Tag: MSP
MSSPs should brace for the AI-driven vulnerability wave
Managed security service providers (MSSPs) prepare for a surge of application vulnerabilities—flaws that attackers are likely to exploit faster than ever. AI-generated code: The new normal A Sapio Research survey of 450 IT professionals in the U.S. and Europe found...
The BYOD Reality: MSPs’ path to data-centric security
The BYOD revolution is no longer a trend—it’s the new workplace norm. Today, 95 percent of organizations allow personal devices at work, and 82 percent actively use BYOD policies. Market growth is accelerating, with Mordor Intelligence projecting $132.22B by 2025...
Windows 11 migration push begins in earnest
Now that Windows 10 is no longer being officially supported for free by Microsoft, the pace at which organizations are expected to upgrade PCs that are optimized for artificial intelligence (AI) applications is set to dramatically increase. AI PC market...
Deploy zero trust identity and XDR this month
The security stakes for managed service providers (MSPs) have never been higher. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, alarming trends make one fact impossible to ignore: Cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) at record speed, putting every digital identity – and the...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: How to make strong password security habits stick
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and it’s a timely reminder to strengthen your password security and authentication habits. Whether you’re an IT professional, a managed service provider (MSP) or simply someone who values data privacy, this is a good opportunity...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Simple steps for cyber safety in 2025
October 1 marked the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), an annual initiative dedicated to raising awareness about cybersecurity and promoting safe online practices. Each October, governments, public sector agencies and private sector partners join forces, organizing events and media...
Tech Time Warp: Two decades of Cybersecurity Awareness Month—but there’s still work to do
If you’re reading this blog, you probably observe cybersecurity awareness year-round, not just during the annual observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month each October. But, as a managed service provider (MSP), you also likely appreciate any opportunity to draw attention to...
Global politics meets IT staffing: The H-1B visa crossroads
H-1B visas that enable IT professionals from overseas to work in the U.S. have always been a controversial issue. However, with the current administration’s decision to impose $100,000 annual fees for each successful applicant, the issue may soon simply fade...
Lindsay Faria: One of CRN’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should
Last week, Lindsay Faria, who leads managed service provider (MSP) Marketing for Barracuda in the Americas, was recognized as one of CRN’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should for 2025. This annual list shines a light on the committed...
Tip Tuesday: How to discover and manage shadow IT in your RMM
Before you can manage shadow information technology (IT), you must find it. Your remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform can help you identify it, assess its potential impact, and enforce policies to govern its use. Learn what you can do...
