In this video, Dr. Johannes Ulrich from the SANS Institute joins the Cyber Call to discuss the importance of understanding and prioritizing cybersecurity threats. The conversation emphasizes the need for MSPs to focus on protecting the most critical assets and avoid getting overwhelmed by less significant alerts and data. Dr. Ulrich also shares insights on the evolution of ransomware, the value of understanding customer businesses, and the benefits of collaboration and information exchange within the cybersecurity community.
The importance of collaboration and sharing information in cybersecurity was emphasized, highlighting that learning from others’ mistakes can be valuable.
The discussion pointed out that focusing on basic security measures and understanding the business needs is crucial rather than getting overwhelmed by numerous threat intelligence feeds.
MSPs (Managed Service Providers) need to understand their customers’ businesses to provide effective security solutions and to make a compelling business case for cybersecurity investments.