Managed security for the cloud

Information on managed security for the cloud and the companies offering such services. Learn what it takes to extend cybersecurity to cloud-based computing and storage resources.

August 27, 2021 27 Aug'21
AWS MSSP competency program opens up to partners

A new AWS program will validate the skill sets and processes of MSSP partners, creating a means for security firms to competitively differentiate themselves; more IT channel news.
January 29, 2021 29 Jan'21
Cybersecurity trends: IT shops set to offload work to MSPs

New research on 2021 cybersecurity trends points to opportunities for managed service providers that are equipped with the right tools and skills; more IT channel news.
December 28, 2020 28 Dec'20
Zix acquires CloudAlly backup for SaaS data protection

Zix plans to integrate CloudAlly backup and recovery with its Secure Cloud email security and compliance platform. Backup was a technology that Zix needed.
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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Why Microsoft 365, Windows 365 matter for IT services firms

Office 365, Microsoft 365 and Windows 365 differ not only in their feature sets and capabilities, but in the opportunities they afford service providers. Continue Reading
Managed IT security services firms resell cloud-based offerings

Managed service providers are reselling security as a service offerings from third-party providers to expand their service portfolios in the IT security arena. Continue Reading
Cloud-based security helps channel partners cut client costs

Channel partners are helping their customers adopt security in the cloud, which executives say provides cost-effective protection compared with on-premises technology. Continue Reading

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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
CASB market poised for channel growth

Fueled by cloud security concerns, the CASB market is expected to boom into a $713 million opportunity by 2020. However, not all customers yet understand the technology. Continue Reading
A leap into the cloud security market: The story of Fishtech

Gary Fish is no stranger to business reinvention. In 2016, he decided to transition from background in traditional cybersecurity and spin up a cloud security firm. Continue Reading

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SaaS monitoring, management tools take shape for MSPs

A new category of SaaS monitoring and management software has emerged, designed specifically for MSPs and their small business clients. Learn why these tools matter. Continue Reading
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
Cloud data security skills to set your business apart

The wave of high-profile data breaches has led many customers today to take data security more seriously, and, as a result, many of them are turning to partners to safeguard their cloud data assets against developing threats.
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Five tips to mitigate the risk of a cloud outage

Selling cloud-based services? These five tips can help service providers mitigate the risk of a cloud outage. Continue Reading
Cheat sheet: Talking to clients about cloud computing security risks

Customers are jumpy about cloud computing security risks, and cloud providers must be ready for their questions with bulletproof answers. Here are questions you can expect. Continue Reading
Tackle your client's security issues with cloud computing in 10 steps

So your client wants to move to the cloud? Your job just got harder. Kevin McDonald lists 10 steps to protect your client (and yourself). Continue Reading