SecureChat Podcast

RKON Chief Revenue Officer, Brian Jeffords, sits down with Chief Information Security Officer, Gerard Onorato, and Director of IAM & Zero Trust, Duane Clouse, to unpack how organizations are navigating the growing complexity of Identity and Access Management. 

Together, they explore the challenges of managing identities across hybrid environments, diverse tools, and expanding user types—while addressing mounting regulatory pressure, evolving cyber threats, and the accelerating pace of technology.

In this episode, we dive into the power of Microsoft Co-Pilot and how it's reshaping the workplace. From enhancing productivity to streamlining workflows, this AI-powered assistant is revolutionizing the way businesses work within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Tune in as Vice Chairman, Jeff Mullarkey, and Modern Workplace Security Architect, Joe Mullarkey, discuss the latest features of Microsoft Co-Pilot, real-world use cases across industries and best practices for maximizing its capabilities.

When migrating to the cloud, many businesses expect instant cost savings and a boost in security—but the reality is more complex. Moving to the cloud requires careful planning and ongoing management to truly realize its benefits, as outdated assumptions about costs and security can lead to unexpected challenges post-migration.

SecureChat Podcast host, Cory Pomeroy, sits down with RKON's Director of Advanced Solutions, Jon Weber, Solutions Architect, Josh Grove, and Cloud Operations Engineer, Jon Tetlak, to discuss strategies for cost optimization, security improvements, and how to build a knowledgeable cloud team so you can accelerate value from your Azure cloud transition.

Blusky Restoration, a prominent restoration and renovation company, was acquired by Partners Group and Kohlberg & Company in 2018. Over the first three years, BluSky Restoration experienced more than a fourfold growth.

RKON's Managing Director, Jeff Laurinaitis, sat down with BluSky Restoration's CIO, Aaron Rich, to discuss private equity's IT approach vs. traditional companies, IT recruiting strategies in a tight labor market and  outsourcing/insourcing in the service of scalability. Tune in to learn more about BluSky Restoration and their partnership with RKON.

Traditional cybersecurity methods are becoming less effective against the evolving threat landscape. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services, remote workforces, and mobile computing, a new and improved security framework is necessary. 

In this Season 4 opener of the SecureChat podcast, host Cory Pomeroy sits down with RKON's Director of Advanced Services, Jon Weber, Managing Director, Jeff Laurinaitis, and Security Architect, Rafal Ciesielski, to explore SASE capabilities, implementation strategies, and the user experience.

This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON CEO, Jeff Mullarkey, sit down with Senior Associate of Private Equity Advisory Services, Cyril Helbling, to discuss his journey from West Point to working in Private Equity, and his insights into the market. Tune in as they talk about the M&A space, the advantage of working with RKON’s PE team over other IT partners, and future trends that will become more prominent in the future. 

In this week's episode, SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down to discuss a 60 minutes piece that many have been worried about since the war in Ukraine began earlier this year- the potential increase of Russian cyberattacks. Tune in as they discuss potential critical infrastructure that could be affected, different steps individuals can take to protect themselves against a cyberattack, and the growing importance and need for cybersecurity.

Ransomware attacks have unfortunately been added to the list of "Things to Worry About" for most businesses, and it's predicted that they're only going to become more common in the years to come. This week SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON Account Executive Derek Myronuk to discuss a service that certain businesses should be taking advantage of - Disaster Recovery as a Service. Tune in as they discuss the benefits of Disaster Recovery when it comes to data protection & combating ransomware, the value that DRaaS can bring to a business, and how RKON implements and manages this service for their clients. 

SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON Sr. Consultant & Microsoft 365 expert, Jesse Marshall , to discuss all things Microsoft 365. Tune in as they talk about Microsoft 365 licensing and advanced security, best practice approaches on content migrations to the cloud, and new functionality that is coming to M365 in 2022!

This week, SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON CISO, Chris Hueneke, to discuss RKON's virtual CISO services. Tune in as they discuss the methodology behind RKON's On-PAR vCISO services, the responsibilities of a vCISO and the value it offers to businesses.