Tag: Security
Enhance security services with biometrics
Biometrics is exploding in popularity as a security tool with research indicating that 81 percent of consumers consider biometrics a more secure method of identity verification than traditional methods. Illustrating the embrace of this technology is the global biometric authentication...
The power of hosted remote desktops for MSPs
In my last piece, I discussed how using hosted remote desktops can minimize risks should a major incident occur. Beyond reducing risks, the use of remote desktops provides a lot more than just basic access capabilities. Reduce helpdesk calls and...
Focus on cybersecurity to uplevel your MSP business
What matters most to an organization? The security of the devices that its platform operates on, or the data and information that is held on and moved across that platform? If you think they are both important, think again. A...
5 security predictions for 2024 from Barracuda executives
Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen threat actors use generative AI to take threats to new levels, scaling up their attacks and making them more effective. As 2024 gets underway, we’re looking ahead to the changes, developments, and trends...
Cybersecurity Awareness Month to-do list
This month marks the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a collaboration between government and industry to highlight the importance of cybersecurity. The past two decades have brought about rapid change. “It’s hard to believe that Cybersecurity Awareness Month has been...
From Basics to Breakthroughs: Evolution of IT security in the 1980s
As part of our 5-part series on the evolution of cybersecurity, check out our first article below that covers how War Games and Worms led to the creation of the first cybersecurity efforts in the 1980s. While cybersecurity is a multibillion-dollar...
Pushing the ‘M’ in MSP
At times, it is easy to forget what the actuality of being an MSP is. The provision of one or more services as described in the contract is apparent – and this should be conducted in a way that makes...
Security is more than table stakes
Security has always seemed to be at the top of most organizations’ mind. At the same time, it is often a lower priority when setting aside discrete investment. Outsourcing functions to an MSP can be seen by many as a...
Barracuda featured on CRN’s 2023 Security 100 List
We’re excited to share that today announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Barracuda to its annual Security 100 list for the seventh year in a row. Recognizing leading IT channel security leaders, the Security 100 list honorees bring...