These are some of the key topics Matt and Danny discussed in this episode:
- Cybersecurity Isn’t More Complex — It’s Just Noisier
- Threats remain fundamentally the same, but the explosion of tools and alerts creates confusion.
- The core principles—like reducing surface area and hardening systems—haven’t changed.
- Simplify the Message for Better Customer Buy-In
- Avoid buzzwords and fear-based selling; stick to consistent, relatable explanations.
- Clients don’t want hype — they want clarity, trust, and outcomes.
- Technical Teams Need Sales Support to Scale
- Engineers are great at solving problems but often struggle with follow-up and closing.
- Pairing sales professionals with engineers improves customer experience and deal flow.
- Global Differences Shape Enablement Strategies
- UK MSPs tend to underprice and undersell due to cultural norms around communication.
- U.S. partners are often more comfortable presenting and commanding higher pricing.
- AI in Security: Overhyped, but Useful
- AI is helpful for validating human decisions and improving workflows.
- It’s unreliable for making core security decisions due to high error margins.
- Attackers Are Using AI More Effectively Than Defenders
- AI helps attackers create stealthy, undetectable malware that mimics legitimate behavior.
- Defensive tools must rely on zero trust to manage risk when intent is unclear.
- Zero Trust as a Foundational Defense
- Whether it’s malware or backup software, untrusted apps should be blocked by default.
- Real-time detection and human oversight are still critical to threat response.
- Scaling Requires Two Things: Real Value and Awareness
- A product must solve a real problem and be part of a full, supported solution.
- Growth comes from making sure the market knows the product exists—education is key.