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.

Cybersecurity in 2026: Experts predict what’s next

Cybersecurity in 2026: Experts predict what’s next

Over the past two weeks, we’ve reflected on 2025’s cybersecurity developments—with a few glimpses into 2026. Today, we turn our full attention to the year ahead, sharing predictions from leading experts on what’s next for cybersecurity. AI will elevate phishing...

/ January 8, 2026
Expert reflections: Top cybersecurity trends of 2025

Expert reflections: Top cybersecurity trends of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, cybersecurity professionals are taking stock of a year shaped by both familiar threats and rising perils. So, what truly surprised security leaders this year—and what can we learn from it? To find out, I...

/ December 30, 2025
A look back at 2025, with an eye on 2026

A look back at 2025, with an eye on 2026

It’s hard to believe 2025 is already nearing the rearview mirror. As the year winds down, SmarterMSP.com spoke with a variety of cybersecurity experts to reflect on this year’s major developments and what they anticipate as we head into 2026....

/ December 23, 2025 / 2 Comments
Global Cyber Threats: December 2025 roundup

Global Cyber Threats: December 2025 roundup

As we close out the year, it’s a good time to step back and assess the vulnerabilities being flagged by national cybersecurity agencies around the world. I routinely monitor updates from the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and Australia’s—both among...

/ December 16, 2025
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