Ask an MSP Expert: How can I make sure my customers are secure online?
Q: One of my customers recently fell victim to a suspicious download from a fraudulent website. How can I prevent this in the future? Attacks through websites are not uncommon. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated with attack vectors such as drive-by downloads and malvertising,...
Ask an MSP Expert: What are some factors to consider before switching our RMM?
Q: My existing contract with my RMM vendor is coming up and I am contemplating on switching vendors. I want to make sure that I am using the best tool for my budget and needs. I manage roughly 500 endpoints...
Ask an MSP Expert: How to take a security-centric approach with your RMM
Q: We recognize that cybersecurity needs to be a priority for our MSP. How can we use the tools we have — or similar tools — to recognize vulnerabilities and anomalies in our customers’ network? Cybercriminals are very good at...
Ask an MSP Expert: Should I outsource NOC and Help Desk services?
Q: My managed service business is at a stage where we need more technicians to focus on resolving support tickets and provide help desk support. I am debating between hiring a Level 1 help desk agent or outsource to a...
Ask an MSP Expert: How can I grow my business with existing customers?
Q: We are constantly trying to grow our business, but the sales process to win a new customer is time-consuming. How can we grow our business with our existing customers? While it is exciting, acquiring new customers is time-consuming and hard to...
Ask an MSP Expert: How can we streamline our patch management process?
Q: With the increase of cyber attacks, what are some best patch management practices to better protect my customers? Patch management serves as a key defense against cyber threats and is also required to ensure operating systems and business-critical software are...
Ask an MSP Expert: How can an RMM tool help my MSP business?
Q: I am a relatively new MSP, with two technicians who are keeping up with the demand of several customers. My techs have been asking for a remote monitoring and management tool. Is this necessary, and how can an RMM...