Most people spend Christmas unwrapping gifts, not dealing with a cyberattack. But for one company, a ransomware attack on Christmas Day turned their holiday into a crisis. Cybercriminals don’t take holidays - so how do you defend against threats when your team is offline?

In this episode, Max Clark speaks with Dani Pickens, RVP of Channel Sales West, and Tim Bandos, EVP of Cybersecurity Services at Xcitium, to break down the high-stakes response to a Christmas Day attack. They reveal how pre-authorized emergency action saved the day, why cybercriminals work in organized shifts (yes, even taking lunch breaks), and the critical security gaps businesses need to fix - before disaster strikes.

Cyber threats don’t take time off - and neither should your defenses. Tune in now to make sure your business is prepared!

Time Stamp: 
0:33 - Introducing Dani Pickens and Tim Bandos
1:08 - Discovering the story and journey of Xcitium 
5:40 - How does Xcitium work with companies that already have existing security solutions deployed?
9:40 - Overview of Xcitium's service offerings
14:45 - Is auto mode an available feature for Xcitium's platform?
29:16 - Xcitium's MDR (Managed Detection and Response) solution for the masses
44:00 - Deployment options for Xcitium's services
52:29 - Predictions for future cyber attacks
54:34 - Discussion of higher risk profiles and how to mitigate them
1:02:39 - Overview of Xcitium's onboarding process for new clients
1:04:00 - How Xcitium helps prospects overcome uncertainty and become comfortable with the platform
1:06:29 - Final thoughts and remarks from Dani Pickens and Tim Bandos
 
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