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Lockdown Lessons

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Webroot returns with another podcast series, this time exploring how MSPs can mitigate risks and boost cyber defenses within their own businesses. ChannelE2E and MSSP Alert editor Joe Panettieri is joined by Webroot experts for a miniseries that looks at the trends and threats facing today’s MSPs.

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Lockdown Lessons: Ransomware Proofing Your Business

December 28, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Many businesses are unsure how to protect themselves and recover against ransomware. While layered protection is always recommended, backup strategies are among the most important defenses against ransomware. This podcast explores mitigation techniques from top to bottom, such as backup strategies, user monitoring, immutable storage, 2FA, disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), email notifications, and more.

Turn Skeptics into Champions: The Value of SAT

December 20, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Many SMBs work with MSPs to secure their businesses with technology solutions. This approach offers a strong level of defense and protection, but unfortunately, employees can be the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity. In fact, according to our research, 58% of email users open emails from unknown senders regularly. Security Awareness Training mitigates these risks, but some SMBs fail to see the value. This podcast builds a case for Security Awareness Training (SAT) and provides tips...

The Rise of Supply Chain Attacks

August 26, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

As the Solar Winds and the Colonial Pipeline attacks showed, supply chain disruptions can have devastating consequences for workers, businesses, and consumers. Grayson Milbourne, Director of Security Intelligence at Webroot, an OpenText company, joins the podcast to address these recent attacks and their implications for SMBs and MSPs.

Webroot 2021 BrightCloud Threat Report: Protect Against the Latest Threats

August 12, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Cybercrime caused major problems for both individuals and businesses last year, with ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks growing increasingly frequent. Luckily, Grayson Milbourne, Director of Security Intelligence at Webroot, an OpenText company, was able to join host Joe Panettieri for a far-reaching conversation about the Webroot 2021 BrightCloud Threat Report. Their conversation covers the report’s main insights and offers advice for SMBs and MSPs attempting to navigate a complex th...

Sharp Surge in Phishing and How to Protect Your Business

July 29, 2021 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

There was a meteoric rise in phishing last year, with Netflix and YouTube users experiencing a 646% and 3,000% increase, respectively. In this episode, host Joe Panettieri and Phil Karcher, Director of Product Management at Webroot, an OpenText company, delve into what we know, how "HTTPS" does not automatically equal safety and how MSPs and SMBs can stay protected.

How to Build a Cyber Resilient Business

June 11, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

You might be surprised to hear this episode's guest suggest MSPs don't start with technology when building a cyber resilient business. To protect themselves and their customers, sr. product marketing manager Holly Spiers says to start with your security gaps and the technology will follow.

Why Cyber Resilience is Vital in a Remote Work World

May 14, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

This episode explores the critical importance of cyber resilience in a remote work world. Network security expert Jonathan Barnett will briefly explain the term cyber resilience and then dive into remote work cyber risks that MSPs and SMBs should address.

Shifting from Cybersecurity to Cyber Resilience

April 17, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.95 MB

What is cyber resilience? How does it differ from cybersecurity? How can MSPs and SMBs take a more holistic approach to protecting themselves from today's attacks? Sr. Director of product management Nick Emanuel provides a roadmap for businesses looking to adopt a cyber resilience posture. 

What is real backup and where does it fit into a protection strategy?

March 26, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

DRaaS, BaaS, HWaaS, RPO, RTO...Too often discussions of data backup and recovery revert to an alphabet soup of acronyms. In this episode, host Joe Panettieri and guests cut through the confusion to focus on what MSPs and small businesses really need when it comes to data protection.

More than just data: How contextual threat intelligence helps predict threats

February 26, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.18 MB

Gauging the risk of billions of data objects—URLs, IPs, apps, etc.—requires context. In this episode, OpenText's Cathy Yang explains how the Webroot Threat Investigator tool allows threat hunters to focus on the relationships between data points, gathered by real-word sensors, to create more actionable threat intelligence.

Holding the public for ransom: Why municipalities are so often targets of ransomware

January 29, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 7.33 MB

Atlanta, Baltimore, Knoxville: These cities were all struck by ransomware in recent years. Here, host Joe Panettieri and Webroot threat analyst Tyler Moffitt explore what makes the public sector an attractive target for ransomware actors and how MSPs can tailor their cybersecurity strategies for state and local governments. 

Women in Cybersecurity: Bridging the Gender Gap in Tech

December 04, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

Host Joe Panettieri talks with Webroot engineering services manager Briana Butler about worrisome trends concerning women in cybersecurity, especially given the industry's skills gap and organizations working to address the problem.

What's Next for Work from Home?

November 13, 2020 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.75 MB

Hackers have evolved their tactics to target remote workers. In this episode, Webroot and Carbonite director of security intelligence Grayson Milbourne provides advice for foiling these new attacks with a checklist for a work-from-home clientele.

How Human Psychology Helps Phishing Attacks Succeed

October 23, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, Webroot's George Anderson and Dr. Prashanth Rajivan, assistant professor at the University of Washington and expert on the human dimensions of cybersecurity, join host Joe Panettieri to discuss how human psychology makes us take the bait in phishing attacks.

DOH (DNS over HTTPS) is here. What does it mean for you?

September 18, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

The first improvements to DNS in decades will improve privacy and security. They could also reduce network visibility. Our host talks and network security expert Jonathan Burnett discuss what DoH means for you.

Antimalware Efficacy and Testing with Grayson Milbourne

August 28, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB

Ever wonder how third-party endpoint security evaluations are conducted? Who does the testing, how’s it done and how is success determined? We tackle those questions head on in this episode of Lockdown Lessons

Cyber Resilience with George Anderson

August 07, 2020 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

You've likely heard the term. But what does it mean? Marketing or mission critical? Our host sits down with an industry veteran to discuss what it takes for businesses to stay on course—no matter what.

FBI Warning To MSPs

July 02, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Webroot’s George Anderson returns to discuss a pointed warning issued to MSPs by the FBI about being a vector for attacks against their customers. With host Joe Paniettieri, Anderson evaluates the memo and the response it’s elicited from MSPs.

Automated Detection & Response

June 18, 2020 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

Host Joe Panettieri and Webroot's George Anderson contrast traditional endpoint protection with the surging popularity of Automated Detection and Response (ADR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) approaches to threat hunting.

Why Hackers Hack: The Hoodie

May 28, 2020 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Tyler Moffitt, Security Analyst, joins host Joe Panettieri to examine the hacker type they call “the Hoodie”. They discuss what defines this type of hacker, who the Hoodie targets, what he really wants, and how businesses can better protect themselves.

Why Hackers Hack: The Profile

May 21, 2020 19:00 - 14 minutes - 9.95 MB

Hackers’ motivations range from ethical to extremely destructive. While white hat hackers test and assess systems, black hats pose a huge threat to businesses. Joe and Security Analyst Tyler Moffitt discuss the differences and what they mean to you.

Why Hackers Hack: The Stereotype

May 15, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Hackers come in many forms, and those with ill intentions can cripple or destroy your business. To help MSPs and SMBs know their enemy, host Joe chats with Tyler Moffitt, Security Analyst, to debunk the most common hacker myths.

Closing Security Gaps by Patching, Updating, and Choosing the Right Software

April 24, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Host Joe Panettieri invites Webroot's Shane Cooper back to cover how a simple combination of the right advanced software solutions and regular updates and patches can help businesses and MSPs close significant security gaps.

Closing Security Gaps by Blocking Macros, RDP, Scripts, and More

April 16, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Shane Cooper, manager of business sales engineering at Webroot, joins Joe to explain how businesses and MSPs can close security gaps just by disabling common (but generally unnecessary) services in the Windows® OS.

Shoring Up Your Security with Network Segmentation

April 10, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Joe and James Motz, NOC Manager at MyTech Partners MSP, return for this second Lockdown Lesson on network security. This time, they tackle network segmentation and how this simple step can reduce risk and even prevent the spread of malware.

Shoring Up Your Network Security with Strong Policies

April 03, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

Our host welcomes guest James Motz, NOC Manager at MyTech Partners MSP, to outline the importance of strong password requirements, access restrictions, and other network security policies for today’s businesses and MSPs.

Securing Your Business First with a Proactive Strategy

March 27, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this second installment of Securing Your Business First, Joe and Tyler Moffitt, Security Analyst at Webroot, discuss how end user education and secure backup can make all the difference for a business’ continued survival in the event of a breach.

Securing Your Business First with Cyber Defense

March 20, 2020 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Guest speaker Tyler Moffitt, Security Analyst at Webroot, talks with our host about the importance of integrated security layers for endpoint and DNS protection, the rise of AI, and why it’s crucial to secure your own business first.

Episode 1 | NIST Cybersecurity Framework

December 10, 2019 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Nick Emanuel discuss how MSPs can adapt the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework as a blueprint for mitigating risk for both themselves and their clients. ---- Webroot podcasts explore the hottest topics in cybersecurity. Featuring guest industry experts, episodes look at the most significant trends, difficulties, and solutions in cybersecurity today,

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

December 10, 2019 22:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MB

Joe Panettieri and Webroot’s Nick Emanuel discuss how MSPs can adapt the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework as a blueprint for mitigating risk for both themselves and their clients. ---- Webroot podcasts explore the hottest topics in cybersecurity. Featuring guest industry experts, episodes look at the most significant trends, difficulties, and solutions in cybersecurity today,