DEF CON 34, BSides Las Vegas and what the future of AI in security really looks like
Every year I leave Hacker Summer Camp in Las Vegas with a head full of ideas, questionable stickers and at least a dozen new things I want to try when I get back home. Between DEF CON 34 and BSides Las Vegas, this year was no different. The tone around AI has changed The conversations […]
The hidden costs of cyberattacks: Why every MSP needs cyber insurance
As a managed service provider (MSP), you understand that your clients trust you with their most sensitive data and IT infrastructure. But what happens when that trust is compromised by a cyberattack? The stakes are higher than ever, and the financial, operational and reputational costs of a cyberattack can cripple your business. The emotional toll […]
Why most MSP security stacks are stronger at Protect than Identify
Take five minutes and list every security tool you sell. Next to each one, write one of two labels: Stops problems. This includes firewalls, endpoint detection and response, email filtering, patch automation, MFA. Finds problems. Think asset discovery, vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, penetration testing. Most lists come back lopsided, and the weight sits on the […]
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 […]
