MSPs Face Compliance Crossroads: Managing Supply Chain, Third-Party, and Data Privacy Risks in 2026
MSPs (Managed Service Providers) are facing an urgent need to elevate their risk and compliance programs due to evolving supply chain, third-party, privacy, and disclosure requirements in 2025 and into 2026. For compliance leaders, keeping pace with these changes is no longer optional — it’s both a survival strategy and a proactive way to leverage […]
CISA Flags Rapid7 Velociraptor Vulnerability as Active Ransomware Target
A critical vulnerability in Rapid7’s Velociraptor — tracked as CVE-2025-6264 — has recently been highlighted by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), underscoring new risks faced by organizations relying on security tools for endpoint monitoring and threat hunting. The flaw, now included in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, has become a key target for […]
Ransomware as a Service: The Shift in Cybercrime Targeting MSPs and Their Clients
Understanding Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is transforming the way MSPs face cybercrime, allowing anyone — not just technical experts — to launch devastating attacks through rented ransomware platforms. These service models reduce the barriers to entry for ransomware actors by providing them with ready-made toolkits, infrastructure, and support, while developers take a […]
MSPs and Incident Response Plans — An Overview
For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), incident response planning is a critical part of cybersecurity preparedness. With cyber threats targeting not only their own infrastructure but also their clients’ systems, MSPs face unique risks and high stakes when it comes to incident response. Having a clear, actionable incident response plan can mean the difference between business […]
Exploring the October 2025 Discord Data Leak
In early October 2025, Discord disclosed a significant data breach that exposed confidential user data through a compromise at a third-party customer support provider. This incident has triggered renewed concerns about supply chain security and the risks associated with trusted external vendors in today’s interconnected IT ecosystem. The breach not only affected Discord’s own systems […]
Semi-Autonomous Security Operations: How AI and Humans Team Up
Semi-autonomous security operations are reshaping how organizations defend against evolving threats, marrying the strengths of AI-driven platforms with the irreplaceable judgement of human analysts. Advanced Security Operations Center (SOC) tools now automate initial triage, evidence gathering, and even aspects of incident response, enabling faster, around-the-clock threat detection and significantly reducing repetitive manual toil for security […]
How Cybersecurity Ratings and Compliance Help Build Strong Business Relationships
Cybersecurity ratings and compliance are more than technical checkboxes — they are key drivers in building strong business relationships and earning trust among clients, vendors, and partners. Building Trust Through Transparency Security ratings offer measurable insights into an organization’s cyber posture, making it clear whether robust controls and best practices are in place. High ratings […]
Stay Ahead or Fall Behind: Continuous Monitoring as a New Security Standard
Compliance has long relied on point-in-time audits — structured reviews conducted annually or semi-annually to check if organizations meet regulatory requirements. But as cyber threats grow more dynamic and regulators demand real-time assurance, that model is increasingly inadequate. Continuous monitoring is becoming the new standard, offering organizations a more proactive and resilient approach to compliance. […]
What the Salesloft Drift Breach Reveals About Trust and Risk
When trust in SaaS becomes a liability, every MSP should take notice. The recent compromise of Salesloft through its Drift integration proves how quickly a trusted business tool can turn into a threat vector for hundreds of organizations. The following sections break down key insights from this attack and offer headlines for follow-up coverage. Salesloft […]
Risk Appetite for Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), understanding risk appetite is no longer optional — it’s essential for shaping your business strategy and long-term client success. Risk appetite is the level and type of risk an organization is willing to accept in pursuit of its objectives, acting as a guide for decision-making and balancing opportunities with threats. […]