MSP Zone Podcast
Candid conversations with industry veterans, compliance experts, and MSP leaders.
Hosted by Charles Weaver
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Kaseya Buys Security Operations Center
MSP platform company Kaseya , just announced that it has acquired RocketCyber, an MSP that provides Security Operations Center (SOC) services to MSPs. Episode Highlights: Deal Analysis What does this mean for MSPs? Channel Implications?
Defining Managed Services for Compliance
People used to ask (they still do) what is an MSP. Typically, they'd follow up with another question, how do you define managed services ? These questions are still relevant today but for slightly different reasons. For the compliance professional, how we define managed services can make a big difference. Episode Highlights: Defining MSPs Defining Managed Services How compliance professionals view these 2 questions and why you may need to update your working definitions of both questions This Ep
Vendor Supply Chain Data Breaches - What Should You Do?
What obligations do MSPs have when they learn of a data breach within one of their supply chain vendors? Does such a breach automatically mean the MSP needs to issue a notification? Perhaps not. This episode will discuss this topic and provide MSPs with some valuable analysis and helpful insights. Episode Highlights: First Steps - were you really breached? Communications to clients MSP legal steps Insurance implications for the MSP’s vendors Statutory requirements MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott, Scot
A Security Discussion Around Sunburst
What was the sunburst attack and how can MSPs protect themselves against in the future? That’s what we’ll be discussing in today’s episode. Episode Highlights: What is sunburst? Can it be protected against? Would a SIEM guard against this? What is machine learning in a Cybersecurity system? MSP Zone Guest: Brian Stoner, Stellar Cyber
Should MSPs Help Customers with Controls?
It's easy to think of MSPs only as providers of an IT service, but what about IT controls ? Should MSPs help their clients in creating and implementing IT controls as part of a managed services relationship? The short answer is yes, probably. Episode Highlights: Missing IT controls Security Client outsources management of controls but maintains ownership MSP internal controls
MSP Project Work in 2021
2021 looks like it will be a lot better than 2020, especially when it comes to IT spending . But, if you are an MSP and want to safeguard your practice against future risks, there are some things you should consider as you begin implementing your 2021 business plan. Episode Highlights: IT spending projections for 2021 Guidance for VARs and MSPs Project revenue advice
Can You Save Money in the Public Cloud?
Can you save money by moving to the public cloud ? Of course, you can. Well, maybe. The answer really depends. What started as a response to the 2009 global financial crisis should not be generally applied to all scenarios where on-premise infrastructure is placed into the public cloud. There are always exceptions and best practices. Program Highlights: How to approach your cloud strategy? Is the cloud right for everyone? Why do some companies fail in their cloud experiences? How do MSPs help th