What is ISPM and why does it matter for MSPs?
Identity is now the front door to almost every client environment you manage. Attackers know it, which is why stolen credentials and over-permissioned accounts turn up in so many breaches. Identity security posture management (ISPM) gives MSPs a way to see that risk clearly and act on it before it becomes an incident. Here’s what ISPM is, the risks […]
Moving left of boom: A guide to the NIST Identify and Protect pillars
In the world of cybersecurity risk reduction, there’s a concept that we call “the boom”. It’s the moment a ransomware note appears on a screen, or your company name shows up on a breach list after your entire CRM database gets dumped. It’s the explosion. And by the time it happens, your options are limited. Everything before that moment is “left of boom”. When reviewing how strong our security programs are, we tend to focus […]
Why MSPs should use a security framework in 2026
MSPs are no longer just “the computer janitors”. They are the primary custodians of their clients’ digital survival. In 2026, the shift from putting out security fires to getting to increasing resilience is table stakes. But here’s the problem: most MSPs still approach cybersecurity reactively, addressing threats as they emerge rather than building a repeatable system to manage risk over time. That’s where security frameworks come in. Following […]
MSP security is a team sport. Going solo is costing you growth
It’s 4 PM on a Friday, and a critical security alert just hit your dashboard. Your gut says it’s probably nothing, but your brain says “what if it’s not?” Who do you call? If your answer is “no one,” you’re not alone. Most MSPs make critical security decisions in isolation. You’re expected to be the expert. Your team looks to […]
Shadow AI: The hidden security risk in your clients’ browsers
You might have firewalls and discovery scans in place, but a new kind of risk is slipping right past them. Your clients’ employees just want to get their work done faster, but that drive for efficiency is creating a massive blind spot. We call it shadow AI, and it happens when employees grab AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude or even sneaky AI features baked […]
