A week in security (June 8 – 14)
A roundup of news and blog posts from the week of June 8 – 14, including the Honda ransomware attack, search hijackers, and what to look for in an RMM platform.
MSPs, know what you’re really looking for in an RMM platform
When ransomware targeting MSPs began making headlines, things started to change. This also made MSPs assess their current RMM platform and, should they decide to switch, change the criteria of what to look out for when finding “the right” vendor. We have 5 considerations for you.
Lock and Code S1Ep7: Sounding the trumpet on web browser privacy with Pieter Arntz
This week on Lock and Code, we talk to Pieter Arntz about web browser privacy—an often neglected subcategory of data privacy.
10 best practices for MSPs to secure their clients and themselves from ransomware
For MSPs, securing themselves from ransomware is just as much a practice in securing clients. See how to save data—and money—with these best practices.
Explained: cloud-delivered security
What is cloud delivered security aka security as a service? Is it something that can benefit your organization? There’s a good chance that it might.
Lock and Code S1Ep2: On the challenges of managed service providers
On episode 2 of Lock and Code, we discuss the latest security news, including how to secure remote workers, security conferences cancelled because of coronavirus, and Google Play’s poor performance on stopping malware. Plus, we speak to two MSP representatives on the daily challenges of managing thousands of endpoints.
Securing the MSP: best practices for vetting cybersecurity vendors
How do you spot the unicorn cybersecurity vendors amongst the bad apples? We show MSPs the ins and outs of vendor vetting.
Why managed service providers (MSP) are critical for business continuity
What many don’t realize is that SMBs need the same level of protection from threats that are usually only afforded to enterprises. Managed service providers (MSPs) are the key to getting the protection and service they need while staying on budget.
Securing the MSP: why they’re their own worst enemy
Behind each cyberattack on the MSP is typically a system left unpatched, asset management undone, security officer not hired, or board who sees investment in security as a cost center rather than a long-term investment.
5 tips for building an effective security operations center (SOC)
A security operations center (SOC) can significantly improve an organization’s security posture, but it’s not a perfect solution and can be challenging to implement. Read on to learn how to clear hurdles and build an effective SOC team.
