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June 23, 2025 46 mins

In this episode of dnsUNFILTERED, Mikey Pruitt interviews Brett Cheloff, the new Chief Product Officer at DNSFilter.

They discuss Brett's journey from Zorus to DNSFilter, the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, and the importance of endpoint security in a work-from-home environment. The conversation highlights the synergy between DNSFilter and Zorus, the significance of automation for managed service providers (MSPs), and the innovative CyberSight technology that enhances security and business intelligence.

Brett shares insights on the future of product development, partnerships with MSPs, and the importance of customer success stories in shaping the direction of the company.


Takeaways

  • Brett Cheloff is the new Chief Product Officer at DNSFilter.

  • The vision of Zorus evolved to focus on endpoint security.

  • The shift to remote work changed the security landscape.

  • Synergy between DNSFilter and Zorus benefits customers.

  • MSPs need to focus on client relationships for success.

  • Automation is crucial for MSPs to improve efficiency.

  • CyberSight provides valuable insights for MSPs.

  • Metrics can help MSPs optimize software usage.

  • Hybrid work environments can enhance productivity.

  • Brett's transition allows him to focus on product development.


Chapters

00:00 Brett's Background and Transition to DNSFilter

02:37 Market Changes and the Shift to Endpoint Security

05:31 Synergy Between DNSFilter and Zorus

08:29 Future of Products and Managed Service Providers

11:16 Automation in the MSP Space

14:10 CyberSight and Business Intelligence Metrics

20:43 Optimizing Software Usage and Productivity

27:00 The Hybrid Work Environment

30:55 Transitioning Roles: From CEO to Chief Product Officer

34:08 Building Partnerships and Integrations

38:04 Future Innovations and Customer Success Stories

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