Build Smarter Cyber Security with Check Point Technologies Jessica Reece, Head of MSSP, Americas ETMA Tech Talk

Cyber threats are business disruptors.  Cybercrime cost businesses over $8 trillion dollars last year.... 60% of companies still treat cybersecurity as just another IT expense, instead of a growth enabler."

In this episode of ETMA Tech Talk, Jessica Reece, Head of MSSP Americas at Check Point Software Technologies sits down with host Joe Basili, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of managed security service providers and enterprise cybersecurity.

With over a decade of experience helping partners transition from traditional resellers to comprehensive managed security service providers, Jessica brings invaluable insights into what keeps CISOs awake at night and how organizations can build resilient security strategies in an increasingly complex threat environment.

Short description: Jessica Reece from Check Point Software Technologies discusses the transformation of managed security service providers, the challenges facing SMBs in cybersecurity, and how AI is reshaping both cyber threats and defense strategies.

Tune in inside: MSSP evolution, enterprise cybersecurity partnerships, SMB security challenges, AI-powered threats, flexible licensing models, channel ecosystem strategies, cyber resilience planning, threat landscape predictions

Take away:

• MSSPs must leverage data analytics to shift from reactive to proactive security consulting
• SMB security requires flexible licensing models with zero barrier to entry approaches
• AI will dramatically increase both the sophistication and scale of cyber attacks
• The cybersecurity industry has millions of unfilled positions, making managed services crucial
• Virtual CISO services are becoming essential for organizations lacking internal expertise
• Flexible licensing models that allow on-demand scaling are critical for SMB adoption
• Prevention-first security strategies remain more effective than reactive approaches

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