The MSP Zone

The MSP Zone

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The MSP Zone episodes

  • MSPs & Passwords

    Passwords play such an important role in our society and our cybersecurity, we just can't talk about them enough. Today's episode features LogMeIn, creators of LastPass, in a discussion concerning password management for MSPs and password management for customers. 

    MSP Zone Guest: Rebecca Stone, LogMeIn

    26 min
  • Managed Services Has Bright Future, Regardless of Political Outcomes
    When many people are uncertain about the outcome of the recent political elections, there is some certainty in the world. Specifically, there is some good news for managed service providers, regardless of who wins the elections. 
    Future of managed services is very positive, regardless of who wins the political races. 
    There appears to be bipartisan support for general data privacy and security protections, so expect that to continue regardless of political race outcomes.
    MSPs must lead with security in order to capitalize on the massive opportunities coming their way. 
    MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott, Scott & Scott LLP
    25 min
  • Managed Services Has Bright Future, Regardless of Political Outcomes

    When many people are uncertain about the outcome of the recent political elections, there is some certainty in the world. Specifically, there is some good news for managed service providers, regardless of who wins the elections. 

    • Future of managed services is very positive, regardless of who wins the political races. 
  • There appears to be bipartisan support for general data privacy and security protections, so expect that to continue regardless of political race outcomes.
  • MSPs must lead with security in order to capitalize on the massive opportunities coming their way. 

    • MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott, Scott & Scott LLP

    25 min
  • The MSP Standard of Care
    Is there an MSP standard of care? Standards of care exist in other professions like medical, legal, etc. But, do they exist in the managed services profession? 
    In today's episode, we will examine the concept of the MSP standard of care, when it would apply, and address ways MSPs can articulate what their standard of care is so clients are aware and educated.
    MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott, Scott & Scott LLP
    31 min
  • The MSP Standard of Care

    Is there an MSP standard of care? Standards of care exist in other professions like medical, legal, etc. But, do they exist in the managed services profession? 

    In today's episode, we will examine the concept of the MSP standard of care, when it would apply, and address ways MSPs can articulate what their standard of care is so clients are aware and educated.

    MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott, Scott & Scott LLP

    31 min
  • OFAC Guidance on Ransomware Payments
    The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control recently issued and advisory bulletin on the potential sanctions risks of making ransomware payments. Payments to certain individuals, organizations, and even regions, may trigger a US sanction against you, possibly exposing you to further criminal and civil action. 
    Today's episode discusses ways MSPs can approach ransomware (both internally and on behalf of clients) and we offer specific ways you can protect your MSP practice. 
    Episode Highlights: 
    What is the legal exposure of making a ransomware payment?
    What steps can your MSP practice take to help protect clients from being a victim to a ransomware attack? 
    Contractual changes you can implement today to deal with ransomware in general
     
    MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott, Scott & Scott, LLP
    27 min

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Weekly discussion of news, events, and topics of interest to the global managed services professional community. The series will have the latest and most relevant discussions in managed services and…