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Stop Getting Breached: Matt Lee Shares MSP Cybersecurity Strategies for Under $3M Shops

MSP Unplugged

Release Date: 07/06/2026

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this must-watch episode of MSP Unplugged, we welcome Matt Lee โ€” Senior Director of Security and Compliance at Pax8, CISSP, CCSP, CFR, PNPT, and a leading voice in MSP cybersecurity.

Matt has spent years raising the security bar for small and mid-sized MSPs. In this conversation, he breaks down practical, actionable strategies tailored for lean teams (under $3M revenue and Less 20 employees) who want to deliver strong cybersecurity without overwhelming overhead.

Whether you're struggling with incident response planning, compliance, tool sprawl, or staying ahead of evolving threats, this episode delivers real-world insights from someone who truly understands the MSP world.

What You'll Learn:

Building effective incident response plans for small MSPs
Navigating compliance (and why it matters even for tiny shops)
Key cybersecurity trends and threats facing MSPs in 2026
How to shift risk and protect your clients (and your business)
Practical tips for raising the "cybersecurity poverty line" in the SMB/MSP space
Advice on tools, training, and building a security-first culture

 

Connect with Matt Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybermattlee/
Pax8: https://www.pax8.com
Mattโ€™s Media & Resources: https://cybermattlee.com
TechCon Unplugged Tickets: https://techconunplugged.com

If you run a small MSP and want to level up your security game without the enterprise complexity, this is the episode for you!

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