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Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Compass One: Blackpoint’s North Star for MSPs (EP 943)Presented by Thread — the AI-powered service desk transforming MSP support, automation, and productivity for today’s IT leaders.https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/thread/In this lively episode from IT Nation Orlando, Uncle Marv is joined by Mike Estep, Chief Client Officer at Blackpoint Cyber, who discusses the evolution of MSP security products, including EDR Essentials and Compass One. The conversation centers on providing comprehensive solutions that unify endpoint security, compliance, vulnerability management, and billing in one dashboard. Estep recounts his own transition from long-time MSP owner to vendor, the value of partner advisory councils, and how...
2025-11-2029 min
Cut the $hITHow Identity-Based Security Is Changing Cyber DefenseIn this re-release, we sit down in Nashville with MacKenzie Brown, VP of Security at Blackpoint Cyber, to talk about how Identity-Based Security is changing the game for organizations of all sizes.
MacKenzie shares her journey from working in IT at Microsoft to leading cybersecurity initiatives at Blackpoint, offering an inside look at what it’s like to grow and lead in this fast-moving industry. As a woman in tech, she brings a unique and inspiring perspective on navigating the cybersecurity world and where she sees it headed next.
Whether you’re in IT, cybersecurity, or j...
2025-11-0448 min
MSP Success PodcastNews Roundup Episode 14: AI-Powered Social Engineering, Veeam Launch, Blackpoint PartnershipThis week’s channel news roundup covers the biggest product launches, partnerships, M&A, and leadership moves shaping the MSP landscape. From Veeam’s first-ever software appliance and Addigy’s SentinelOne-powered security suite, to Sophos’ integration with Taegis and Blackpoint Cyber teaming up with NinjaOne, here’s what you need to know to stay ahead.We’ll also break down:Evergreen’s Canadian expansion with three new MSP acquisitionsTD SYNNEX’s strategic AWS collaborationHigh-profile people moves across NinjaOne, Apptega, Liongard, KnowBe4, Netwrix, and moreNew research showing AI-driven social engineering attacks are outpacing defenses🎧 Tune in so you’re not leavi...
2025-09-0804 min
MSP ChatEpisode 84: If You Build It, Will They Come?Live and side by side at GTIA’s ChannelCon event in Nashville, Erick and Rich discuss Pax8’s bold plan to re-invent marketplaces for the agentic AI era, and a roadmap MSPs can use to get started in AI services before it’s too late. Then they’re joined by back-to-back interview guests—Will Brooks from UKON and Eric Altamura from SPECTRA—to explore two of several emerging models for turning cyber insurance from a stressful headache into value-adding risk management conversation. And finally, one last thing: Chuck E. Cheese has been busted for credit card fraud. Discussed in this episo...
2025-08-041h 38
MSP Success PodcastNews Roundup Episode 11: MSP Mergers, Social Engineering Mayhem & AI Sales Tools to Watch | 8.4.25In this episode of the News Roundup, we cover key updates MSPs need to know this week:Liongard releases HunterX for external threat scanningKnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft Edge for in-browser security coachingCyberFOX bundles Blackpoint Cyber’s MDR toolsSophos and Cynomi launch new partner programsCompassMSP and BlackPoint IT merge; Palo Alto Networks acquires CyberArkCavelo raises $5M to fuel channel-first growthSocial engineering attacks surge 1,450% — what MSPs need to knowKey takeaways from ChannelCon 2025Get the latest on tools, threats, M&A, and strategies impacting MSPs now.To get more business building hacks and growth tips, subscribe for FREE...
2025-08-0404 min
NewsRamp Technology PodcastInnovative Offerings in Sports, Wellness, AI, and Biotechnology: A Summary of Recent DevelopmentsA variety of innovative developments have taken place across different industries, including the launch of Studio Golf in El Segundo, the introduction of Ruley AI for sports rules assistance, the partnership between Datavault AI and IBM for AI engineering, and the revolutionizing of season ticket ownership by Winventory. Additionally, advancements in medical technology by BTT Brain Wellness Institute, AI-driven data experiences by Datavault AI, and the breakthrough study by NanoCell Therapeutics on CAR-T therapies have been highlighted. Other notable updates include BluSky AI's acquisition plans, Bollinger Innovations' capital structure strengthening, and the strategic partnership between Blackpoint Cyber and CyberFOX. The...
2025-07-2919 min
Talk to Th3 Doc with Steve MeekWhy Do 82% of Hiring Decisions Go WrongDavid Russell | Strategic Account Manager, Blackpoint Cyber | Episode 103 Talk To Th3 Doc Podcast
Hiring expert and leadership coach David Russell of Blackpoint Cyber joins us to break down what’s sabotaging your talent strategy—and what to do about it.
“A great hire doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by process.” – David Russell
Are you hiring based on gut instincts? If so, it might be costing you $9,800 a day. In this episode, we uncover how to build a repeatable, fact-based hiring system that fits your culture, drives performance, and protects your team from costly mi...
2025-07-091h 00
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)Return of the Mac: Mackenzie Brown Unplugged (EP 866)I’m joined by the one and only Mackenzie Brown from Blackpoint Cyber. We’re live at PAX8 Beyond in Denver, people-watching and talking all things cybersecurity. Mackenzie shares her latest “aha” moments in MSP security, including the ongoing challenges with ConnectWise and ScreenConnect, and why patching is still a pain point for many providers. We get into Blackpoint’s unique approach to threat intelligence, how they score and share threat notices, and why real-time collaboration is more important than ever. Plus, we swap stories about conference swag, travel woes, and the best (and worst) outfits spotted at the event. Don...
2025-07-0349 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)ThreatLocker: Zero Trust, Zero Excuses (EP 865)I welcome back two of my favorite MSP leaders: Dawn Sizer and Brian Weiss. We start with a bang—ThreatLocker is officially sponsoring the livestream! Dawn, a long-time advocate, shares how ThreatLocker’s zero trust approach has changed the game for her clients, while Brian gives us a behind-the-scenes look at managing security policies and the benefits of the Cyber Hero program.We dive into the realities of supporting clients during office moves, including my own adventure involving a missing internet line and a malfunctioning elevator. Dawn opens up about a frustrating VoIP outage and the challenges of v...
2025-07-031h 07
Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations#643 ITN Secure-Mike Estep : 🛠️ Building the Future of MSPs from the Inside OutSend us a textFrom typewriters to cyber defense, Mike Estep has seen it all. 🧠 In this inspiring and no-nonsense episode from IT Nation Secure 2025, Joey Pinz sits down with Mike to unpack decades of experience building, scaling, and ultimately selling MSPs—before joining the vendor side at Blackpoint Cyber.🔄 Mike shares how he went from leading one of the first owner-led MSP acquisition platforms to becoming a champion of vendor accountability. He reflects on why post-COVID support demands are pushing engineers to burnout and how security and compliance are finally merging in the MSP...
2025-07-0230 min
Twins Talk it Up PodcastEpisode 268: Winning as a TeamIn this special edition, we’re on location at IT Nation Secure in Orlando, where cybersecurity leaders, channel experts, and solution innovators gathered to share ideas, build partnerships, and level up the industry—together. The one unifying theme: Winning as a Team. In a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, individual tools and talent aren’t enough. True resilience—and growth—come from collaboration, trust, and shared purpose.
We bring you three dynamic conversations with 4 industry leaders who embody this spirit of partnership:
Mike Estep, Chief Client Officer, Blackpoint Cyber.
Rayanne Buchianico, Owner, ABC Soluti...
2025-06-101h 00
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsU.S. Job Growth Declines, Windows 11 Stagnates, Cyber Insurance Partnerships, CrowdStrike's ForecastU.S. hiring continues to show modest growth, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting an addition of 139,000 jobs in May, surpassing economists' expectations. However, the unemployment rate remains steady at 4.2%, marking a prolonged period of stagnation. Revisions to previous months revealed a combined loss of 95,000 jobs, raising concerns about the overall health of the labor market. While wage growth remains consistent at 3.9%, sectors such as healthcare and leisure are thriving, whereas manufacturing and professional services are experiencing declines. This mixed landscape reflects economic uncertainty that is affecting hiring decisions, particularly among smaller firms.The adoption of...
2025-06-0916 min
El Negocio de la TecnologíaEl crecimiento del empleo en EE. UU. disminuye, Windows 11 se estanca, asociaciones de seguros cibernéticos, la previsión de CrowdStrikeLa contratación en EE. UU. sigue mostrando un crecimiento modesto, con la Oficina de Estadísticas Laborales reportando la adición de 139,000 empleos en mayo, superando las expectativas de los economistas. Sin embargo, la tasa de desempleo se mantiene estable en 4.2%, marcando un período prolongado de estancamiento. Las revisiones de meses anteriores revelaron una pérdida combinada de 95,000 empleos, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre la salud general del mercado laboral. Si bien el crecimiento salarial se mantiene constante en 3.9%, sectores como la salud y el ocio están prosperando, mientras que la manufactura y los servicios profesionales están...
2025-06-0918 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)MSPs, MDR, and the Liability Conversation (EP 834)Ever feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle to keep your clients—and your MSP—safe from cyber threats? In this episode, Uncle Marv sits down with MacKenzie Brown from Blackpoint Cyber to talk about the real-world challenges and opportunities facing MSPs today.MacKenzie shares how Blackpoint’s Compass One platform is changing the game, giving MSPs a unified view of their security posture and helping them justify investments to clients. She also introduces MDR Essentials, a new, affordable option for MSPs who want to get started with advanced protection.“Compass One is really the unifie...
2025-06-0929 min
El Negocio de la TecnologíaLa IA impulsa la ciberseguridad, Microsoft reestructura ventas y Europa lanza Docs para rivalizar con GoogleLa IA está mejorando cada vez más la eficiencia en las operaciones de ciberseguridad, pero la experiencia humana sigue siendo esencial. Un informe reciente de Enable revela que, si bien las herramientas de IA pueden reducir significativamente el tiempo de análisis de las alertas de seguridad, un asombroso 86% de estas alertas aún requieren validación humana. Esto resalta la necesidad continua de analistas calificados en el campo de la ciberseguridad, enfatizando que la IA no puede operar de manera autónoma sin supervisión humana. El informe subraya la importancia de combinar las capacidades de la IA con...
2025-04-2814 min
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsAI Boosts Cybersecurity, Microsoft Restructures Sales, and Europe Launches Docs to Rival GoogleAI is increasingly enhancing efficiency in cybersecurity operations, but human expertise remains essential. A recent report from Enable reveals that while AI tools can significantly reduce analysis time for security alerts, a staggering 86% of these alerts still require human validation. This highlights the ongoing need for skilled analysts in the cybersecurity field, emphasizing that AI cannot operate autonomously without human oversight. The report underscores the importance of combining AI capabilities with human expertise to provide comprehensive security solutions.In Ireland, hiring in the IT and science sectors is experiencing a slowdown due to global economic uncertainties. Despite...
2025-04-2812 min
The Manage 2 Win Podcast#258 – It's About Relationships, Not Selling | Mike Estep"Why aren't my sales conversations leading to more deals?" 🤔 Sales Are Relationships, Not Transactions. Many people approach sales as a transaction—but what if the real key to success is building relationships instead? Too often, sales professionals focus on pitching rather than truly listening to what their customers need. The best salespeople don't just sell; they understand, connect, and serve. Mike Estep, Chief Client Officer at BlackPoint Cyber unpacks the power of relationship-driven sales. Forget high-pressure tactics. Mike shares why listening more and selling less leads to stronger, more successf...
2025-04-0136 min
The Scott Mann PodcastEp9: NSA Analyst Turned Cyber CEO on Today's WorldJoin Scott Mann as he sits down with former NSA officer and Blackpoint Cyber CEO Jon Murchison as they cover a host topics including the Iranian nuclear program, AI, drone warfare, cyber security and entrepreneurship--and at the core of each of those, real human connection. The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on t...
2025-03-111h 22
Channel Insider: Partner POVWhy Trust Grows Business And Listening Builds PartnershipsIn Part 2 of this Channel Insider: Partner POV interview, Dawn Sizer, CEO of managed service provider and IT consulting business 3rd Element, discusses how the strength of trust has enabled her business to offer new services and driven vendors to give partners more reason to go to market with them. Sizer says many long-time clients are now asking for services outside of IT, including media and marketing as well as business consulting, because they would rather invest in trusted existing relationships than look elsewhere. As for vendors, Sizer names some of the IT companies she feels have brought more...
2024-11-1919 min
EChannelNews PodcastBlackpoint Cyber: What’s Wrong with the Current State of Cybersecurity?Send us a textJon Murchison, CEO at Blackpoint Cyber, a company founded by former intelligence officers dedicated to combating cyber threats, discussed how cyber threats are shifting to the cloud and how MSPs can ensure their protection is ready.He provided insights into the dynamics of professional hacking operations and stressed the need for robust identity management to prevent vulnerabilities, particularly in light of recent high-profile incidents like the MGM attack. The discussion also covered the complexities of cybersecurity, including the risks associated with aging infrastructure and supply chain vulnerabilities. He raised concerns about...
2024-10-2935 minCut the $hITMitigating Cyber Crime: Protecting Your Business with Identity-Based SecurityThis week, Bryan is joined in Nashville by MacKenzie Brown, VP of Security at Blackpoint Cyber. Blackpoint focuses on delivering Identity-Based Security to its customers, and MacKenzie explains how this benefits customers of all sizes. Join us as MacKenzie shares her journey from working in IT at Microsoft to her current cybersecurity position at Blackpoint. As a woman in the IT industry, MacKenzie provides unique insights into working in this field and shares her thoughts on the future of cybersecurity.
We hope you enjoy this exciting episode.
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://w...
2024-10-0849 min
Colorado = Security Podcast266 - 9/9 - Joseph Dhanapal, CEO at SecureAuthJoseph Dhanapal, CEO at SecureAuth is our feature interview this week. News from Casa Bonita, SpaceX, Blackpoint Cyber, Lares, Optiv, NCC and a lot more.
Support us on Patreon! Fun swag available - all proceeds will directly support the Colorado = Security infrastructure. Come join us on the new Colorado = Security Slack channel to meet old and new friends.
Sign up for our mailing list on the main site to receive weekly updates - https://www.colorado-security.com/. If you have any questions or comments, or any organizations or events we should highlight, contact Alex and Robb at info@colorado-security.com
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2024-09-091h 11
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)697 Democratizing Threat Intelligence: Blackpoint Cyber's MacKenzie BrownIn this engaging episode, Uncle Marv and MacKenzie Brown explore the critical role of threat intelligence in modern cybersecurity. MacKenzie explains the dual nature of her role at Blackpoint Cyber, balancing threat research with enabling their SOC team to respond effectively to cyber threats. She emphasizes the importance of understanding both academic and real-world threat intelligence and how MSPs can leverage this knowledge to protect their clients better. MacKenzie introduces the concept of the democratization of threat intelligence, advocating for making threat intelligence more accessible and actionable for MSPs. She highlights the challenges MSPs face, such as l...
2024-08-011h 04
Channel Insider: Partner POVBlackpoint Cyber CEO on Why MSPs Need Better MDR in 2024In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, brought to you by Blackpoint Cyber, Founder and CEO Jon Murchison explains what’s threatening end user customers in 2024 and what solutions managed service providers should be investing in to better protect their clients. Murchison also explores the impact of AI on businesses and the new risks it’s introduced in recent months. Plus, one year after dedicating $190 million to the growth and development of its MSP partners, how is Blackpoint Cyber making good on this investment? Murchison and host Katie Bavoso discuss the new Blackpoint University, increased go-to-market resources for part...
2024-07-0520 min
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsResponsible Exploit Disclosure: A New Perspective with MacKenzie Brown from Blackpoint CyberResponsible exploit disclosure is crucial for safeguarding organizations from potential threats. In a podcast episode, MacKenzie Brown, the Vice President of Security at Blackpoint Cyber, emphasized the importance of controlled research practices and responsible disclosure of exploits. She highlighted the negative impact of rapid exploit disclosure, stating that it can do more harm than good. Brown pointed out that the cybersecurity landscape is inundated with marketing, tooling, and technology, which can be overwhelming and not necessarily useful. With an increase in cyber attacks each year, organizations face significant challenges in defending against threats. She mentioned that the i...
2024-05-2820 min
Return of the Mac013: Privileged Access and the Vendor Playground, with Wes SpencerOrganizations often struggle most with privileged access control, which is the root cause of many breaches—and they also often lack monitoring capabilities to detect those breaches. Mac welcomes Wes Spencer of CyberFox to discuss how these deficiencies enable live-off-the-land tradecraft, and the challenge facing MSPs: Identifying security vendor solutions that compensate for these gaps while satisfying compliance needs, all within limited budgets. This isn't just vendor management, it's crafting a holistic security program by finding the right vendor symbiosis and doing the painful work needed for policy creation.
2024-04-2531 minReturn of the Mac013: Privileged Access and the Vendor Playground, with Wes SpencerOrganizations often struggle most with privileged access control, which is the root cause of many breaches—and they also often lack monitoring capabilities to detect those breaches. Mac welcomes Wes Spencer of CyberFox to discuss how these deficiencies enable live-off-the-land tradecraft, and the challenge facing MSPs: Identifying security vendor solutions that compensate for these gaps while satisfying compliance needs, all within limited budgets. This isn't just vendor management, it's crafting a holistic security program by finding the right vendor symbiosis and doing the painful work needed for policy creation.
2024-04-2531 minReturn of the Mac012: Putting the Intelligence Back Into Threat IntelIn cyber, we often hear the term "threat intelligence-driven," but what does that actually mean? James McCarter’s intelligence background as a Marine gives him a very unique view of what threat intel is—and what it is not. A former cryptologic linguist, James is President and CEO of Shadowscape, which provides intelligence-driven cybersecurity, training and analytics. To hear him tell it, a lot of what we think of threat intel today isn’t really threat intelligence at all. James describes how threat intel is misused and the value it can truly offer organizations that’s too often missed.
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2024-04-111h 06Return of the Mac012: Putting the Intelligence Back Into Threat Intel In cyber, we often hear the term "threat intelligence-driven," but what does that actually mean? James McCarter’s intelligence background as a Marine gives him a very unique view of what threat intel is—and what it is not. A former cryptologic linguist, James is President and CEO of Shadowscape, which provides intelligence-driven cybersecurity, training and analytics. To hear him tell it, a lot of what we think of threat intel today isn’t really threat intelligence at all. James describes how threat intel is misused and the value it can truly offer organizations that’s too often missed. ...
2024-04-111h 06
Trade Like Einstein with Peter TuchmanThe Threat of Cyber Crime with Former NSA Operations Expert Jon MurchisonYou've probably heard about some of the big cyberattacks on American companies — what you haven't heard about are all the cyberattacks Jon Murchison prevented. Jon Murchison is the founder and CEO of Blackpoint Cyber, and a former NSA computer operations expert, who has over a decade of experience in high-priority national security missions. Jon and Peter talk about the big vulnerabilities in cyber security today, what happened at the NYSE on 9/11, and how Blackpoint Cyber is protecting companies. All investment strategies involve risk of loss. The content you hear on this podcast is for en...
2024-03-2945 minReturn of the Mac011: So You Think You Can Stack, with Kevin LancasterThe tech stack: It’s a constant conundrum for MSPs. From pricing to bloat to vendor relationships, there are lots of questions around the technologies you use to serve and protect your clients. As CEO of Channel Program, Kevin Lancaster vets innovative products to guide MSPs in curating an optimized stack. Kevin joins Mac to discuss MSPs’ overwhelming task of choosing technologies in a crowded market, the trends towards platformization, why enablement is the future for vendor/MSP relationships, and how Channel Program is helping MSPs cut through the noise.
Referenced links and articles:
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2024-03-281h 02Return of the Mac011: So You Think You Can Stack, with Kevin Lancaster The tech stack: It’s a constant conundrum for MSPs. From pricing to bloat to vendor relationships, there are lots of questions around the technologies you use to serve and protect your clients. As CEO of Channel Program, Kevin Lancaster vets innovative products to guide MSPs in curating an optimized stack. Kevin joins Mac to discuss MSPs’ overwhelming task of choosing technologies in a crowded market, the trends towards platformization, why enablement is the future for vendor/MSP relationships, and how Channel Program is helping MSPs cut through the noise. Referenced links and articles: https://www.bl...
2024-03-271h 02Return of the Mac010: After-Action on Right of Boom, with Ryan WeeksRight of Boom has come and gone and it was another fantastic conference, unique in the MSP world for educational content rather than sales pitches. Mac is joined by Ryan Weeks, the mastermind behind content curation for Right of Boom, to recap the con and discuss the behind-the-scenes of planning the event and the decisions that went into attendees’ learning journey. Listen as Ryan dives into the artifacts, future plans, and the main takeaway he hopes MSPs bring home.
2024-03-1436 min
Return of the Mac010: After-Action on Right of Boom, with Ryan WeeksRight of Boom has come and gone and it was another fantastic conference, unique in the MSP world for educational content rather than sales pitches. Mac is joined by Ryan Weeks, the mastermind behind content curation for Right of Boom, to recap the con and discuss the behind-the-scenes of planning the event and the decisions that went into attendees’ learning journey. Listen as Ryan dives into the artifacts, future plans, and the main takeaway he hopes MSPs bring home.
2024-03-1436 minReturn of the Mac009: One Phish, Two Phish, Red Phish, Blue PhishSecurity awareness training is an important part of user education—but no matter how aware of threats users are, they can still be caught off-guard. So can the problem of end user behavior actually be solved? Mac is joined by Connor Swalm, the CEO and founder of Phin Security, which provides phishing simulation and security awareness training for MSPs. Phin's approach to training the end user, how the security awareness field is adapting with AI, and why Phin decided to focus on the MSP realm.
Referenced Article: https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/atomic-stealer-gets-upgrade-targeting.html
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2024-02-1749 min
Return of the Mac009: One Phish, Two Phish, Red Phish, Blue Phish Security awareness training is an important part of user education—but no matter how aware of threats users are, they can still be caught off-guard. So can the problem of end user behavior actually be solved? Mac is joined by Connor Swalm, the CEO and founder of Phin Security, which provides phishing simulation and security awareness training for MSPs. Phin's approach to training the end user, how the security awareness field is adapting with AI, and why Phin decided to focus on the MSP realm. Referenced Article: https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/atomic-stealer-gets-upgrade-targeting.html
2024-02-1749 min
Return of the Mac008: Shedding Light on the Dark Web The so-called Mother of All Breaches recently made headlines with its sheer number of records leaked—26 billion. And while it's not necessarily as earth-shattering as the headlines make it seem, it brings up important questions about the cryptic ecosystem where this kind of breached data circulates: the dark web. What is the dark web and how did it come to be? Who hangs out there, what can you find there, and how does it fit into the threat intelligence lifecycle for your organization? Nick Hyatt, threat intelligence director at Blackpoint, joins Mac to discuss. Referenced links and art...
2024-02-0845 minReturn of the Mac008: Shedding Light on the Dark WebThe so-called Mother of All Breaches recently made headlines with its sheer number of records leaked—26 billion. And while it's not necessarily as earth-shattering as the headlines make it seem, it brings up important questions about the cryptic ecosystem where this kind of breached data circulates: the dark web. What is the dark web and how did it come to be? Who hangs out there, what can you find there, and how does it fit into the threat intelligence lifecycle for your organization? Nick Hyatt, threat intelligence director at Blackpoint, joins Mac to discuss.
Referenced links and art...
2024-02-0845 minReturn of the Mac007: Beyond a Buzzword: AI Joins the Mainstream MSPAI-based services have popped up in everything from content development to personalizing the customer experience to coding. But can AI enable MSPs and help them solve their maturity problems? How can security teams leverage AI capabilities for defense? Mac welcomes Jimmy Hatzell, CEO and co-founder of Hatz AI, to talk about AI as a service for MSPs, what it means for threat actors developing cyberthreats, the impossible situation of MSPs, and the weirdest use of AI he’s come across.
Hot topic: https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/there-is-ransomware-armageddon-coming.html
2024-01-2343 min
Return of the Mac007: Beyond a Buzzword: AI Joins the Mainstream MSP AI-based services have popped up in everything from content development to personalizing the customer experience to coding. But can AI enable MSPs and help them solve their maturity problems? How can security teams leverage AI capabilities for defense? Mac welcomes Jimmy Hatzell, CEO and co-founder of Hatz AI, to talk about AI as a service for MSPs, what it means for threat actors developing cyberthreats, the impossible situation of MSPs, and the weirdest use of AI he’s come across. Hot topic: https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/there-is-ransomware-armageddon-coming.html
2024-01-2343 minReturn of the Mac006: New Year, Same Defenses: CIS Affirmations, with Phyllis LeeIf you've been in the cybersecurity industry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the CIS Controls. But what is this framework all about, and why should you care? Mac is joined by Phyllis Lee, VP of Content Development at the Center for Internet Security, to break down the CIS Controls, why so many organizations find them so useful, and how they can help your business become security mature. Plus: What 2024 has in store, the infostealers hijacking Google accounts, and the recent takeover of Mandiant’s X account.
2024-01-1146 min
Return of the Mac006: New Year, Same Defenses: CIS Affirmations, with Phyllis LeeIf you've been in the cybersecurity industry for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the CIS Controls. But what is this framework all about, and why should you care? Mac is joined by Phyllis Lee, VP of Content Development at the Center for Internet Security, to break down the CIS Controls, why so many organizations find them so useful, and how they can help your business become security mature. Plus: What 2024 has in store, the infostealers hijacking Google accounts, and the recent takeover of Mandiant’s X account.
2024-01-1146 minReturn of the Mac005: Rebounds, Response and Resolutions: Wrapping Up 2023 and Getting Minds on Glass for 2024In a special year-end wrapup episode, Mac looks back on the year in cyber and learns how to make a Vegas bomb that packs a serious punch. First, it’s a recap of 2023’s top attack types. She’s joined by Jason Rathbun, technical director of threat ops at Blackpoint Cyber, who shares the Blackpoint SOC’s “Save of the Year” and mixes up a mean cocktail. Mac shares the Top Cyber Predictions for 2024 and winds down with a list of the best practice new year’s resolutions every organization should be making.
2023-12-2253 min
Return of the Mac005: Rebounds, Response and Resolutions: Wrapping Up 2023 and Getting Minds on Glass for 2024In a special year-end wrapup episode, Mac looks back on the year in cyber and learns how to make a Vegas bomb that packs a serious punch. First, it’s a recap of 2023’s top attack types. She’s joined by Jason Rathbun, technical director of threat ops at Blackpoint Cyber, who shares the Blackpoint SOC’s “Save of the Year” and mixes up a mean cocktail. Mac shares the Top Cyber Predictions for 2024 and winds down with a list of the best practice new year’s resolutions every organization should be making.
2023-12-2253 min
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs)588 Uncle Marv's 2023 Holiday PodcastThe show is filled with lighthearted conversations, well-wishes, and updates on the personal and professional lives of the guests. They discuss the challenges of hiring, business successes, and personal milestones. The episode is a mix of tech talk, holiday cheer, and reflections on the year.We chat about everything from office expansions and staffing shifts to the unexpected joys of grandparenthood. And it's not all rosy; we tackle the challenges too, from the difficulties of office relocations to the all-too-common communication hurdles that arise when dealing with client expectations and last-minute tech installations.So, until...
2023-12-211h 06Return of the Mac004: Here Comes the Boom, with Andrew MorganThe MSP community loves nothing more than to get together at a good conference, and Right of Boom has fast become a favorite. With Right of Boom ‘24 coming up, Mac is joined by its founder, Andrew Morgan, to discuss how the event came to be, what makes it so special, and what to expect in Vegas. Andrew, who’s been in the MSP world since before they were called MSPs, shares some ConnectWise history and how he got into the space to begin with. The founder of the Cyber Call and Cyber Nation also joins Mac in dicsussing the lates...
2023-12-131h 01
Return of the Mac004: Here Comes the Boom, with Andrew MorganThe MSP community loves nothing more than to get together at a good conference, and Right of Boom has fast become a favorite. With Right of Boom ‘24 coming up, Mac is joined by its founder, Andrew Morgan, to discuss how the event came to be, what makes it so special, and what to expect in Vegas. Andrew, who’s been in the MSP world since before they were called MSPs, shares some ConnectWise history and how he got into the space to begin with. The founder of the Cyber Call and Cyber Nation also joins Mac in dicsussing the lates...
2023-12-131h 00
Breaking Through in Cybersecurity MarketingVideo Influencer Marketing: Keeper Security’s Strategies, Tactics, & Results - Replay from CyberMarketingCon 2022Social media gives us different ways to market, from influencers to gifs, or videos. You can use whatever is at your disposal to boost your company’s social media marketing strategies. In this replay session from CyberMarketingCon2022 speaker Cait Hassett, Channel Manager at Blackpoint Cyber, will give you all that and more. She discusses various aspects of social media, influencer marketing, and cybersecurity. Cait also shares her journey transitioning from consumer-focused marketing to B2B strategies at Keeper Security.
Video is also incredibly significant, the power of video in marketing and the challenges of brand awareness versus cate...
2023-12-0655 min
The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.Digital Customer Success, Music & Banter with Jeff Kushmerek of Infinite Renewals | Episode 028Jeff Kushmerek of Infinite Renewals has to be one of the most dynamic and fun people in our amazing CS community. His contributions are immense via his generosity, amazing content and overall attitude towards CS. You might also see him as one of the most musically active members of the community.While we do start with a fun 'this or that' activity on albums, in this fun convo, we delve into all sorts of great topics related to digital CS including:Jeff's general approach to consultingWhen his clients are NOT ready for a digital programHuman & Digital...
2023-11-281h 00Return of the Mac003: Always in Writing, Always in Cash: Understanding the World of Cyber InsuranceCyber insurance is a delicate and confusing world, and there's a massive disconnect between insurers and the cybersecurity industry. So what does the average MSP need to know? What is the cyber insurance process in the event of an incident? And how can MSPs protect themselves from liability if their customer experiences a breach? Joseph Brunsman of Brunsman Advisory Group is a veteran of the tech insurance field with a master's in cybersecurity law, and he joins Mac to break down this complex but important topic. Plus: what do the SolarWinds CISO's legal troubles mean for CISOs everywhere?
2023-11-281h 06
Return of the Mac001: Big, Existential Cyber Questions and the Role of Empathy, with Wes SpencerThere’s always more to a cyber incident than meets the eye. MacKenzie Brown kicks things off with Wes Spencer, VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at CyberFOX and founder of Empath Cyber, to talk about what it’s like behind the scenes of a breach, the importance of empathy, and why attacks continue to plague organizations in the first place. Are we failing at cyber? Hear their insights on the MGM hack, Wes’s three steps for how MSPs and organizations can learn to manage risk, and why the eighth layer of the OSI model is politics.
2023-11-281h 07
Return of the Mac002: Beer Pong Battle, Cyber StyleWhen Pax8’s Matt Lee and CNWR’s Jason Slagle take on MacKenzie’s team for a game of beer pong and a cyber Q&A, all bets are off. Matt and Jason field questions along with ping pong balls in what might just be the most insightful game of beer pong ever—but then again, the bar is low. Tune in to hear the top cybersecurity area where MSPs fail, the top three tactical initiatives you should prioritize, and the biggest mistake people make during incident response. Joining team MacKenzie is Blackpoint’s Jason Rathbun. Demystifying cybersecurit...
2023-11-2826 min
Return of the Mac003: Always in Writing, Always in Cash: Understanding the World of Cyber InsuranceCyber insurance is a delicate and confusing world, and there's a massive disconnect between insurers and the cybersecurity industry. So what does the average MSP need to know? What is the cyber insurance process in the event of an incident? And how can MSPs protect themselves from liability if their customer experiences a breach? Joseph Brunsman of Brunsman Advisory Group is a veteran of the tech insurance field with a master's in cybersecurity law, and he joins Mac to break down this complex but important topic. Plus: what do the SolarWinds CISO's legal troubles mean for CISOs everywhere?
2023-11-281h 06Return of the Mac002: Beer Pong Battle, Cyber StyleWhen Pax8’s Matt Lee and CNWR’s Jason Slagle take on MacKenzie’s team for a game of beer pong and a cyber Q&A, all bets are off. Matt and Jason field questions along with ping pong balls in what might just be the most insightful game of beer pong ever—but then again, the bar is low. Tune in to hear the top cybersecurity area where MSPs fail, the top three tactical initiatives you should prioritize, and the biggest mistake people make during incident response. Joining team MacKenzie is Blackpoint’s Jason Rathbun.
2023-11-1626 min
Return of the Mac001: Big, Existential Cyber Questions and the Role of Empathy, with Wes SpencerThere’s always more to a cyber incident than meets the eye. MacKenzie Brown kicks things off with Wes Spencer, VP of Cybersecurity Strategy at CyberFOX and founder of Empath Cyber, to talk about what it’s like behind the scenes of a breach, the importance of empathy, and why attacks continue to plague organizations in the first place. Are we failing at cyber? Hear their insights on the MGM hack, Wes’s three steps for how MSPs and organizations can learn to manage risk, and why the eighth layer of the OSI model is politics.
2023-11-011h 07
Tate Talks - The MSP PodcastS5E1 Tate Talks - With Paul Barnes, OvereTate Talks with....Paul Barnes, Overe
Welcome to Tate Talks Season Five
This week I had a chat with Paul Barnes of Overe. Learn about his journey from product management to launching a new MSP product.
Paul would love your feedback on the product so feel free to get in touch.
We spoke about
Inspired - Marty Cagan
The Lean Startup - Eric Ries
HBR Strategy/ Operational Effectiveness (activity mapping) -https://hbr.org/1996/11/what-is-strategy
2023-10-0529 min
The Unfair Fight024: George Piro’s Path of Purpose to Fighting and the FBI Summary: George Piro is best known for being the lone interrogator of Saddam Hussein who succeeded in getting the dictator to spill his secrets. But there is much more to Piro's extraordinary life and career. From escaping war-torn Lebanon to becoming a decorated FBI special agent and professional jiu-jitsu fighter, George's journey is one of courage, dedication, and purpose. Listen as Jon Murchison uncovers George’s experiences assimilating as an immigrant through martial arts, embracing a career in law enforcement, and joining the FBI, where his native Arabic skills led him to pivotal roles in counterterrorism and on...
2023-08-0356 min
The Unfair Fight023: A CIA Officer’s Journey Through Covert Operations and Counterterrorism with Phil ReillyFew can say they've jumped out of an airplane with a nuclear device strapped to their body, or can claim to be one of the first Americans on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11. For Phil Reilly, former CIA senior operations officer, elite missions have been the story of his career. Phil joins Jon to discuss his remarkable 29-year run with the CIA and the Army Special Forces training that led to it. From intense Green Beret military training to covert assignments in the paramilitary wing of the CIA, Phil discusses his experiences around the world and how 9/11 changed the...
2023-07-0559 min
Cyber BriefingCyber Briefing: 2023.06.12
Welcome to Cyber Briefing, the newsletter that informs you about the latest cybersecurity advisories, alerts, incidents and news every weekday.
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Microsoft Uncovers Sophisticated AitM Phishing and BEC Attack Targeting Banking and Financial Services Organizations
Source: Microsoft
Actively Exploited Windows Vulnerability: CVE-2023-29336 Threatens System Privileges and Malware Spread
Source: Numen
Critical SQL Injection Vulnerabilities in Progress MOVEit Transfer Solution Expose Customer Databases
Source: Progress
Ransomware Attack on Sharepoint Online via Microsoft Global...
2023-06-1210 min
The Unfair Fight022: Part 2| Defying Death and Flying Through Fear with Jeb CorlissIn this concluding segment of a two-part episode, professional BASE jumper and wingsuit pilot Jeb Corliss delves deeper into his remarkable journey of finding purpose through extreme jumping. In Part Two, Jeb describes miraculously surviving a fatal accident and how it transformed his entire outlook on life, imparting invaluable lessons during the desperate seconds when death seemed imminent. Jeb's evolution from a despondent teenager to a lover of life serves as an inspiration to anyone who has confronted adversity and fear. Join Jon Murchison as he and Jeb wrap up a fascinating episode that explores survival, resilience, and getting...
2023-06-0139 min
The Unfair Fight021: Part 1 | Defying Death and Flying Through Fear with Jeb Corliss For this first half of two episodes, Jon welcomes professional skydiver and BASE jumper Jeb Corliss to The Unfair Fight. During their conversation, Jeb recounts some of his most harrowing and death-defying jumps, how he manages and conquers his fears, and what it means to truly live life on the edge. Jon and Jeb also discuss memorable passages from Jeb’s book, Memoirs From the Edge, in which Jeb narrates his life story and details how he came to discover his interest in jumping, and how he ultimately was able to turn a passion into a career despite the odds...
2023-05-1757 min
The Unfair Fight020: The Unfair Fight: Football and the FBI: The Universal Skills to Succeed - Bill Priestap For this episode of The Unfair Fight, Jon welcomes Bill Priestap, Former Assistant Director, of the FBI Counterintelligence Division. Bill discusses his love of sports, his experience as a coach, as director of football operations at the University of Michigan, and then later how he used his experience in athletics to end up at the Bureau. They discuss staying power, the will to succeed, and how success is defined not only by wins, but also by failures and the lessons learned; and they share stories of humanity and the nuanced complexities of the criminals they have crossed paths with in...
2023-02-231h 07
The Unfair Fight019: From Army to Agency—A Look at General Petraeus’ Career The Unfair Fight welcomes General David H. Petraeus (U.S. Army, Ret.). General Petraeus talks with Jon about his experience fighting the unfair fight in combat overseas, his journey ascending the ranks of the U.S. Army, and eventually becoming the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. His dedication to effective and strategic leadership has made him successful in the military, in business, and in his personal life. They discuss how perspective and deliberate tactics, techniques, and procedures of a leader or business owner can help them get a leg up on the competition. General Petraeus also discusses his ti...
2022-12-1454 min
CYBER24Episode 175: Russia-Ukraine and the impact on cybersecurityIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we sit down with Jon Murchison, founder and CEO of Blackpoint Cyber. Jon is a fromer NSA computer operations expert and we cover everything from how he recruits the best cyber talent in a high-demand market to how the ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted the types of cyber attacks his team is fighting.
2022-11-2231 min
The Unfair Fight018: Go Where Your Customers Are With Matt SolomonThe Unfair Fight welcomes Matt Solomon, Chief Business Development Officer, Co-Founder of the Channel Program. A leading authority on sales and business development, Matt talks with Jon about his professional journey from the world of start-up, his position as Channel Chief for a multi-billion dollar organization, and now a business owner. Matt gives expert advice on how vendors and MSPs can better support each other, how MSPs can better serve their customers, and where he sees the short- and long-term future going for MSPs.
2022-11-0342 min
The Unfair Fight017: Top Gun and National Security with Admiral WinnefeldThis week, The Unfair Fight welcomes Admiral James “Sandy” Winnefeld. Admiral Winnefeld is a retired United States Navy admiral, now serving as the chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board since May of this year. He shares stories with Blackpoint CEO, Jon Murchison, about his time at the Navy Fight Weapons School while a student, then instructor during the filming of the 1986 blockbuster, Top Gun; and his career as an F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot. Admiral Winnefeld went on to captain of the USS Enterprise, stationed in the Middle East during 9/11. He and Jon also discuss nation-state capabilities in terms of c...
2022-10-201h 16
Sunny's Silver LiningsHow to Build a Profitable Cybersecurity Service with Jon MurchisonHow do you as an MSP create an effective and profitable cybersecurity service? You begin by listening to Jon Murchison, founder and CEO of Blackpoint Cyber! This former NSA computer operations expert joins "Sunny's Silver Linings" podcast to share his extensive background, list the challenges MSPs face in offering a defensible and profitable security stack, and how an MSP can increase its value and competitiveness by focusing on a security operation. Jon helps you better understand the value to adding security to your strategy. Learn more about ITBD. Contact us using the link below. https://itbd.net/contact-us/
2022-10-1331 min
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2022-10-0544 min
The Unfair Fight016: Lessons Learned from Zero-Day Attacks with APGThe day after Exchange’s zero-day, The Unfair Fight took to LinkedIn Live to record its latest podcast episode. Robel Campbell, Blackpoint’s Reverse Engineer, joined Jon Murchison, Xavier Salinas, and David Rushmer for the first time to discuss the zero-day, as well as Uber’s recent hack, and the use of ISO files in malware. Impacted by tradecraft that surpasses AV, as well as MFA fatigue, these four discuss lessons learned, the correlating research they’ve been conducting, and GTSC’s (a Vietnamese cybersecurity company) quick response and mitigation steps. Get the inside scoop on the threat intel that drive...
2022-10-0540 min
ChannelPro Weekly PodcastChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #241 - A Herd of ElephantsGet ready, channel pros! Ideas and insights are headed your way like a herd of elephants. Or is it a pack of elephants? A school? While we’re looking that up, settle in as Matt, Rich, and returning guest host Peter Melby, of Greystone Technology and New Charter Technologies, discuss the latest hardware and software from Intel, new security solutions from ESET and BlackPoint Cyber, and a new alerts management solution from Gradient MSP. Then stick around as managed services expert Karl Palachuk and channel pro Amy Babinchak join in to provide an update on the essential wo...
2022-09-302h 01
The Unfair Fight015: Investing in Offensive and Defensive Capabilities with Michael MorellThis week, The Unfair Fight welcomes Michael Morell, former Acting Director and Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). During his 33-year career at the CIA, Michael served as Deputy Director for four years, where he managed the Agency’s day-to-day operations, represented the Agency at the White House and Congress, and maintained the Agency’s relationships with intelligence services and foreign leaders around the world. Michael also served twice as Acting Director, leading the CIA when Leon Panetta was named Secretary of Defense and again after David Petraeus left government. Michael talks about his beginnings with...
2022-09-2249 min
The Unfair Fight014: New Tactics and Techniques From the Bad GuysXavier Salinas, CTO, and David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research, join Jon Murchison, founder and CEO, to discuss new tactics and techniques they have recently seen from malicious actors. They provide an overview on how these breaches typically occur, how administrative privileges can be used to maliciously access documentation management platforms, as well as some lessons learned on MSP documentation tools. Hackers are continuing to be more creative and clever, utilizing more built-in tools other than RMM software. Because of this, it’s critical to look at infrastructure from a network design standpoint, especially in highly virtualized environments. Xavier an...
2022-09-0747 min
The Unfair Fight013: Living Compromised and The Five Pillars of An Effective StackJon Murchison with The Unfair Fight welcomes Matt Lee, one of the leading voices in cybersecurity for the MSP channel. Now the Senior Director of Security & Compliance at Pax8, they first dive into how Matt got into cybersecurity and became the industry unicorn he is—truly enjoying traveling and being on camera. The conversation then turns to current cybersecurity challenges and how curious people are often the most successful. Matt additionally talks about what it means to ‘live compromised’, the five pillars of a pragmatic stack, and the main questions MSPs should be asking their vendors.
2022-08-2446 min
The Unfair Fight012: Advice and The Biggest Challenges to MSPsIn our latest episode of The Unfair Fight, Jon Murchison, founder and CEO of Blackpoint, welcomes Kevin Lancaster, the CEO of both The Venture Mentor and Channel Program. A leading authority in cybersecurity and technological innovation, Kevin talks about his journey from pool management to entrepreneurship and cybersecurity. He has partnered with massive enterprises, such as HHS and the Department of Veteran Affairs, providing 70 different technological solutions on their contract vehicles. He gives expert advice on how vendors and MSPs can better support each other and where he sees the short and long-term future going for MSPs. A widely...
2022-08-1050 min
The Unfair Fight011: Password Spraying, Email Impersonation, and Disinformation with Blackpoint APGThis week, Jon Murchison is joined by David Rushmer and Xavier Salinas. They kick off the show with the news of Phillip Dragovic and his DFC Course, discussing two proof of concepts. Then, David gives us his perspective on being the eyes and ears of the highest-hitting IPs, password spraying, email impersonation trends, and how to better educate MSPs. They then talk about authority and perceived power in disinformation and war, why it’s important to ask difficult questions, and one dirty little secret the professionals may not want you to know.
2022-07-2857 min
The Unfair FightPassword Spraying, Email Impersonation, and Disinformation with David RushmerThis week, we welcome David Rushmer, who heads up our Adversary Pursuit Group. We first kick off the show with the news of Phillip Dragovic and his DFC Course, discussing the two different proof of concepts. Then David gives us a perspective from being the eyes and ears of the highest hitting IPs, password spraying, trends in email impersonation, and how we can better educate MSPs. We talk about authority and perceived power in disinformation and war, why it’s important to ask the difficult questions, and one dirty little secret the professionals may not want you to know....
2022-07-2157 minChannelPro Weekly PodcastChannelPro Weekly Podcast: Episode #232 - Self-Licking Ice Cream ConeIf you love ice cream as much as we love ice cream it won’t surprise you that ice cream loves ice cream too. Please don’t waste any time making sense of that sentence, though, because there’s too much good stuff in this episode, in which Rich (flying solo while Matt’s on vacation) and returning guest host Eric Long, of Teracloud, examine a new product bundle from N-able for early growth MSPs, new data on cloud security and PC sales, and best practices for conducting employee performance reviews. Then they’re joined by Jon Murchison...
2022-07-151h 50The Unfair Fight010: Part 2: National Security, Cyber Geopolitics, and Leading with Vision — General Jonathan GeorgeJon Murchison, Blackpoint founder and CEO, is back with retired Brigadier General Jonathan George. In this continued conversation from our last episode, he discusses the key to good leadership, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the importance of innovation and creativity. Currently a special advisor for the U.S. Strategic Command’s Strategic Advisory Group, the Science, Technology, and Transformation Panel, and the Bomber Task Force, you won’t want to miss the rest of this conversation. Find Out More: When a breach occurs, detection and response times often determine whether threat actors succeed in their efforts. With a...
2022-07-0754 min
The Unfair Fight009: Part 1: National Security, Cyber Geopolitics, and Leading with Vision - General Jonathan GeorgeThis week, Jon Murchison, Blackpoint’s founder and CEO, welcomes Brigadier General Jonathan George to our podcast. He has had an impressive and extensive career, including roles as pilot-in-command and deputy commanding general, and two assignments to the White House. He is presently the Director of Strategic Capabilities Policy for the National Security Council (NSC) in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Brig. Gen. George talks about his staff assignments including with his time with the U.S. Air Force and in Afghanistan, serving under Presidents Reagan, GHW Bush, and Obama, and shares about the national decision-making pro...
2022-06-2346 minThe Unfair FightGlobal Integration, Freeing the Data, and Sharing Through Community with Phyllis LeeThis week, Xavier Salinas, CTO, and David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research, welcome Phyllis Lee, Senior Director of Controls at the Center of Internet Security. Phyllis talks about the Center’s mission to provide best security practices for small, medium, and large organizations and to serve the underserved. Phyllis discusses the details of working with small and medium enterprises, and the amazing response the Center has had from the community. She talks with them about the misconceptions about security industries, and why we need to set standards across the board for organizations to integrate globally. Phyllis gives her thoughts on...
2022-06-0953 min
The Unfair Fight007: Breaking down HAFNIUM, Staying Curious, and Advice for Budding Security Professionals with David Rushmer This week, Jon Murchison, CEO, explores HAFNIUM with Xavier Salinas, CTO, and David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research. They learn a little bit more about this state-sponsored threat identified by Microsoft including some of their tradecraft, tactics, and how they differ from other ransomware groups. David gives them his perspective based on his years of experience in the threat research and threat intelligence space, and also shares his advice for budding security professionals on using your resources and staying curious.
2022-05-271h 05
The Unfair Fight007: Breaking down HAFNIUM, Staying Curious, and Advice for Budding Security Professionals with David RushmerThis week, I explore HAFNIUM with Xavier and David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research at Blackpoint. We learn a little bit more about this state-sponsored threat identified by Microsoft including some of their tradecraft, tactics, and how they differ from other ransomware groups. David gives us his perspective from having a lot of experience in the threat research and threat intelligence space and also shares his advice for budding security professionals on using your resources and staying curious.
2022-05-261h 05
Cybersecurity: Amplified And Intensified68 - Cybersecurity Round Table May 2022On this episode we're joined by Vince Crisler of Dark Cubed, Matt Lee of PAX8, Allan Liska of Recorded Future, Jon Murchison and Xavier Salinas of Blackpoint Cyber and John Wetzel of Recorded Future to discuss ongoing events and incidents as they relate to cybersecurity. This episode is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WspCPjlFicCheck out the following podcasts. Blackpoint Cyberhttps://blackpointcyber.com/resources/podcast/Recorded Futurehttps://therecord.media/podcast/Matt Lee https://www.youtube.com/c/CyberMattLeeShi...
2022-05-2558 minThe Unfair FightBreaking down Hafnium, Staying Curious, and Advice for Budding Security Professionals with David RushmerThis week, I explore Hafnium with Xavier and David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research at Blackpoint. We learn a little bit more about this state-sponsored threat identified by Microsoft including some of their tradecraft, tactics, and how they differ from other ransomware groups. David gives us his perspective from having a lot of experience in the threat research and threat intelligence space and also shares his advice for budding security professionals on using your resources and staying curious. Say Hi To Your Hosts: David Rushmer Microsoft Find Ou...
2022-05-251h 05
The Unfair FightFive Eyes Warn of Increase in Cyberattacks Targeting MSPsIn this episode, Jon Murchison, founder and CEO, is joined by David Rushmer, Director of Threat Research, Xavier Salinas, Chief Technology Officer, and Wilfredo Santiago, VP of Threat Operations, to discuss a joint security advisory released by the Five Eyes on May 11. The Five Eyes are an alliance comprised of cybersecurity authorities in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The advisory called upon managed service providers (MSPs) to bolster their cyber defenses in response to an observed uptick in cyberthreat activity aimed at them and their customers. Join Blackpoint leadership as they discuss their...
2022-05-1959 min
The Unfair FightThink Like a Fighter: Insights from the Ring to the World of BusinessThis week Jon Murchison, Blackpoint CEO, sits down with one of the all-time greatest fighters in Mixed Martial Arts, Georges St-Pierre. After training from the age of 7, and becoming a 2nd degree Karate blackbelt by 12, Georges knew that his destiny was to be in the ring and dedicated his life to reaching that goal. He diversified by adding various disciplines into his training, including boxing, wrestling, and Jiu-Jitsu to become an amateur fighter by 16 and continued in came back stronger in 2008 and regained victory and has not lost a title since. In 2013 Georges retired, holding the record for most UFC...
2022-05-111h 25
The Unfair FightWorking Smarter Not Harder with David SearsThis week, Jon Murchison, Blackpoint CEO, has a great chat with David Sears, former commander of the U.S. Navy SEALS. Sears has twenty-plus years of tactical and strategic knowledge in how to grow and keep a cohesive and strong team. Listeners may also recognize Dave for frequently appearing on a variety of news programs as a national security commentator. Dave talks about what people can learn from high performance and leadership with the SEAL Teams and apply it to business and the corporate world. Jon and Dave also discuss how the mark of a high performer is how...
2022-04-271h 26
The Cowbell FactorsThe Fight Against Cyber with CEO Jon Murchison of Blackpoint CyberThis week's guest is Cowbell Connect MSSP Partner, CEO and Founder Jon Murchison of Blackpoint Cyber. Jon takes our audience on a journey of how he sees Cyber Insurance and Cybersecurity working together to help small to medium size enterprises. Jon covers the new cyber threats that are on the horizon, along with the common misconceptions of cyber insurance and cybersecurity.
To learn more about Blackpoint Cyber, visit their website for more information on www.blackpointcyber.com
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2022-04-1434 minThe Unfair FightBreaches, Mastering the Fundamentals and How to Stop Arming The Adversary with KnowledgeIn this episode, Jon Murchison, CEO, and Xavier Salinas, CTO, welcome David Rushworth. David is Blackpoint’s new Director of Threat Research for Blackpoint, and the head of their new Adversary Pursuit Group, similar to a skunkworks unit. They talk with David about some of the cool detection techniques coming out and dig into his background coming from large-scale cyber analytics, where he built out and maintained a large-scale cyber defensive platform for quite several years. David then talks about moving over to the defensive side of things and how you need to first get well versed in the fu...
2022-04-131h 12The Unfair FightThe Impact of Cyber on Diplomacy with Ambassador ButlerThis week, I welcome Ambassador Butler, a 40-year career civil servant with the Department of State. Ambassador Butler is a long-time career ambassador and deputy commander of EUCOM. We talk about the unfortunate events we’ve seen with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the intersection of national security, geopolitics, and cyber activities, and the kinds of roles that cyber can play in any sort of conflict. Ambassador Butler shares a few learning experiences from his long and storied career including serving Iraq, Bulgaria, and touring all over Africa, to dealing with the FBI’s most wanted, the White House, and worki...
2022-03-231h 44
Cybersecurity: Amplified And Intensified54 - Cybersecurity Round Table Vince Crisler, Matt Lee, Allan Liska and Xavier Salinas.On this episode we're joined by Vince Crisler of Dark Cubed, Matt Lee of PAX8, Allan Liska of Recorded Future and Xavier Salinas of Blackpoint Cyber to discuss ongoing events and incidents as they relate to cybersecurity. January 2022Dark Cubed Webinar tomorrow Thursday February 24 2022 at 12 PM ESThttps://darkcubed.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BJ-z_J72Q06f_-XKHgT9GgVince Crislerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincecrisler/https://darkcubed.com/Matt Leehttps://cybermattlee.comhttps://www.twitter.com/cybermattleehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cybermattlee/
2022-02-2354 min
The CyberCall PodcastCIS Control 8 - Audit Log Management - sponsored by Blackpoint CyberAbstract: Log collection and analysis is critical for an organization's ability to detect malicious activity quickly. Sometimes audit logs are the only evidence of a successful attack. Attackers know that many organizations keep audit logs for compliance purposes, but rarely analyze them. Due to poor log analysis processes, attackers sometimes control victim machines for months or years without anyone in the target organization knowing. In this episode, learn about using logs in incident management, analyzing what to log and the numerous factors to establish a successful audit log management process.Sponsor: Blac...
2022-02-1259 min
The Unfair FightThe Unfair Fight: Ransomware, Pen Testing, And Global Tech AttacksWelcome to The Unfair Fight podcast! With each episode, host Jon Murchison, Founder & CEO of Blackpoint Cyber, will explore a number of topics in the cyber, tech, and security world. In this installment, co-host Xavier Salinas, Chief Technology Officer at Blackpoint Cyber, and guest Brian Dykstra, CEO of Atlantic Data Forensics discuss areas of vulnerability research, cyberwar, and what a tech attack on a large scale could really look like. They talk about the big three ransomware groups and the tools they use, important information for cloud vendors to know, and share thoughts on the CVE process and pen-testing too...
2022-02-071h 30
Cybersecurity: Amplified And Intensified49 - Cybersecurity Round Table Vince Crisler, Matt Lee, Allan Liska, Jon Murchison and John Wetzel.On this episode we're joined by Vince Crisler of Dark Cubed, Matt Lee of PAX8, Allan Liska of Recorded Future, Jon Murchison of Blackpoint Cyber and John Wetzel of Recorded Future to discuss ongoing events and incidents as they relate to cybersecurity. January 2022Vince Crislerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vincecrisler/https://darkcubed.com/Matt Leehttps://cybermattlee.comhttps://www.twitter.com/cybermattleehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cybermattlee/https://www.youtube.com/cybermattleeAllan Liskahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/allan2/https://twitter...
2022-01-2658 min
Cybersecurity: Amplified And IntensifiedEpisode 13 - Finding faster with Jon Murchison.Jonathan Murchison, the founder and CEO of Blackpoint, started his career in Network Engineering and IT operations, but quickly made the switch to the quiet world of the intelligence community. He has since spent over twelve years planning, conducting, and executing high-priority national security missions.As a former NSA computer operations expert and IT professional, he is bringing a unique perspective to the mission of developing cyber defense software effective at detecting and detaining purposeful cyber intrusions and insider threats. Murchison holds multiple patents in methods of network analysis, defense, pattern analytics, and mobile platforms....
2021-05-261h 13
Modern CTO#287 Jon Murchison - Founder & CEO at BlackpointToday we are talking to Jon, the Founder at Blackpoint. And we discuss their nation-state grade cyber security ecosystem, the art of the go to market plan, and a checklist for CTOs thinking about cyber security. All of this, right here, right now on the Modern CTO Podcast!
2021-02-121h 02
Enterprise Security Weekly (Audio)We're All Ears - ESW #204This week in the Enterprise News, Blackpoint Cyber introduces insurance for customers and MSPs, Qualys Extends Integration with Microsoft Azure Defender, GrammaTech CodeSentry now identifies third party code vulnerabilities, AttackIQ integrates with Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Aqua Security announces Kubernetes-native security capabilities and funding updates from Artic Wolf, StackHawk, Eagle Eye Networks and more! In our second segment, we welcome Jeff Capone, Co-Founder and CEO of SecureCircle to discuss Conditional Data Access for Endpoints! In our final segment, Alexi Papaleonardos, Cloud Incident Response Manager at Crowdstrike joins us to discuss Attacking and Defending Cloud Infrastructure! Show N...
2020-10-301h 21