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Josh Dries

GovTech & Public Sector Sales Leader | Head of ISVs, Startups & GovTech Partners @ Google | AI, Cloud & Federal GTM | FedRAMP/IL Accreditation

๐Ÿ“ United States๐Ÿ”„ Updated November 2026๐Ÿ’ผ 2 investments๐Ÿ“… 4 years investing๐Ÿ—“ Last invested May 2024
Angel investor๐ŸŒ United States
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May 2024
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Seed Investor (A) and Board Advisor
Oct 2022
Overview: "Cyber Guards LLC is a master MSSP for Zscalers world-leading security as a service for MSPs. We focus exclusively on servicing MSP / MSSPs with a truly unique pay-as-you-go program, 24/7 technical support, deployment and Zscaler sales support." The Zscaler Challenge for MSPs: Zscaler is the pioneer in SASE and Zero Trust, native cloud security. Their powerful technology has rapidly grown to over 500 of the Fortune 2000, plus the U.S. Dept of Defense. While a perfect technology fit for MSPS servicing SMB, Zscaler direct sales and support model is not geared for managed services and SMB. Its traditional sales targeting of mid to large enterprise deals, with upfront and multi-year commitments can hinder MSPs ability to sell to and service small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) effectively. Additionally, Zscalers technical support is not optimally set up to handle the unique needs of MSPs and their diverse client base. Zscaler + Cyber Guards = Perfect MSP Solution Enter Cyber Guards. Coming from an MSP background, we understand the unique requirements of the MSP industry. Weve partnered with Zscaler to offer a tailored solution that addresses these challenges head-on. As a master MSSP, were dedicated exclusively to serving MSPs and other MSSPs, offering a unique blend of expertise and 24/7 tech support. A Better Way for MSPs Unlike other Zscaler partners, weve negotiated a volume contract that enables us to provide MSPs with the flexibility and affordability they need. Our pay-as-you-go model, coupled with 24/7 technical support, deployment assistance, and sales enablement, empowers MSPs to deliver top-tier security services to their clients without the complexities of traditional contracts. Ready to learn more about services and pricing? Book a call or send us a DM today to discuss how Cyber Guards can help your MSP grow into their SASE future!
Experience ยท 3 entries
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2024
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May 2024
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early stageBanking
2022
Partner Development Manager - ISVs
Dec 2022
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Seed Investor (A) and Board Advisor
Oct 2022
Overview: "Cyber Guards LLC is a master MSSP for Zscalers world-leading security as a service for MSPs. We focus exclusively on servicing MSP / MSSPs with a truly unique pay-as-you-go program, 24/7 technical support, deployment and Zscaler sales support." The Zscaler Challenge for MSPs: Zscaler is the pioneer in SASE and Zero Trust, native cloud security. Their powerful technology has rapidly grown to over 500 of the Fortune 2000, plus the U.S. Dept of Defense. While a perfect technology fit for MSPS servicing SMB, Zscaler direct sales and support model is not geared for managed services and SMB. Its traditional sales targeting of mid to large enterprise deals, with upfront and multi-year commitments can hinder MSPs ability to sell to and service small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) effectively. Additionally, Zscalers technical support is not optimally set up to handle the unique needs of MSPs and their diverse client base. Zscaler + Cyber Guards = Perfect MSP Solution Enter Cyber Guards. Coming from an MSP background, we understand the unique requirements of the MSP industry. Weve partnered with Zscaler to offer a tailored solution that addresses these challenges head-on. As a master MSSP, were dedicated exclusively to serving MSPs and other MSSPs, offering a unique blend of expertise and 24/7 tech support. A Better Way for MSPs Unlike other Zscaler partners, weve negotiated a volume contract that enables us to provide MSPs with the flexibility and affordability they need. Our pay-as-you-go model, coupled with 24/7 technical support, deployment assistance, and sales enablement, empowers MSPs to deliver top-tier security services to their clients without the complexities of traditional contracts. Ready to learn more about services and pricing? Book a call or send us a DM today to discuss how Cyber Guards can help your MSP grow into their SASE future!