The CIA Triad — Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability — is the heart of every effective cybersecurity strategy. These three interlocking principles define what it means to…

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical problem but a business imperative, and the smartest Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are embracing this fact and rethinking the foundations…

The European Union’s NIS2 Directive is sending ripples across the Atlantic — not only for U.S. companies already doing business in Europe but as a…

Ransomware is no longer the domain of lone-wolf hackers or exotic APT syndicates. In 2025, the growth of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has industrialized cyber extortion on…

2025 is seeing an explosion of AI-powered processes embedded throughout business operations — yet few companies update their Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) monitoring to…

Overview In early July 2025, Ingram Micro — one of the world’s largest distributors of IT products, cloud services, and technology solutions — was struck…

Why Zero Trust Has Become Essential The zero-trust security model flips the traditional notion of network security: instead of trusting devices and users inside a defined network…

It’s almost that time of year again — sun’s out, energy’s up, and Channel Daze is about to kick off! Starting August 4th, we’re bringing…

Today’s businesses thrive on speed and connectivity, but the rising use of unauthorized messaging and collaboration tools — known as off-channel communications or Shadow IT — poses…

For years, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) have leaned heavily on CSV exports to meet audit and compliance demands. Run a PowerShell script, wrangle the output,…

Modern Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face a new reality: compliance isn’t just about going through the motions for an auditor’s checklist — it’s about equipping…

At Blacksmith InfoSec, we’ve always believed that real security outcomes should drive compliance. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our latest integration with Liongard, a move…

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) has become a central compliance requirement for organizations in the U.S. defense supply chain. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs),…