MSP Email Security: A Quick Guide
A survey of cybersecurity leaders revealed that 94% of organizations were negatively impacted by email security incidents in 2023. As cyber threats evolve, MSPs must prioritize robust email security to effectively protect their customers’ data. This blog explores widespread email threats, choosing the right MSP email security tools and best practices for their implementation. What […]
Business email compromise (BEC) attacks involve manipulating or impersonating email accounts to deceive employees, often leading to financial fraud, breaches or data loss. According to Verizon, BEC attacks doubled last year and comprised nearly 60% of all social engineering incidents. To deal with this growing frequency of BEC attacks, MSPs need advanced strategies such as […]
Slack is the preferred communication, collaboration and file sharing hub for teams in more than 150 countries. The number of Slack’s monthly active users is expected to reach 79 million by 2025, per Statista. While the user-friendly interface and versatile app integrations of Slack make it a fan favorite, over time, the platform becomes a […]
While traditional security measures such as firewalls, strong password policies and encryption remain crucial, their primary focus on securing network perimeters makes them less effective against location-based attacks. This is where IP address geolocation comes in. By leveraging IP data, you gain insights about the location of login attempts, allowing you to distinguish legitimate access […]
With global cybersecurity spending on products and services projected to grow by 10% in 2024, reaching $208 billion, MSPs have access to many security solutions under multiple “acronym-salad” categories. This blog will focus on three of them: SIEM vs SOAR vs XDR. Each of these categories offers unique capabilities and addresses specific security needs across […]
For managed service providers (MSPs), navigating the different aspects of IT support for clients is a constant juggling act. From being a subject matter expert to providing constant customer service, every facet demands attention to retain clients. With your plate nearly full with these key functions, cybersecurity for MSP often takes a backseat, which can […]
To effectively protect their clients from escalating cyber threats, MSPs need a deep understanding of tactical threat intelligence. Enter indicators of compromise (IOCs). IOCs are critical pieces of information that help MSPs identify whether a system or network has been infiltrated by malicious actors. Using these digital breadcrumbs, MSPs are able to uncover cyberattacks. This […]
Traditional security approaches, such as antivirus software and firewalls, while crucial, no longer suffice in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. MSPs need a proactive approach that not only secures their clients’ network perimeter and responds to internal threats, but also monitors user accounts and detects anomalous behavior. A survey by the SANS Institute […]
What Your MSP Technology Stack Should Look Like The MSP technology stack consists of software and hardware solutions designed to monitor, manage, secure and optimize IT environments. From remote monitoring and management (RMM) to customer relationship management (CRM), every component should strategically streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. A robust software stack enables MSPs to […]
The surge in cyberattacks, data breaches and other malicious activities underscores the need for a standardized approach to security. This culminated with the formation of the Center for Internet Security (CIS) back in 2000. Fast forward to the present, we cater to MSPs looking for security solutions that not only align with CIS benchmarks but […]
Organizations are increasingly relying on guest user accounts to facilitate external partnerships, collaborate with vendors and grant temporary access to their networks. Our SaaS Application Security Insights (SASI) report found that out of all the accounts SaaS Alerts monitors, almost half (48.1) are guest user accounts versus licensed users. Guest accounts, though handy for collaborations […]
