October 2025 Community Call Notes

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October 2025 Community Call

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Upcoming Events

  • PAX8 Peer Groups – October 6-10
  • GTIA ChannelCon EMEA – October 12–14
  • Network Group – October 15–16
  • Chicago Dinner – October 15
  • IT Nation Connect Global – November 5–7
  • San Diego Dinner – December 3

Special Announcements

  • Cybersecurity Webinar : Hosted by Tre Eiler, Rewst, and ImmyBot – October 29 @ 2PM ET. Focus on automation for MSP security. REGISTER HERE!
  • Windows 10 Retirement : ImmyBot documentation now live to assist with transition to Windows 11.
  • Swag Alert : New ImmyBot swag launching at IT Nation Connect.
  • Cyber Rise, a nonprofit offering:
    • Emergency support for MSPs via msp911.org
    • Pen testing education via “The Hackening”
    • CIS control mapping for vendor transparency

Key Concepts Discussed

  • Cyber Defense Matrix : Tool for mapping cybersecurity tools across asset classes and NIST functions.
  • RACI Chart : Used in co-managed agreements to clarify roles and responsibilities.
  • Least Privilege : Importance of role-based access control (RBAC) in ImmyBot and limiting admin access to reduce risk.
  • Patch Management : Use of ImmyBot for third-party patching with desired state configuration.

Insights from Jason Slagle

  • You can’t protect what you don’t know exists.
  • Have a plan to keep your hardware and software up-to-date.
  • Credential Misuse remains a top threat.
  • SSL VPN vulnerabilities are still prevalent due to outdated codebases.
  • Detection is key : Example shared of a red team being caught due to unexpected PowerShell usage.
  • Practical Advice :
    • Use spreadsheets for patch tracking.
    • Don’t over-engineer; start simple.
    • Rotate credentials regularly, especially on SonicWall devices.
  • Discussion on asset classes and patching challenges, especially for non-standard devices (phones, printers, cameras).

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