MSP Mindset with Damien Stevens

Overcoming a Ransomware Attack - How??

Episode Notes

What would you do if your MSP suffered a ransomware attack? Would you fold or could you make it through? On today's episode, Robert Cioffi, co-founder of Progressive Computing, shares his story about how he and his partner pulled their MSP through a massive attack. He goes into what happened (his MSP was doing everything right...), how they handled the situation and the aftermath, and what you can be doing now to make sure you're prepared.

 

0:00 - Intro

2:10 - Attack overview

12:15 - Day 1: Ransomware Attack

26:04 - Day 2 and beyond

35:08 - Why culture is CRITICAL for survival

43:20 - The importance of community

50:30 - How long did it take to recover?

57:39 - Resources for MSPs facing attacks or to prepare yourself

 

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Connect with Robert:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rcioffi

Connect with Damien:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstevens

 

Listen on audio:

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/msp-mindset-with-damien-stevens/id1669572779

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5B1k3Z8qXBGBSCJeSScjBE?si=c5d185c306064520