Customer referrals are a powerful way for managed service providers (MSPs) to bring in new business. In fact, a potential customer is four times more likely to make a purchase when referred by a friend or colleague.
Are You Doing Enough for Cybersecurity?
You only have to turn on the TV or open the morning newspaper to understand the impact that cyberattacks are having on businesses and individuals around the world. In 2021 alone, there were a reported 1,862 successful data breaches, up nearly double from the previous year, and the corporate world was experiencing approximately 925 attacks per week on average. Continue reading
Are You Simulating Disaster Scenarios Regularly?
Going through a sudden disaster or an emergency is one of the most terrifying things a business can experience, especially if the business is unprepared for it. For this reason, it’s essential for a small or medium business (SMB) to take the necessary precautions not only to implement disaster recovery plans and solutions but also to test them on a regular basis to confirm their effectiveness. Continue reading
What You Missed at the MSP World 2022 Conference
Last week, the MSP360 team took part in the annual MSP World Conference at the Marriott World Resort in Orlando, Florida. We met a lot of great people, held deep conversations, attended lectures, and gave away some awesome prizes. Overall, it was a well-planned trade show that kicked off the 2022 conference season. Continue reading
How Are MSPs Automating Mundane Tasks?
Companies of all types and sizes are leveraging multiple technology based tools to optimize their business workflows. This means that managed services providers (MSPs), those that play a critical role in supporting these technologies, are also more in demand than ever before. Continue reading
Pros and Cons of Acquiring a SOC for an MSP
With attack after attack hitting businesses of every size and industry over the past year, the opportunity for managed service providers (MSPs) to offer cybersecurity services to their customers is greater than ever. In fact, research firm MarketsandMarkets estimates that the market for managed security services will nearly double over the next five years, from $22.8 billion in 2021 to $43.7 billion in 2026. Continue reading
Why Microsoft 365 Cloud Backups Are Necessary
What does it mean to spend $17,244 per minute? According to one study, that is the estimated amount that an average company is losing during unplanned downtime. The catastrophic consequences of events such as damaged hard drives, human errors, power failures, natural disasters, and even cyberattacks could have been avoided if a proper backup system had been installed. Continue reading
Is Ransomware as Serious a Threat as Terrorism?
Over the past year, businesses and individuals have been ravaged by cyberattacks that have impacted their ability to operate, have put personal data at risk or threatened their access to critical resources or supply chains. Continue reading
The 7 Key Elements Every MSP Marketing Plan Should Have
A managed services provider (MSP) may have the best technologies and services on the market, but if it doesn’t invest in marketing strategies and tactics, the world may never know about it. Continue reading
Why Password Management Is More Important Today Than Ever Before
Managed service providers (MSPs) play a critical role in protecting clients from the latest cybersecurity threats. While this can involve some complex software implementations and service offerings, it can also mean helping clients to master the cybersecurity basics, such as eliminating weak passwords. Continue reading
How Ransomware Gangs Are Recruiting Insiders
2021 has been a banner year for ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. Attacks have crippled fuel pipelines, prevented hospitals from delivering critical care, stopped students from being able to go to school, and halted factory production lines (to name just a few impacts). The devastating effects of these attacks can be found most days on the front page of the newspaper, or are felt behind the scenes by companies scrambling to remediate their systems and ensure they can keep their livelihoods afloat. Continue reading
The Rise of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS): What MSPs Should Know in 2024
When it comes to innovation, it’s not just the defenders in cybersecurity that are finding new techniques and technologies to advance. The attackers are also innovating, finding new ways to compromise organizations, big and small. Continue reading