Is Zero Trust Really Necessary for MSPs? (958)

If you’ve ever wondered whether Zero Trust is just layered marketing or a must-have for your MSP, this episode gives you a grounded, real-world answer. Marv and Raffi translate frameworks like NIST 800‑207 into operations decisions you can actually implement with your current stack.

Why Listen:

• Hear a real attack story where VPN, RMM, ThreatLocker, and EDR all played a role.
• Learn why “never trust, always verify” applies to vendors, tools, and RMMs—not just end users.
• Understand the interplay between MDM, PAM, EDR, conditional access, and Zero Trust.
• Get a practical stepladder approach: identity, device, and data as your starting pillars.
• Discover why security is a process, not a tool—and how to charge more for the extra work.

Resources and Mentions

• Triada Networks: https://triadanet.com
• NIST Special Publication 800‑207 (Zero Trust Architecture): https://csrc.nist.gov/publications/detail/sp/800-207/final
• Duo (MFA): https://duo.com
• Microsoft Intune: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/business/microsoft-intune
• Microsoft 365 / Azure AD / Entra ID: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365
• Okta: https://www.okta.com

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