New MSP opportunity: Tapping into growing field of transportation cybersecurity
The transportation vertical is rapidly growing, yet it is often overlooked by managed service providers (MSPs). However, hackers have taken notice. From 2017 to 2022, transportation vertical experienced a 400 percent increase in cyberattacks, and the pace shows no sign...
Proactive strategies for MSPs to tackle cross-border cyber risks
Cyber risks that begin in one place tend to spread worldwide. This means managed service providers (MSPs) must look beyond their clients’ cubicles to see what is going on in other parts of the world so they are not caught...
MSPs: Bridging the cybersecurity talent gap
In a 2023 paper, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that 1,129,659 people were employed in cybersecurity in the U.S. workforce. However, there were over 660,000 openings, a cybersecurity talent gap that experts say has only widened...
An MSP opportunity: Navigating growing connectivity in healthcare
The healthcare vertical appeals to managed service providers (MSPs) as connectivity within this already connected industry continues to grow. According to Precedence Research, the global IoT medical devices market was valued at $106 billion USD in 2025 and is projected to...
MSP Training: How often and what kind?
According to Barracuda Network’s Evolving Landscape of the MSP 2024 report, 38 percent of managed service providers (MSPs) offer security awareness training (SAT). However, experts say that the percentage should be much higher because of the high return on investment...
How can MSPs ensure their own cybersecurity?
Managed service providers (MSPs) are at the leading edge of providing cybersecurity services. They provide and procure vital perimeter protections to most of their client as part of their service packages. However, MSPs are vulnerable to hacks, and if a...
Boost cybersecurity audits: A guide for smaller MSPs
Cybersecurity is becoming an essential component of the services that managed service providers (MSPs) offer, and security audits are an important tool for MSPs of all sizes. Larger MSPs benefit from a deeper bench of personnel and products when conducting...
Proven strategies for MSPs selling cybersecurity
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as a Fortune 500 company. According to the U.S. Chamber, a majority (60 percent) of small businesses say cybersecurity threats, including phishing, malware, and ransomware, are a top concern....
Unlocking a new opportunity: Selling cybersecurity to schools for MSPs
Managed service providers (MSPs) often overlook schools and other educational institutions, even though they present an excellent opportunity for new business. That is, if one is ready to handle some of their inherent challenges. According to various market research reports,...
Insider threats expected to persist in 2025
SmarterMSP.com recently covered the topic of insider threats, but many experts continue to point to these types of threats as one of the biggest cybersecurity challenges impacting organizations in 2025. The Hacker News, for instance, says: Insider threats are expected...