More than 120 staff , sponsor , and attendee volunteers met at 7 am on the last day of the conference to pack backpacks for the local veteran population .
In just 20 minutes , the team worked together to pack 750 backpacks with much needed personal care items . All backpacks were donated and distributed via the Salvation Army of Southern Nevada .
the Datto and Kaseya communities were combining in the summer of 2023 to bring a unified experience to all customers .
Day three offered even more valuable knowledge for IT professionals . A presentation by Kaseya CISO and former Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI ) Special Agent Jason Manar outlined the cyber threat landscape for MSPs and the SMBs they serve . Manar drew attention to the risks that many businesses face and how that risk picture is expected to shape up moving forward . Attendees got an exclusive look inside some of today ’ s most damaging cybercrimes and the gangs that carry them out . Looking at the future of cyber risk for businesses , Manar also warned about the ease with which cybercriminals can purchase information and other cybercrime services on the dark web as well as how that marketplace is evolving .
This informative main-stage content wasn ’ t the only thing going on at Kaseya Connect . In collaboration with Florida International University , Kaseya offered a Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP ) pretraining course . That certification is recognized globally as a top cybersecurity credential . Attendees were also able to gain certification in the administration of Autotask , BMS , Datto BCDR , IT Glue , Unitrends , and VSA . Plus , attendees could choose from a host of breakout sessions on a wide array of subjects including cybersecurity , marketing , networking , incident response , and making the most of Kaseya ’ s solutions .
As with every Kaseya Connect , it wasn ’ t all work and no play . Attendees enjoyed a variety of evening events that highlighted the classic culture of Las Vegas and celebrated IT . From evening one ’ s Elvis impersonator and faux- Rat Pack show to the amazing talents showcased at the Carnival ( complete with bumper cars ), IT professionals had plenty of opportunities to mix , mingle , and relax . All of that activity culminated in a final celebration , complete with fireworks , at the Wet Republic in the MGM Grand .
But the event didn ’ t just focus on technology and fun . As always , Kaseya looked for a way to give back to the local community and found it in their Cooper Cares initiative . Part of the greater Kaseya Cares initiative , Cooper Cares collected personal care supplies like soap and deodorant for the Veterans Care Charity of Nevada and the Salvation Army for the second consecutive year . This year , a flood of support from everyone at Kaseya Connect resulted in the assembly and donation of more than 750 backpacks of much-needed toiletries on the final morning of Kaseya Connect that will go to veterans in need . That ’ s almost twice as many bags as were donated in 2022 .
Kaseya Connect 2023 brought the MSP community and other IT professionals together in Las Vegas to have important discussions about the evolution of IT today and tomorrow . This event is always an unmissable landmark in the year , full of growth-focused energy and positive connection . Live events like Connect IT offer MSPs and other IT professionals an invaluable opportunity to learn from each other ’ s experiences as well as communicate directly with executives at Kaseya about their challenges and their clients ’ needs , spurring the all-important discussions that shape the future of the MSP space .
WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU : Education , industry announcements , trend forecasting , networking , and fun make attending MPS events live and in-person an irreplaceable investment in you and your business ’ s growth .
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