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In this video, Steve and Brian engage in a role play to discuss cybersecurity risk assessment and its implications for business decisions.
In this video, we cover:
- Best case scenarios for a cybersecurity risk assessment.
- What to do if issues are found during the assessment.
- Addressing cost differences in proposed solutions.
- Gathering information about the client's current spending.
- Timely decision-making and considerations for transitioning to a new provider.

MessageSpecs is a marketing and communications consultancy founded by Joel Benge that specializes in helping technical companies, like managed service providers (MSPs), nail their messaging and communications.
Steve Taylor, host of the RocketMSP Podcast, interviews Joel Benge, Founder & CEO of MessageSpecs.
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We’ve all been there – the phone rings, your largest client is on the line, totally panicked. Their CEO spilled coffee all over her laptop and it’s completely dead. Everything she needed for her investor presentation tomorrow was on that laptop.

There’s nothing more heart-stopping than losing business-critical data. Whether you get hit with ransomware, hardware failure or human error, data loss can be a business ending event.
Backups are your final stand when a threat penetrates your layers of defense.

That’s where Comet Backup comes in. Comet is a secure, reliable backup solution designed specifically for MSPs. Protect computers, servers, virtual environments, emails and databases.
You choose where the data is stored – backup to local on-prem storage or any of the leading cloud providers to slash your storage costs.

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Test drive Comet Backup with a 30-day free trial. Get $50 free credit when you sign up with the promo code ROCKETMSP. Start running backups in 15 minutes or less at cometbackup.com.
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If you're an MSP or channel vendor, there's a good chance you've got a microphone at your desk. We all get stuck doing Zoom and Teams meetings every day, but there's something YOU can do to make the experience better for everyone else.
I've got some great tips on how to get broadcast-quality sound without having to spend a ton of money.
Shure MV7 Microphone
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Mentioned in this episode:
Comet Backup
We’ve all been there – the phone rings, your largest client is on the line, totally panicked. Their CEO spilled coffee all over her laptop and it’s completely dead. Everything she needed for her investor presentation tomorrow was on that laptop.

There’s nothing more heart-stopping than losing business-critical data. Whether you get hit with ransomware, hardware failure or human error, data loss can be a business ending event.
Backups are your final stand when a threat penetrates your layers of defense.

That’s where Comet Backup comes in. Comet is a secure, reliable backup solution designed specifically for MSPs. Protect computers, servers, virtual environments, emails and databases.
You choose where the data is stored – backup to local on-prem storage or any of the leading cloud providers to slash your storage costs.

Comet grows with your business with scalable per-device pricing.

Test drive Comet Backup with a 30-day free trial. Get $50 free credit when you sign up with the promo code ROCKETMSP. Start running backups in 15 minutes or less at cometbackup.com.
Comet Backup, the backup solution that MSP’s trust.
Comet Backup

Overe offers a free Microsoft 365 security assessment tool for MSPs and their small business clients. In this interview, host Steve talks with Overe CEO Paul Barnes about how the platform helps MSPs easily evaluate and improve their customers’ #Microsoft365 #Office365 security posture.
Paul explains how Overe integrates with Microsoft environments to provide actionable recommendations based on license types and business specifics. The software identifies misconfigurations, policy gaps, and other issues that leave data and systems vulnerable. Overe helps guide MSPs and clients toward better #cybersecurity hygiene and compliance.
Key topics include:
Simplifying #Microsoft365 security managementAutomating monitoring and protectionGenerating customized improvement recommendationsIntegrating with other security products for fuller threat visibilityGiving unified visibility across SaaS environments
Whether you’re an MSP helping clients or an SMB needing better security assurance, Overe can rapidly uncover risks and priorities for hardening your Microsoft 365 environment.
Check out the free Overe Microsoft 365 assessment at https://www.overe.io to evaluate your security status today!
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#Overe #CyberSecurity #MSPs #SaaSSecurity #TechDemo #LiveDemo

SaaS Alerts helps MSPs secure and monitor SaaS applications for their SMB clients. Their platform centralizes security across apps like Office 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, and more.
In this episode, I interview SaaS Alerts CEO Jim Lippie to learn about the latest enhancements to their platform and research on the SaaS security landscape. We discuss:
Fortify: Their new automated policy engine to instantly improve Microsoft Secure Scores.Key findings from the 2023 SaaS Application Security Insights report on emerging threats and risky end-user behaviors.How SaaS Alerts is helping MSPs simplify compliance automation and governance.Their roadmap and what new integrations and capabilities MSPs can expect.
If you support SaaS apps for SMBs, this conversation with Jim will give you an insider's view of the SaaS Alerts roadmap. You'll learn how they aim to help MSPs improve security, meet compliance needs, and gain operational efficiencies.
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Looking to expand your MSP offerings into a lucrative new area? Compliance services could be the perfect addition.
In this exclusive interview, compliance guru Alex Spigel shares her proven framework for profitably delivering compliance assessments and solutions to clients.
As COO of Choice Cyber Solutions, Alex has equipped over 500 MSPs to provide compliant managed services. She's also pioneered programs with CompTIA to simplify cybersecurity compliance for the MSP community.
Alex reveals insider tips to help you:
Identify the top 1-2 compliance areas to focus on firstDeliver compliant services efficiently without overspendingGenerate leads and attract ideal compliance clientsEstablish credibility with key certificationsSignificantly increase recurring revenue
If you want to future-proof your MSP with new offerings, don't miss Alex's advice on getting started the right way.
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