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.

June 26, 2019 26 Jun'19
Stellar Cyber launches Starlight 3.1 for AI threat detection

Stellar Cyber, a security analytics vendor, launched Starlight 3.1 as its first unified security analytics platform, using AI and machine learning to detect and thwart attacks.
May 13, 2019 13 May'19
Cybersecurity issues top list of customer concerns

Cybersecurity issues, either embedded in broader digital initiatives or as an overarching IT issue, rank as the top customer concern, according to a new survey.
April 05, 2019 05 Apr'19
Cybersecurity partner program efforts take flight

Cybersecurity partner programs are ramping up with vendors such as Flashpoint, Centrify and Portnox to expand or launch channel initiatives; more news from the week.
March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
Barracuda Networks warns about blackmail email, sextortion threat

Barracuda Networks is seeking to educate its partners on the latest trends in spear-phishing email attacks. New research revealed an uptick in blackmail scams and sextortion.

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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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Antimalware protection and the fundamentals of endpoint security

Learn about antimalware protection and how endpoint security technology prevents malware from infecting end-user computers and corporate networks. Continue Reading
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

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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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Business-driven security: Consultants help clients play catch-up

Digital transformation projects and other sophisticated tech initiatives call for integrated security. IT service firms are addressing the gap between security and business teams. Continue Reading
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