Nick Ross joins me live from Pax8 Beyond in Salt Lake City to walk through how Cloud Capsule is changing the way MSPs handle Microsoft 365 security and compliance. We get into the pain of running traditional assessments, chasing Secure Score, and trying to map CIS and other frameworks across hundreds or even thousands of tenants without burning out your team or living in PowerShell all day. Nick explains how Cloud Capsule was born from those real MSP struggles, and how they’re now scanning tenants in about a minute and turning that data into practical guidance MSPs can actually act on. We also talk about Cloud Capsule’s new remediation capabilities, how they’re avoiding the “one-click chaos” trap, and why they’re focusing on proactive security instead of just reacting to alerts. Nick breaks down their capsule concept for bundling policies by client type, their support for frameworks like CIS, UK Cyber Essentials, Essential 8, and SMB 1001, and how MSPs can use the platform to standardize security without ignoring the nuances and exceptions every client inevitably has. We wrap up with how his T-Minus 365 channel feeds awareness and leads, and why he’s doubling down on content for the MSP community. === Chapters 00:24 Cloud Capsule Debut 02:18 Building Microsoft 365 Security 04:29 Remediation Buttons Arrive 06:29 Standing Apart From Competitors 07:39 PAX8 Roots and Reunion 09:26 YouTube Growth Continues 11:48 MSPs First, Enterprises Too 14:16 Capsules for Client Groups 15:14 Closing Thoughts and Booth Invite === Guest: Nick Ross Company: Cloud Capsule: https://cloudcapsule.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-ross-77781a82/ === Companies / Vendors / Products / Books Pax8: https://www.pax8.com T-Minus 365: https://t-365.com CIS (Center for Internet Security): https://www.cisecurity.org UK Cyber Essentials: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberessentials/overview Essential 8: https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cyber-security/essential-eight Microsoft Secure Score: https://security.microsoft.com/securescore Microsoft Lighthouse: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/blog/microsoft-365-lighthouse CIPP: https://cipp.app Sourcepass: https://sourcepass.com === SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/ Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready === SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET Author Username: AlexanderRufire Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/🎙 Host: Marvin Bee🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcastIf you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.

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