Tag: cybersecurity
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Global MSP Day 2024: Q&A with our featured speakers
Managed service providers (MSPs) across the globe are feeling the excitement and build-up of Global MSP Day 2024! On June 6th, we’ll be celebrating, networking, and collaborating with MSPs around the world both virtually and in-person. This incredible annual event...
MSPs are on the front lines of fighting deepfakes
Alarm bells went off in board rooms and C-suites across the globe last fall when an executive at a Hong Kong company was duped by deepfakes into wiring $25 million to criminals. According to CNN: A finance worker at a...
Killware: The emerging cyberthreat
Given the surge of incidents within the past decade, many people are becoming familiar with ransomware and data breaches. However, a new type of cyberattack known as killware has emerged in recent years. It’s now a major security issue for organizations....
Minding the cybersecurity talent gap for MSPs
We have reported extensively on the cybersecurity talent shortage plaguing the industry. The shortage is more than just a personnel issue though, it represents a serious cybersecurity problem. For instance, a Gartner report says that by 2025, half of all...
