March 26, 2026

Zero Trust, Conferences, and Swag (982)

52 minutes

If you’ve ever had a client’s “other vendor” show up, hit a wall with your security tools, and then blame IT, this episode is for you. I share fresh stories from the field on using ThreatLocker to enforce guardrails, manage AI agents and VPN tools like Tailscale, and keep control of your 365 tenant and endpoints while still letting clients get work done. Then we shift into my recap of Channel Pro Defend and ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust World, talk cyber insurance requirements, hardened RMM and identity controls, and yes—take a fun detour into the best swag, socks, hats, and gear I picked up along the way.

Florida Man - ATM “jackpotting” mastermind: https://linkly.link/2eWRW

=== Chapters

01:37 MB Systems Updates & How ThreatLocker Changes the Security Conversation

11:02 Vendor Pushback, Client Guardrails, and AI/VPN Tools Under Zero Trust

18:23 Why These Conferences: ChannelPro Defend, Zero Trust World, and Travel Load

21:24 Zero Trust as the Default Security Model & From Theory to Execution

24:52 Building Your Stack Around Real Incidents, Labs, and Cyber Hero Training

28:14 ChannelPro Defend: Security, Profitability, and Bourbon Icebreaker Panel

31:16 Networking Wins, Quotes from Griffin IT & Bell Tech, and MSP–Vendor Mix

32:15 Swag Philosophy Shift: Food, Socks, Shirts, Hats, Pens, Tiles, and Mugs

44:48 Studio Plans, Episode 1,000 Milestone, and Supporting the Show

48:59 Florida Man ATM Jackpotting Story & Closing the Episode

=== Shout-Outs

Danny Jenkins, ThreatLocker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyjenkinscyber/

Brian Weiss, iTech Solutions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjweiss/

Reagan Roney, SolvereOne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reaganroney/

Marissa Maldonado, Proda Technology: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissamaldonadoproda/

Frank Marino, Forthright Technology Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankmerino/

Bradley Gross, Attorney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleygross/

Matthew Dwyer, Griffin IT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-dwyer-bb968b36/

Ali Johnston, BelTech Services: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-johnston-a38a27220/

=== Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned

Super Whisper: https://superwhisper.com/

Tailscale: https://tailscale.com

Microsoft 365 (M365): https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365

MSP Channel: https://msp-channel.com

Acronis: https://www.acronis.com

Channel Pro Defend (Channel Pro Network): https://events.channelpronetwork.com/in-person-events/

Zero Trust World (ThreatLocker event): https://ztw.com/

NinjaOne: https://www.ninjaone.com

Zaun: https://zaun.ai

Cork / Cork Cyber: https://www.corkinc.com

Infima: https://www.infimasec.com

Cavelo: https://www.cavelo.com/

Monjur: https://monjur.com/

Kipling Secure: https://kiplingsecure.ai/

Kaseya: https://www.kaseya.com

Life360 Tile Tracker: https://amzn.to/3NDYq91

N-able: https://www.n-able.com

MSP Process: https://mspprocess.com

=== SPONSORS:

Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker

Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/

Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip

Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid

Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready

=== SHOW MUSIC:

Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo

Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET

Author Username: AlexanderRufire

Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML

=== Connect with Uncle Marv

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🎙 Host: Marvin Bee
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