Tag: MSPs

Globalization of IT talent starts to contract

Globalization of IT talent starts to contract

Not too long ago, more than a few managed service providers (MSPs) would hire IT talent anywhere they could find affordable resources. But in the current geopolitical climate, those options are severely constrained. The biggest impact has been the result...

/ November 7, 2023
5 best practices for MSP email security

5 best practices for MSP email security

Email remains the primary entry point for most cyberattacks, whether phishing, ransomware, social engineering scams, or business email compromise (BEC). According to data from Barracuda, 75 percent of organizations were the victim of a successful email attack in 2022, and...

/ November 6, 2023
MSSPs should uplevel cybersecurity conversations to board-level

MSSPs should uplevel cybersecurity conversations to board-level

A survey of 654 board of directors conducted by PwC finds well over a third (38 percent) of respondents have consulted third-party experts to increase efforts in becoming more aware of cybersecurity threats. In addition, nearly three-quarters (64 percent) have...

/ October 30, 2023
New FAR-reaching rules for MSPs

New FAR-reaching rules for MSPs

Managed service providers (MSPs) must navigate a complex patchwork of international, national, and local cybersecurity laws and regulations, and soon, there will be even more rules to follow. On October 3, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council released two...

/ October 25, 2023
The acute phenomenon of the cybersecurity skills shortage

The acute phenomenon of the cybersecurity skills shortage

Despite ongoing efforts to train recruits, it doesn’t appear that the cybersecurity skills shortage is going to abate any time soon. A survey of 301 IT and cybersecurity professionals conducted by Enterprise Strategy Group, an arm of TechTarget, on behalf...

/ October 19, 2023
Demand for managed cloud services continues to grow

Demand for managed cloud services continues to grow

The managed cloud services market is forecasted to reach $60.7 billion in revenue by 2027 after growing at a 12 percent compound annual rate. The bulk of those managed services are naturally going to be provided by the cloud service...

/ October 11, 2023
The rising role of vCISO

The rising role of vCISO

Cybersecurity threats continue to rise, but the available IT talent pool is shrinking. In fact, studies show there is still a need for more than 3.4 million security professionals, which is an increase of more than 26 percent from 2021....

/ October 4, 2023
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: Events, security tips, and more for MSPs

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023: Events, security tips, and more for MSPs

Since 2003, October has been declared National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) by the United States government, and each year, cybersecurity experts and communities across the world come together to share information about how to remain safe online. NCSAM itself is a collaborative...

/ October 2, 2023
Cold-calling
Ask an MSP Expert: Mastering cold-calling in 2023

Ask an MSP Expert: Mastering cold-calling in 2023

As a managed service provider (MSP), you are constantly looking for ways to grow your business. Many are using cold-calling, a standard sales outreach technique, to mine for more business.  However, it’s no secret that many grapple with the perceived...

/ September 27, 2023
SMBs must prioritize cybersecurity planning

SMBs must prioritize cybersecurity planning

Cybersecurity vulnerabilities connected to large businesses have received much attention recently, especially the several casinos in Las Vegas that were forced to go offline due to cyberattacks. Casinos are a vital economic engine in Nevada, but it’s not just sprawling...

/ September 27, 2023