Kevin Williams

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Kevin Williams is a journalist based in Ohio. Williams has written for a variety of publications including the Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, National Geographic and others. He first wrote about the online world in its nascent stages for the now defunct “Online Access” Magazine in the mid-90s.

Q&A: How MSPs can strengthen municipal cyber defenses

Q&A: How MSPs can strengthen municipal cyber defenses

Cities and municipalities continue to be under siege from hackers. In the past three months alone, several cities have been targeted by cybercriminals (and these are just the publicly reported cases): Michigan City, Indiana; Yellowknife, Canada; Sugar Land, Texas; McKinney,...

/ December 9, 2025
Municipal cyber risk unveiled: How MSPs can stand guard

Municipal cyber risk unveiled: How MSPs can stand guard

My hometown of Middletown, Ohio recently made local news after hackers disrupted the city’s water billing system and other services. The episode raised a timely question: how are cities becoming prime targets, and what can managed service providers (MSPs) and...

/ December 2, 2025
Holiday security reset: The playbook to outpace hackers

Holiday security reset: The playbook to outpace hackers

The holidays, with their twinkling lights and swirling snow, can be a gift for hackers and a lump of coal for companies. We don’t want your cyber stocking filled with coal at Christmas, which is why we’re talking to experts...

/ November 25, 2025
Staying cyber safe while hackers chase holiday cheer

Staying cyber safe while hackers chase holiday cheer

The holidays are almost upon us. That means pass the stuffing, brine the turkey, wrap the presents, and hang the stockings with care. It also means hackers are hiding in the holly, waiting for a moment of distraction from all...

/ November 19, 2025
The 2025 BYOD Playbook: Practical steps for scalable security

The 2025 BYOD Playbook: Practical steps for scalable security

This week we continue our series exploring bring your own device (BYOD) in 2025. The state of BYOD in the workplace has evolved since its pandemic-era popularity. As BYOD policies adapt in 2025, managed service providers (MSPs) face mounting pressure...

/ November 11, 2025
The BYOD Reality: MSPs’ path to data-centric security

The BYOD Reality: MSPs’ path to data-centric security

The BYOD revolution is no longer a trend—it’s the new workplace norm. Today, 95 percent of organizations allow personal devices at work, and 82 percent actively use BYOD policies. Market growth is accelerating, with Mordor Intelligence projecting $132.22B by 2025...

/ November 4, 2025
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The evolving tech talent shortage: What MSPs need to know

The evolving tech talent shortage: What MSPs need to know

We’ve heard about the tech talent shortage for years. But according to experts, the reality beneath the surface is more nuanced. It’s not the same as it once was, the talent shortage has evolved and become more uneven. While the...

/ October 28, 2025
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends soon, but the mission will continue

Cybersecurity Awareness Month ends soon, but the mission will continue

Cybersecurity Awareness Month may be winding down, but the work of protecting organizations never stops. This week, we’ve gathered insights from cybersecurity leaders across the industry who are tackling everything from human-centered security to emerging threats like shadow artificial intelligence...

/ October 21, 2025
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
AI, identity, and action: What MSPs must prioritize this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

AI, identity, and action: What MSPs must prioritize this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This October marks the 22nd annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a campaign co-led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance. This year’s theme, “Building a Cyber Strong America,” coincides with the sponsoring agency – CISA...

/ October 14, 2025
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Government shut-down heightens cybersecurity risks

Government shut-down heightens cybersecurity risks

As the U.S. government enters its first full week with operations ground to a halt, experts fear that there will be cybersecurity ramifications. The numbers paint a grim picture: According to Department of Homeland Security planning documents, approximately 65 percent...

/ October 7, 2025