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If you were paying attention during the early and mid 2000s you heard the phrase, “trusted advisor” used quite extensively. Today, some might have you believe that MSPs have lost that trusted advisor status with their clients. I don’t know if this is true, but it does deserve further investigation. Highlights: Trusted Advisor History Impact of Non-MSP “trusted advisors” How do we solve the trusted advisor dilemma?
Weaver Outrage Meter (WOM): Low A really interesting article about a recent study from CrowdStrike. The premise of the article is that while cyber-attacks surged last year, 62% of those attacks did not involve malware. What does this mean? It means that old-fashioned intrusion methods are still very much alive and well today. It also means that we should not rely exclusively on malware intrusion defense technologies. Layered approaches to cybersecurity for MSP and customers alike are what
It's that time of year again…MSPWorld! This episode will focus on all the things that I am excited to see at the upcoming MSPWorld conference. Speakers, sessions, sponsors, and topics I anticipate will be on everyone's mind. Highlights: Overview of sessions Review of this year's sponsors Analysis of MSP topics This episode is sponsored by PCMatic: PCMatic.com/ MSP
MSPs and customers alike are instrumental in the global fight against cyber attacks. Nobody can win by themselves; both groups are crucial to winning this fight. This episode will explore what lessons we have learned in the past 12 months regarding the global cybersecurity war and what methodologies are being successfully employed to reduce the attack surface for cyber threats. Highlights: Stopping threats before they cause damage Understanding the source of the attack; similar to even correlati
Cloud computing is not a new topic for MSPs. In 2009-10 our profession had an extensive debate around public cloud computing and its impact on MSPs and their clients. Today, it is time we have another discussion about cloud: the post pandemic cloud options for MSPs and their clients. Highlights: Current cloud situation Supply chain impact on private and hybrid cloud Flexibility for the MSP, customization With Guest: Shane Zide VP of Global Sales & Channel at Vultr This episode is spon
The stock continues to be volatile, inflation is impacting large sections of our economy, oil prices are rising, and geo-political events are creating uncertainty. And yet, the managed services market remains strong. There are many reasons why investors and customers are continuing to invest in the managed services sector. In today’s episode, we examine the 2022 economic outlook and provide some analysis for MSP owners and managers to help plan for the upcoming year. Highlights: Economic
In this episode , we delve into the increasingly critical role of cyber insurance in modern business operations. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), cyber insurance is particularly vital, offering protection not only to the MSPs themselves but also to their customers. We begin by discussing the importance of cyber insurance for MSPs. As cyber threats continue to evolve, having robust insurance coverage can help mitigate the financial and operational impacts of a cyber incident. This
Pennsylvania Senate Bill 726 from the 2021 session has passed. Now what? While this bill is not yet law, it is important to understand what is in this law and how it may impact MSPs, particularly those practicing within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Highlights: Bill overview MSP impact Analysis and comparison to other MSP legislation Impact on future legislation This episode is sponsored by Solutions Granted: solutionsgranted.com Email sales@solutionsgranted.com or call 800-619-8481