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Intro: Welcome to The Business Owner’s IT Podcast

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What is Shared Responsibility?

0:17

CMMC Compliance Explained

1:00

Who is REALLY Responsible? Business Owner vs. MSP

2:05

IT Business Reviews & Why They Matter

3:25

The Role of Business Owners in IT Success

4:16

Setting Boundaries: Defining Shared Responsibility

5:27

Benefits of a Shared Responsibility Model

6:28

Building a Shared Responsibility Matrix

7:19

Small Business Tips for CMMC & Compliance

7:51

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management

8:41

Q&A: How We Help Business Owners Stay Secure

9:14

Why It Matters: Avoiding Business Impact & Reputation Loss

9:56

Closing Thoughts & Next Week’s Episode Preview

10:33
The Business Owner's IT Podcast Ep. 47 - Shared Responsibility in IT. Who's REALLY Responsible?
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Are YOU responsible for your company's IT? 🤔 Or is it your MSP? In this episode of The Business Owner's IT Podcast, hosts Anthony Gerasch and Ryan Carter delve into the concept of shared responsibility, a crucial component of both NIST 800-171 and CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance. 💻 Whether you're working with a Managed Services Provider or handling IT internally, understanding who is accountable for what can make or break your cybersecurity posture. Tony and Ryan share real-world insights about: ✅ How shared responsibility works in a managed IT environment. ✅ What business owners MUST understand about risk & accountability. ✅ Why business owners should stay involved with their IT strategy. ✅ The role of IT business reviews & shared responsibility matrices. ✅ Tips for small businesses working toward compliance (even with 2-3 employees!) ✅ Practical advice to avoid costly breaches and reputation damage. 📌 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Business Owner’s IT Podcast 00:17 - What is Shared Responsibility? 01:00 - CMMC Compliance Explained 02:05 - Who is REALLY Responsible? Business Owner vs. MSP 03:25 - IT Business Reviews & Why They Matter 04:16 - The Role of Business Owners in IT Success 05:27 - Setting Boundaries: Defining Shared Responsibility 06:28 - Benefits of a Shared Responsibility Model 07:19 - Building a Shared Responsibility Matrix 07:51 - Small Business Tips for CMMC & Compliance 08:41 - Continuous Improvement & Risk Management 09:14 - Q&A: How We Help Business Owners Stay Secure 09:56 - Why It Matters: Avoiding Business Impact & Reputation Loss 10:33 - Closing Thoughts & Next Week’s Episode Preview 👨‍💻 For Business Owners & Tech Champions: If you're a business owner looking to navigate the world of IT compliance, cybersecurity frameworks (like CMMC & CIS) or want to build a stronger partnership with your IT provider—this episode is for you! 💬 Got questions about CMMC, NIST, or IT best practices? Drop them in the comments! We love helping fellow business owners and tech champions stay secure and informed. 👉 Subscribe to The Business Owner's IT Podcast for more weekly tips, tricks, and solutions around IT, compliance, and cybersecurity for today's businesses. 🎙️ Brought to you by Unique Computing Solutions — Your IT challenges | SOLVED. #managedserviceprovider #IT #cyberresilience #cybersecurity #informationtechnology #businessowner #smallbusinessowner #entrepeneur #networksolutions #frankfortillinois #mokenaillinois #orlandparkillinois #tinleyparkillinois #chicagoillinois #mindset #entrepeneurtips #podcast #itpodcast Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been providing businesses with the IT support and IT solutions they need to streamline communications, boost productivity, and increase profitability. Our team of technical experts has years of experience with computer networking, security, data backup, computer repair, email support, and more. But what truly makes us unique as a managed service provider is our commitment to providing unmatched customer service. We're not your partner only when something goes wrong. We work with you every step of the way, from learning the ins and outs of your business to strategically aligning your infrastructure with your goals and catering to your every technological need. We build lasting relationships with our clients and are proud to say clients who have been with us since the launch of our business 22 years ago are still with us today. Website: https://uniquecomputingsolutions.com/ Linkedin:   / unique-computing-solutions   Facebook:   / uniquecomputingsolutions   YouTube:    / @uniquecomputingsolutions   Twitter:   / qputing   Instagram:   / qputing   Twitter:   / qputing   Instagram:   / qputing   TikTok:   / uniquecomputingsolutions   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ysyf6N... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...
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