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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.  

The world is changing, and it is changing fast.  Specifically, technology is evolving at a breakneck speed.  People are being forced to stay home, and work from home - which brings its own set of challenges such as finding ways to stay productive, secure and, in some cases, compliant with regulations.   Fortunately, we started evolving toward this outcome several years ago.  On this episode of The CIO Show, we sit down with our CEO, Dave Wagner for a discussion all about:  The journey toward the cloud Why Zix has invested almost 20M in Secure Cloud Where we’re going next 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.

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.