From IT Pro to Cyber & Cloud Founder - Alex Morris II

Today I sit down with Alex Morris II, founder & CEO of SecurCloud Consulting, to talk about what it really looks like to build a cybersecurity & cloud consulting business from the ground up.

We cover how the IT world has changed over the last 10 years, why small businesses think they’re secure (but usually aren’t), the human side of cybersecurity, and how Alex is using content, networking and partnerships to grow his firm.

If you’re in the MSP / cybersecurity / IT services space or thinking about starting your own tech consultancy, this one’s for you.

Chapters
00:00 – Intro & who is Alex Morris II
01:00 – Alex’s journey in IT & why he started SecurCloud Consulting
03:00 – Wearing all the hats as a solo founder & managing his time
05:10 – How IT changed in the last decade (cloud, automation & AI)
07:40 – What small businesses actually ask for: AI vs real security
10:00 – Humans as the weakest link & why education matters
12:40 – Password myths, policies & real-world breach examples
15:40 – Being a “younger” founder in a legacy-heavy industry
18:10 – Legacy systems, cloud migration & the importance of backups
21:10 – Why cybersecurity is hard to sell (and why every business still needs it)
24:10 – Public Wi-Fi, daily habits & practical cyber risks
26:30 – How Alex stays up to date (courses, fundamentals, continuous learning)
29:00 – What’s working: exposure, LinkedIn content, partnerships & tools
31:00 – Biggest challenges, 6–12 month goals & vision for SecurCloud
33:20 – Where to find Alex & closing thoughts

Connect with Alex (SecurCloud Consulting)
Website: https: //securcloudconsulting.com/
LinkedIn / Facebook: https: //www.linkedin.com/in/alex-morris-ii-m-s-23425a189/

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