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To catch sneaky email scammers, you need a big net. That means multiple filters (humans and machines) working together to keep the bad actors at bay. Who better to discuss email security threats than Sr. Security Analyst (Zix/AppRiver), Troy Gill. In this #ThinkFWD episode, co-host Chris Sheridan of Zix chats with Troy about…  Security situations in which human eyes caught threats machine learning couldn’t How malicious emails have gotten more detailed and believable New techniques bad actors are using to access sensitive information Find the 2020 Mid-Year Global Threat Report here. To hear this episode and more like it, subscribe to The CIO Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

There are two types of MSPs:  Those that are growing and those that have stagnated. The difference between the two?  The willingness to face fear and discomfort.  Chad Gniffke, the CEO of briteCITY, joins co-host Justin Gilbert (Zix) in this #ThinkFWD episode to discuss MSP growth strategies. Plus, they talk about…    How to avoid stagnation and kickstart growth  The current IT landscape  Why overcomplication is overrated  How to better manage client emergencies   Find The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey here.  To hear this episode and more like it, subscribe to The CIO Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

We’re burnt out…   Burnt out of crappy webinars that don’t bring any real value or networking opportunities. How do we cultivate the relationships we once made at live events?  Joining Justin Gilbert of Zix to talk about all the top-rate virtual networking events by The Channel Company is Dana Sell, The Channel Company’s Sr. Director of Sales.  Justin and Dana also discuss:   Why it’s important to foster connectivity during a pandemic  How The Channel Company brings users and experts together to find solutions  Why it’s critical to focus on the security of data as well as its origin today   Resources mentioned in this episode:  crn.com  CRN Magazine  The Channel Company events  The Channel Company partner demand services

In the old days, engineers would build software and pass it off to someone else who would run it. Basically, they’d be able to wash their hands of that product.  Now, it’s much more involved than that.  In this episode of The CIO Show, co-host Chris Sheridan of Zix speaks with Tim Campos (CEO of Woven) about the role of the modern IT professional.  Plus, they cover:   The transformative opportunity engineers have to see their products in action  How Tim shifted from engineer to a more involved IT position  How technology has permeated every part of business  The impact of developing technology to achieve desired business outcomes   To hear this episode and more like it, subscribe to The CIO Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Has COVID-19 stopped data privacy acts like the CCPA in its tracks?   How can businesses find a balance between COVID-19 relief and keeping their data secure?  These questions and more are answered today by Tanya Forsheit, Partner and Chair of the Privacy & Data Security Group at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, and Noah Webster, Chief Compliance Officer at Zix.  Plus, the group talks about:   How past disasters have affected our preparedness for a pandemic with respect to data privacy  The pros and cons of social media in regards to the public and private sectors  How businesses can protect themselves from becoming an edge case   The #ThnkFwd series is co-hosted by Geoff Bibby and Chris Sheridan of Zix.  To hear this episode and more like it, subscribe to The CIO Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Maybe you were already making it a priority to keep remote workers secure before the global pandemic hit.  While you’ve probably had to speed up that process, it’s important to remain calm and level-headed.  In this #ThnkFwd episode of The CIO Show, Geoff catches up with Zix CIO, Sheila Carpenter, to discuss keeping employees secure and productive while remote.  Plus, they cover:   What IT pros can do if they haven’t migrated to the cloud yet  Advice to give employees on keeping up good information security hygiene while working from home  Tips on enabling a remote workforce while maintaining security and productivity   Resources mentioned in this episode include Microsoft Office 365 promotion, complimentary Zix security audit.  The #ThnkFwd series of The CIO Show is co-hosted by Geoff Bibby and Chris Sheridan of Zix.  To hear this episode and more like it, subscribe to The CIO Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Ever wonder what’s going to come after everything is migrated to the cloud? Or what’s next on the horizon for the IT role?  So do we.  That’s why we’ve launched the #ThnkFwd series of The CIO Show. On it, you’ll hear from IT experts, partners of Zix, and even Microsoft execs. We’ll talk about everything from the future of the IT work environment to evangelizing security to small businesses.  Check out this episode to hear more about what you can expect from #ThnkFwd!  The #ThnkFwd series is hosted by Geoff Bibby and Chris Sheridan of Zix, an email security service provider.  To hear this episode and more like it, subscribe to The CIO Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.