Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast
Podcast Description
The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as: - Best Practices for Managed Services - Cybersecurity - Compliance - Business ownership - Cloud computing
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The podcast focuses on critical topics relevant to the tech industry, including best practices for managed services, cybersecurity, compliance, business ownership, and cloud computing. For example, episodes like 'DragonForce Ransomware: MSPs Under Attack!' and 'Look the Part: Video Appearance Tips for IT Pros' explore contemporary challenges and opportunities faced by IT businesses.
The IT Business Podcast is a show for MSPs (Managed Service Providers) and IT Professionals providing business network support and managed services. The podcast aims to provide actionable advice and tips that help IT businesses survive and grow in the competitive tech industry. The podcast features guest interviews with seasoned IT professionals, business owners, vendors and industry leaders who share their experiences, insights, and strategies for success. These discussions often cover topics such as: – Best Practices for Managed Services – Cybersecurity – Compliance – Business ownership – Cloud computing
This episode dives deep into the recent DragonForce ransomware attack that targeted an MSP using the SimpleHelp RMM tool, compromising both the provider and its clients. Uncle Marv is joined by Dave Sobel, host of MSP Radio and The Business of Tech podcast, to analyze what went wrong and how MSPs can avoid similar fates. The conversation covers the critical importance of patching known vulnerabilities, the risks of on-premises RMM tools, and the shift toward cloud-based solutions for reducing attack surfaces.Dave Sobel highlights the aggressive tactics of DragonForce, their ransomware-as-a-service business model, and why attackers are increasingly exploiting RMM tools. The episode also explores the concept of zero trust, the need for managed detection and response, and the legal risks MSPs face when failing to meet modern security standards. Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on improving cyber hygiene, rethinking persistent remote access, and evolving their security frameworks to keep up with today’s threats.=== Companies, Products, and Books Mentioned
- MSP Radio / The Business of Tech Podcast: https://www.businessof.tech
- SimpleHelp (RMM): https://simple-help.com
- Datto RMM: https://www.datto.com/products/rmm
- N-Able (formerly SolarWinds MSP): https://www.n-able.com
- AnyDesk: https://anydesk.com
- Atera: https://www.atera.com
- MeshAgent: https://meshcentral.com/meshagent.html
- NetSupport Manager: https://www.netsupportmanager.com
- QuickAssist (Microsoft): https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/quick-assist
- ScreenConnect (now ConnectWise Control): https://www.connectwise.com/software/control
- Splashtop: https://www.splashtop.com
- TeamViewer: https://www.teamviewer.com
- Sophos: https://www.sophos.com
- CrowdStrike: https://www.crowdstrike.com
- Proofpoint: https://www.proofpoint.com
- Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com
=== MUSIC LICENSE CERTIFICATE
- Licensee: Marvin Bee
- Registered Project Name: IT Business Podcast
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- License Date: January 1st, 2024
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=== Show Information
- Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/
- Host: Marvin Bee
- Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ
- Become a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast
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