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If you're with an IT provider who is slow to respond, constantly missing deadlines or fixing the same issues over and over again, have you ever stopped and wondered why? Maybe it isn't their workload, it's their workflow. Is their checklist in their head? Are they simply forgetting things? Frank Abagnale – famously portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in Catch Me If You Can – once said: “Every cyberattack happens because someone did something they shouldn't have done, or failed to do something they should have done”. Barb speaks with George Smith from Rewst, a platform that assists MSPs like CDN Technologies the tools to be more organized, proactive and efficient, so customers can get the fast and reliable IT support they actually deserve. 0:00 – Barb's Introduction 5:41 – The Big Picture; What does Rewst Automate and why should businesses care? 10:36 – Real World Impact 12:37 – The Human Side Of Automation 17:03 – Addressing Common Small Business Issues 18:10 – What is the most important thing George has learned? This podcast has been brought to you by CDNTechnologies.com. Canada's first and only certified outsourced IT Company where we provide IT Service, IT Support and Cyber Security to businesses all throughout North America from out worldwide headquarters in Oakville, Ontario. Technology and threats change daily, so shift the stress of managing your technology to us, as we're direct to tech 24/7/365. Our mission is to bring you User Friendly, Hands Free, Technology Peace. Call us at 905-542-9759.
Let me ask you a controversial question: When was the last time you took inventory of all the computers and devices in your organization? What is being backed up? Have you checked it? If you don't know what hardware you own, or what software subscriptions you are paying for then you might be overpaying or getting underserved. Think of this. If you have ever attempted to grow a business or organize your business, one of the first things you do is take inventory of what you own, your assets, your goods. Turn up the volume and listen up! Joining Barb today is Dan Wensley, CEO of ScalePad, a leading company that offers innovative solutions to companies like CDN Technologies so they can help their customers with backup radar, hardware and software asset management, monitoring, warranty services and compliance. 0:00 – Barb's Introduction 3:10 – Who are Dan Wensley and ScalePad? 8:59 – What can we do to help people who are not in the tech space realize that hardware has an expiration date? 15:25 – Warranties are current, secure and up to date. What about backing up devices and staying safe? 22:20 – What is the most important thing Dan has ever learned? This podcast has been brought to you by CDNTechnologies.com. Canada's first and only certified outsourced IT Company where we provide IT Service, IT Support and Cyber Security to businesses all throughout North America from out worldwide headquarters in Oakville, Ontario. Technology and threats change daily, so shift the stress of managing your technology to us, as we're direct to tech 24/7/365. Our mission is to bring you User Friendly, Hands Free, Technology Peace. Call us at 905-542-9759.
It takes all kinds, folks, and you're welcome to join us at ChannelPro Weekly no matter how much hair you have. Or don't. Or what color it is. You're also welcome to join Matt and Rich as they speak with Barbara Paluszkiewicz, of IT consultancy CDN Technologies, about HPE GreenLake's new Aruba network-as-a-service solutions, taking your cold calling game to the next level, and a fascinating product from a vendor to watch named SkyAMP. Then they're joined by Reed Warren, of M&A consultancy iT Valuations, for an in-depth conversation about when to sell and what to expect when you do. It's hair-raising stuff! Subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast/id1095568582?mt=2 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGFubmVscHJvd2Vla2x5LmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjq-N3UvNHyAhVWPs0KHYdTDmkQ9sEGegQIARAF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hWuOWbrIcwtrK6UJLSHvU Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a1d93194-a5f3-46d8-b625-abdc0ba032f1/ChannelPro-Weekly-Podcast More here: https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-219-hair-or-hairless Topics and Related Links Mentioned: Barbara's podcasts - https://www.cdntechnologies.com/podcasts/ HPE Adds Aruba Networking-as-a-Service Solutions to GreenLake Platform - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/hpe-adds-aruba-networking-service-solutions-greenlake-platform Cold Calling 201 - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/cold-calling-201 Vendor to Watch: SkyAMP - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/article/vendor-watch-skyamp Rich's ICYMI plug and quickie preview of the week ahead - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/tags/icymi
Congratulations! if you haven't had to deal with a cyber attack, or if you were compromised the consequences weren't significant. It seems like every day has a new cyber attack. The new computer virus' that are out there are much like all the new “covid variants.” They're polymorphic which means they have the ability to change their code to evade detection. In the next 17 minutes you''' discover How To Protect Your Remote Workforce From a Cyber Attack. Listen to Barb Paluszkiewicz from CDN Technologies and Eric Anthony of Egnyte talk about what's new and what you need to know about cloud file sharing solutions. Listen to this podcast and you'll discover: 2:36: Who is Eric Anthony? 4:02: What is Egnyte and what do they do? 5:16: How to stop data sprawl? 9:21: How to protect personal identifiable information for being accidentally shared or accessed by employees? 11:19: Who creates the rules and policies for the business' information? 13:57: What's the most important thing Eric has ever learned? 16:44: Connect with us at CDN Technologies.com or call us at 905 542 9759 mention that you listened to the podcast and we'll send you a free gift, that you will love. Guaranteed.
Counterfeit emails are really hard to spot, and in situations like business email comprise the attacker is impersonating the real owner, and the real owner has *no idea* what's going on. Listen to Kelvin Tegelaar of Lime Networks and Barb Paluszkiewicz of CDN Technologies go through a mini table top on good practices and controls that you may want to add to your accounting processes to avoid being a victim of fake and counterfeit emails. 00:00 – 02:05 Barb's introduction 02:06 – 03:32 Meet Kelvin 03:33 – 26:17 You receive an email from your supplier to update your banking information for them. What to do? 26:18 – 26:54 The most important thing Kelvin has ever learned. 26:55 – 28:52 Barb's extro
Ask yourself this key question... would you pay the ransom? The story that Felicia and Barb talk about is all true. Colonial Pipeline, despite having at IT department got hit with ransomware and paid a 4.4 million dollar ransom. Listen to Felicia King, President of Quality Plus Consulting and Barb Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies, talk about the Colonial Pipeline hack highlights and vulnerabilities. 00:00 – 02:05 Barb's introduction 02:06 – 04:55 Meet Felicia 04:56 – 08:55 Did Felicia know who Colonial Pipeline was before the ransomware attack? Or its CEO Joseph Blount? 08:56 – 13:04 Colonial Pipeline decided to pay within a day of realizing they were a victim of a cybersecurity attack. Why? 13:05 – 17:13 The value of an MSP in large organizations. 17:14 – 26:42 What are some lessons learned from the Colonial Pipeline attack? 26:43 – 31:35 Would Felicia pay a ransom in event of an attack? 31:36 – 35:45 The value of “End User Cybersecurity Awareness Training” 35:46 – 39:35 Felicia on cost-effective MSP tools that companies with internal IT departments lack. 39:36 – 47:57 The most important thing Felicia has ever learned. 47:58 – 49:05 Barb's extro
As you replace and upgrade your computers, servers, phones, mobiles, tablets, printers, scanners, firewalls, routers, e- waste is becoming the largest and fastest growing waste stream. How do you know if you have fully erased your hard drive? Tony Perrotta, President and CEO of Greentec talks with Barb Paluszkiewicz of CDN Technologies on Know Tech Talk about, "How To Dispose Of Your Old IT Equipment"
Brian catches up with Barb Paluszkiewicz with CDN Technologies to discuss how they use cybersecurity as the cornerstone of their business. Barb is the author of IT Scams: How to Avoid Being Ripped Off and host of KNOW Tech Talk Podcast. Very passionate about her IT Services business, she refers to them as IT Psychics for their customers…anticipating customer vulnerabilities before they happen. 2021 they are completing the CompTIA Security Trust Mark in order to shore up their own cybersecurity processes, practicing what they preach, however also putting themselves in a position of strength when prospecting larger clientele.
Brian catches up with Barb Paluszkiewicz with CDN Technologies to discuss how they use cybersecurity as the cornerstone of their business. Barb is the author of IT Scams: How to Avoid Being Ripped Off and host of KNOW Tech Talk Podcast. Very passionate about her IT Services business, she refers to them as IT Psychics The post IT Psychics appeared first on IOT Security Services Association.
Toronto's radio sweetheart Maie Pauts zooms in / Trumps darkest day / The wild reactions to the Trump inspired insurrection / Dan Duran weather / Our American friend John Ellefson describes how he feels / John is going to the Bills game on Saturday / Barb from CDN Technologies talks about ransomware / Georgia goes blue / Podcast extra - meet our new intern.
Some things can only be accomplished by “boots on the ground,” as the saying goes. And if you’re Barbara Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies, host of the KnowTechTalk podcast, and guest host of this week’s episode, those boots will probably have very pointy heels. That’s one of several interesting topics Matt and Rich cover with Paluszkiewicz, along with Ingram Micro’s acquisition by Platinum Equity, SolarWinds’s new CEO, and BVoIP’s new Teams integration. Joined by Alex Hoff, chief product officer of Auvik Networks, they also discuss the trends uncovered in that vendor’s latest network diversity report. Interesting stuff, but watch your toes! Subscribe to ChannelPro Weekly! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast/id1095568582?mt=2 Google Play Podcasts: https://play.google.com/music/m/Igodza5l63vd5w5mdybtpq2cr7e?t=ChannelPro_Weekly_Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7hWuOWbrIcwtrK6UJLSHvU More here: https://www.channelpronetwork.com/download/podcast/channelpro-weekly-podcast-episode-169-stilettos-ground Topics and Related Links Mentioned: Ingram Micro Acquired by Platinum Equity - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/ingram-micro-acquired-platinum-equity SolarWinds Names New CEO and Files with SEC for Possible SolarWinds MSP Sale - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/solarwinds-names-new-ceo-and-files-sec-possible-solarwinds-msp-sale BVoIP Rolls Out Teams Integration, New Management Tool, and New Pricing - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/news/bvoip-rolls-out-teams-integration-new-management-tool-and-new-pricing Make a Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19! - https://www.channelpronetwork.com/video/make-difference-fight-against-covid-19 Auvik Networks 2020 Network Diversity Report - https://www.auvik.com/vendordiversity20
Singer/songwriter Bif Naked talks about Covid survival and her CBD company / Here comes the second wave / Anti-masker violence / Dan Duran weather / The Glass Masters / Barb from CDN Technologies on cyber theft / The worlds most walkable cities / Steve Glassman with an airline Covid update.
Mike chats with Barb Paluszkiewicz from CDN Technologies about what to expect when you return to the office.
Today’s workers use multiple devices while working, so your business is presented with unique security challenges that traditional firewalls can't adequately solve. Greg Gage, CEO and Founder of Zorus, speaks with Barb Paluszkiewicz of CDN Technologies about how to protect your employees and business whether they are in the building or not. Remember it only takes a click to fall victim, to a phishing email, ransomware, or malware. Every day companies are making headlines about being victims of a cyber crime, or a security breach, and when your customers data gets stolen, your employees information gets released – they get mad and are not happy campers. This episode is perfect for you if you are wondering what your employees do between logging into their systems at the start of their work day and logging out at the end of the day. It doesn’t matter if they’re working from home or if they are on premise. Wherever they are. it's important to monitor, filter and secure web traffic because a good portion of what we do all day is internet based and hackers don’t hack systems, they hack people! 00:00 - 02:50 Barb's Intro 02:51 - 3:54The problem Zorus solves 03:55 - 07:24 DNS filter vs. Proxy filter 07:25 - 08:00How Achron works with other antivirus products 08:01 - 08:49 If you have Achron does that mean you don’t need a firewall? 08:50 - 09:52 What stops a user or hacker from bypassing achron and going to the internet direct? 09:53 - 13:35 - How does a customer know that their employee is being productive? 13:36 - 14:08 What’s next for Zorus? 14:09 - 15:54 The Zorus origin story 15:55 - 17:22 Lessons learned along the way 17:23 - 18:56 Barb’s extro
What should companies be thinking about as we move to the “new normal”? Michelle Brooks Of Security Compass talks with Barb Paluszkiewicz of CDN Technologies about what companies are doing now for employees to support changes in work in response to COVID-19. Overnight businesses were forced to embrace or speed up their digital transformation. This meant new tools, new norms, and new behaviours that needed to be addressed. It is hard for an employer to ensure the health and safety of their employees when the employer no longer has control over the physical workspace.
Nick Espinosa of Security Fanatics talks with Barb Paluszkiewicz of CDN Technologies about keeping your kids and your data safe when using apps like Tik Toc.
Hackers are just looking for easy targets and sadly a lot of small businesses fit the bill. Listen to Barb Paluszkiewicz share insider technology tips to make your business run faster, easier and more profitably.
Dan Duran is Guest Fred / The latest on Humble making people cry / Galvanizing the world - Coronavirus vs Climate Change / Radio exec and alumna Bingo Bob Willette on CPAP machines / Laila Kodar on matchmaking and Valentine's Day / Barb from CDN Technologies.
"Video killed the radio star" John Goldstein of Gold Media shares the difference between good video and how you can use video to promote and market your services, increase engagement on your digital and social channels and how you can use video to educate your audience with Barb Paluszkiewicz of CDN Technologies.
Former alcoholic Sheila Eastman of Mindful Recovery / Who's the mmost powerful man on earth / Funerals / Dan Duran's roof / Intern review / Tigers comeback / Barb from CDN Technologies. Podcast extra - New in theatres.
Humble and Fred are back until the end of November / Fred's UK trip / Howard's hospital visit / Fred's zipper problem / Bianca the Superstar / Our new sponsor - CDN Technologies.com / Podcast extra - Places we want to go.
When one woman helps another, amazing things can happen. Professional careers leap forward. Retired channel veteran, Jan Spring shares what it was like being a woman in the IT industry for over 40 years. Barb Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies talks with Jan Spring about her IT career. Jan has been recognized by her peers for her leadership, guidance, and commitment and excellence in the IT channel and the technology industry.
What would you do if you were hacked? With the rise of any technology comes a burst of those who would abuse it for their own gain. It is up to us to protect ourselves and our employee from cyber scams and hackers. Every new device, online service or social media account used improves your life but also opens doors for attackers looking to discover your passwords, banking accounts, personal photos, and all other manner of personal information. Listen to Barb Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies talk with Art Gross President & CEO of Secure Now about how we can protect our companies and ourselves from identity theft, fraudulent schemes, hacking and more. This podcast will help you rest more easily knowing you, your business and your family are protected from a digital attack.
Don't expose your capitol to computer breaches or computer hackers. Make it a profitable day. Exclusive! Lou Schizas and Barb Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies talk about the how ransomware and data breaches impacts a company's bottom line. The competition between unlimited wants and limited means. How Corporate execs, small business owners and IT directors are diligent with their computer security to ensure they do not expose themselves to bigger risks because they are trying to economize.
raig Pollack of FPA Technology Services discuss why words matter to his MSP and how the language we use can shape market perceptions. Barb Paluskiewicz of CDN Technologies shares 1 Thing—and a personal story—that’s made a difference to her MSP business.
Barbara Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies talks about some profound struggles related to owning and growing an IT business.
Barbara Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies talks about some profound struggles related to owning and growing an IT business.
Welcome to the Confessions of an IT Business Owner podcast. In this episode, you’ll learn about some profound struggles related to owning and growing an IT business from the perspective of Barbara Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDNTechnologies.com.
For Barb Paluszkiewicz, CEO of CDN Technologies, the phrase “everyone’s in sales” is no empty platitude—it’s the daily reality at her MSP. Richard Tubb and Karl Palachuk discuss ChannelCon, a new STEM scholarship, and how MSPs can take advantage of the latest NIST cybersecurity guidebook to educate their clients.
Hey Folks! Welcome to Know Tech Talk with Barb. Tips, Advice and Consulting for your Business’s IT. There is more data stored on cell phones and computers than ever before and the data is much more important than it used to be. How do you keep it all safe, especially when you can lose it all in a click? We have a great show lined up today and we have Rob Rae from Datto. Rob is the VP of business development at Datto, he is a Mississauga Native and now travels the world on behalf of Datto educating managed service providers on how we can save and secure your business’s data and IT systems. CDN Technologies is proud to be an approved Datto vendor, as Datto is the best provider of business continuity and data protection services. No matter where your data lives, Datto can protect it. So we’re going to talk with Rob on how Datto protects your business data against Ransomware, virus’s and people – cause there is always one person in the office that clicks everything!!
On this episode of MSP Radio, we welcome on Barb Paluszkiewcz, CEO of CDN Technologies, to talk about how she's built her business around an outsourced model, and how it's helped her grow faster and get more out of her team. Tune in now to hear Barb's story!