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The value of contextual data in cybersecurity

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...

/ March 18, 2024
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A SOC’s view on 2024 cybersecurity trends

A SOC’s view on 2024 cybersecurity trends

In the world of cybersecurity, threats are constantly evolving. Therefore, by throwing a spotlight on 2024 cyber trends, while considering what occurred in 2023, we can adapt our defenses and anticipate new emerging threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) will play a...

/ March 5, 2024
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Navigating economic challenges requires flexibility

Navigating economic challenges requires flexibility

How organizations prefer to acquire IT products and services naturally varies widely from one organization to another. However, savvy managed service providers (MSPs) will need to pivot as macroeconomic conditions continue to change. For example, when interest rates are high,...

/ March 4, 2024
Peak performance: SASE ski adventures in Tirol, Austria

Peak performance: SASE ski adventures in Tirol, Austria

The heartbeat gets faster. One quick decision influences the next move. Thinking rapidly … you feel cold, but you may also be sweating. Actually, you can’t differentiate. This is what it may feel like when you are an IT Admin,...

/ February 27, 2024
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MSPs have an opportunity to change the cybersecurity game

MSPs have an opportunity to change the cybersecurity game

For as long as anyone can remember, cybersecurity has been a game of whac-a-mole where resources are hopefully marshaled in time to thwart a threat either before damage is inflicted or, at the very least, as quickly as possible once...

/ February 26, 2024
XDR Threats
XDR round-up 2023: High-severity threats on the rise, peak during holidays

XDR round-up 2023: High-severity threats on the rise, peak during holidays

In 2023, Barracuda XDR, including its team of SOC analysts on 24-hour watch, cut through nearly two trillion (1,640 billion) IT events to isolate tens of thousands of potentially high-risk security threats. Security researchers have analyzed the most prevalent XDR detections...

/ February 21, 2024 / 10 Comments
2024 projections for MSPs: Navigating AI, cybersecurity, and diverse partnerships

2024 projections for MSPs: Navigating AI, cybersecurity, and diverse partnerships

Success depends on managed service providers’ (MSPs’) readiness to embrace these shifts, enhance cybersecurity measures, and provide comprehensive solutions in the upcoming year. As we close the books on 2023, now is an excellent time to take stock of the...

/ February 13, 2024
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Zen and the art of cyber defense maintenance

Zen and the art of cyber defense maintenance

In my previous article, I looked at how, like a motorcyclist, security providers and managed service providers (MSPs) can employ the SIPDE methodology as part of their ongoing cybersecurity services. In this piece, I am taking a look at the parallels between motorcycle...

/ February 7, 2024
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A CISO’s guide to the role of AI in cybersecurity

A CISO’s guide to the role of AI in cybersecurity

Today’s digital landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) marks a distinct shift in how we perceive and use the capabilities of AI, especially in the realm of cybersecurity. According to...

/ February 2, 2024
Drones: Flying security opportunities for MSPs

Drones: Flying security opportunities for MSPs

As they continue to grow in popularity, drones are increasingly being included in managed service providers’ (MSPs) hardware and software management packages. For most MSPs, this is a natural extension, as drones are becoming more widely used in commercial applications,...

/ January 25, 2024 / 1 Comment