Tag: cybersecurity
Expert advice to proactively mitigate insider threats for MSPs
Managed services providers (MSPs) must constantly defend their clients from hackers, cybercriminals, malware, and state-sponsored cyber warfare. However, sometimes the threat is much closer to home – perhaps right in the office. Welcome to the era of insider threats, an...
Take action! 30 Essential tips to boost your cybersecurity
October, declared as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, is the perfect time to revisit and reinforce your cybersecurity strategies, ensuring both you and your customers stay safe from the latest digital threats. Since 2004, the National Cybersecurity Division of the Department of...
AI drives profit and revenue for MSPs and consultants
Recent studies by Canalys and Channel Futures project managed service provider (MSP) revenue to grow 11% or more in 2024. The Channel Futures study reveals that 62% of MSPs increased their artificial intelligence (AI) deployments and consultations in the fourth quarter...
Tech Time Warp: The impetus for U.S. national security policy was… a teen movie?
“Is this a game, or is it real?” Eighties movie buffs will recognize this famous line from 1983’s WarGames, where Matthew Broderick plays a teenager who hacks into a defense department computer system. After Broderick’s character guesses an insecure password...
Content creation platforms leveraged for phishing attacks
Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field, and as new solutions are introduced to better detect and defend against cyberthreats, attackers in turn need to adapt their tactics to try and evade those solutions. For example, Barracuda threat analysts have recently identified...
Ask an MSP Expert: Secrets to thriving in a fast-changing industry
Staying ahead of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape requires more than just technological prowess from a managed service providers (MSP). It demands a deep understanding of industry dynamics, and a robust network built off trust and collaboration. In the...
Tech Time Warp: Back to school and back to hacks
Now that we are past Labor Day, school is back in session across the United States—which means summer vacation is over for cybercriminals, too. Let’s dive into this week’s edition of Tech Time Warp. The education sector is increasingly a...
Understanding email threats: The foundation of email security
In today’s digital landscape, email remains a fundamental communication tool for businesses. However, its ubiquity makes it a prime target for cyber threats. Understanding these threats is the first step in fortifying your email security. In this blog post, we’ll...
Four megatrends MSPs should track to stay relevant
Most business executives are squarely focused on increasing profits and revenues during the day. However, at night they tend to worry more about megatrends that present risks to the business that are often beyond their control. According to a global...
Predictions for the future of AI in cybersecurity
Threat actors are improving their attacks by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in every way. AI makes every attack from deepfakes to credential stuffing cheaper, better, and faster. The good news is that the security industry also has access to AI capabilities, and AI-enhanced...
