SecureChat Podcast Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:05:30 -0400 https://www.securechatpodcast.com/ en-us © 2026 SecureChat Podcast yes 39d12632-8f2e-59fe-a565-e34fa76923a4 RKON episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Security, Data Breaches, vulnerability management, phishing, security strategy, risk management RKON https://storage.buzzsprout.com/gfzufhoihgu078n7qmkxg180cqkj?.jpg SecureChat Podcast https://www.securechatpodcast.com/ The IAM Maturity Journey: Balancing Innovation, Complexity & Compliance The IAM Maturity Journey: Balancing Innovation, Complexity & Compliance RKON Chief Revenue Officer, Brian Jeffords, sits down with Chief Information Security Officer, Gerard Onorato, and Director of IAM & Zero Trust, Duane Clouse, to unpack how organizations are navigating the growing complexity of Identity and Access Management. 

Together, they explore the challenges of managing identities across hybrid environments, diverse tools, and expanding user types—while addressing mounting regulatory pressure, evolving cyber threats, and the accelerating pace of technology.

]]> RKON Chief Revenue Officer, Brian Jeffords, sits down with Chief Information Security Officer, Gerard Onorato, and Director of IAM & Zero Trust, Duane Clouse, to unpack how organizations are navigating the growing complexity of Identity and Access Management. 

Together, they explore the challenges of managing identities across hybrid environments, diverse tools, and expanding user types—while addressing mounting regulatory pressure, evolving cyber threats, and the accelerating pace of technology.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-17541692 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1189 IAM, PE, Private Equity, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Compliance 4 5 full false Unlocking Microsoft Co-Pilot Unlocking Microsoft Co-Pilot In this episode, we dive into the power of Microsoft Co-Pilot and how it's reshaping the workplace. From enhancing productivity to streamlining workflows, this AI-powered assistant is revolutionizing the way businesses work within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Tune in as Vice Chairman, Jeff Mullarkey, and Modern Workplace Security Architect, Joe Mullarkey, discuss the latest features of Microsoft Co-Pilot, real-world use cases across industries and best practices for maximizing its capabilities.



]]> In this episode, we dive into the power of Microsoft Co-Pilot and how it's reshaping the workplace. From enhancing productivity to streamlining workflows, this AI-powered assistant is revolutionizing the way businesses work within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Tune in as Vice Chairman, Jeff Mullarkey, and Modern Workplace Security Architect, Joe Mullarkey, discuss the latest features of Microsoft Co-Pilot, real-world use cases across industries and best practices for maximizing its capabilities.



]]> RKON Buzzsprout-16913429 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400 2243 4 4 full false Accelerate Your Time to Value in Azure Accelerate Your Time to Value in Azure When migrating to the cloud, many businesses expect instant cost savings and a boost in security—but the reality is more complex. Moving to the cloud requires careful planning and ongoing management to truly realize its benefits, as outdated assumptions about costs and security can lead to unexpected challenges post-migration.

SecureChat Podcast host, Cory Pomeroy, sits down with RKON's Director of Advanced Solutions, Jon Weber, Solutions Architect, Josh Grove, and Cloud Operations Engineer, Jon Tetlak, to discuss strategies for cost optimization, security improvements, and how to build a knowledgeable cloud team so you can accelerate value from your Azure cloud transition.

]]> When migrating to the cloud, many businesses expect instant cost savings and a boost in security—but the reality is more complex. Moving to the cloud requires careful planning and ongoing management to truly realize its benefits, as outdated assumptions about costs and security can lead to unexpected challenges post-migration.

SecureChat Podcast host, Cory Pomeroy, sits down with RKON's Director of Advanced Solutions, Jon Weber, Solutions Architect, Josh Grove, and Cloud Operations Engineer, Jon Tetlak, to discuss strategies for cost optimization, security improvements, and how to build a knowledgeable cloud team so you can accelerate value from your Azure cloud transition.

]]> Buzzsprout-16027026 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2113 4 3 full false How to Create a Scalable, Cost Effective and Secure IT Platform in a Private Equity Environment How to Create a Scalable, Cost Effective and Secure IT Platform in a Private Equity Environment Blusky Restoration, a prominent restoration and renovation company, was acquired by Partners Group and Kohlberg & Company in 2018. Over the first three years, BluSky Restoration experienced more than a fourfold growth.

RKON's Managing Director, Jeff Laurinaitis, sat down with BluSky Restoration's CIO, Aaron Rich, to discuss private equity's IT approach vs. traditional companies, IT recruiting strategies in a tight labor market and  outsourcing/insourcing in the service of scalability. Tune in to learn more about BluSky Restoration and their partnership with RKON.


]]> Blusky Restoration, a prominent restoration and renovation company, was acquired by Partners Group and Kohlberg & Company in 2018. Over the first three years, BluSky Restoration experienced more than a fourfold growth.

RKON's Managing Director, Jeff Laurinaitis, sat down with BluSky Restoration's CIO, Aaron Rich, to discuss private equity's IT approach vs. traditional companies, IT recruiting strategies in a tight labor market and  outsourcing/insourcing in the service of scalability. Tune in to learn more about BluSky Restoration and their partnership with RKON.


]]> RKON Buzzsprout-15645548 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:00:00 -0400 1429 PE, Private Equity, Scalable Platform, IT, Information Technology, RKON, BluSky Restoration, IT Platform, Cost Effective 4 2 full true SASE Capabilities: A Proactive Approach to Safeguarding Your Digital Assets SASE Capabilities: A Proactive Approach to Safeguarding Your Digital Assets Traditional cybersecurity methods are becoming less effective against the evolving threat landscape. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services, remote workforces, and mobile computing, a new and improved security framework is necessary. 

In this Season 4 opener of the SecureChat podcast, host Cory Pomeroy sits down with RKON's Director of Advanced Services, Jon Weber, Managing Director, Jeff Laurinaitis, and Security Architect, Rafal Ciesielski, to explore SASE capabilities, implementation strategies, and the user experience.

]]> Traditional cybersecurity methods are becoming less effective against the evolving threat landscape. As organizations increasingly adopt cloud services, remote workforces, and mobile computing, a new and improved security framework is necessary. 

In this Season 4 opener of the SecureChat podcast, host Cory Pomeroy sits down with RKON's Director of Advanced Services, Jon Weber, Managing Director, Jeff Laurinaitis, and Security Architect, Rafal Ciesielski, to explore SASE capabilities, implementation strategies, and the user experience.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-15251666 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1405 4 1 full false From Tactical to Practical From Tactical to Practical This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON CEO, Jeff Mullarkey, sit down with Senior Associate of Private Equity Advisory Services, Cyril Helbling, to discuss his journey from West Point to working in Private Equity, and his insights into the market. Tune in as they talk about the M&A space, the advantage of working with RKON’s PE team over other IT partners, and future trends that will become more prominent in the future. 

]]> This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON CEO, Jeff Mullarkey, sit down with Senior Associate of Private Equity Advisory Services, Cyril Helbling, to discuss his journey from West Point to working in Private Equity, and his insights into the market. Tune in as they talk about the M&A space, the advantage of working with RKON’s PE team over other IT partners, and future trends that will become more prominent in the future. 

]]> Buzzsprout-11202841 Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 3551 Private Equity, Deal Thesis, Due Diligence, West Point, Military, Cybersecurity, Firms, Clients, Security, IT 3 6 full false Preparing for Potential Cyberattacks Preparing for Potential Cyberattacks In this week's episode, SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down to discuss a 60 minutes piece that many have been worried about since the war in Ukraine began earlier this year- the potential increase of Russian cyberattacks. Tune in as they discuss potential critical infrastructure that could be affected, different steps individuals can take to protect themselves against a cyberattack, and the growing importance and need for cybersecurity.

]]> In this week's episode, SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down to discuss a 60 minutes piece that many have been worried about since the war in Ukraine began earlier this year- the potential increase of Russian cyberattacks. Tune in as they discuss potential critical infrastructure that could be affected, different steps individuals can take to protect themselves against a cyberattack, and the growing importance and need for cybersecurity.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-10674669 Tue, 24 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400 1333 Ransomware, Russia, Ukraine, Cyberattack, Cybersecurity, Risk 3 5 full false Don't Let Ransomware Get You Down Don't Let Ransomware Get You Down Ransomware attacks have unfortunately been added to the list of "Things to Worry About" for most businesses, and it's predicted that they're only going to become more common in the years to come. This week SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON Account Executive Derek Myronuk to discuss a service that certain businesses should be taking advantage of - Disaster Recovery as a Service. Tune in as they discuss the benefits of Disaster Recovery when it comes to data protection & combating ransomware, the value that DRaaS can bring to a business, and how RKON implements and manages this service for their clients. 

]]> Ransomware attacks have unfortunately been added to the list of "Things to Worry About" for most businesses, and it's predicted that they're only going to become more common in the years to come. This week SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON Account Executive Derek Myronuk to discuss a service that certain businesses should be taking advantage of - Disaster Recovery as a Service. Tune in as they discuss the benefits of Disaster Recovery when it comes to data protection & combating ransomware, the value that DRaaS can bring to a business, and how RKON implements and manages this service for their clients. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-10472821 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1468 Ransomware, Disaster, Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Security, Azure, Zero Downtime, Network, Critical Infrastructure, Service 3 4 full false Exploring M365 Exploring M365 SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON Sr. Consultant & Microsoft 365 expert, Jesse Marshall , to discuss all things Microsoft 365. Tune in as they talk about Microsoft 365 licensing and advanced security, best practice approaches on content migrations to the cloud, and new functionality that is coming to M365 in 2022!

]]> SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON Sr. Consultant & Microsoft 365 expert, Jesse Marshall , to discuss all things Microsoft 365. Tune in as they talk about Microsoft 365 licensing and advanced security, best practice approaches on content migrations to the cloud, and new functionality that is coming to M365 in 2022!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-10317628 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2227 Security, IT, Cybersecurity, M365, Microsoft, Best practices, licensing, functionality 3 3 full false Keeping it On-PAR Keeping it On-PAR This week, SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON CISO, Chris Hueneke, to discuss RKON's virtual CISO services. Tune in as they discuss the methodology behind RKON's On-PAR vCISO services, the responsibilities of a vCISO and the value it offers to businesses.

]]> This week, SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON CISO, Chris Hueneke, to discuss RKON's virtual CISO services. Tune in as they discuss the methodology behind RKON's On-PAR vCISO services, the responsibilities of a vCISO and the value it offers to businesses.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-10161455 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1993 3 2 full false What's Up, SOC? What's Up, SOC? Season 3 is here! SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON's SOC Analyst, Jimmy Uhlen, to discuss RKON's Security Operations Center in this season opener. Tune in as they discuss the daily operations executed by RKON's SOC team, the importance of security awareness training on behalf of the end-user, and the importance of security in the era of increased ransomware attacks and remote work.

]]> Season 3 is here! SecureChat hosts Cory Pomeroy and Aaron Arkkelin sit down with RKON's SOC Analyst, Jimmy Uhlen, to discuss RKON's Security Operations Center in this season opener. Tune in as they discuss the daily operations executed by RKON's SOC team, the importance of security awareness training on behalf of the end-user, and the importance of security in the era of increased ransomware attacks and remote work.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-10049835 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 2198 Security, IT, Cybersecurity, Ransomware, Log4J, Vulnerabilities, Security Operations Center, Firewalls, Antivirus 3 1 full false The Value of a vCISO The Value of a vCISO In the season 2 finale, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is joined by Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the benefits of a virtual CISO. Listen as they discuss the responsibilities of a virtual CISO, RKON's vCISO offering,  the methodology behind it, and the advantages that companies can gain by leveraging vCISO as a service. Tune in now!

]]> In the season 2 finale, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is joined by Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the benefits of a virtual CISO. Listen as they discuss the responsibilities of a virtual CISO, RKON's vCISO offering,  the methodology behind it, and the advantages that companies can gain by leveraging vCISO as a service. Tune in now!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-9254472 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:00:00 -0400 890 Security, IT, Cybersecurity, Virtual, CISO, VCISO, Compliance, Audit, PCI, Policies 2 18 full false Uncovering Cloud Benefits Uncovering Cloud Benefits Migrating to the cloud has become a priority for many organizations due to the increase of remote workforces and heightened concerns over security breaches. In today's episode, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, discuss the advantages that an organization gains through cloud computing. Listen as they discuss three key cloud computing service models, and the top five cloud benefits such as cost savings, security and flexibility. Tune in now!

]]> Migrating to the cloud has become a priority for many organizations due to the increase of remote workforces and heightened concerns over security breaches. In today's episode, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, discuss the advantages that an organization gains through cloud computing. Listen as they discuss three key cloud computing service models, and the top five cloud benefits such as cost savings, security and flexibility. Tune in now!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-9172046 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1266 Cloud, Security, Cloud Security, Cost, Savings, Flexibility, Cybersecurity, Agility, Computing 2 17 full false Hacking: The New Industry We Never Wanted Hacking: The New Industry We Never Wanted This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, continue their discussion on the recent Kaseya hack with potential ways to help prevent attacks like this from happening in the future. Listen as they discuss how these threats are constantly evolving and becoming more complex, and why companies like Kaseya are prime targets of these cyberattacks. 

]]> This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, continue their discussion on the recent Kaseya hack with potential ways to help prevent attacks like this from happening in the future. Listen as they discuss how these threats are constantly evolving and becoming more complex, and why companies like Kaseya are prime targets of these cyberattacks. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8948159 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1391 Security, IT, Hacking, Kaseya, Industry, Cyberattacks, Cybersecurity, Hackers 2 16 full false Keeping up With Supply Chain Attacks Keeping up With Supply Chain Attacks This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the recent Kaseya attack. Listen as they give an overview of how the attack transpired, the impact it has made, who is responsible, and what RKON and Kaseya are doing about the recent event. Tune in to learn more about how one too many attacks are proliferating from Solar Winds to Kaseya, and how it has affected these companies.

]]> This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the recent Kaseya attack. Listen as they give an overview of how the attack transpired, the impact it has made, who is responsible, and what RKON and Kaseya are doing about the recent event. Tune in to learn more about how one too many attacks are proliferating from Solar Winds to Kaseya, and how it has affected these companies.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8924411 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1740 Supply chain attack, IT, Kaseya, Hackers, Hacking, News, Security, Cybersecurity 2 15 full true Cloud Migration: RKON's Expertise Cloud Migration: RKON's Expertise This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and Account Executive Derek Myronuk discuss the value and expertise that RKON brings to the table when it comes to cloud migration and management. Listen as they discuss RKON's Microsoft Azure Migration & Management process, and the benefits of working with a Microsoft Gold Partner like RKON. Tune in to hear what RKON sees in the industry, and how companies can still be affected by cybersecurity threats in the cloud if they are not fully protected. 



]]> This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy and Account Executive Derek Myronuk discuss the value and expertise that RKON brings to the table when it comes to cloud migration and management. Listen as they discuss RKON's Microsoft Azure Migration & Management process, and the benefits of working with a Microsoft Gold Partner like RKON. Tune in to hear what RKON sees in the industry, and how companies can still be affected by cybersecurity threats in the cloud if they are not fully protected. 



]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8777318 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1326 Microsoft, Azure, Cloud, Migration, Management, Enablement, Process, RKON, Clients, Security 2 14 full false Making the Move to Microsoft Azure Making the Move to Microsoft Azure With the increase of organizations being hit with ransomware and other cybersecurity threats, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the importance of moving to the cloud - specifically Microsoft Azure. Listen as they discuss the benefits that come with migrating to Azure, such as scalability, availability, and low costs; as well as Azure's capabilities and why organizations are migrating to the cloud. Tune in now!

]]> With the increase of organizations being hit with ransomware and other cybersecurity threats, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the importance of moving to the cloud - specifically Microsoft Azure. Listen as they discuss the benefits that come with migrating to Azure, such as scalability, availability, and low costs; as well as Azure's capabilities and why organizations are migrating to the cloud. Tune in now!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8739794 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1173 Azure, Microsoft Azure, Cloud, Migrating, Managing, Scalability, Availability, Storage, Low Cost 2 13 full true The Colonial Pipeline Hack: See Something, Say Something The Colonial Pipeline Hack: See Something, Say Something This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Service Desk Analyst, Deisy Mascote, to discuss the most recent ransomware attack that has affected the nation- the Colonial Pipeline hack. Tune in as they discuss how the hack transpired, the series of unfortunate events that spiraled afterwards, how to combat ransomware and the steps that should've been taken to prevent this attack. Listen now!

]]> This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Service Desk Analyst, Deisy Mascote, to discuss the most recent ransomware attack that has affected the nation- the Colonial Pipeline hack. Tune in as they discuss how the hack transpired, the series of unfortunate events that spiraled afterwards, how to combat ransomware and the steps that should've been taken to prevent this attack. Listen now!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8605557 Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 877 Cybersecurity, Hack, Threats, Ransomware, Colonial, Pipeline, Colonial Pipeline, Gas, Southeast, Hackers, Dark Side, Dark Web 2 12 full false Where Are All The Women? Where Are All The Women? Did you know that the tech industry is male-dominated with only 16% of women holding technical roles? This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is joined by RKON Service Desk Analyst, Deisy Mascote, and RKON's Digital Production Specialist, Dannie Asante-Appiah, to discuss their experiences as women working in the tech industry. Listen as they discuss the gender imbalance, why it may be harder for women to breakthrough in the industry, and what is being done to end this shortage. Tune in now!

]]> Did you know that the tech industry is male-dominated with only 16% of women holding technical roles? This week, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is joined by RKON Service Desk Analyst, Deisy Mascote, and RKON's Digital Production Specialist, Dannie Asante-Appiah, to discuss their experiences as women working in the tech industry. Listen as they discuss the gender imbalance, why it may be harder for women to breakthrough in the industry, and what is being done to end this shortage. Tune in now!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8605244 Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 -0400 881 IT, Security, Tech, Women, Scholarships, Marketing, Men, Industry, Male-dominated 2 11 full false 2021: We're Off to a Fast Start 2021: We're Off to a Fast Start In Florida anything goes, and this week Securechat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, confirm this by discussing a recent data breech that compromised the patient health information of 3.5 million individuals.  Listen as they discuss how this breech occurred, the value of patient health information on the dark web and how this incident could've been avoided. Tune in now!

]]> In Florida anything goes, and this week Securechat host Cory Pomeroy and RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, confirm this by discussing a recent data breech that compromised the patient health information of 3.5 million individuals.  Listen as they discuss how this breech occurred, the value of patient health information on the dark web and how this incident could've been avoided. Tune in now!

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8435503 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1015 IT, Security, Florida, Hack, News, Health, Healthcare, Industry, 2 10 full true What's Up With Your HIPAA? What's Up With Your HIPAA? Did you know that patient health records are more valuable on the dark web than credit card information? SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the importance of IT & security in the healthcare industry, and the consequences that can come with not being HIPAA compliant. 

]]> Did you know that patient health records are more valuable on the dark web than credit card information? SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is once again joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, to discuss the importance of IT & security in the healthcare industry, and the consequences that can come with not being HIPAA compliant. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8347259 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 981 Security, IT, Health, Healthcare Industry, HIPAA, Compliant, Standards, Records, Health Records, PHI, Patient, Health, Information, Credit, Card, Information 2 9 full true Insights into a Post-COVID IT World Insights into a Post-COVID IT World  A year has passed since COVID-19 came to the forefront and affected the way companies run their business and offer support to their customers. In this special episode, RKON CEO, Jeff Mullarkey, and Managing Director, David Wright, sit down with Kaseya COO, Joe Smolarski, to discuss the impact COVID has had on IT service providers & their customers. Listen as they discuss how software leaders, like Kaseya, are helping both adapt to the ever changing business environment, as well as their insights regarding technology leadership and market direction.

]]>  A year has passed since COVID-19 came to the forefront and affected the way companies run their business and offer support to their customers. In this special episode, RKON CEO, Jeff Mullarkey, and Managing Director, David Wright, sit down with Kaseya COO, Joe Smolarski, to discuss the impact COVID has had on IT service providers & their customers. Listen as they discuss how software leaders, like Kaseya, are helping both adapt to the ever changing business environment, as well as their insights regarding technology leadership and market direction.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8129181 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3869 IT, Insights, COVID, Post-COVID, Market, Trends, Direction, Companies, Businesses, Kaseya, RKON 2 8 full false Cloud News: Hindsight After the Hack Cloud News: Hindsight After the Hack In this episode, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, as they discuss recent cloud hacks that have reached the news. Listen as they discuss ways in which these hacks could have been prevented, and how not taking the necessary steps can affect a company's main objective.

]]> In this episode, SecureChat host Cory Pomeroy is joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, as they discuss recent cloud hacks that have reached the news. Listen as they discuss ways in which these hacks could have been prevented, and how not taking the necessary steps can affect a company's main objective.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-8034679 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1025 Cloud Security, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Security, RKON, Hackers, Hack, Zoom, Florida, Cryptomining, Cryptocurrency, News 2 7 full true Key Steps to Securing Your Cloud Environment Key Steps to Securing Your Cloud Environment Cloud security has come to the forefront during COVID -19 with many companies rapidly moving to the cloud, but this quick move can easily result in misconfigurations leaving your cloud environment unsecured. In this episode, our SecureChat host Cory is joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, as they discuss the crucial and necessary steps to take when securing your cloud environment. 

]]> Cloud security has come to the forefront during COVID -19 with many companies rapidly moving to the cloud, but this quick move can easily result in misconfigurations leaving your cloud environment unsecured. In this episode, our SecureChat host Cory is joined by RKON Account Executive, Derek Myronuk, as they discuss the crucial and necessary steps to take when securing your cloud environment. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-7816114 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 1187 Cloud Security, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Security, RKON, COVID-19, End, User, End User, Training, 2 6 full false Cloud News: Lessons Learned From the Solar Winds Hack Cloud News: Lessons Learned From the Solar Winds Hack In this episode, our SecureChat hosts discuss the Solar Winds hack that took place last year and how this attack has affected users and companies across the country. Listen as they discuss how the hack transpired, what investigators have been finding out about the hack, how the threat actors carried out their attack and what industry leaders are recommending for companies and users moving forward. 

]]> In this episode, our SecureChat hosts discuss the Solar Winds hack that took place last year and how this attack has affected users and companies across the country. Listen as they discuss how the hack transpired, what investigators have been finding out about the hack, how the threat actors carried out their attack and what industry leaders are recommending for companies and users moving forward. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-7558336 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1290 Solar Winds, Hack, Attacks, Threat Actors, Hackers, IT, Cloud, Cloud Security, Security, Cybersecurity 2 5 full false The Responsibilities That Come With Cloud Security The Responsibilities That Come With Cloud Security Many companies have been moving to the cloud and COVID-19 has only sped up this process, but companies may not know how to become secure once they get to the cloud. In this episode, our hosts give an overview of cloud security while discussing common misconceptions, threats and the equal responsibilities that a user, cloud vendor and IT department  have when it comes to keeping your company's data secure. 

]]> Many companies have been moving to the cloud and COVID-19 has only sped up this process, but companies may not know how to become secure once they get to the cloud. In this episode, our hosts give an overview of cloud security while discussing common misconceptions, threats and the equal responsibilities that a user, cloud vendor and IT department  have when it comes to keeping your company's data secure. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-7184920 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 1234 Cloud Security, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Security, RKON, COVID-19, Remote 2 4 full false Navigating the Holiday Season Safely and Securely Navigating the Holiday Season Safely and Securely With the increase of online shopping during this holiday season due to COVID-19, it is important to stay informed on how you can become more secure while making online purchases. Listen as our SecureChat hosts list and discuss several ways that can help you be more proactive and safe while shopping online. 

]]> With the increase of online shopping during this holiday season due to COVID-19, it is important to stay informed on how you can become more secure while making online purchases. Listen as our SecureChat hosts list and discuss several ways that can help you be more proactive and safe while shopping online. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-6800527 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0500 2281 COVID-19, Security, Safe, Proactive, Holiday, Cyber Shopping, Cybersecurity, Online, Shopping, Passwords, Password Manager 2 3 full false RKON's Edge: Driving Flexibility RKON's Edge: Driving Flexibility Now that remote work has become the new normal due to COVID 19, many businesses have offered their employees more flexible "work from home" options. In this episode, our SecureChat hosts discuss the edge that RKON has obtained- this edge is Kaseya. Listen as they discuss the advantages of Kaseya and how RKON is leveraging this remote management tool for our clients, making the transition to remote work seamless. 

]]> Now that remote work has become the new normal due to COVID 19, many businesses have offered their employees more flexible "work from home" options. In this episode, our SecureChat hosts discuss the edge that RKON has obtained- this edge is Kaseya. Listen as they discuss the advantages of Kaseya and how RKON is leveraging this remote management tool for our clients, making the transition to remote work seamless. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-6471922 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1096 Remote, Remote Work, COVID-19, Kaseya, Flexibility, Group Policy, VPN, Network, Management Tool, Tools, Security, Secure 2 2 full true Cryptocurrency: Where Do We Go From Here? Cryptocurrency: Where Do We Go From Here? In this season two opener, our SecureChat hosts discuss the constant transformation of cryptocurrency, and how it will soon become more integrated into our daily lives. Listen as they discuss PayPal's recent decision regarding cryptocurrency and what this will mean for the future.


]]> In this season two opener, our SecureChat hosts discuss the constant transformation of cryptocurrency, and how it will soon become more integrated into our daily lives. Listen as they discuss PayPal's recent decision regarding cryptocurrency and what this will mean for the future.


]]> RKON Buzzsprout-6250882 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0500 1222 Cryptocurrency, BItcoin, PayPal, Money, Finance, Security, IT, Crypto, ChicagoIT, Venmo 2 1 full false Low Cost, High Impact Low Cost, High Impact In the season one finale, our experts discuss how COVID has uncovered many vulnerabilities that have made companies realize that there is more to securing their business than the typical antivirus. Listen on as they discuss different options that have a low cost and high impact on securing your company.

]]> In the season one finale, our experts discuss how COVID has uncovered many vulnerabilities that have made companies realize that there is more to securing their business than the typical antivirus. Listen on as they discuss different options that have a low cost and high impact on securing your company.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-5182249 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1468 1 10 full false Reaching New Heights with Cloud Scalability Reaching New Heights with Cloud Scalability Cloud computing has hit new heights as businesses start to understand the tremendous benefits of a virtual office, but is this scalability secure? In this episode, Escalation Manager, Anthony Galvan, joins Cory and Sean as they discuss the advantages of cloud scalability, especially during a disaster recovery scenario. 

]]> Cloud computing has hit new heights as businesses start to understand the tremendous benefits of a virtual office, but is this scalability secure? In this episode, Escalation Manager, Anthony Galvan, joins Cory and Sean as they discuss the advantages of cloud scalability, especially during a disaster recovery scenario. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-4597082 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400 1758 1 9 full false Inside RKON's MSP Front Line Inside RKON's MSP Front Line RKON’s CEO Jeff Mullarkey joins us as we get an inside look at what it’s like on the RKON MSP front line. Taking us back over 20 years, Jeff, Cory, & Sean discuss how security has changed and what RKON's MSP experts have done to adapt and successfully keep up with the security evolution.

]]> RKON’s CEO Jeff Mullarkey joins us as we get an inside look at what it’s like on the RKON MSP front line. Taking us back over 20 years, Jeff, Cory, & Sean discuss how security has changed and what RKON's MSP experts have done to adapt and successfully keep up with the security evolution.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-4227329 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:00:00 -0400 2728 1 8 full false Security From Home Security From Home COVID-19 has forced most employees to work from the safety of their own homes, but how is this change impacting the safety of our data? In this episode, we discuss the uptake in security risks and vulnerabilities during this era of remote work and how your business can quickly and effectively secure your employees & your data. 

]]> COVID-19 has forced most employees to work from the safety of their own homes, but how is this change impacting the safety of our data? In this episode, we discuss the uptake in security risks and vulnerabilities during this era of remote work and how your business can quickly and effectively secure your employees & your data. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-3862250 Thu, 21 May 2020 16:00:00 -0400 2061 1 7 full false Protecting New Deals from Wire Fraud Protecting New Deals from Wire Fraud Today, hackers are exploiting systems and data at a faster rate and expanding their target range. This means that the private equity industry and their portfolio companies are quickly becoming some of the most targeted victims of cyber threats. In this episode, RKON security experts discuss how financial and executive leadership can proactively identify and prevent wire fraud and related email-based scams, which cost industries millions of dollars daily. 

]]> Today, hackers are exploiting systems and data at a faster rate and expanding their target range. This means that the private equity industry and their portfolio companies are quickly becoming some of the most targeted victims of cyber threats. In this episode, RKON security experts discuss how financial and executive leadership can proactively identify and prevent wire fraud and related email-based scams, which cost industries millions of dollars daily. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-3389971 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2202 1 6 full false CPX 360 (Part 2): Building Proactive Incident Response CPX 360 (Part 2): Building Proactive Incident Response In this episode, hear from security expert Tim Otis, Global Operations Team Lead - Incident Response at Check Point Software Technologies, as he joins us to talk about what it means to build a proactive incident response plan for your business.

]]> In this episode, hear from security expert Tim Otis, Global Operations Team Lead - Incident Response at Check Point Software Technologies, as he joins us to talk about what it means to build a proactive incident response plan for your business.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-3057577 Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1393 full false CPX 360 (Part 1): New Year, New Security CPX 360 (Part 1): New Year, New Security In this special two part series, we travel to Check Point's annual Cybersecurity conference (CPX360) in New Orleans to hear from security experts and their take on the role that cybersecurity and incident response will play in 2020.

]]> In this special two part series, we travel to Check Point's annual Cybersecurity conference (CPX360) in New Orleans to hear from security experts and their take on the role that cybersecurity and incident response will play in 2020.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-2796022 Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0500 1338 full false Who, What, and Ware Who, What, and Ware In this episode, our experts take a closer look at the various types of -wares that computers are vulnerable to and why anti-virus or inclusive threat protection software is crucial when building a defense against hackers.

]]> In this episode, our experts take a closer look at the various types of -wares that computers are vulnerable to and why anti-virus or inclusive threat protection software is crucial when building a defense against hackers.

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-2547256 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:00:00 -0500 1420 malware, security, anti-virus, risk management full false Social Media & Security Social Media & Security Today, there are over 3.4 billion social media users worldwide; however, many are unaware of the safety concerns that security experts have over the widespread distribution of personal information, such as your birthday, where you live, family members, and images, on these sites. On this month's episode of the SecureChat podcast, RKON's security experts shed light on the risks of social media, how hackers are stealing data, and what you can do to keep your information safe. 

]]> Today, there are over 3.4 billion social media users worldwide; however, many are unaware of the safety concerns that security experts have over the widespread distribution of personal information, such as your birthday, where you live, family members, and images, on these sites. On this month's episode of the SecureChat podcast, RKON's security experts shed light on the risks of social media, how hackers are stealing data, and what you can do to keep your information safe. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-2317991 Thu, 19 Dec 2019 17:00:00 -0500 1670 social media, security, cybersecurity 1 2 full false The State of Data Security The State of Data Security RKON security experts discuss data breaches, how to better safeguard your company from malicious activity, and which solutions will effectively and proactively prevent breaches in the future. 

]]> RKON security experts discuss data breaches, how to better safeguard your company from malicious activity, and which solutions will effectively and proactively prevent breaches in the future. 

]]> RKON Buzzsprout-2125626 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:00:00 -0500 1049 data breaches, phishing, security strategy, risk management 1 1 full false