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Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT ProfessionalsHidden Costs of Changing Your Stack (EP 996)I’ve been talking for years about having a stack that works and not jumping every time a shiny new tool comes along, but I’ve never really unpacked how I got there. In this conversation, Tom Wyant from Wyant Technologies joins me to walk through the real‑world impact of switching RMMs, PSAs, documentation tools, security platforms, and even client portals and payment systems. We dig into migrations that looked good on paper but turned into months of cleanup, retraining clients on new portals and payment workflows, and what it actually costs when a tech spends two to three...
2026-04-2248 min
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals491 Unscripted 5-10-23Show SummaryJunior doesn't know how to change the desktop backgroundVulnerability Scanner by DefendifyDatto Backup to SynologyBarry has an ex-client that is trying to bill $196 to remove BitdefenderPax8Beyond: https://www.pax8beyond.com/June 11-13 at the Gaylord Rockies Hotel in Denver Colorado"One Community, Infinite Innovation"The conference will feature keynote speakers, including NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback Peyton Manning. Tickets on sale for $499. Techcon Unplugged 2023: https://techconunplugged.com/September 7-10 at the Delta Hotels in Woodbridge, NJ. Tickets on sale for $299.
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2023-05-1143 min
USM Cybersecurity Ambassadors PodcastProtecting Small to Mid-Size Businesses with Rob SimopoulosThe ambassadors had the opportunity to discuss protecting businesses from cyber attacks with Rob Simopoulos, Co-Founder of Defendify. Other topics discussed in this episode include entrepreneurship, why start a business in Maine, and more!
2023-01-2651 min
Uncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals443 The Power of Referral PartnersDonate to Hurricane Ian Relief:https://www.floridadisaster.org/https://www.redcross.org/donate/homepage4.html/===== Links for things mentioned in this episodeChris Moroz, Your IT (https://yourit.com/)The Tech Tribe: https://thetechtribe.com/Paul Green, MSP Marketing: https://www.paulgreensmspmarketing.com/Blackpoint Cyber: https://blackpointcyber.com/Defendify: https://www.defendify.com/CyberGuard360: https://cg360.co/===== Other LinksSign up for Syncro with my referral link and earn $500: https://refer.syncromsp.com/l/ITMARV/Syncro Website: https://syncromsp.com/
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2022-10-0544 minUncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT Professionals391: Shanna Utgard, First!Shanna Utgard is the Success manger at Defendify. Defendify is an easy-to-use, all-in-one platform that makes managing cybersecurity simple. It streamlines cybersecurity assessments, testing, policies and training in one consolidated and cost effective solution. You'll want to hear the answer to my question at the 30:12 mark... "what is the biggest thing lacking among MSPs?"If you want to hear more about Defendify, check out Episode 381: $2 Million Cyber Security Education.
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2022-03-0947 minUncle Marv’s IT Business Podcast: Practical Business Advice for MSPs and IT ProfessionalsPodnutz Pro #381: $2 Million Cyber Security EducationGuests: Shanna Utgard and Glen Capen, Success Managers at Defendify.
What scares you about cyber security? How about wiring $2.1 million to a cyber attacker? Learn how not to do that… and how to educate your clients.
Website: https://www.defendify.com/
Remote Workforce Cybersecurity Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/2af7303545eb/wfh-checklist
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2021-12-091h 17
Podnutz ProPodnutz Pro #381: $2 Million Cyber Security EducationGuests: Shanna Utgard and Glen Capen, Success Managers at Defendify. What scares you about cyber security? How about wiring $2.1 million to a cyber attacker? Learn how not to do that… and how to educate your clients. Website: https://www.defendify.com/ Remote Workforce Cybersecurity Checklist: https://mailchi.mp/2af7303545eb/wfh-checklist Florida Man: Dog Riding Monkeys Shut Protested at the Broward County […]
2021-12-0900 min
Building Maine PodcastBuilding Maine Podcast #11 Conversation of Rob Simopoulos of DefendifyRob Simopoulos is the Co-Founder of Defendify, the all-in-one cybersecurity platform for organizations without dedicated security teams. In this episode, we learn about cybersecurity today and what steps we can all make to defend ourselves in this digital world.
2021-07-011h 11
The Hilt10: Unpacking Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity (with Rob Knake)What exactly is the Presidential Executive Order 14028?Former Director of White House Cybersecurity, Rob Knake, breaks down the May 12, 2021 Executive Order by the Biden Administration, outlining the reasons and potential impact of new cybersecurity requirements, how Executive Order 14028 will be implemented, and what organizations who provide products or services to Federal agencies will need to know.In this episode, Rob will discuss:The cause and effect of new cybersecurity requirements.Timing and implementation plans for Executive Order 14028.What organizations who provide products or services to Federal agencies may need to know to prepare....
2021-06-2831 min
Scale Your SaaS155: Cybersecurity; Who Needs It and Why with Andrew RinaldiEPISODE SUMMARYAndrew Rinaldi, a co-founder at Defendify, lays Cybersecurity bare while discussing the tactics he and his team used to scale Defendify with Matt Wolach, the host of SaaS-Story in the Making podcast.Andrew discusses the pivotal role Cybersecurity plays in business today. He touches on the ideal treatment Cybersecurity should get from the leadership level of businesses. Andrew also talks about the driving force for Cybersecurity and how businesses could scale in a world of bugs, phishing, malware, ransomware, and cyberattacks.Andrew also shares tested tips for business success...
2021-04-1319 min
The Project Login PodcastDefendifyProject>Login's program director Angela Oechslie has a conversation with Shanna Utgard at Defendify. Defendify is a Portland-based all-in-one Cybersecurity company in Maine.Shanna has an unusual career pathway and unique story about how she got connected to work at Defendify as their Success Manager.We also learn what Shanna's favorite place in Maine is.Connect with Shanna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannautgard/Learn more online by visiting the Defendify website: https://www.defendify.io/
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2021-04-0518 min
The Hilt9: What Employers Look for When Hiring IT Security Professionals (with Dr. Lori Sussman)As organizations become more aware of the need for stronger cybersecurity, they are searching for security IT professionals who not only have the technical acumen, but also the ability to effectively communicate needs and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, speaks with Dr. Lori Sussman of the University of Southern Maine’s Technology and Cybersecurity program, about what skills employers are looking for that will help meet the growing demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.Dr. Sussman’s experience spans from her role as CIO within the U.S. Army, to being the Presidential Comm...
2021-03-1128 min
The Hilt8: Uncovering Industrial Manufacturing Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities (with Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte)Industrial manufacturing is rapidly connecting the factory floor to the cloud, but as digital transformation becomes reality, how will Operations Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) teams work together to understand, build, and maintain a comprehensive security posture across people, process and technology?Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, uncovers some of the answers with Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte, a leading DataOps solution that helps industrial manufacturers address data architecture and security challenges created by Industry 4.0.Key episode takeaways include:How the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is changing manufacturingWhat cybersecurity vulnerabilities every industrial manufacturer...
2020-12-2818 min
The Tony Shap Method: Achieving Business Growth and MasteryEpisode 25: Rob Simopoulos' Story | Defendify.io Co-FounderVideo interview: https://youtu.be/i8EAOmjnI5o
The all-in-one, award-winning cybersecurity platform. Affordable. Flexible. Formidable. Scalable. Powering providers, protecting businesses.
Company Linkedin Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-simopoulos-6b658413/
What does your company do in 5 words or less? We make cybersecurity possible for small businesses.
Rob Simopoulos is the Co-Founder of Defendify, the all-in-one cybersecurity platform that makes cybersecurity possible for small businesses. In his 20+ years in the security industry, he has successfully built and grown multiple businesses and is a frequent national speaker on security and recurring revenue model strategies.
2020-12-1113 min
The Information PlaygroundHuman Hacking - The Art of Social Engineering with Shanna Utgard and Ron BushShanna Utgard, the Success Manager at Defendify and Ron Bush discuss the latest in Social Engineering techniques and what the small business owner can do to protect themselves.
2020-10-131h 00
Fast Forward Maine PodcastWhat Owners Need to Know About Cybersecurity - Rob SimopoulosHow protected are you and your company from a cyberattack? Think that only big corporations are at risk? Think again! Cyberthreats come in all sizes, and many target small to medium sized businesses that haven’t put cybersecurity measures or training into place. Rob Simopoulos, co-founder of Defendify, is here to share with you how you can protect your company.
2020-07-1330 minThe Information PlaygroundThe Information Playground with Shanna Utgard and Ron BushShanna Utgard is the Success Manager with Defendify, a company that specializes in cybersecurity for SMBs. Listen to a fascinating discussion on where we are in this new pandemic world on cybersecurity and how organizations can practice good security. For more information check out my website, https://RonBushConsulting.com and my book on Amazon, "Staying Safe in a Very Dangerous World: Think Before You Click" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N412XGK?tag=duckduckgo-ffnt-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1.
2020-07-0959 min
The Hilt7: Contractors and Integrators Now Required to Add Cybersecurity, or Risk Losing the Job (with NSCA's Chuck Wilson)How concerned are you of the cybersecurity component of your projects? 46% of integrators surveyed earlier in 2020 by the NSCA said they are not interested in cybersecurity, but with new regulations rolling out in June of 2020, contractors, AV and systems integrators must now include cybersecurity in all projects:"If you sell it, you'll need to secure it."Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos interviews Chuck Wilson, the Executive Director of the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) on what the new 2020 MasterFormat® regulations say about cybersecurity.This episode covers:Emerging changes within C...
2020-06-1037 min
Sessions with System & Soul#042: All-in-One Cyber Security for Small Business with Andrew RinaldiDisclaimer: The Tractionville Podcast and Tractionville Tips are now a part of the System & Soul Podcast. What's System & Soul? We'd love to tell you :) Learn more at systemandsoul.comIn this episode of Tractionville, Chris White and Benj Miller are joined by Andrew Rinaldi, co-founder of Defendify, an all-in-one cybersecurity company for small businesses. Andrew shares his experience implementing EOS with start-up companies and offers some helpful insights into what makes small businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Find out more about Defendify at Tractionville.com/DefendifyThis episode is sponsored by Ninety. Ninety is a cloud-based c...
2020-06-0225 min
System & Soul#042: All-in-One Cyber Security for Small Business with Andrew RinaldiDisclaimer: The Tractionville Podcast and Tractionville Tips are now a part of the System & Soul Podcast. What's System & Soul? We'd love to tell you :) Learn more at systemandsoul.com
In this episode of Tractionville, Chris White and Benj Miller are joined by Andrew Rinaldi, co-founder of Defendify, an all-in-one cybersecurity company for small businesses. Andrew shares his experience implementing EOS with start-up companies and offers some helpful insights into what makes small businesses vulnerable to cyberattacks. Find out more about Defendify at Tractionville.com/Defendify
This episode is sponsored by Ninety. Ninety is a cloud-based c...
2020-06-0225 min
The Hilt6: Hear It From Your Peers – Systems Integration Business Leaders Share Cybersecurity KnowledgeJoin Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos on a special episode of The Hilt! In this episode, Rob leads a panel of National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) members on their perspectives of cybersecurity issues impacting systems integrators and small businesses today. Brandon Conick, Christina DeBono, and Randy Johnson are all forward-thinking leaders in the systems integration industry who have led successful cybersecurity programs at their organizations. In this episode, Rob and the panel will address:The cybersecurity landscape in the integration industry and strategies for successTactics integrators and other small businesses can take to help protect their company a...
2020-02-1249 minThe Hilt5: First-In-Kind Cybersecurity Programs Cross PATHS Through CTE for High SchoolersJoin Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos on The Hilt! In this episode, Rob leads a discussion with Nate Jalbert, Cybersecurity Instructor at the Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) and two of his students, Quinn and Maxim. Their conversation covers the cybersecurity program at PATHS—the first CTE program in the state of Maine focused solely on cybersecurity—and students’ experiences. Cybersecurity is a booming field currently experiencing a talent shortage, and programs teaching cybersecurity to students are critical in training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.Nate Jalbert is the Cybersecurity Instructor at PATHS where he works...
2019-12-0934 minThe Hilt4: The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Law, and Business (with Sid Bose, Data Privacy Attorney)Join Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos on The Hilt! In this episode, Rob speaks with Sid Bose, attorney with Ice Miller’s Data Security and Privacy Group. Their discussion hones in on the legal aspects of cybersecurity for Small Business.Sid Bose is an attorney in Ice Miller's Data Security and Privacy group. With an information systems and security background, Sid counsels clients on various data security and privacy issues dealing with online privacy, vendor contracts and agreements, data security and privacy audits, regulatory compliance, data breaches, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Pr...
2019-10-2831 minThe Hilt3: Understanding Third-Party Risk Assessments (with Justin Riehl, GRC & Risk Management Executive)Join Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos on The Hilt with special guest Justin Riehl of CastleHill Managed Risk Solutions. Their conversation looks at how small businesses are increasingly under review by their larger customers, vendors, and partners. In this episode, Rob and Justin explore third-party risk assessments and the importance of being prepared as a small business.Justin is a Principal Consultant and Managing Principal for Service and Platform Delivery at CastleHill, bringing with him over 20 years of experience in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Enterprise Architecture. As a Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Justin...
2019-09-1336 minThe Hilt2: The Intersection of Privacy & Cybersecurity (with Ginny Lee - Privacy Specialist, Attorney, and Thought Leader)Join Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos on The Hilt! In this episode, Rob speaks with Ginny Lee, Founder and Managing Partner of a boutique privacy law firm and former privacy leader at several Fortune 500 companies, discussing the ways privacy and cybersecurity intersect and what that means for Small Business.Previously, Ginny was Head of Global Data Privacy and Director, Senior Corporate Counsel at ServiceNow and before that, Director – Global Privacy at Starbucks. At both companies, she was responsible for the establishment of global privacy programs. She was also Sr. Attorney – Privacy/Security at Intel Corporation, responsible for providing lega...
2019-08-0939 minThe Hilt1: Modernized Cyber Conflicts Explained (with Rob Knake, former White House Director of Cybersecurity)Join Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos with the inaugural episode of Defendify's podcast, The Hilt, where he speaks with Rob Knake, who served as Director for Cybersecurity Policy at the National Security Council. In this role, Knake was responsible for the development of Presidential policy on cybersecurity, and built and managed federal processes for cyber incident response and vulnerability management.Rob Knake's extensive work focuses on cyber conflict, internet governance, and public-private partnerships. In this episode, he discusses his extraordinary background and experience as a cybersecurity professional on the front lines.Knake now serves...
2019-07-1243 min
Tech Decisions PodcastMy TechDecisions Podcast – Episode 46, DefendifyIn this episode of My TechDecisions Podcast, Tom LeBlanc steps in to talk to the guys from Defendify about cybersecurity and managed services.
2018-10-0921 min