Best practices for cybersecurity management

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Best practices for cybersecurity management News

July 02, 2020 02 Jul'20
ConnectWise ups ante in cybersecurity services market

ConnectWise is pushing deeper into the security market by launching an MSP-specific cybersecurity framework. Get insight into the MSP+ Cybersecurity Framework initiative.
October 11, 2019 11 Oct'19
MSP cybersecurity concerns may inspire break/fix nix

The heightened publicity surrounding cyberattacks targeting managed IT service providers was a central focus of the MSPAlliance's MSPWorld Conference.
October 10, 2019 10 Oct'19
MSPAlliance debuts MSP cybersecurity risk rating system

As customers increasingly question the cybersecurity postures of MSPs, MSPAlliance aims to give firms a way to show they are proactively dealing with threats.
September 27, 2019 27 Sep'19
MSP ransomware attack exploits privileged users' credentials

WatchGuard Technologies said recent MSP ransomware attacks revealed that hackers have detailed knowledge of managed service providers' internal operations and technologies.

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Learn about SecOps: Cybersecurity basics for NetOps teams

To bridge the gap between NetOps and SecOps teams, network pros should know security fundamentals, including different types of attackers, attacks and available security services. Continue Reading
How to vet vendors' cybersecurity tools for MSP practices

Building a cybersecurity stack can mean assessing dozens of vendors. An effective vetting process can help partners avoid missteps in their search for security products. Continue Reading
How to find an MSP to protect you from outsourcing IT risks

Check out what questions to ask MSPs to make sure they have the right security systems in place to protect your organization against outsourcing IT risks. Continue Reading

Evaluate Best practices for cybersecurity management Vendors & Products

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Do IT service providers need MSP cybersecurity insurance?

Today's fraught threat landscape puts MSPs and customers at risk. Purchasing liability insurance reassures subscribers while protecting providers in case of a malware incident. Continue Reading
MDR services evolve into distinct security service offering

MDR services are developing into a new category of cybersecurity offering for channel partners. Learn how MDR providers take a different approach from traditional MSSPs. Continue Reading
How an MSP enlisted Webroot for ransomware prevention

Platte River Networks is using Webroot technology, which includes endpoint protection software and a phishing simulator, to shield its clients from ransomware. Continue Reading

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How MSPs and MSSPs should market cybersecurity to find success

It's time for MSPs and MSSPs to reevaluate how they sell their security solutions. Dave Sobel offers his recommendations, such as emphasizing the human aspect of cyber attacks. Continue Reading
How to create a cybersecurity program for your own MSP

MSPs hoping to roll out an IT security practice would be well advised to first cultivate their own culture of security, writes Jason McNew in this Ask the Expert segment. Continue Reading
Channel weighs integrated security solution vs. point-product approach

Channel partners can make arguments for the integrated security suite and the best-in-class point product method, but the decision ultimately rests on a customer's specific needs. Continue Reading

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Partners deploy phishing countermeasures as threats evolve

The pandemic and 2020 presidential election are giving criminals plenty of phishing opportunities. Learn about phishing countermeasures that partners can take to protect customers. Continue Reading
How to prepare client companies for ransomware attacks

Ransomware is a constant aspect of the IT landscape but isn't always seen as a priority. IT service providers can help their clients mitigate the risk. Continue Reading
Tips for overcoming MSP patch management pain points

Software patch management is more difficult than it once was. Industry experts offer advice on how to best stay ahead of the patching curve and reduce risks to both MSPs and customers. Continue Reading