The cyber-fallout from Ukraine for MSPs and IT services companies: Jon Murchison of Blackpoint

Jonathan Murchison, the founder and CEO of Blackpoint, started his career in Network Engineering and IT operations, but quickly made the switch to the quiet world of the intelligence community. He has since spent over twelve years planning, conducting, and executing high-priority national security missions. As a former NSA computer operations expert and IT professional, he is bringing a unique perspective to the mission of developing cyber defense software effective at detecting and detaining purposeful cyber intrusions and insider threats. Murchison holds multiple patents in methods of network analysis, defense, pattern analytics, and mobile platforms.

00:00 Talk to me about the current situation in cyber related to Ukraine and Russia.
03:26 How much collateral damage are you expecting?
04:56 How do you think this will play out?
06:39 Are specific advice for IT services companies?
10:21 What is your take on patching?
15:05 What about just blocking countries?
16:47 What’s your take on the need for more formal rules of engagement, similar to the Geneva convention or international laws and norms on physical warfare?
21:05 Tell me about Vulnerability Disclosure Programs
22:53 And your take on breach disclosure notifications?
24:38 What’s the new podcast?

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