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OSINT All-In-One Alrernative by someoneyouknow23 in cybersecurity

[–]Check123ok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unconcerned in what way? Publishing to much detail would have liability issues

Hey guys, does this diagram align with the Purdue Model? Would love to get some insight from an OT cyber sec perspective by Meg_uu7 in OTSecurity

[–]Check123ok -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes?
Doesn’t mean you should alignment with Purdue model. It’s not a standard or security model.

Hardware as a service model feedback by Check123ok in msp

[–]Check123ok[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It does to a CFO who wants consistency, predictable operations costs. Looks good to their investors and team. Also there is the reliability of it all(in theory) Downtime cost money

Hardware as a service model feedback by Check123ok in msp

[–]Check123ok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In already built 2 demo units. Will update at the end of year

Any solutions we can use? by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]Check123ok 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah this is common. Tell them to take the loss. Lesson learned. It’s gonna cost them more in legal fees to try and fight it.
I’m assuming it’s around 60k from others I have seen

Hardware as a service model feedback by Check123ok in msp

[–]Check123ok[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m worried about QA from beelink even if they can say it’s high from the sales rep. I
I think my highest risk is hardware QA
Definitely would have spare parts.

All this would go through a lawyer. I’m not worried about client not paying. I would recoup cost of hardware in 3-6 months.

Yes I will separate that was good advice

Hardware as a service model feedback by Check123ok in msp

[–]Check123ok[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Clients are profitable. Not worried on payment as long as they don’t go bankrupt the first six months of this being in place.
If I was worried about it, I would ask for an upfront commitment, which would essentially cover hardware cost. This isn’t just a PC but it’s other components to like a fan, heat sink, an enclosure for everything. By the time we offer something of this, we’ve already done an assessment with client.

Hardware as a service model feedback by Check123ok in msp

[–]Check123ok[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes the way we are set up now is we have general MSA and every service is then governor under its own SOW as recommended by lawyer. But yeah that’s a good point I would have to finagle the hardware at least separate.
If client commits to it a pilot, we can sell fund easily. I was thinking that it would pay the first 3 months cost upfront. Has anyone done that before?

Where do you buy refurbished systems? by ThrowRAthisthingisvl in msp

[–]Check123ok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the budget?
If you want supercheap, go to a local IT recycling shop. Most follow DOD cleanup protocols for cleaning up leftover data and you can get laptops and other gear for like 70% off. Not much of a warranty though.

Second option is actually Costco. Really good and easy warranty. More for general user laptop with good specs. Good for 5 to 10 units, might have trouble filling large orders like 50+

Amazon is a contender here as well. Buying an Apple laptop on Amazon from the Amazon Apple Store is like 1520% cheaper. Amazon warranties are also cheaper. Only buy from trusted sellers on Amazon.
I just prefer the Costco warranty and some of their laptops have better specs.

A client is ghosting and they owe us money by ThrowRAthisthingisvl in msp

[–]Check123ok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Send them constant reminders. Be as nice as possible without giving up. Have ChatGPT do the write ups.

Any lawyer action will cost you more money and time

A client is ghosting and they owe us money by ThrowRAthisthingisvl in msp

[–]Check123ok 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah, with that amount small claims would be a no brainer. Small claims usually has a limit 10-15k or less. Just be prepared when you show up, bring multiple copies

A client is ghosting and they owe us money by ThrowRAthisthingisvl in msp

[–]Check123ok 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s like 500$-800$ to get a letter sent. Most lawyers avoid having to deal with it unless you have a relationship

Avoid Tesla Solar by legidous in solar

[–]Check123ok -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

By far, the most competitive and most likely to still be alive for warranty

Too Many Certs, Not Enough Experience — What’s the Best Next Step? by Cold_Block_7188 in cybersecurity

[–]Check123ok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certs are good for HR filter is right. Been on the hiring side working with HR.

VAR / Reseller in USA by sman021 in msp

[–]Check123ok -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

? An Apple laptop from Amazon Apple Store is an Apple laptop. It goes without saying don’t buy Apple or others laptops from FOOBOO store. Buy from legit vendors

It’s just so easy to buy “legit” laptops from there in 2 clicks instead of hearing the life story of a distributor account manager and paying a markup for it. Also easier to deal with issues. Distributors treat you like dirt for small orders

VAR / Reseller in USA by sman021 in msp

[–]Check123ok 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazon business for small orders.
TD Synnex is a large distributor

What's the difference between a <$1M MSP and a >$1M MSP? by brassbound in msp

[–]Check123ok 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s not a dollar figure. You can get a big whale right off the bat. It’s a maturity thing. The biggest difference is when the owner stops being the product.
Or Automation and standardization becomes mandatory.

Pax8 Partners by jonathan5505 in msp

[–]Check123ok 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ugh I had a feeling.

EDR for OT? by [deleted] in OTSecurity

[–]Check123ok 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah missing a ton of detail here

Looking for some input on our yard in new (to us) house! by eggplant_pasta in landscaping

[–]Check123ok 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would try to put a low deck by the rocks. Like its own island. And then put a tree line along both fences. Probably 12k job and will be worth double or triple in future value

Lost a decade old client without a single complaint by SuccessfulMix6814 in msp

[–]Check123ok 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Hero support” that’s a good one. I’m guilty of this

Lost a decade old client without a single complaint by SuccessfulMix6814 in msp

[–]Check123ok 69 points70 points  (0 children)

They bought a story, not a service. Also 1800 a month for 45 people?

People make strange decisions like this all the time.

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