IT Nation Secure 2023, one of the most anticipated cybersecurity events of the year, was held in Orlando, Florida from June 5th to June 7th. As technology continues to evolve, so do the threats we face in the digital world. The event brought together IT professionals, MSPs, and software vendors to discuss the latest advancements in cybersecurity. As an IT services provider, we attended the event to explore new security tools and technologies and stay up to date with the latest industry best practices.We attended several meetings on industry best practices for security at the event. One of the key takeaways was the importance of having a comprehensive security strategy in place. This includes having a clear understanding of potential threats and vulnerabilities, implementing appropriate security controls, and regularly testing and updating security measures.
Cyber Defence Collaborative JCDC Fireside Chat
The JCDC collaborates with government and private cyber defenders to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. Abigail Thoennes and Brittany Johnson discussed the JCDC's 2023 planning agenda and the partnership with ConnectWise and other vendors in a fireside chat with Patrick Beggs, the CISO of ConnectWise. They also talked about the implications of this partnership for MSPs.
How I Would Hack You: A Group Discussion on Breaching Companies and How to Protect Against It
Jason Slagle, Matt Lee, and Tom Lawrence discussed how to breach and protect a company from their unique perspectives in a group discussion.
Cybersecurity Nightmares: Keeping Your Endpoints Wide Open to Threats
Michael Reeves, Technical Director of Bitdefender's Cloud and MSP, discussed the three critical areas of security and how Bitdefender's GravityZone for MSPs can help prevent major security breaches.
Adventures in Incident Response with Chris Cochran
This session offered trade secrets and guidance on refining skills to efficiently handle any incident, through real-life stories and challenges faced by Huntress' partners. Topics covered included quick orientation to incidents, preparation before chaos ensues, and tips for faster incident closure.
Stack It Up to Knock Them Down: Best Practices for Creating a Tailored Security Stack
A comprehensive security strategy must have a layered approach as the cybersecurity environment keeps changing. The session covered best practices for creating a security stack that aligns with business objectives, focusing on the distinctions between SIEM and EDR and the importance of a well-designed stack for safeguarding digital assets. The ConnectWise cybersecurity stack was also explored.
Through the Eyes of a Thief
Deviant Ollam, a professional thief, sees the world differently than most people who only see what they are expected to see in public spaces and shared how that influences cyber attacks.
Zero Trust for MSPs - Understanding What It Is, Why It Makes Securing Clients Easier
Jay Ryerse and Drew Sanford of ConnectWise have made it clear where cybersecurity fits, what it does, and how it can help our security practice.
Regulating MSPs - The CompTIA Trustmark's Approach to Self-Regulation
The UK has regulations in place to protect critical national infrastructure, but other countries, like the US are still a few years away from implementing regulations for MSPs. The CompTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark can aid MSPs in improving their cybersecurity and complying with global legislation through industry best practices and we learnt how.
Simply SIEM: Essential Features and Benefits of the ConnectWise SIEM App
Robert DeBok explained the key features and benefits of the ConnectWise SIEM app, including how to use sensors, set up log shippers, and port mirroring. We learnt why SIEM is important and how it can improve security management.
The Hidden Powers of Combining Network and Endpoint Detection
Security threat actors are becoming more advanced, but security protections have evolved to combine well-known sources of detections to identify and mitigate breaches efficiently. Speaker Roopak Patel discussed the use of managed detection and response (MDR) in this approach.
See How Cyber Gangs Get onto Your Systems: Live Hacking Demonstration and Discussion on Minimizing Data Exfiltration
We joined Threatlocker's CEO, Danny Jenkins, for a live hacking demo and discussion on minimizing data exfiltration risks beyond ransomware.
Leading Clients into Security Through Business Conversations About IT
The CEO of JNR Networks, James Riley, shared his thoughts on the common trap of giving clients what they need without much definition, and emphasised the importance of client trust.
What Happens If Tabletop Methodology and Live Exercise
Matt Topper from ConnectWise shared on how building a resilient organisation requires preparation for disruptive events, as policies and technical controls are not always sufficient to prevent them.
The Future of Cybersecurity: Trends and Predictions at IT Nation Secure 2023
Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field, and IT Nation Secure 2023 provided the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends and predictions in the field. Thought leaders shared their insights on how the cybersecurity landscape will evolve in the future to more than 1400 attendees. Among them were MSPs, IT professionals, and software vendors representing a range of security-related products and services.
As part of the event, we tested a variety of products and services related to cybersecurity. An important product we focused on was SIEM, which stands for Security Incident and Event Management. SIEM helps organizations detect and respond to security threats in real-time by collecting and analysing security-related data from multiple sources. Additionally, we learned about SOCs (Security Operations Centres), EDRs (Endpoint Detection and Response), MDRs (Managed Detection and Response), and backup software. By offering these products and services, we can provide an additional layer of protection against cyber-attacks to our customers.
Additionally, we met with over 40 other MSPs worldwide.
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It was an incredibly informative and valuable experience attending IT Nation Secure 2023. This event provided us with an opportunity to gain insight into the latest advancements in cybersecurity, explore a variety of products and services, and learn about industry best practices for security.
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