Managed Service Providers (MSPs) often have their hands full managing the IT and data protection services of their clients. But are they being vigilant about their own cybersecurity? Increasingly, MSPs are targets of cyberattacks. And if their systems aren’t secure, that can have far-reaching consequences for both MSPs and their clients. It is important for… Read more »
Read the ArticleAccording to a report by Untangle, a network security provider, 48 percent of all surveyed SMBs said they have less than $5K budgeted to spend on IT security, down from 54 percent last year. More than half (52 percent) said they don’t have an in-house IT security professional on staff, leading them to spread security… Read more »
Read the ArticleAccording to a recent Conference Board survey, cybersecurity risks are the number one fear U.S. CEOs face in 2019. More money is being spent on cybersecurity than ever before, so how is it possible that organizations of every stripe, from NASA to the city of Baltimore, have still had their systems breached? One obvious answer… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe risk associated with artificial intelligence (AI) is a popular topic these days. Will AI take human jobs and become an enemy of the people? Will AI develop killer robots with no moral compass? Will AI become a superpower with greater control over humans? These are all important issues, but those tasked with cybersecurity currently… Read more »
Read the ArticleThe online world is still the wild west. A few wrong clicks can lead a user down a path to ransomware, viruses, and all sorts of nasty stuff. In order to keep each of these end points locked down, it’s crucial for MSPs to keep end users’ online experience safe and private. Your job is… Read more »
Read the ArticleA Kaspersky Lab survey finds that 75 percent of respondents report that the number of passwords they have to manage causes them stress, which may explain why there are 23.2 million accounts using “123456” as a password and three million accounts using “password” as a password. In addition, 68 percent report they are stressed about… Read more »
Read the ArticleWhat makes the perfect target for a cybercriminal? A business that’s rich with sensitive information about their clients. One in particular? Healthcare providers. Consider just how much information a facility like a hospital holds concerning its doctors, nurses, and patients. Many of these stored details, especially patient files, are not only sensitive in nature but… Read more »
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