Cyber Brisket

Chris Engler and Reginald Andre explore ARC Solvers' journey, covering business growth, challenges, and cybersecurity misconceptions. They emphasize responsible AI adoption, governance, and business continuity planning. The episode distinguishes vendors from partners in cybersecurity and highlights future blind spots. IoT risks and smart home appliances are examined, alongside the evolution of managed service providers. Chris introduces Dr. Emily Parker to discuss 2023's emerging cybersecurity threats and provides tips for small businesses. The episode concludes with insights on the importance of employee cybersecurity training.

Join Chris Engler and John Gibson from Just Right IT as they delve into John's journey from the Navy to the IT world, navigating early tech challenges like Windows '95. They discuss applying military principles to cybersecurity and business, emphasizing a cybersecurity-first approach for small businesses. Discover insights on AI's role in cyberattacks, building a robust cybersecurity stack, and the critical importance of password managers. High-profile breaches, compliance, roles-based access control, and the evolving cyber insurance industry are also explored, highlighting the need for layered security strategies.

Chris Engler delves into IT modernization with David Swenson, focusing on device management via Intune and Microsoft 365 Lighthouse. They explore feedback mechanisms, generative AI in business, and modern workplace strategies. As CIO at NetLogic, Swenson shares insights on IT operational overhead, best practices, and global strategy consensus. The episode highlights the evolution of the My 365 program, MSP partner support, AI's role in IT, and lessons from lean manufacturing. It concludes with the benefits of standardization in IT support and a preview of upcoming events.

Chris Engler and Chris Traxler explore the dynamics of partnerships and common founder mistakes in sales process engineering. They discuss post-acquisition growth, culture evolution, and traits of successful sales leadership. The conversation shifts to building and scaling effective sales teams, highlighting Engler IT's relationship with the 20 MSP and the benefits of community and scalability. The episode introduces ID 2020 and user identity verification, addressing social engineering and information risks. Operational maturity in authorization and the evolution of the support desk are examined, along with accountability and performance metrics. The episode concludes with appreciation for partnerships and closing remarks.

Chris Engler and Kevin Ishizu dive into the current landscape of cyber insurance, starting with recent statistics on cyber claims. They discuss the evolution and challenges in the cyber insurance industry, highlighting the gap between cybersecurity posture and insurance requirements. Misconceptions about cyber risk and the scrutiny in insurance applications are addressed. Key factors in cyber risk assessment are examined, with a focus on AI's role. The episode introduces zero trust architecture and offers top actions for small businesses to enhance cyber insurability. Practical tips for cyber insurance underwriting wrap up the discussion.

Chris Engler and Chris Gross delve into the risks associated with free AI tools and the balance between AI hype and its practical value. They discuss the importance of employee education and how AI can empower teams, introducing the ARIA assessment. Partner feedback and insights from the assessment are shared, highlighting AI's role in enhancing cybersecurity awareness. The episode wraps up with a clarification on the risks of free AI tools and final advice for small to medium-sized businesses.

Chris Engler and Ethan Tancredi discuss cybersecurity priorities for small businesses, Ethan's IT journey, leadership roles, and the importance of SIEM. They explore Huntress's unique strategies, AI's role, and essential practices. Predictions and a Huntress threat actor case study wrap up the episode.