FortMesa
MSP Cyber Roundtable
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Roundtable with a special guest every week and learn how MSPs can sell profitable cyber programs using compliance and how to convey value during the sales process through storytelling with pictures, diagrams and analogies. In addition, we review a new control every week (NIST, CIS, HIPAA and more).
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May 19, 2026
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Episodes
E77. The Biggest Cyber Compliance Changes in 2025 22.01.2025 1:03:02
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Chris Johnson from GTIA as they discuss about the most significant updates in cyber compliance for 2025 and how they impact your MSP.
E76. What Does It Mean to Be an MSP in 2025? 15.01.2025 53:24
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Frank Raimondi and Frank Gurnee from IGI Cybersecurity as they share their stories, balancing quality service with automation and predicting the future of managed services.
E75. 2024 Channel Realignment: Year in Review 01.01.2025 1:00:49
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the final MSP Cyber Roundtable of 2024, along with special guests, Rob Carselle of First Tracks Technology, James Markley of Virtumarc, Alberto Ramos-Izquierdo of RIZQ, and Raffi Jamgotchian of Triada Networks to reflect on the year’s transformative shifts: EDR with elevated services, the ripple effects of tech giants reshaping the market, and the evolution of cha...
E74. Complying with New 2025 PCI DSS Encryption Mandates 18.12.2024 1:00:57
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Purandar Das and Ken Foster from Sotero as they discuss how to meet the 2025 PCI DSS encryption requirements to ensure compliance and protect sensitive payment data. Additionally, we provide a high-level overview of the role of an Information Security Officer (sometimes CISO), as part of our Security Essentials...
E73. How Warranties and Insurance Protect Your Client in a Cyber Incident 11.12.2024 57:17
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Dan Candee and Nick Wolf from Cork as they discuss how combining warranties and insurance can strengthen clients' defenses and financial resilience in the face of cyber incidents. Additionally, we provide a high-level overview of the risk ownership chain as part of our Security Essentials series.
E72. Win Client Security Using 3 Awareness Modes to Drive User Action 27.11.2024 54:41
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Shane Scorzelli from Phin Security as they discuss three key awareness strategies for enhancing client security: Preemptive Education, Testing, and Continued Support. Additionally, we provide a high-level overview of security stakeholder roles as part of our Security Essentials series.
E71. Securing Identity in a Zero-Trust World 20.11.2024 57:45
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Garret Grajek and Bill Lauterbach from YouAttest as they discuss how to protect user identities and enforce strict access controls in a zero-trust environment, minimizing risks. Additionally, we will provide a high-level overview of DMARC as part of our Security Essentials series.
E70. Three Secrets to Scaling Your MSP 06.11.2024 56:17
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Joe Rojas from Start Grow Manage as they discuss essential strategies that successful MSPs use to scale their operations and drive growth.
E69. What's new in CIS Controls V8.1? 30.10.2024 50:14
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Chris Johnson from CompTIA as they compare CIS V8 and V8.1 and discuss the state of CompTIA's Cybersecurity Trustmark. In addition, we provide a high-level overview of reversible and irreversible encryption as part of our Security Essentials series.
E68. An Economy of Trust: Growing Your Channel with Trusted Advisors – Part II 23.10.2024 56:29
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Johnathan Schofield from ChannelFalcon as thry discuss how to expand your network and build lasting relationships by sharing trust with advisors like CPAs. In addition, we provide a high-level overview of the side-channel attack as part of our Security Essentials series.
E67. Crisis Mode: Staying Calm When Security Fails 16.10.2024 56:26
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, David Sohn and Dean Trempelas from Helpt as they discuss how emotional intelligence and de-escalation can help manage client pressure while maintaining security controls under stress. In addition, we provide a high-level overview of asymmetric vs. symmetric encryption in our Security Essentials series.
E66. Explore the Security Pyramid: Balancing Your Cyber Stack 02.10.2024 58:57
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Frank Raimondi from IGI Cybersecurity and Matthew Koenig from Nodeware as they discuss how to align your cyber strategies before, during, and after incidents to protect clients and meet legal requirements. In addition, we provide a high-level overview of rainbow tables as part of our Security Essentials series.
E65. Top 5 Hidden Threats in Your Clients’ Tech Closets 25.09.2024 56:26
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Mike Bakaic from Iceberg Cyber as they discuss the dangers lurking on your prospects networks you can use to drive service engagements. In addition, we offer a high-level overview of MITRE ATT&CK as part of our Security Essentials series.
E64. How SpaceX’s Starlink Is Disrupting BC/DR 18.09.2024 51:12
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Alberto Ramos-Izquierdo from RIZQ as they discuss how SpaceX’s Starlink is disrupting BC/DR with its global internet overbuild. In addition, we provide a high-level overview of the birthday attack as part of our Security Essentials series.
E63. Get New Customers with Search Generative Experience Optimization 11.09.2024 58:07
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Mark Howells from Dakota Ridge Marketing as they talk about how to boost your customer base by leveraging Search Generative Experience Optimization to enhance attract targeted leads. Additionally, we will cover how to conduct tabletop exercises for incident response.
E62. Save Your Customers from IP Theft with Forensic Evidence 04.09.2024 1:06:05
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Debasish Pramanik and Ameen Sait from SysTools as they discuss how to protect your clients' intellectual property with advanced forensic tools. Identify, track, and recover stolen IP, providing undeniable proof for legal action. In addition, we review Digital Forensics 101 at a high level.
E61. Save Your Customers from IP Theft with Forensic Evidence 28.08.2024 57:13
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Debasish Pramanik and Ameen Sait from SysTools as they discuss how to protect your clients' intellectual property with advanced forensic tools. Identify, track, and recover stolen IP, providing undeniable proof for legal action. In addition, we review Digital Forensics 101 at a high level.
E60. 3 Ways Phishing Simulations Prevent Cyber Awareness Failures 21.08.2024 1:00:17
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Scott Wright and Ryan Healey-Ogden from Click Armor as they discuss key strategies for enhancing cybersecurity through effective phishing simulations. In addition, we go over CompTIA Certifications at a high level.
E59. Why Browser Extensions Should Be Your Biggest Fear and How to Stay Safe 14.08.2024 58:38
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guest, Henry Zhang from Senteon as they talk about why browser extensions can pose serious security risks and what you can do to protect yourself. In addition, we go over GIAC Certifications at a high level.
E58. 3 Reasons 2-Factor Isn't Enough 07.08.2024 49:14
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, Garret Grajek and Bill Lauterbach from YouAttest as they talk about the pitfalls and problems with two-factor authentication. In addition, we go over ISC2 Certification at a high level.
E57. 3 Steps to Creating Great Customer Playbooks 31.07.2024 59:31
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests, David Sohn and Dean Trempales from Helpt as they talk about key steps to create outstanding customer playbooks and enhance your customer success strategy. In addition, we provide an overview of cybersecurity certifications for individuals.
E56. How Tech Influencers are Accelerating the CompTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark 24.07.2024 59:47
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests Dawn Sizer and Henry Timm from The Tech Degenerates as they talk about how tech influencers play a pivotal role driving the adoption of the CompTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark. In addition, we talk about Vulnerability Management 101.
E55. Nucleating Your Sales Team: Moving Beyond Founder Sales 17.07.2024 1:02:35
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests Ian Richardson and Carrie Richardson, as they discuss how to effectively scale your sales operations by transitioning from founder-led sales to independent sales team. Additionally, we discuss how to support a government contractor (for MSPs).
E54. Demystifying DLP (Data Loss Protection) 03.07.2024 1:02:02
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests Assaf Litai and Bill Falk from Actifile, as they discuss DLP (Data Loss Prevention) insights and complexities. In addition, they explore the FAIR risk assessment model.
E53. Prevent Watcher Surveillance: Advocating Air-Gapping in Incident Management 26.06.2024 57:05
Join Matthew Fisch of FortMesa on the MSP Cyber Roundtable, along with special guests Nick Scozzaro and Ameen Sait from ShadowHQ as they talk about why air-gapping is crucial for preventing surveillance in incident management. Additionally, we review the most likely breaches in 2024.
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