Cybersecurity risk assessment and management

News, features and tips on cybersecurity risk assessment and management services. Learn more about these key MSP services, which help customers identify and address their security shortcomings.

April 13, 2018 13 Apr'18
GuardiCore on the hunt for managed security services providers

Data center security vendor GuardiCore recently enhanced its partner program to attract managed security services providers as it looks to grow its reputation in the channel.
February 23, 2018 23 Feb'18
JASK channel partner program looks for regional allies

JASK will initially target regional reseller partners and plans to eventually work with managed security service provider firms; other news from the week.
February 16, 2018 16 Feb'18
Anomali targets managed security service providers for global expansion

Threat management platform vendor Anomali said it will tap MSSPs for help reaching medium-sized businesses; other channel news from the week.
September 29, 2017 29 Sep'17
Facebook partner program firms invest in Workplace

Channel partner companies are boosting their efforts to support Facebook Workplace, which is making headway among enterprise customers, such as Walmart.

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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
MSP security essentials for every IT service provider

Getting a cybersecurity practice up and running is no easy task. In this guide, we show how MSPs can build security practices and protect their clients from an array of threats. Continue Reading
How to protect your clients from ransomware infections

Client education, advanced endpoint protection and image-based backups are some of the steps channel partners can encourage customers to take to thwart ransomware. Continue Reading

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MSPs highlight 3 top tools for cybersecurity practices

Managed services providers must navigate a complex market to find the right tools for cybersecurity. Three MSPs discuss products they deem essential to their businesses. Continue Reading
Bug bounty service offerings unlock new channel revenue

Channel firms like security consultant NCC Group are pioneering vulnerability management service offerings that target bug bounty programs. Continue Reading
Software bots, MSP tool consolidation could figure in 2018

Intelligent automation technology and a consolidating MSP software market are two of the trends expected to affect the IT services provider market in 2018. Continue Reading

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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
Insider threat behavior: How to identify warning signs

Enterprises can prevent insider threat incidents if they know what to look for. Peter Sullivan explains the precursors to and precipitating events for insider threat behavior. Continue Reading
Black swan event: Preparing for a dual ransomware attack

While a black swan incident shut down Code Spaces, IT service providers and their customers can avoid a similar outcome, if they devise a comprehensive data protection plan. Continue Reading

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IT sabotage: Identifying and preventing insider threats

Preventing IT sabotage from insider threats can be a challenge. Peter Sullivan explains how enterprises should monitor for characteristics of insider threat behavior. Continue Reading
Preparing enterprise systems for the scriptless Linux exploit

The scriptless Linux exploit deviates from usual methods that security tools recognize as attacks. Expert Nick Lewis explains how the exploit works and how to prevent it. Continue Reading
Using IPv6 atomic fragments for a denial-of-service attack

IPv6 atomic fragments can be dangerous for enterprises. Expert Fernando Gont explains their relation to a new denial-of-service attack vector and how to mitigate the threat. Continue Reading