Month: May 2024

Global MSP Day
Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th

Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th

This year marks the seventh annual Global MSP Day! An event celebrating managed service providers (MSPs) the world over, Barracuda MSP has gone the extra mile for Global MSP Day 2024. It takes place on June 6, at varying times...

/ May 16, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Black Basta ransomware surge

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Black Basta ransomware surge

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued advisories in response to the widespread of Black Basta ransomware attacks. Review the recommendations detailed in this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to defend against ransomware attacks and extortion. What is the threat?...

/ May 16, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical flaws discovered in Cacti framework

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical flaws discovered in Cacti framework

This Cybersecurity Threat Advisory breaks down multiple critical vulnerabilities in the Cacti framework, an open-source network monitoring and fault management tool. Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise network infrastructure. Continue reading this...

/ May 15, 2024
Is EDR, MDR, or XDR the right solution for your MSP?

Is EDR, MDR, or XDR the right solution for your MSP?

It’s no secret cyberattacks have grown in both complexity and numbers. New attack types have emerged while familiar ones have evolved, thus creating a critical need for strong cybersecurity solutions in place.  MSPs and their customers have an opportunity to...

/ May 15, 2024
An MSP’s guide to dealing with ghosting

An MSP’s guide to dealing with ghosting

Virtually every managed service provider (MSP) under the sun has dealt with ghosting from prospects at some point, so today we’re going to shine a light on it so that you don’t have to lose sales opportunities (nor peace of...

/ May 14, 2024
AI IT
IT service providers expect efficiency boost with generative AI

IT service providers expect efficiency boost with generative AI

Most managed service providers (MSPs) offer varying degrees of professional services to help organizations. An example of this would be launching a new IT initiative that can be a highly profitable source of revenue. However, competition for the expertise needed...

/ May 14, 2024
Women of the Channel
Celebrating Barracuda’s 2024 CRN Women of the Channel winners

Celebrating Barracuda’s 2024 CRN Women of the Channel winners

In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift toward championing diversity, equity, and inclusion within professional environments. Such encouraging trends have given rise to various programs and recognition initiatives aimed at spotlighting the remarkable achievements of women in the corporate...

/ May 13, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager vulnerabilities

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager vulnerabilities

Two high-severity vulnerabilities were discovered in the F5 BIG-IP Next Central Manager API allowing attackers to gain full administrative control and create hidden, persistent backdoors on managed devices. Barracuda MSP recommends reading this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory to learn which steps...

/ May 10, 2024
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory
Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical GitLab bug

Cybersecurity Threat Advisory: Critical GitLab bug

A critical vulnerability in GitLab, labelled CVE-2023-7028, is under active attack by threat actors to achieve account takeover, as reported by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Barracuda MSP recommends GitLab users review this Cybersecurity Threat Advisory now to...

/ May 10, 2024
Pioneers in Tech
Pioneers in Tech: An Wang, a key player in technology’s core memories

Pioneers in Tech: An Wang, a key player in technology’s core memories

The layperson might not immediately name An Wang as a 20th-century technical giant, but we certainly should. The Chinese American computer engineer invented the magnetic pulse transfer controlling device, which, as you will learn in this edition of Pioneers in...

/ May 10, 2024