In this episode of dnsUNFILTERED, Mikey Pruitt interviews Dustin Bolander, the CIO of Clear Guidance Partners and founder of Beltex, a cyber insurance company.

They discuss the unique challenges MSPs face when working with law firms, the importance of specialization in the MSP industry, and the evolving landscape of cyber insurance.

Dustin shares insights on how MSPs can navigate the complexities of insurance, the differences between cyber warranties and traditional insurance policies, and the future trends in the MSP space, including the increasing involvement of insurance companies in the MSP market.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Cyber Insurance for MSPs

00:14 The Unique Challenges of Serving Lawyers

03:31 The Evolution of MSPs in a Competitive Landscape

08:45 Finding Your Niche as an MSP

10:59 Innovative Approaches to Cyber Insurance

16:34 The Reality of Cyber Breaches and MSPs' Role

17:12 Understanding Cyber Insurance Claims

19:29 The Role of Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

22:21 Evaluating MSPs for Cyber Insurance

26:06 Encouraging Best Practices in Cybersecurity

28:08 Standalone Cyber Insurance vs. Warranties

33:29 When Should MSPs Consider Cyber Insurance?

41:20 Future Trends in the MSP Space