Tag: MSPs
Supply chain security: A growing threat for MSPs
Supply chain attacks continue to plague the cybersecurity industry and enterprises overall. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 45 percent of organizations worldwide will have experienced attacks on their software supply chains. This is a threefold increase from 2021. Supply chain...
Ask an MSP Expert: How can pentesting add value to an MSP security service offering?
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, many MSPs are looking to add penetration testing (pentesting) to their service offering. Pentesting is a simulated cyberattack on a system, network, or application to find vulnerabilities before real hackers can exploit them. It helps organizations...
GenAI FOMO plays to the strengths of MSPs
Interest in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) remains high. However, a survey of over 250 executives shows that only 22 percent believe their organization’s data foundation is fully ready to support GenAI applications, while 53 percent think their organization is somewhat...
Beyond phishing: How cybercriminals target SMBs vs. enterprises
Security-focused managed service providers (MSPs) know that small to midsize businesses (SMBs) often take a more cavalier approach to cybersecurity than larger organizations. They often believe that because they are small and less well-known, they’re less likely to draw the...
Beyond patches and firewalls: Advanced strategies for cyberthreat defense
Threat mitigation is to managed service providers (MSPs) what preventative medicine is to doctors. In other words, threat mitigation is the first line – and often least expensive – defense against cybercriminals. Of course, some of the basic steps include...
Recharge with Barracuda at IT Nation Connect!
‘Tis the event season! We are gearing up for an unforgettable time at IT Nation Connect. Not familiar with IT Nation Connect? This annual event is focused on enabling managed services providers (MSPs) to drive business growth and enhance their service...
AI monitoring: An untapped MSP opportunity
A survey of 400 IT operations professionals finds that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is prompting more organizations to reassess the platforms they use to monitor their IT environments. Conducted by the market research firm Vanson Bourne on behalf...
Three ways MSPs can market compliance services
Many managed service providers (MSPs) believe they must approach marketing from a granular level. This can work in some instances, but the vast majority of the time, this is the wrong approach – especially for the more technical service offerings....
How MSPs can improve threat detection and response with XDR
According to a Barracuda report, 62 percent of IT professionals surveyed believe cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated and complex. This concern is mainly because traditional security measures often fail to address multifaceted threats in today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape. Furthermore,...
Survey reveals cloud trends opening opportunities for MSPs
A survey of 962 IT decision makers conducted by CDW suggests organizations rely on a mix of internal and external expertise to manage cloud services. 88 percent said they can effectively manage their cloud environments, with 50 percent noting they...
