An MSP’s guide to building cybersecurity incident response plan
Last week, we spoke with industry experts about why every organization needs a solid cybersecurity incident response plan (CIRP). This week, we’re taking it a step further—breaking down the essential steps Managed Service Providers (MSPs) should follow to build a...
Cybersecurity incident response plan: An essential MSP practice
Managed service providers (MSPs) are often tasked with providing cybersecurity for their clients. But what happens when a cyberattack happens? Usually, decisions need to be made rapidly and actions taken within minutes. That’s why having incident response plans is critical....
Security audits play a vital role in defense
Security audits are a crucial component of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. However, despite their importance, they are not as commonly conducted as you might think. Shift from a reactive to a proactive mindset According to a study, only 52 percent...
Cybersecurity 2025 trends: Key emerging threats
Welcome to part two of our deep dive into 2025’s cybersecurity landscape. As highlighted in part one of this blog, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and supply chain vulnerabilities are at the forefront of cyberthreats. We consulted with other industry experts...
Cybersecurity 2025 trends: GenAI and supply chains top of the threat list
It is hard to believe that we are now over three months into 2025. With Q1 in the books, we have approached the one-third of the year mark. This is a good time to pause and survey stakeholders and cybersecurity...
E-waste disposal: It’s everyone’s responsibility
The United Nations recently put out some eye-catching statistics about e-waste: A record 62 million tons of e-waste were produced in 2022, up 82 percent from 2010. This number is on track to rise another 32 percent, to 82 million...
Staying Ahead cybersecurity risks stemming from global events
News events can often serve as a gateway for hackers. Disasters or wars provide cybercriminals with immediate opportunities for phishing attacks, while political unrest opens doors for exploitation and financial gain. Even seemingly positive news can pose cybersecurity risks. For...
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...
