Tag: cybersecurity

AI MSP
AI drives profit and revenue for MSPs and consultants

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...

/ September 26, 2024
Tech Time Warp
Tech Time Warp: The impetus for U.S. national security policy was… a teen movie?

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...

/ September 20, 2024
content creation phishing
Content creation platforms leveraged for phishing attacks

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...

/ September 12, 2024
MSP industry
Ask an MSP Expert: Secrets to thriving in a fast-changing industry

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...

/ September 11, 2024
Tech Time Warp
Tech Time Warp: Back to school and back to hacks

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...

/ September 6, 2024
Email security
Understanding email threats: The foundation of email security

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...

/ August 14, 2024
Megatrends
Four megatrends MSPs should track to stay relevant

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...

/ August 13, 2024
Predictions for the future of AI in cybersecurity

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...

/ August 6, 2024
Does your MSP portfolio need a new security vendor?

Does your MSP portfolio need a new security vendor?

Changing technology vendors can be a daunting and stressful proposition for a managed service provider. Not only do you risk internal operational disruption and performance issues during and after the transition, but you also need to make the switch without...

/ July 25, 2024
Mobile devices
MSPs must prioritize mobile device security

MSPs must prioritize mobile device security

Last week, we had an overview of the increasing concerns and security challenges surrounding mobile devices. This week, we continue the conversation about mobile devices with Eric O’Neill. Eric is a former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative, cybersecurity keynote speaker,...

/ July 25, 2024