{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/669a89f13bbdd745dc176402/66b4a912a311e6d741104fa5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Executing on the IT Roadmap with Derek Collins","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/669a89f13bbdd745dc176402/1723131770122-e81d87ae-f96a-464f-af14-43da2bf0de77.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to a brand new episode of The Digital Trust Podcast! Join host, Christian Redshaw, as he engages in an in-depth discussion with Derek Collins, Vice President of Channel Sales at Thrive, a leading managed services provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud services, and IT support, based in Boston, Massachusetts.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Christian and Derek discuss:</p><p>1. Types and levels of stress IT leaders and their teams face.</p><p>2, Misconceptions about IT professionals.</p><p>3, Insights into IT budget discussions.</p><p>4. Guidance on finding a suitable IT Managed Service Provider (MSP), including:</p><p>      a. Identifying red flags with current providers.</p><p>      b. Navigating the vast number of MSPs.</p><p>      c. Mitigating common pain points during the switching process.</p><p>5. The role of cybersecurity in building trust with customers and partners.</p><p>6. Advice for IT leaders on communicating cybersecurity risks and solutions to non-technical stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't miss this engaging episode packed with valuable insights for IT and cybersecurity professionals.</p><p><br></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Sign up to receive the Digital Trust Podcast Newsletter straight to your inbox: https://digitaltrustpodcast.com/newsletter/</p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>You can tune in and find us in other platforms as well:</p><p>Acast - https://shows.acast.com/digitaltrustpodcast</p><p>Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/103680162/</p><p>Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3QfO0fMJg1pvwzOnmzvTj3</p><p>Deezer - https://www.deezer.com/show/1001139161</p><p>Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a58889e2-fd59-4104-96fd-35357ef37021/the-digital-trust-podcast</p><p><br></p><p>#cybersecurity #Privacy #DataPrivacy #DigitalTrust #CyberSecurity #DigitalTrustPodcast</p>","author_name":"Christian Redshaw"}