Compliance Watch

Data Backup and Data Protection

• GDPR for MSPs: Channel partners question the law's reach

  Channel firms and customers outside the EU are still figuring out what they need to do to comply with GDPR personal data regulations, despite the law's May 2018 enactment.  Continue Reading

• Security questionnaires: How to prepare your SMB clients

  SMBs working with regulated clients may need to complete detailed security assessment questionnaires. Managed service providers can help with data security tools and capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Cloud GDPR compliance: Partners note lack of urgency among clients

  Cloud firms work busily to align their businesses with Europe's data protection legislation, but many observe a lack of urgency among clients in face of the hefty GDPR penalties.  Continue Reading

• A cybersecurity self-assessment helps IT teams, partners flag risks

  IT teams, partners and vendors can benefit from an internal checkup when it comes to reducing the risk of a cybersecurity breach. This approach can help document security efforts.  Continue Reading

• MSPAlliance insurance to protect providers against claims

  A revised MSPAlliance insurance program aims to shield managed services and cloud computing providers from claims stemming from the EU GDPR regulation.  Continue Reading

• Credentialing process helps IT service providers differentiate

  MSPs and other channel partners are pursuing rigorous audits and credentialing regimens as a way to stand out from their competitors in the IT services market.  Continue Reading