Category: Better Business
MSP opportunity: Tackling the chronic waste of cloud resources
Two reports reveal that most organizations have made little progress in optimizing their cloud infrastructure resource consumption. This gap presents a unique opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) to address the growing demand for expertise in this area. Insights into...
Tip Tuesday: How to conduct a post-incident review and why it matters
Managed service providers (MSPs) know that security incidents are inevitable. They could be a phishing attack, a misconfiguration, or a system outage. Regardless of how one occurs, what truly matters is how you respond to and learn from these events....
The rise of cloud marketplaces: What’s fueling the growth?
According to a 2025 Key Issues and Prediction Report from The Futurum Group, more than a third of all deals moving through cloud marketplaces now involve some type of channel partner. Alex Smith is vice president and practice lead for...
Closing the cybersecurity skills gap: How MSPs can rescue businesses
Cybersecurity threats are growing in frequency and sophistication, and organizations industrywide are grappling with a critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals to defend against them. A World Economic Forum report reveals that the cybersecurity skills gap widened by 8 percent last...
The power of internal compliance: Driving growth, trust, & efficiency for MSPs
For managed service providers (MSPs), internal compliance isn’t just about checking boxes; it’s about building credibility, mitigating risks, and creating a strong foundation for business growth. Our previous blog explored how MSPs can help their clients navigate the complex world...
Breaking barriers: A conversation with Barracuda’s female trailblazers
March holds special significance as both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (IWD) happen this month, with IWD observed on March 8. This day unites communities globally to honor the incredible accomplishments, contributions, and progress of women throughout history. It...
“Script Kiddies” get hacked—what it means about the cybercrime economy
The discovery of a Trojan disguised as software to help low-skill hackers build XWorm RAT malware indicates the maturity and complexity of the thriving cybercrime economy—and it reminds us that there’s no honor among thieves. Imagine that you are an ambitious...
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...
Managed services blueprint help provide peace of mind
When a customer cancels their managed services contract with a provider, it’s often due to a misunderstanding of the agreed-upon service level. Many customers make assumptions in this area, and what’s more troubling is that the contract rarely defines the...
MSPs to the rescue: Defending against the human threat
The human threat is often the biggest risk to an organization, whether through malicious actions or—more commonly—accidental activities. Since the COVID-19 pandemic increased remote work, accidental end-user security issues have risen, with many organizations lacking the resources to address these...