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SMBs Hit a Cybersecurity Breaking Point as 91% Fear AI-Driven Attacks, Driving Shift to MSP-Led Security Models, WatchGuard Finds

SMBs Hit a Cybersecurity Breaking Point as 91% Fear AI-Driven Attacks, Driving Shift to MSP-Led Security Models, WatchGuard Finds

May 20, 2026 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
LONDON, May 20 2026 -New research from WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity for MSPs, reveals that while most businesses believe they are adequately staffed, the complexity, speed, and scale of modern threats - especially those powered by artificial intelligence - have outpaced what internal teams can realistically manage. The result is a fundamental shift away from do-it-yourself security toward externally delivered, always-on protection models.
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The MSP Evolution: From IT Support to Cybersecurity Leadership

May 20, 2026 By Tracy Hillstrom In WatchGuard
For years, managed service providers (MSPs) have played a critical role in helping businesses maintain and support their IT environments. But today, the market is demanding something fundamentally different. Cybersecurity has become a continuous operational challenge, one that many SMB and midmarket organizations can no longer manage alone.
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Why Patch Management Matters for MSPs: Security, Scalability, and Profitability

May 19, 2026 By Kim Maibaum In WatchGuard
For MSPs, patching has evolved beyond a routine maintenance task into a core security service that directly impacts client protection, helping reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and create scalable recurring revenue opportunities. Unpatched vulnerabilities remain one of the primary exposure vectors for organizations today.
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Cybersecurity in 2026: Why the Risk Is Bigger Than Ever

May 14, 2026 By Martin Lethbridge In WatchGuard
Cybersecurity is no longer something only large enterprises need to worry about. In 2026, it affects every organization, from small businesses and managed service providers to global companies and individual users. What has changed is not just the number of cyberattacks. It is how quickly they happen, how far they can spread, and how much damage they can cause.
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Meet Rai: AI That Runs More of the Security Work

May 6, 2026 By The Editor In WatchGuard
MSPs are managing more customers, more environments, and more tools than ever before. At the same time, customer expectations keep rising -- faster response times, clearer reporting, and consistent service across every client. All of that pressure lands on already‑lean teams. That’s the reality Rai was built for.
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Why WatchGuard Acquired Perimeters.io: Making Cloud Security Work for MSPs

May 6, 2026 By Mick McCarter In WatchGuard
If you ask any MSP what they use to protect their clients’ cloud environments, you will get one of two answers. Either they’ll point to the native security tools built into platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Or they’ll describe a patchwork of different products stitched together to cover identity, configuration, and SaaS visibility. Neither approach is ideal. But both reflect the reality MSPs are working with today.
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NIS2 Fines Are on the Horizon: Why Your Business Can't Wait

May 1, 2026 By Iratxe Vazquez In WatchGuard
The NIS2 Directive has officially shifted from being a conversation for the future to an operational reality across Europe. Regulators are now activating mandatory registries, launching process supervision, and most importantly, laying the groundwork for enforcement actions against non-compliant organizations. For many companies, this is the period of highest risk. What was previously perceived as a complex or distant requirement now has a direct impact on the business.
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From Alerts to Action: Automating MSP Security

Apr 29, 2026 By The Editor In WatchGuard
MSPs today face growing security demands alongside increasing operational complexity. Disconnected tools and manual processes create noise, slow response times, and limit scalability. The solution? Automation and integration. By connecting security platforms with PSA and RMM tools, MSPs can streamline workflows, reduce alert fatigue, and improve service delivery, turning reactive processes into proactive, efficient operations.
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Stop Guessing: How to Define a Clear, Scalable Pricing Model for MDR Services

Apr 24, 2026 By Linda Kerr In WatchGuard
Many managed service providers (MSPs) recognize the value of managed detection and response (MDR) services, both for their clients and for their own business. However, they run into a recurring obstacle that slows adoption: how to structure a pricing model that is clear, sustainable, and scalable.
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