Is Zero Trust Really Necessary for MSPs? (958)
Uncle Marv sits down with Raffi Jamgotchian of Triada Networks to unpack what Zero Trust really means for MSPs and IT providers, beyond just buying another tool. They walk through real-world stories, using ThreatLocker, EDR, ZTNA, Intune, and conditional access, and how to turn “never trust, always verify” into practical operations.
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Show Notes
If you’ve ever wondered whether Zero Trust is just layered marketing or a must-have for your MSP, this episode gives you a grounded, real-world answer. Marv and Raffi translate frameworks like NIST 800‑207 into operations decisions you can actually implement with your current stack.
Why Listen:
- Hear a real attack story where VPN, RMM, ThreatLocker, and EDR all played a role.
- Learn why “never trust, always verify” applies to vendors, tools, and RMMs—not just end users.
- Understand the interplay between MDM, PAM, EDR, conditional access, and Zero Trust.
- Get a practical stepladder approach: identity, device, and data as your starting pillars.
- Discover why security is a process, not a tool—and how to charge more for the extra work.
Resources and Mentions
- Triada Networks: https://triadanet.com
- NIST Special Publication 800‑207 (Zero Trust Architecture): https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-207/final
- Duo (MFA): https://duo.com
- Microsoft Intune: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/business/microsoft-intune
- Microsoft 365 / Azure AD / Entra ID: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365
- Okta: https://www.okta.com
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