Podcasts

Looking back at the major security trends of the last year

In this edition of the podcast, we look at the continued rise of ransomware, the mainstreaming of managed security services, and how MSSPs can stand out as we’re joined by Datto’s Austin O’Saben.

Barracuda’s managed services vision

Geoff Thompson joined Barracuda as vice president of the company’s managed services strategy and development in 2024, and is setting the course for the security vendor in the rapidly growing field of managed security services.

The big security trends that shaped 2024 and will shape 2025

To take a look back at some of the biggest security trends that shaped 2024, and a preview of what to expect the rest of this year, we’re joined on the podcast by Santiago Pontiroli, lead security researcher with Acronis’ Threat Research Unit (TRU) on this edition of the podcast.

Looking at the top security threats for MSPs in the first half of 2024

Steve Brining of Acronis joins us on the podcast to discuss the finding of its semi-annual study of the attacks that MSPs are facing off against in the battle to protect themsleves and their customers.

Making smart VPN recommendations for customers

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET

ESET’s Tony Anscombe joins us on the podcast to discuss the role of VPNs in your clients’ remote access and cybersecurity approaches, including what solution providers need to know about different classes of virtual private networks, and how to find new VPN opportunities.

What MSPs need to know about cyber insurance today

In this edition of the podcast, Acronis’ Stephen Nichols explains the trends driving change in the cyber insurance industry and what today’s MSPs should do to ensure they and their customers are protected at a reasonable price.

How Ingram Micro’s configuration centre adds value to Lenovo ISG products

In this special bonus episode of the podcast from Ingram Micro Canada, Lenovo Canada’s Bill Tirpkos interviews Ingram’s Ayon Khan and Roger Silvestre about the relationship between the vendor and the distributor, and how Ingram adds value to Lenovo’s data centre lineup.

Security fameworks and managed services

Acronis’ Stephen Nichols explains the role of cybersecurity frameworks in designing, planning, selling and executing managed security services in this edition of the podcast.

Backup strategy for managed services

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET

ESET’s Tony Anscombe discusses backup strategy in a managed services context in this episode of the podcast. Find out why this funadmental of managed service is still so critical and how to make sure your customers are protected and able to get back up and running after an incident.

Avaya Canada chief Robertson on innovation, hybrid work, and more

Avaya Canada had a big year in 2023 and is gearing up for 2024. David Robertson, managing director and president of sales for Avaya Canada, joins us on this edition of the podcast to discuss how the Canadian organization fits into the company’s overall view, innovation and investment in Canada and where Avaya’s Canadian partners…

Leadership change at Ingram Micro Canada

Ingram Micro’s former and new country chief executives for Canada join us on the podcast to discuss Bill Brandel’s seven years leading the distributor, and Tyler Coughlan’s goals and priorities as he moves into the role.

Cyber security year in review and look ahead with ESET’s Tony Anscombe

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET

Ransomware had a banner year, AI became the going concern, and patches still aren’t being applied. Find out more about the cyber security scene in 2023 and 2024 in this edition of the podcast.

Inside ESET’s new distribution deal with D&H

ESET Canada’s Cam Leetham and D&H Canada’s Michelle Biase join us on the podcast to discuss the companies’ new partnership and how they’re working to help smaller resellers build up their security business.

ESET study finds phishing on the rise in North America

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET

ESET global security evangelist Tony Anscombe joins us on the podcast to discuss the company’s research into cybercrime trends for the first half of 2023.

Ingram Micro Canada certified Great Place to Work

Ingram Micro Canada’s Bill Brandel and Lori Scarlett discuss being recognized as a Great Place to Work, forging an identity as a Canadian subsidiary of a multinational, and transforming the distributor in this edition of the podcast.

ESET launches Threat Intelligence Services subscriptions

Tony Anscombe, global security evangelist at ESET

ESET’s Tony Anscombe joins us on this edition of the podcast to discuss the company’s new Threat Intelligence Services and how partners can use them to expand their security practices and improve their customers’ security stances.

Avaya’s innovation without disruption explained

Avaya Canada channel leader Ian Purdell-Lewis joins us on the podcast to discuss the company’s hybrid mantra, what it means for partners, and what parts of their CC/UC environments customers are choosing to keep on-prem.

Intel’s new Xeon W processors and the expanding workstation market

Intel Canada channel chief Phil Vokins joins us on the podcast to talk about what’s new in Intel’s workstation Xeon processors and partner opportunity in the workstation space.

The evolution of Epson’s WorkForce printer lineup

Epson’s Kaila Murphy explains the decision to reduce the number of printers in its WorkForce lineup and what it means for partners in this edition of the podcast.

How Cisco is supporting the evolution of managed services in the channel

Erin Smirle, director of partner architectures and managed services for Cisco Canada

Cisco Canada’s Erin Smirle returns to the podcast to share her thoughts on the momentum of managed services in the channel and how Cisco supports partners in furthering their own managed services journeys.