Cybersecurity Series E19: 'MSPs, AI and Cybersecurity' with Numata Business IT's Jason Scanlon

Today's guest is Jason Scanlon, Chief Information Security Officer & Head IT GRC at Numata Business IT. Founded in 2004, Numata is a global managed IT services provider helping small and medium-sized businesses align technology with their goals. They deliver enterprise-grade solutions, including cybersecurity, cloud services and strategic IT advisory, through a subscription model. With an international presence, Numata enables organisations to improve efficiency, reduce risk and scale effectively using smart, reliable technology.

Jason is an IT Leader with over 20 years of experience across consultancy, computer services and managed services. He specialises in complex systems troubleshooting, logical problem solving and network administration. He has designed, implemented and supported network infrastructure, and has worked with multinationals and government bodies on large-scale deployments and consultancy. He later progressed to IT Manager, leading IT functions, developing strategic roadmaps and aligning technology with business goals.

In the episode, Jason discusses:

0:00 His career background from IT professional to service desk to CISO

3:26 Why MSPs must differentiate through measurable business outcomes, not just IT support

4:49 GRC is evolving, but governance gaps remain biggest organisational weakness

6:43 How AI will aid cyber defence, but requires controlled adoption

9:47 How AI vendor surge requires risk-based decisions and strong governance

11:19 The need to focus on gradual cybersecurity maturity before pursuing ISO certification

14:03 Why success as a CISO needs collaboration and strong support

To find out more about all the great work happening at Numata Business IT, check out the website www.numata.co