Tag: cybersecurity

cyber risks
Proactive strategies for MSPs to tackle cross-border cyber risks

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...

/ March 11, 2025
cybercrime economy
“Script Kiddies” get hacked—what it means about the cybercrime economy

“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...

/ March 5, 2025
AI risks
AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Harnessing power while mitigating risks

AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Harnessing power while mitigating risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. Companies of all sizes and in every market, including MSSPs, are deploying or experimenting with how the technology can improve everything from call center operations to threat intelligence to marketing to quality control on the...

/ March 3, 2025 / 7 Comments
human threat
MSPs to the rescue: Defending against the human threat

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...

/ February 26, 2025
MSPs
An MSP opportunity: Navigating growing connectivity in healthcare

An MSP opportunity: Navigating growing connectivity in healthcare

The healthcare vertical appeals to managed service providers (MSPs) as connectivity within this already connected industry continues to grow. According to Precedence Research, the global IoT medical devices market was valued at $106 billion USD in 2025 and is projected to...

/ February 25, 2025
XDR cybersecurity
XDR: Your cybersecurity wingman

XDR: Your cybersecurity wingman

As cybercrime continues to rise, the need for automation in cybersecurity has become clear. IT security experts often lack the expertise, headcount, and time to manage the increasing number of alerts and potential threats effectively. For managed service providers (MSPs)...

/ February 24, 2025 / 6 Comments
MSP Training
MSP Training: How often and what kind?

MSP Training: How often and what kind?

According to Barracuda Network’s Evolving Landscape of the MSP 2024 report, 38 percent of managed service providers (MSPs) offer security awareness training (SAT). However, experts say that the percentage should be much higher because of the high return on investment...

/ February 18, 2025
zero trust
How can MSPs ensure their own cybersecurity?

How can MSPs ensure their own cybersecurity?

Managed service providers (MSPs) are at the leading edge of providing cybersecurity services. They provide and procure vital perimeter protections to most of their client as part of their service packages. However, MSPs are vulnerable to hacks, and if a...

/ February 11, 2025
Cybersecurity
Proven strategies for MSPs selling cybersecurity

Proven strategies for MSPs selling cybersecurity

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as a Fortune 500 company. According to the U.S. Chamber, a majority (60 percent) of small businesses say cybersecurity threats, including phishing, malware, and ransomware, are a top concern....

/ January 28, 2025
MSPs opportunity
Unlocking a new opportunity: Selling cybersecurity to schools for MSPs

Unlocking a new opportunity: Selling cybersecurity to schools for MSPs

Managed service providers (MSPs) often overlook schools and other educational institutions, even though they present an excellent opportunity for new business. That is, if one is ready to handle some of their inherent challenges. According to various market research reports,...

/ January 21, 2025 / 1 Comment