Chris Engler with Engler IT brings you more on what's HOT in IT - we introduce you to the nation's leading technology experts, share the recipe for cybersecurity success, and provide the tools you need to keep your business from getting cooked.
Navigating Legal Risks: Cybersecurity and AI Challenges with Gary Elmer
Chris Engler and Gary Elmer explore the legal and financial challenges businesses face after a cyber attack, stressing the importance of cybersecurity insurance and timely notifications. They discuss client notifications, forensic investigations, key contract clauses, and the legal risks of AI adoption. The episode warns about employees ignoring AI policies and the dangers of using AI for contract reviews and legal advice. It offers foundational legal guidance for growing businesses and examines significant changes in business law, especially AI's impact on business and legal landscapes, concluding with essential advice for business protection.
12 Aug 2026
The Liability Trap Most MSP's Never See Coming with Justin Reinmuth
Chris Engler and Justin Rimeuth from TechRug discuss the evolving risks faced by MSPs, particularly in the context of AI and software development. They explore shifts in the threat landscape, emphasizing the need for transparency, proper insurance, and robust incident response plans. Subrogation, dual authorization, and misconceptions about cyber liability are examined, along with the impact of cyber incidents on mental health. The episode highlights the importance of selecting the right MSP, emerging risks, and the cyclical nature of IT centralization. Offline password management with Reczone and the pros and cons of legacy systems versus modern cloud solutions are also discussed.
15 Jul 2026
Building Cyber Resilience: Insights on Zero Trust and Ransomware with Rob Allen
Chris Engler and Rob Allen delve into the evolving world of ransomware, focusing on double extortion tactics and the need for proactive measures. They discuss the limitations of traditional security, emphasizing layered defense and zero trust. The episode covers early detection, attack vectors, and balancing detection with control. They offer strategies for small businesses to boost cyber resilience, such as reducing attack surfaces and implementing least privilege. The conversation touches on living off the land attacks, AI in cybersecurity, and mitigating risks. They highlight unknown software, overlooked vulnerabilities, VPN risks, and securing cloud resources through Zero Trust Cloud Access.
10 Jun 2026
Securing AI Initiatives: Risks, Compliance, and Best Practices with Bob Abrams
Chris Engler and Bob Abrams explore the expanding influence of AI in IT peer groups, pinpointing where AI pilots often falter due to misconceptions and the lack of clear ownership. They discuss evaluating AI vendors through a cybersecurity lens and warn against the risks of free AI models. Aligning business and technical expectations is highlighted, alongside measuring AI's operational impact and emerging risks in core workflows. Best practices for AI deployment, compliance, and data retention are examined, leading to an introduction of the Hats platform. The episode concludes with strategies for addressing ShadowAI and ensuring security, compliance, and empowerment with Hats.
5 May 2026
Navigating Cybersecurity and AI Risks with Reginald Andre
Chris Engler and Reginald Andre explore ARC Solvers' journey, covering business growth, challenges, and cybersecurity misconceptions. They emphasize responsible AI adoption, governance, and business continuity planning. The episode distinguishes vendors from partners in cybersecurity and highlights future blind spots. IoT risks and smart home appliances are examined, alongside the evolution of managed service providers. Chris introduces Dr. Emily Parker to discuss 2023's emerging cybersecurity threats and provides tips for small businesses. The episode concludes with insights on the importance of employee cybersecurity training.
6 Apr 2026
Cybersecurity Layers and Compliance Insights with John Gibson
Join Chris Engler and John Gibson from Just Right IT as they delve into John's journey from the Navy to the IT world, navigating early tech challenges like Windows '95. They discuss applying military principles to cybersecurity and business, emphasizing a cybersecurity-first approach for small businesses. Discover insights on AI's role in cyberattacks, building a robust cybersecurity stack, and the critical importance of password managers. High-profile breaches, compliance, roles-based access control, and the evolving cyber insurance industry are also explored, highlighting the need for layered security strategies.
1 Mar 2026
Insights From The Inside at Microsoft - with David Swenson, Netlogic
Chris Engler delves into IT modernization with David Swenson, focusing on device management via Intune and Microsoft 365 Lighthouse. They explore feedback mechanisms, generative AI in business, and modern workplace strategies. As CIO at NetLogic, Swenson shares insights on IT operational overhead, best practices, and global strategy consensus. The episode highlights the evolution of the My 365 program, MSP partner support, AI's role in IT, and lessons from lean manufacturing. It concludes with the benefits of standardization in IT support and a preview of upcoming events.
1 Feb 2026
True Partnership with MSP's - Chris Traxler, The 20 MSP
Chris Engler and Chris Traxler explore the dynamics of partnerships and common founder mistakes in sales process engineering. They discuss post-acquisition growth, culture evolution, and traits of successful sales leadership. The conversation shifts to building and scaling effective sales teams, highlighting Engler IT's relationship with the 20 MSP and the benefits of community and scalability. The episode introduces ID 2020 and user identity verification, addressing social engineering and information risks. Operational maturity in authorization and the evolution of the support desk are examined, along with accountability and performance metrics. The episode concludes with appreciation for partnerships and closing remarks.
21 Dec 2025
Navigating Cyber Insurance with Kevin Ishizu, Telivy
Chris Engler and Kevin Ishizu dive into the current landscape of cyber insurance, starting with recent statistics on cyber claims. They discuss the evolution and challenges in the cyber insurance industry, highlighting the gap between cybersecurity posture and insurance requirements. Misconceptions about cyber risk and the scrutiny in insurance applications are addressed. Key factors in cyber risk assessment are examined, with a focus on AI's role. The episode introduces zero trust architecture and offers top actions for small businesses to enhance cyber insurability. Practical tips for cyber insurance underwriting wrap up the discussion.
11 Nov 2025
Getting Started with AI - Chris Gross, Breach Secure Now
Chris Engler and Chris Gross delve into the risks associated with free AI tools and the balance between AI hype and its practical value. They discuss the importance of employee education and how AI can empower teams, introducing the ARIA assessment. Partner feedback and insights from the assessment are shared, highlighting AI's role in enhancing cybersecurity awareness. The episode wraps up with a clarification on the risks of free AI tools and final advice for small to medium-sized businesses.
31 Oct 2025
Mature Cybersecurity with Ethan Tancredi, Huntress
Chris Engler and Ethan Tancredi discuss cybersecurity priorities for small businesses, Ethan's IT journey, leadership roles, and the importance of SIEM. They explore Huntress's unique strategies, AI's role, and essential practices. Predictions and a Huntress threat actor case study wrap up the episode.
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