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Welcome back to the MSP Security Playbook, brought to you by Heimdal Security, the unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform that helps MSPs cut through the noise, streamline operations, and grow more profitable security businesses.
In this episode, host Jacob Hazelbaker sits down with Kevin Walker, owner of Black Swan Cyber, an MSP with a mission: to protect schools and educational institutions from the growing wave of cyber threats. With nearly 30 years in IT, two decades of which have been dedicated to education, Kevin shares how specialising in a niche has sharpened his business focus and driven both purpose and profit.
From decoding the UK Department for Education’s new cybersecurity standards to building a security-first culture, Kevin reveals what MSPs need to know to serve schools effectively and how those lessons extend far beyond the classroom. We also explore the evolution of multi-academy trusts, why Cyber Essentials is opening new business opportunities, and why focusing on why you do what you do matters more than chasing MRR.
Whether you’re an MSP looking to carve out a niche or simply want to build a business that truly protects people, this episode is packed with actionable insights, strategies, and inspiration.
Before the main interview, Heimdal’s Adam Pilton breaks down three newly discovered vulnerabilities in Google’s Gemini platform and what MSPs must do now to protect clients from AI-enabled attack surfaces.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow the MSP Security Playbook on your favourite podcast app, leave us a review, and share it with a fellow MSP leader who needs to hear this.
Chapter Markers:
(02:25) – Threat Brief: AI in the crosshairs – 3 critical Gemini vulnerabilities you need to know about
(10:27) – Foundations First: Essential controls every MSP needs before serving schools
(16:00) – Beyond MRR: Why purpose matters more than monthly recurring revenue
(18:02) – Multi-Academy Trusts: Engaging C-suite stakeholders and speaking their language
(22:25) – Cyber Essentials Everywhere: How compliance is expanding into construction, trades, and beyond
(27:06) – MSP Hot Seat: The #1 security control every school should implement tomorrow
Useful Links:
Connect with Kevin Walker on LinkedIn
To learn more about Black Swan Cyber, visit the website
Follow Jacob for more cybersecurity insights on LinkedIn
For more from Adam connect via LinkedIn
Explore Heimdal’s platform at heimdalsecurity.com
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By Heimdal SecurityWelcome back to the MSP Security Playbook, brought to you by Heimdal Security, the unified, AI-powered cybersecurity platform that helps MSPs cut through the noise, streamline operations, and grow more profitable security businesses.
In this episode, host Jacob Hazelbaker sits down with Kevin Walker, owner of Black Swan Cyber, an MSP with a mission: to protect schools and educational institutions from the growing wave of cyber threats. With nearly 30 years in IT, two decades of which have been dedicated to education, Kevin shares how specialising in a niche has sharpened his business focus and driven both purpose and profit.
From decoding the UK Department for Education’s new cybersecurity standards to building a security-first culture, Kevin reveals what MSPs need to know to serve schools effectively and how those lessons extend far beyond the classroom. We also explore the evolution of multi-academy trusts, why Cyber Essentials is opening new business opportunities, and why focusing on why you do what you do matters more than chasing MRR.
Whether you’re an MSP looking to carve out a niche or simply want to build a business that truly protects people, this episode is packed with actionable insights, strategies, and inspiration.
Before the main interview, Heimdal’s Adam Pilton breaks down three newly discovered vulnerabilities in Google’s Gemini platform and what MSPs must do now to protect clients from AI-enabled attack surfaces.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow the MSP Security Playbook on your favourite podcast app, leave us a review, and share it with a fellow MSP leader who needs to hear this.
Chapter Markers:
(02:25) – Threat Brief: AI in the crosshairs – 3 critical Gemini vulnerabilities you need to know about
(10:27) – Foundations First: Essential controls every MSP needs before serving schools
(16:00) – Beyond MRR: Why purpose matters more than monthly recurring revenue
(18:02) – Multi-Academy Trusts: Engaging C-suite stakeholders and speaking their language
(22:25) – Cyber Essentials Everywhere: How compliance is expanding into construction, trades, and beyond
(27:06) – MSP Hot Seat: The #1 security control every school should implement tomorrow
Useful Links:
Connect with Kevin Walker on LinkedIn
To learn more about Black Swan Cyber, visit the website
Follow Jacob for more cybersecurity insights on LinkedIn
For more from Adam connect via LinkedIn
Explore Heimdal’s platform at heimdalsecurity.com