Minding the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs
We have reported extensively on the cybersecurity talent shortage plaguing the industry. The shortage is more than just a personnel issue though, it represents a serious cybersecurity problem. For instance, a Gartner report says that by 2025, half of all...
NIST refresh: What MSPs need to know
Managed service providers (MSPs), chief information security officers (CISOs), and IT professionals have long relied on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for roadmaps and best practices in cybersecurity. Since the original NIST framework was first released in...
Expert views on closing the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs
The cybersecurity talent shortage in the workforce presents a direct cybersecurity threat. Statistics from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) paint a grim picture: By 2025, a lack of talent or human failure will be responsible for over...
Four automation priorities MSPs should focus on
Many organizations conduct surveys every year about the evolving threats and cybersecurity concerns that enterprises are faced with. Info-Tech Research Group’s report is a must-read for all security stakeholders, chief information security officers (CISOs), and managed service providers (MSPs). Some...
Top cybersecurity misconfigurations MSPs should address
As we embrace spring, the fall seems to be nothing but a memory. While 2024 holds new trends, threats, and opportunities for MSPs, there are still a few things to keep in mind from 2023. In October of last year,...
Healthcare wearables are a growing opportunity for MSPs
Healthcare wearables are exploding in popularity, but their use goes beyond the fun apps that allow you to track how many steps you’ve taken each day. Today, heart rate, blood sugar, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and other parameters are monitored...
DORA: What this means for MSPs
In many places, DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) means you can walk the streets in designated areas with an adult beverage. But in cybersecurity circles, DORA has a completely different meaning. Landmark legislation aims to ensure digital operational resilience Managed...
The value of contextual data in cybersecurity
Contextual data has been a term circling the cybersecurity space for a while now. What exactly is contextual data, and how can managed service providers (MSPs) leverage it to make robust protection programs for clients? Contextualized data in cybersecurity refers...
The role of MSPs in food supply chain cybersecurity
Food and cybersecurity seem like very different topics. When we think of our favorite potato chips or steaks to sizzle on the grill, ransomware isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, the food supply chain is under increasing...
Quantum hasn’t taken a quantum leap – yet
While artificial intelligence (AI) has been sucking all the oxygen out of the room when it comes to IT discussion and hype, another change is on the horizon. It may be just as consequential, and managed service providers (MSPs) would...
