Episode Details

Michael Zbarsky, Co-Founder of Blacksmith InfoSec, joins the show to discuss a Compliance-as-a-Service platform built for MSPs. Blacksmith helps IT providers operationalize client compliance through customizable policies, risk management, security guidance, and a scalable service-delivery framework.

Guest: Michael Zbarsky, Co-Founder

• Website: https://blacksmithinfosec.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelzbarsky/

=== Chapters

• 00:39 PitchIT 2026 and introducing Blacksmith InfoSec
• 02:05 Blacksmith’s GRC platform and five-minute PitchIT pitch
• 03:12 MSP Compliance Pivot
• 05:33 Insurance Wins and Feedback
• 07:17 Pitch It Updates
• 10:04 Operationalizing Compliance
• 12:46 AI and Policy Risks
• 17:06 SMB Focus Over Enterprise
• 20:19 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

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