#597 Patrick Beggs🎯 From Military Precision to Cybersecurity Leadership

Podcast Overview

Cyber Defense Meets Leadership Mastery! 🛡️ In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz explores the evolving world of cybersecurity with a seasoned CISO. From his military days as a designated marksman to leading security teams at ConnectWise, Patrick shares compelling insights on threat hunting, automation, and risk management.

He breaks down the importance of knowing your attack surface, managing insider risks, and creating a proactive culture that shifts cybersecurity left of boom. Patrick also reflects on leadership lessons, from fine-tuning high-performance teams to balancing personal well-being in a high-stakes role.

Whether you’re an MSP, security professional, or business leader, this episode delivers battle-tested strategies for managing risk, navigating tool overload, and building a resilient, security-first mindset. 🌟

💡 Top 3 Highlights:

🕵️‍♂️ How threat hunters act like snipers—patient, precise, and proactive.
🔐 Why reducing your attack surface is critical for cybersecurity success.
🚀 Leadership tips on building high-performing security teams and fostering growth.

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#597 Patrick Beggs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-beggs-3280471/

Chief Information Security Officer

Patrick.Beggs@connectwise.com

Tags:

Cybersecurity, MSP Security, Threat Hunting, CISO Leadership, Attack Surface Reduction, Insider Risk, Cyber Defense Strategies, ConnectWise Security, Proactive Risk Management

The 🎙️Host

Joey Pinz

Hi, I’m Joe Pannone, aka Joey Pinz (a golf nickname). As a curious gen-x child, I was constantly asking questions. This laid the foundation for my disciplined question-based learning.