Uncle Marv kicks off the show with updates on recent hurricanes affecting Florida and the Carolinas. He then introduces Tim Golden, Desiree Thomas, and Austen Gray from Compliance Scorecard. The team discusses the recent rebranding of Compliance Scorecard and their new investment from Bellini Capital. They emphasize the growing importance of compliance for MSPs and their clients, touching on frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, and SOC 2. 

Desiree highlights the need for education in the industry, explaining how compliance can be a powerful tool for MSPs to have meaningful security conversations with their clients. Austen describes his role in helping MSPs implement compliance programs for themselves and their customers. Tim reveals exciting news about Compliance Scorecard’s upcoming Version 6 release, including a new Trust Center feature that allows MSPs and their clients to showcase real-time compliance data publicly. 

The group also discusses Compliance Scorecard’s recent signing of the CISA Secure by Design pledge, demonstrating their commitment to cybersecurity best practices. The episode concludes with a lighthearted “Florida Man” segment, where each participant shares an outrageous local news story, culminating in Uncle Marv’s tale of a man wielding a flamethrower in Port St. Lucie.

Websites & Links:

IT Business Podcast – https://itbusinesspodcast.comCompliance Scorecard – https://compliancescorecard.comSecure By Design Pledge: https://compliancescorecard.com/secure-by-design-pledgeFlorida Man Points Flamethrower at Police – Gets Tased (Video): https://tinyurl.com/mu3w6mcmFlorida Man Points Flamethrower at Police – Gets Tased (Story): https://tinyurl.com/3n99whsh

People mentioned for shout-outs:

Brad GrossMaureen (Tim’s wife)Ted Roller

=== Show Information

Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/Host: Marvin BeeUncle Marv’s Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZBecome a monthly supporter: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcast

=== Music: 

Countdown: Fun Music, By original_soundtrackShow Intro:  Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo, By AlexanderRufireLicense Code: 7X9F52DNML – Date: January 1st, 2024