Tag: cybersecurity
MSPs need to move beyond monitoring to embrace observability
Monitoring has long been a foundational element of any managed services portfolio. But as IT environments grow more distributed and complex, organizations now expect service providers to go further—beyond simply tracking metrics to truly observing what’s happening across their systems...
Shadow IT: A growing risk and opportunity for MSPs
MSPs already juggle a growing list of responsibilities—and that list keeps expanding while resources do not. One issue increasingly demanding attention is the rise of employees adopting tools that neither internal IT nor the MSP has approved. This concern comes...
Start the year strong: 10 essential questions every IT team should address
It’s a new year (and also a day ending in Y), which means it’s an excellent time for you to review your security posture. Use your renewed energy to seriously analyze your vulnerabilities, detection methods and organizational procedures. Answer these...
8 cybersecurity predictions for 2026: Barracuda leaders share their insights
As we head into 2026, cybersecurity is changing faster than ever — thanks to big leaps in artificial intelligence, increasingly complex regulatory requirements and mounting pressure on critical infrastructure. To help organizations navigate these changes, three Barracuda executives share their top...
Keeping pace in 2026: MSP essentials for success
Welcome to 2026. Are you excited to leave 2025 behind and embrace new opportunities, or do you feel apprehensive as uncertainties loom on the horizon? One thing is certain: 2026 will be challenging. The rapid pace of change—especially in AI—means...
Cybersecurity in 2026: Experts predict what’s next
Over the past two weeks, we’ve reflected on 2025’s cybersecurity developments—with a few glimpses into 2026. Today, we turn our full attention to the year ahead, sharing predictions from leading experts on what’s next for cybersecurity. AI will elevate phishing...
Cybercrime in 2026: Faster, smarter and fully industrialized
Cybercrime is no longer a loose collection of hackers, tools and opportunistic attacks. As we move into 2026, it has matured into a highly industrialized ecosystem—complete with specialization, automation, affiliate networks, and even cartel-like business models. The result is a...
Expert reflections: Top cybersecurity trends of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, cybersecurity professionals are taking stock of a year shaped by both familiar threats and rising perils. So, what truly surprised security leaders this year—and what can we learn from it? To find out, I...
AI in 2026: Hype vs. reality
Well, here we are. 2026 has arrived, and chances are you’ve overindulged—not just in food and drink, but in consuming endless “expert” predictions about the year ahead. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that nearly every forecast has...
A look back at 2025, with an eye on 2026
It’s hard to believe 2025 is already nearing the rearview mirror. As the year winds down, SmarterMSP.com spoke with a variety of cybersecurity experts to reflect on this year’s major developments and what they anticipate as we head into 2026....
