Do More in 5 Minutes Than 3 Hours: The New MSP Standard

Should Anyone Be Allowed to Call Themselves an MSP?

For years, anyone could call themselves an MSP. But as the industry continues to mature, is it time for that to change? Recorded live at Pax8 Beyond 2026, Dan sits down with Cole Knuth of Texas A&M and MJ Shoer of GTIA to discuss the Consortium for Responsible IT Services, the push toward industry standards, and why defining what it means to be an MSP has never been more important. From self-regulation and government involvement to the future of MIPs and industry accreditation, this conversation explores one of the biggest shifts the managed services industry has seen in years.

Why Attackers Don't Need Malware Anymore

Cybercriminals no longer need to break into networks—they simply log in. In this episode of the[STACK], Dan Tomaszewski welcomes Ben Eakin from Kzero to discuss the evolution of identity security and why authentication is becoming the frontline of cybersecurity. Learn how MSPs can combat phishing, credential theft, and identity-based attacks while improving usability through passwordless authentication, MFA, SSO, and simplified security workflows.

Your Client's Email Isn't Broken... Yet

For years, email security conversations have focused on SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. But what happens after you've checked those boxes? In this episode of the[STACK], Dan Tomaszewski sits down with Alec Beglarian from EasyDMARC to explore why email security alone isn't enough. They discuss the shift from email authentication to email trust, the hidden deliverability issues MSPs often miss, and why email infrastructure requires ongoing monitoring just like any other critical business system. If your clients depend on email for invoices, customer communications, password resets, or revenue-generating activities, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

The 60-App Surprise Lurking in Every SMB

The biggest risks in your clients' environments may not be on their servers or endpoints—they may be hiding in SaaS applications nobody knows about. In this episode, Dan Tomaszewski and Michael Kraft explore how Shadow IT creates security, compliance, and operational challenges for businesses of all sizes. Learn how SaaS discovery can uncover hidden threats, eliminate unnecessary spending, and open the door to valuable conversations with your clients.

From 400 Alerts to 4: The Case for Simpler Security

Security teams are overwhelmed with alerts, technicians are battling tool fatigue, and MSPs are constantly being told they need yet another product. In this episode, Rob Allen from ThreatLocker shares why the traditional approach isn't scaling and how MSPs can shift from reactive security to proactive control. If you're looking to simplify your security stack without sacrificing protection, this conversation is for you.