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For managed service providers (MSPs) facing numerous and mounting challenges, maintaining a robust and resilient business model is essential for survival and advancement. MSPs need to embrace strategies and tools that can help them achieve financial stability and operational efficiency. Fortunately, those strategies and tools are within the reach of MSPs of all sizes. The key is to understand and put into place best practices that will deliver benefits without causing a negative business disruption.

It only takes seconds for a normal workday to turn disastrous. No matter what industry you’re in, handling your IT obligations is crucial. A single data breach costs an average of $4.5 million to overcome. Many people choose to outsource these responsibilities, but not everyone knows how to find the right provider. This is especially true when looking for an MSSP vs MSP. Knowing the difference can help you make the best decision for your IT operations and overall business security.

Despite its importance in securing client environments, MFA implementation often reveals knowledge gaps, misconfigurations, and missed opportunities to enforce best practices. In this article, we’ll dive into the most common pitfalls MSPs encounter with MFA and explore strategies to address them effectively. When MSPs search for answers, they're often met with a sea of information from others trying to make sense of things too.

Managing vendor security is a growing challenge for MSPs. Clients expect you to deliver enterprise-grade protection across their entire supply chain. However, many struggle with limited resources, manual processes, and the complexity of addressing third-party risks. SecurityScorecard MAX turns this challenge into an opportunity, helping you protect your clients while driving recurring revenue for your business.

The cybersecurity landscape has evolved dramatically, placing IT managers under pressure to adapt. A 168% rise in evasive malware detected by WatchGuard in Q2 2024 underscores this shift, with threat actors following behavioral patterns and adopting attack techniques that become popular and dominate in waves.

With cybersecurity threats on the rise, regulatory bodies are taking robust measures to secure essential infrastructure. The European Union’s introduction of the NIS2 Directive marks a significant step in this direction, aiming to fortify the defenses of critical sectors across Europe. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a pivotal role in safeguarding networks and information systems, and the new NIS2 requirements underscore the heightened responsibilities they face.

For eight consecutive years, MSSP Alert has named Trustwave as one of the Top 10 Managed Security Services Providers worldwide. Trustwave placed 10th on MSSP's 2024 Top 250 MSSP list, indicating the company's status as a leading provider of managed security services.