Network/Data Security Supplier Insights

  1. How Machine Learning And Artificial Intelligence Drive MSP Success 10/3/2018

    Change is the one constant in the IT world, and the way companies purchase and consume technology continues to transform and evolve. As customers continue to disrupt the IT value chain, a successful transition to cloud and hybrid models requires managed service providers (MSPs) to evolve their people, operations, and processes and employ advanced technology to secure their customers’ environments. 

  2. Synthetic Backup Vs. Full Backup 9/17/2018

    The Schrödinger’s backup is such a backup, that was not yet tested for a recovery. Having a full backup is essential for making sure you can recover everything, especially if you have a widespread system failure, compromised data, or even an employee error that leads to loss of a substantial part of your information. While traditional full backup methods used to be the only option for having a complete copy of your data, synthetic full backup is providing a new alternative.

  3. Securing Users And Devices Across All Stages Of A Malware Attack 9/4/2018

    Educating users is an undeniably effective way to protect them from phishing and other malware, but it takes much more than that to stop attacks. There are many risks to networks that user education can’t reduce—from malicious sites mistakenly categorized as benign to watering-hole attacks that infect trusted sites. To combat these challenges, businesses need well-designed antimalware that protects across a variety of attack vectors and infection stages. That’s where multi-vector protection comes in.

  4. 10 Steps To Successfully Educate Your Clients’ End Users About Cybersecurity 9/4/2018

    In the last year, phishing was involved in 93% of successful security breaches. But we shouldn’t point the finger at human error alone. Today’s phishing attacks can be pretty convincing. And, ultimately, we’re all in this together. What your clients really need is a solution that empowers end users to be a strong line of defense. They need cybersecurity awareness training.

  5. 10 Reasons MSP Clients Need A Layered Security Strategy To Stay Safe 9/4/2018

    They say recognizing a problem is the first step in solving it. Whereas in the past many small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) didn’t believe they had a cybersecurity problem, today many executives in those businesses know that hackers will focus their attention on and exploit them. Particularly if they don’t have adequate cybersecurity defenses in place. The rampant growth in ransomware and increasing volume and velocity of cyber-attacks has meant the “it won’t happen to me” mentality is at last being left behind.

  6. 10 Reasons MSP Success Relies Upon Multi-Vector Security Solutions 9/4/2018

    “With 7.5 million new malware variants introduced each month,” organizations need to prepare for an all-out war on cyberattacks. Cyber threats are attacking users from multiple angles—or “vectors.” And what’s worse, their attacks can hit in multiple stages. As an MSP, you must leverage solutions that keep users and devices infectionfree across all endpoints. Unfortunately, two-thirds of MSPs are short on qualified IT professionals who can help them ramp up their security offerings. Thankfully, Webroot multi- vector protection can help.

  7. 3 Steps To Building Your Managed Security Service 8/30/2018

    Managed security services provide a great way to deliver the protection that today’s small and medium businesses (SMBs) require while offering an opportunity to differentiate and grow your business through new revenue and services. Done right, managed security services can be a valuable extension to your existing service portfolio and provide a cost-effective and efficient way to provide security services suitable for SMB budgets.

  8. MSP Guide To Vertical Market Success: Spotlight On Healthcare 8/30/2018

    By specializing in vertical markets, managed service providers (MSPs) gain new opportunities to build industry expertise that helps differentiate their business from the competition. Acquiring valuable knowledge about the systems and processes of a particular type of business enables MSPs to transition from generalists to market experts and add greater value to clients in specific sectors. As an MSP, this added value sets you apart from competitors and leads to new business, profits, and stronger client relationships.

  9. MSP Guide To Vertical Market Success: Spotlight On Education 8/13/2018

    Managed Service Providers (MSPs) that specialize in vertical markets offer an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the systems and processes for each type of business or organization. With solid expertise gained in a vertical sector, MSPs can differentiate from the competition as market experts who can provide clients the guidance and solutions that align to their specific industry needs.

  10. Parsing The Distinction Between AI & Machine Learning 7/31/2018

    AI and ML are not the same thing. Marketing campaigns and news articles oftentimes confuse people into thinking that they are—and my insistence on clarifying their nuance might be overkill—but I think it’s important to know the difference so you can understand how each can help make cybersecurity stronger.