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January 19, 2021 19 Jan'21
Huntress security platform gets boost from Level Effect EDR

As part of an aggressive growth strategy, MDR services vendor Huntress Labs purchased endpoint detection and response technology from security startup Level Effect.
December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20
WatchGuard highlights critical MSP security services for 2021

MSPs in 2021 will face higher volumes of spear phishing attacks, hazardous gaps in remote work setups and a crucial need for widespread MFA adoption, WatchGuard Technologies says.
August 24, 2020 24 Aug'20
Kaseya Connect IT: Vendor buys Graphus to expand MSP suite

The acquisition of Graphus, revealed at Kaseya's Connect IT event, adds email security and anti-phishing technology to the company's management platform for MSPs.
March 24, 2020 24 Mar'20
Secure remote access offering gains ground among MSPs

Todyl's Secure Global Network, available free for 30 days, aims to help managed service providers protect customers' home-based employees amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Managed security services market beckons as SMB attacks grow

MSPs must revamp their business models and security approaches to keep up with modern SMB threats. Get insight into the MSSP market and top security tools. Continue Reading
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SD-WAN industry growth opens partner opportunities in 2021

Channel partners can take advantage of SD-WAN industry expansion by addressing customers' interoperability and security concerns, according to Spirent Communications executives. Continue Reading
Why SOAR platforms are gaining attention from the channel

The cybersecurity skills gap and demand for process automation are powering the growth of the SOAR market. Learn how partners can benefit from these multifaceted platforms. 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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4 tips for proper cyber hygiene during the remote workforce era

IT services firms have a responsibility to secure their clients' remote workforces. Here are four tips for maintaining cyber hygiene in the cloud, using AWS as an example. Continue Reading
MSP cybersecurity concerns may require a business model retune

Many managed service provider partners consider IT security an important revenue opportunity, but they may have to retool their offerings to address emerging threats. Continue Reading
Managed security service provider (MSSP)

A managed security service provider (MSSP) is an IT service provider that provides an organization with some amount of cybersecurity monitoring and management, which may include virus and spam blocking, intrusion detection, firewalls and virtual ... Continue Reading

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5 common web application vulnerabilities and how to avoid them

Common web application vulnerabilities continue to confound enterprises. Here's how to defend against them and stop enabling exploits. Continue Reading
Risk & Repeat: Cloudflare bug poses incident response challenges

In this episode of SearchSecurity's Risk & Repeat podcast, editors discuss the recent Cloudflare bug that leaked an undetermined amount of customer data over several months. Continue Reading
Recent ransomware attacks: Data shows 50% growth in 2016

With high sums paid, ransomware gets all the attention. But malware is not the only way that criminals gained control of enterprise systems, a new report shows. Continue Reading