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AI in Managed Security: Unpacking Its True Impact on MSSP Services | CyberSound Podcast by Vancord | Ep 116

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CyberSoundTM is a podcast built by and for business owners and professionals. Tune in as our cybersecurity experts cover the latest news regarding IT security, the most recent and relevant threats organizations are facing today, and provide tips to keep your business safe.

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AI in Managed Security: Unpacking Its True Impact on MSSP Services | CyberSound Podcast by Vancord | Ep 116

In this episode of CyberSound, Vancord’s Cybersecurity Podcast (2024), experts Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Dan Kaupp dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing managed security service providers (MSSPs). Discover how AI is enhancing automation, improving communication, and empowering strategic roles like vCIO and vISO to deliver greater value to businesses.

Learn why private AI models are essential for safeguarding sensitive client data and how AI-driven solutions identify gaps, streamline ticket resolutions, and elevate client interactions—all while maintaining trust through ‘conscious restraint.’ Tune in to explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity services while prioritizing data security, privacy, and efficiency.

Meet the Hosts of CyberSoundTM

CyberSoundTM is hosted by cybersecurity professionals who work in the industry on a daily basis. Meet Vancord’s Jason Pufahl, Steven Maresca, and Matt Fusaro.

Jason Pufahl

VP Security Services

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Steven Maresca

Principal Architect, vISO

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Matt Fusaro

Security Services Director

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Most Recent Episodes

PODCAST EPISODE 16

Phishing Redux — Can we trust anything?

November 16, 2021

Phishing scams are back with a vengeance. With their redux comes a new set of tricks designed to make your life difficult.

On this episode of CyberSound, Jason chats about the latest threat actor tactics making the rounds with Randy Pargman, vice president of threat hunting and counterintelligence services at Binary Defense, and Matt Fusaro, senior security engineer with Vancord.

PODCAST EPISODE 15

Leadership in Incident Response

November 9, 2021

Business continuity during a cybersecurity incident is more than just having a plan in place. It is about leadership—acting as a “human firewall” that can communicate internally and externally effectively.

On episode 15 of CyberSound, Jason and Paul sit down with Fred Cass, Associate CIO of Trinity College, to discuss what leadership looks like during incident response.

PODCAST EPISODE 14

Value of Security Standards

November 2, 2021

Aligning to a specific cybersecurity standard or blueprint for your ruling guide for compliance provides value and credibility to your organization. Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements is a conduit to improving your business.

Join Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca in a conversation with Carrie Bonin, a Cybersecurity consultant, in our latest episode about security standards and compliance requirements.

PODCAST EPISODE 13

Cyber Safety First

October 26, 2021

Here is a chilling statistic: 40% of elementary school kids have already chatted with a stranger online!

Episode 13 of our CyberSound podcast, created in the alignment with October CyberSecurity Month, features guest expert Patrick Craven, Director of (ISC)2, non-profit center for CyberSafety, in a discussion about how to keep children and families safe online.

PODCAST EPISODE 12

Careers in CyberSecurity

October 19, 2021

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Whether you’ve obtained your skills through a college degree program, through earned certifications, or you are entirely self-taught, CyberSecurity is an outstanding career choice for people who are curious.

And now is a great time to start your career path or continue your career trajectory in this highly specialized field. Tune in now to podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca, along with special guest Michael Grande President of TBNG Inc., as they discuss options you may not have known existed.

PODCAST EPISODE 11

Fight the Phish

October 13, 2021

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Called the scourge of the internet, phishing is a nefarious attempt to steal your sensitive data.

In this episode, CyberSound podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca define phishing techniques and provide some critical-thinking suggestions to help you evaluate the validity of suspicious messages. Listen in as they help you protect yourself from attackers getting your credentials.

PODCAST EPISODE 10

Basic Security Must-Haves: Personal Edition

October 5, 2021

Whether you work on a Mac or a PC, cybersecurity is a primary concern for all, especially with so many of us working remotely where company security measures may not be as effective.

Listen in for some common misconceptions that might surprise you.

PODCAST EPISODE 9

Basic Security Must-Haves: Business Edition

September 28, 2021

This episode was created in alignment with October Cyber Security Month. In part one of this two part series, podcasters Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca talk candidly about security essentials for every business.

Jason and Steve share a critical laundry list of elements that, based on their collective experience in Incident Response, cause about 90% of the issues that result in data compromise.

PODCAST EPISODE 8

The Evolution of the Cyberattack: Then vs Now

September 21, 2021

Ever wonder how cyberattacks became so prevalent?

The fascinating evolution from early worms and ransomware to hacktivism and geo-political espionage is covered in our latest episode. It sounds like a Hollywood spy thriller, but it’s very real!

PODCAST EPISODE 7

Security Products – Silver Bullets vs Snake Oil

September 14, 2021

Cyber security can be a complicated mix of products. What do you actually need to be effectively proactive and avoid having to be reactive following a cyber attack?

In this episode of CyberSound, we explain what will bring the most value to your security plan.

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