Cyber For Hire (Audio)

A lot of thought goes into which cyber solutions vendors MSSPs ultimately align themselves with. There are many factors to consider: What capabilities do you want to prioritize based on client demand? How do you assess your weak points or gaps in services? And then what are the top qualities in vendors you're looking for? Today's episode will look at some of the key strategies for MSSPs looking to...

It's not uncommon for IT security professionals and OT engineers to be at odds with each other over cyber governance policies and procedures inside industrial settings. And when the IT professionals work for an outside firm such as an MSP, then that can create another level of separation that can further expand the schism between IT and OT. With that in mind, what are some key considerations that...

Let's play the dating game! When pairing up a company with a fractional or virtual CISO, there are a lot of factors to consider. Personalities count, as do cyber skills and IT background, industry sector experience, geographical limitations, and the company's stated core objectives. The available IT expertise on the client's corporate payroll also makes a difference. This session will look at how...

It's becoming increasingly difficult to qualify for cyber insurance. Insurance providers are wary of multimillion dollar payouts resulting from costly ransomware attacks, and so the onus is on companies to prove that they can meet certain minimum cyber hygiene standards. One of the potential paths to reach this objective is by contracting a managed security provider who can ensure that you meet co...

If you were to ask most companies right now, "Why you have you hired an MSP?" the answer probably would sound something like: "Resources are strained. Talented is limited. So we're outsourcing certain security functions to a firm that has the built-in capabilities to manage this for us." But is the MSSP model becoming more than a convenient economics and personnel decision? Is this actually becomi...