Ransomware is increasingly about stopping a business from functioning, not just stealing or encrypting files. The sectors feeling this most acutely are healthcare, manufacturing, managed…
Stop chasing every CVE headline; build a KEV-first, risk-based patch playbook If it feels like you’ve been living in a permanent “drop everything and patch” sprint…
We’ve said it (and you’ve heard it) many times now: digital trust has become table stakes for doing business. At its core, digital trust is…
Compliance Is the New Growth Engine For years, most MSPs treated compliance like an annoying side quest: something you help with begrudgingly when a client’s…
What’s the full story when it comes to AI-powered cyberattacks? Blue teams are not suddenly fighting alien TTPs; they are fighting familiar kill chains with…
Security culture beats security tools because tools only amplify the behavior you already have. A great stack in the hands of a rushed, over‑pressured organization…
Green IT has shifted from “nice to have” to a buying criterion, especially for younger, growth‑minded SMBs. Sustainability is now showing up in MSP trend…
Supply‑chain ransomware has turned MSPs into high‑value dominoes: hit one provider, get dozens of downstream victims as a bonus. In this article, we’ll discuss how…
Managed services are heading into one of the most important transitions in their history. AI‑driven attacks are accelerating, cyber insurance is tightening, regulators are raising…
MSPs are carrying more risk than ever, and it is not just technical. Chronic stress, 24/7 expectations, and nonstop incidents are turning mental health into…
Have you noticed how AI is being worked into everything…often without adding any value beyond the marketing headlines? (That was rhetorical, because of course you’ve…
Blacksmith proudly received two awards from the great people at MSP Influencer! We were awarded the 2025 Vendor Excellence Award in Governance & Compliance for…
You wake up in a cold sweat. The calendar says “CMMC Readiness QBR,” the invite says “mandatory,” and your inbox says “57 unread: URGENT.” Congratulations:…
