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5 cybersecurity takeaways from 2022

5 cybersecurity takeaways from 2022

Last week we revisited some of the most significant data breaches of the year. This week, we are taking one last look at some of the other cybersecurity trends that shaped 2022. “Data breaches grab the headlines, but cybersecurity is...

/ January 5, 2023
Top 12 posts from SmarterMSP in 2022

Top 12 posts from SmarterMSP in 2022

It’s safe to say that 2022 was full of both new and old cybersecurity trends and threats. SmarterMSP shared many cybersecurity threat advisories, new security updates and guidelines, marketing recommendations and best practices, and much more. It hasn’t been a...

/ December 29, 2022
Ten significant data breaches from 2022

Ten significant data breaches from 2022

2022 saw more cybercrimes than ever and they were more costly than ever. Data breaches can have significant impact to organizations. According to the FBI’s cybercrime unit in 2022, data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.35 million – up...

/ December 27, 2022 / 6 Comments
Cybersecurity stays at the top of the IT priorities list

Cybersecurity stays at the top of the IT priorities list

As another year comes to close, most managed service providers (MSPs) are already squarely focused on the next. After all, there is little to be done now that could have a meaningful impact on financial results for 2022.

/ December 26, 2022
MSPs need to lean into zero-trust IT

MSPs need to lean into zero-trust IT

There’s a lot of hype surrounding zero-trust IT as a buzzword, but at the most fundamental level it’s all about ensuring security based on a known identity of an end user, application, or device. Forrester Research analyst John Kindervag is...

/ December 14, 2022
Set your MSP up for success by ‘building with the end in mind’

Set your MSP up for success by ‘building with the end in mind’

As an MSP owner or manager, regardless of whether you are currently planning an eventual exit, you should always be looking at ways to improve the business, processes, and add value to your MSP where you can. In my MSP.blog,...

/ December 6, 2022
2023 outlook – The future looks bright for MSPs

2023 outlook – The future looks bright for MSPs

As 2022 comes to an end, we are seeing that the “Great Resignation” due to the pandemic has turned into the “Great Layoff” as the global economy adjusts to current world events. Organizations are now preparing to ride out the...

/ December 2, 2022 / 8 Comments
Is your website optimized, MSPs?

Is your website optimized, MSPs?

As an MSP, your website is your primary marketing tool, and it is important to capitalize on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to maximize the effectiveness of this primary marketing tool. According to Raj Khera, a three-time CEO, author, and SEO...

/ November 17, 2022
What to do when your website content doesn’t convert leads

What to do when your website content doesn’t convert leads

You’ve designed your website following SEO best principles. Web traffic is up. And yet, the phones are silent. Tumbleweeds roll through your salespeople’s inboxes. What gives? It’s simple. Your website content development strategy isn’t primed for conversion.

/ November 9, 2022
Education and Cybersecurity
New report validates need for a centralized approach to education cybersecurity

New report validates need for a centralized approach to education cybersecurity

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) has released a report showing that schools remain vulnerable to cyberattacks. “Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools have reported significant educational impact due to cybersecurity incidents, such as ransomware attacks. Cyberattacks can also...

/ October 26, 2022