What could be the ultimate choice between Threat Locker and Cyber Fox when it comes to cybersecurity for your business? Ali Johnston, a seasoned IT business owner based in Satellite Beach, Florida, joins us to spill the beans on her decision-making process. Ali details why she chose CyberFOX over ThreatLocker after a comprehensive product evaluation. Her insights highlight that the choice is not as clear cut as it might seem and is heavily influenced by the specific needs of your business.

Ali also explains why she wants to switch from N-Able to Kaseya and why she wants to be able to press a button to deploy software.

Lastly, we venture into Ali's experiences at various tech events and expos, including the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in Dallas, Texas.  

(0:00:12) - Comparing Threat Locker and Cyber Fox

(0:08:55) - Cybersecurity for Small Businesses

(0:14:28) - Networking and Technology Support for Businesses

(0:29:31) - Global Security and School Safety

(0:38:26) - Comparing RMM and PSA Software

(0:50:56) - Switching RMMs and Marketing Challenges

(1:03:20) - Florida Events, News, and Florida Man

=== Links from the show

Beltech Services: https://beltechservices.com/

• IT consulting company that offers a range of services, including cybersecurity, cyber insurance, and backup and data recovery.

ASIS International: https://www.asisonline.org/

• ASIS International is a professional organization for security professionals that issues certifications, standards, and guidelines for the security profession.

ThreatLocker Signs on as Gold Sponsor for MSP Expo 2024: https://tinyurl.com/58ufep7j

SonicWall Revamps Partner Program: https://tinyurl.com/mparva4m

Florida Man Arrested for Settings Ex's Jaguar on Fire: https://tinyurl.com/3ywct4p5

=== Upcoming Events

https://www.dattocon.com/: October 2-4, 2023, at the Intercontinental in Miami Florida. DattoCon is an annual educational and networking event for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in North America. The conference provides valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in the MSP industry, with breakout sessions covering topics ranging from cybersecurity to personnel management. 

https://events.ascii.com/: October 18-19, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency in Reston Virginia. ASCII Edge is an MSP conference that offers business strategy sessions and fresh content for growing Managed Service Providers (MSPs). 

https://www.mspexpo.com/east/: February 13-15, 2024, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. MSP Expo 2024 is a trade show for companies in the communications and technology industries, including enterprises and SMBs. 

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