The vCISO Academy: Transforming MSPs and MSSPs into Cybersecurity Powerhouses

November 8, 2024 at 06:45AM The rising demand for cybersecurity has led to increased interest in virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The vCISO Academy was created to provide training and resources for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to offer effective vCISO services. … Read more

The State of the Virtual CISO Report: MSP/MSSP Security Strategies for 2025

September 6, 2024 at 06:21AM The 2024 State of the vCISO Report by Cynomi highlights the increasing demand for virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services. The survey reveals that 98% of MSPs and MSSPs plan to offer vCISO services, driven by SMB demand and beneficial outcomes such as revenue increase and enhanced client security. … Read more

Guardz Launches Free ‘Community Shield’ Plan to Empower MSPs

August 14, 2024 at 03:09PM Guardz, the AI-powered cybersecurity company, has announced the launch of its new free Community Shield plan for MSPs. The plan provides a unified platform for detection and response across identities, emails, devices, and data, with no financial commitment. It aims to support MSPs’ growth and cybersecurity, offering advanced automation, AI, … Read more

Webinar: Discover the All-in-One Cybersecurity Solution for SMBs

August 2, 2024 at 08:12AM Small and medium businesses are facing significant cyber threats, lacking the resources of larger corporations. Managed service providers struggle to meet the demand for protection. An upcoming webinar will showcase an All-in-One platform, offering simplified, accelerated, and scalable cybersecurity solutions. Targeted at SMBs and MSPs, the webinar aims to improve … Read more

TeamViewer Detects Security Breach in Corporate IT Environment

June 28, 2024 at 02:27AM TeamViewer detected an “irregularity” in its internal IT environment on June 26, 2024. The company immediately activated a response team and began investigations with cyber security experts. It stated that no customer data was impacted and an investigation is ongoing. The U.S. Health-ISAC issued a bulletin about threat actors’ exploitation … Read more

Developing a Plan to Respond to Critical CVEs in Open Source Software

June 7, 2024 at 10:09AM The tech industry faced wake-up calls in 2020 and 2021 with incidents like SolarWinds, Log4j, and Kaseya’s VSA, emphasizing the critical need to refine response strategies to vulnerabilities and supply chain attacks. Both large and small organizations must prioritize comprehensive asset inventories and software bills of materials to effectively respond … Read more

Upleveling the State of SMB Cybersecurity

June 6, 2024 at 07:42AM Cybersecurity threats are increasingly targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), with 94% experiencing attacks in 2024, up from 64% in 2019. SMBs face challenges such as resource constraints, lack of awareness, and sophisticated threats. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are rising as essential allies, offering expertise, services, and support to strengthen … Read more

Pretty much all of the headaches affecting MSPs are due to cybersecurity

May 30, 2024 at 06:38AM MSPs emphasize cybersecurity as their top concern in today’s market, struggling to keep up with evolving threats. The shortage of skilled security analysts and the use of stolen credentials by cybercriminals pose significant risks. MSPs face challenges in providing 24/7 security services, with smaller MSPs particularly vulnerable. Partnering with MDR … Read more

New Guide: How to Scale Your vCISO Services Profitably

May 9, 2024 at 07:49AM The article discusses the high demand for cybersecurity expertise among SMEs, proposing the use of vCISO services as a solution. It outlines the benefits for MSPs and MSSPs in offering vCISO services, and provides a comprehensive guide for developing and scaling vCISO services profitably. The guide covers reasons for demand, … Read more

Guide: How vCISOs, MSPs and MSSPs Can Keep their Customers Safe from Gen AI Risks

November 8, 2023 at 06:15AM “ChatGPT is experiencing a high volume of usage, with many organizations utilizing it for various functions. However, the use of generative AI poses security risks such as data breaches, compromised identities, and intellectual property loss. It is crucial for MSPs, MSSPs, and vCISOs to address these concerns and educate their … Read more