Tag: cybersecurity

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
Mobile device threats: How serious are they?

Mobile device threats: How serious are they?

No matter how well a managed service provider (MSP) secures a client’s network, none of that matters if a hacker can gain access via a mobile device. According to statistics, mobile devices are an increasingly attractive target for hackers. Based...

/ July 18, 2024
Tales from the security operations center (SOC)

Tales from the security operations center (SOC)

With the frequency and variety of cyberattacks increasing daily, the need for comprehensive security measures has never been more critical. For analysts staffing a security operations center (SOC) for a global extended detection and response (XDR) service, each day brings...

/ July 4, 2024
Summer reading: Four must-read cybersecurity titles

Summer reading: Four must-read cybersecurity titles

As a journalist, I’m always writing. I also read a lot, and for someone who writes about cybersecurity, I read A LOT of cybersecurity books. While these are not precisely gripping beach reads, I have read some intriguing cybersecurity books...

/ June 26, 2024
Wingman MSP Marketing is celebrating Global MSP Day!

Wingman MSP Marketing is celebrating Global MSP Day!

We’re really excited to join the celebration of Global MSP Day, hosted by Barracuda MSP on June 6th, 2024! We’ll be joining the managed service provider (MSP) community to celebrate, reflect, and connect with each other after another eventful year...

/ May 30, 2024 / 6 Comments
cybersecurity insurance
Why cybersecurity insurance is essential for MSPs today

Why cybersecurity insurance is essential for MSPs today

The daily stories about breaches, hacks, and ransomware have continued unabated in 2024. But how much of the damage wrought by cybercriminals is protected by cybersecurity insurance? Network Assured has compiled some startling statistics, including: The global cybersecurity market was...

/ May 20, 2024
Global MSP Day
Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th

Global MSP Day 2024: Celebrating the resilience and dedication of MSPs worldwide on June 6th

This year marks the seventh annual Global MSP Day! An event celebrating managed service providers (MSPs) the world over, Barracuda MSP has gone the extra mile for Global MSP Day 2024. It takes place on June 6, at varying times...

/ May 16, 2024