The Importance of Cybersecurity for MSPs
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 […]
For an MSP with a wide range of clients, you not only have to secure multiple endpoints, networks and cloud environments but also put up a strong wall against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) estimates that almost 90% of successful cyberattacks start with email phishing. With cybercriminals using sophisticated tactics like phishing and brute force attacks, relying solely on passwords has become a vulnerability your clients cannot afford. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementation goes beyond the traditional reliance on passwords alone, requiring users […]
Technology alone is no longer enough to protect your clients from cyberattacks. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to become more complex, MSPs need to consider adding …
Managed services are at the crossroads of safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the continuity of operations in the face of the complexity of digitalization and cyber threats. No wonder the global managed services market is expected to grow at a 13.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, per Grand View Research. With the boundaries between IT […]
Why MSPs Should Conduct a SaaS Risk Assessment Almost 80% of IT security professionals experienced SaaS …
