Secure Connections

Brian has a round table discussion with three IoTSSA Advisory Board Members discussing how they have integrated cybersecurity into the culture of their IT Services practice. Join Dawn Wilson, CEO of BlueFin Technology in Jacksonville Florida, Eric Rieger, President of WebIT Services in Chicago, Illinois and Daniel Johnson, President of Machine Logic in Denver, Colorado. […]

Brian has a round table discussion with three IoTSSA Advisory Board Members discussing how they have integrated cybersecurity into the culture of their IT Services practice.

Join Dawn Wilson, CEO of BlueFin Technology in Jacksonville Florida, Eric Rieger, President of WebIT Services in Chicago, Illinois and Daniel Johnson, President of Machine Logic in Denver, Colorado.

They generously share their insights on how they are making cybersecurity a top priority in order to protect their clients and their own businesses. The shift from MSP to MSSP being an entirely different business model. ‘Cybersecurity is not a bolt on service, rather an integration into your company culture’ states Eric Rieger.

 

 

Brian talks with Head Security Nerd at Solarwinds MSP, Gill Langston about his role in making MSPs successful. Gill’s excitement about speaking with MSPs about their challenges and successes with security is infectious. He shares some stories and scenarios on what he has been seeing and hearing from channel partners and the different levels that […]

Brian talks with Head Security Nerd at Solarwinds MSP, Gill Langston about his role in making MSPs successful. Gill’s excitement about speaking with MSPs about their challenges and successes with security is infectious. He shares some stories and scenarios on what he has been seeing and hearing from channel partners and the different levels that many are at tackling the multi-headed beast that is cybersecurity.

Check out and Follow Gill’s Head Security Blog and you can also follow him on twitter https://twitter.com/cybersec_nerd

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As many experts have predicted in early 2020, the next big vulnerability on the horizon is phone security and how this will greatly increase the attack surface for the bad guys. This very timely podcast edition you will likely want to listen to twice….be ready to take some notes! Brian has a candid chat with […]

As many experts have predicted in early 2020, the next big vulnerability on the horizon is phone security and how this will greatly increase the attack surface for the bad guys. This very timely podcast edition you will likely want to listen to twice….be ready to take some notes!

Brian has a candid chat with George Bardissi, President and CEO of bvoip, a cloud-unified communication solution built specifically for IT Service Providers. George shares some scary scenarios where you and your customers are vulnerable if phone systems aren’t treated the same as any other endpoint on the network. From brute force attacks to compliance requirements they cover a lot of ground in this 38 minute podcast.

 

 

Brian sits down with Luis Alvarez, President and CEO of Alvarez Technology Group to discuss the shift from MSP to developing an IoT practice. Luis talks about how innovation and digital transformation started as a cost savings initiative for businesses, however has now evolved into a necessity driven by regulation in both current and emerging […]

Brian sits down with Luis Alvarez, President and CEO of Alvarez Technology Group to discuss the shift from MSP to developing an IoT practice. Luis talks about how innovation and digital transformation started as a cost savings initiative for businesses, however has now evolved into a necessity driven by regulation in both current and emerging industries such as Cannabis.

Identifying these opportunities and becoming a trusted advisor starts with getting yourself educated on not only the technologies but your client’s businesses and how they operate.

 

 

Many in the community have expressed staffing as one of their number one pain points when building out their cybersecurity practice. It is said that there is a 0% unemployment rate for cybersecurity professionals and partners feel the people simply aren’t there. Brian talks with James Bier, Co-founder and Principal at VARStaffing about finding and […]

Many in the community have expressed staffing as one of their number one pain points when building out their cybersecurity practice. It is said that there is a 0% unemployment rate for cybersecurity professionals and partners feel the people simply aren’t there.

Brian talks with James Bier, Co-founder and Principal at VARStaffing about finding and also some tips on retaining talent as well as some exit advice should you be faced with employees looking to move on. Use of a third party partner to assist with these challenges is definitely something worth consideration.