Productivity Upgrades to SaaS Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-adds-security-and-productivity-upgrades-saas-solutions

BitTitan Ships "IT Toolbox" for Cloud Management - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bittitan-ships-it-toolbox-cloud-management

SolarWinds MSP Integrates RMM Solutions with Microsoft Intune - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-integrates-rmm-solutions-microsoft-intune

The Hardware Doctor Is In - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/slideshow/hardware-doctor

Matt's Museum Pick: Qualcomm QCP-1960 Matt's Tech Pick: LG V60 ThinQ Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead

Is there a cash bath in Datto's near future? Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Sobel from the Business of Tech podcast discuss that prospect, plus an all-new partner program from HP, a new cloud assessment solution from RapidFire Tools, and a new "human risk analytics" feature from Bitdefender, not to mention a new MSP regulation in Louisiana with industry-shaking implications and must-read advice on avoiding a lawsuit from managed services expert Mike Semel.

Need more? You'll get an insider's take on the coronavirus-era hardware market from Lenovo exec Sanjeev Menon and a look at a computer game from Dave's tech museum that's only slightly younger than Pong. You're on your own if you wish to enjoy it all while soaking in $20s.

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

Dave Sobel's website - http://www.mspradio.com/

HP Introduces All-New Global Partner Program - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hp-introduces-all-new-global-partner-program

RapidFire Tools Adds Microsoft Cloud Assessment Tool to Network Detective - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/rapidfire-tools-adds-microsoft-cloud-assessment-tool-network-detective

Bitdefender Adds "Human Risk Analytics" to GravityZone Endpoint Security Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bitdefender-adds-human-risk-analytics-gravityzone-endpoint-security-platform

Datto Files for IPO - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-14/vista-backed-software-maker-datto-is-said-to-file-for-ipo

Dave Sobel on Louisiana's New MSP Law - https://www.mspradio.com/podcast/msp-regulation-is-here-now-who-will-lead

MSP Sued! Are You Ready? - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/msp-sued-are-you-ready

Dave's Museum Pick: Telegames Pinball Breakaway Matt's Tech Pick: Alienware M15 R3

Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi

Need one more reason to be excited about 5G? It's 100% coronavirus-free! Or so say Matt and Rich as they discuss the HTTPS-based privacy safeguard Webroot has added to its DNS filtering product, IT Glue's latest wave of product enhancements, the completion of Tech Data's acquisition by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, and Tech Data's read on hot coronavirus-era solution opportunities.

That's all followed by a conversation with SolarWinds MSP President John Pagliuca about why MSPs have become truly essential workers and where the managed services market is headed next. It's interesting, informative, and disinfected by default!

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

Webroot Adds DNS-over-HTTPS to DNS Filtering Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/webroot-adds-dns-over-https-dns-filtering-solution

IT Glue Rolls Out Security and Network Visibility Updates - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/it-glue-rolls-out-security-and-network-visibility-updates

Apollo Global Management Finalizes Acquisition of Tech Data - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/apollo-global-management-finalizes-acquisition-tech-data

Tech Data Sees Continued Demand for Next-Generation Solutions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/tech-data-sees-continued-demand-next-generation-solutions

SolarWinds MSP to Partners: "You Have Become Essential" - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-partners-you-have-become-essential

SolarWinds MSP Introduces New Customer Success Resources - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-introduces-new-customer-success-resources

Matt's Museum Pick: ThinkPad Tablet 2 Matt's Tech Pick: ThinkPad Tablet 10

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Review - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/review/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-2-review

Lenovo's 64-bit ThinkPad Tablet 10 Unveiled at Accelerate; First Impressions - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/lenovos-64-bit-thinkpad-tablet-10-unveiled-accelerate-first-impressions

Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead

Cybersecurity. It's delicious, nutritious, and a big part of this week's episode, in which Matt, Rich, and guest host Luis Alvarez, of Alvarez Technology Group, discuss the security-heavy news from this week's ConnectWise IT Nation Explore event and the two new security products from Huntress Labs, plus Axcient's unified BDR solution and Pulseway's stand-alone patch management system.

Then they explore the rise of managed IT as an essential service, during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond, and dive into the enormous market for cloud-based "modern workplace" solutions encompassing virtual desktops, online storage, backup, and more with JD Helms of NetApp. It's everything you need for a healthy breakfast!

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

ConnectWise Announces SaaS Security Solution and Vulnerability Scanning Tool - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-announces-saas-security-solution-and-vulnerability-scanning-tool

ConnectWise Introduces MSP-Specific Cybersecurity Framework and Security Partner Community - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/connectwise-introduces-msp-specific-cybersecurity-framework-and-security-partner-community

Axcient Launches Unified BDR Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/axcient-launches-unified-bdr-solution

Huntress Labs Expands Security Solution into Multi-Solution Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/huntress-labs-expands-security-solution-multi-solution-platform

Pulseway Launches Stand-Alone Patch Management Tool - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/pulseway-launches-stand-alone-patch-management-tool

SolarWinds MSP to Partners: "You Have Become Essential" - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-msp-partners-you-have-become-essential

Veeam Sees Promise in the Coronavirus-Fueled Shift to Cloud Computing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/veeam-sees-promise-coronavirus-fueled-shift-cloud-computing

NetApp Buys Cloud Desktop Vendor CloudJumper - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/netapp-buys-cloud-desktop-vendor-cloudjumper

NetApp Cloud Central - https://cloud.netapp.com/home

Is there anything more refreshing on a summer day than a cool glass of sharkleberry fin juice? Matt, Rich, and guest host Dave Seibert would tell you if they knew what the heck a sharkleberry fin is. What they can tell you about is the addition of Salesforce Essentials to Ingram's cloud marketplace, the surprising resilience of Ingram's U.S. SMB business, and NinjaRMM's latest update. They've also got a thought-provoking conversation about the could be, maybe, someday password-less future of authentication with Keeper Security CEO Darren Guccione. Drink up! It's good for you.

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Topics and Related Links Mentioned:

Dave Seibert's SMB TechFest event series - http://www.smbtechfest.com/

Ingram Adds Salesforce Essentials to Cloud Solutions Portfolio - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-adds-salesforce-essentials-cloud-solutions-portfolio

Ingram Micro Reports "Very Strong" SMB Sales Growth Despite Coronavirus Recession -https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-reports-very-strong-smb-sales-growth-despite-coronavirus-recession

NinjaRMM Releases Version 4.6 of its RMM Solution - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ninjarmm-releases-version-46-its-rmm-solution

Microsoft to Partners: Benefit Cutbacks Couldn't Be Avoided - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-partners-benefit-cutbacks-couldn-t-be-avoided

Microsoft Revokes IUR and Competency Requirement Changes - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/microsoft-revokes-iur-and-competency-requirement-changes

Matt's Museum Pick: Sound Blaster SBS38 Matt's Tech Pick: Sound Blaster X Kratos S3

Start buying house plants, channel pros. There’s at least a small chance it could get you federal grant money, according to guest host and channel finance expert Rayanne Buchianico, of ABC Solutions. She’s also got thoughts to share about the new security solutions from Sophos and SonicWall, the new integration platform and partner program from Cytracom, and the latest set of summer reading recommendations from the ChannelPro Book Club.