Ransomware is one of the most dangerous and disruptive types of cyber threats we face today. Not only is it disruptive and costly for businesses, but it also causes massive disruption to the backbone of society. Here’s what happens and how to prevent ransomware in Microsoft 365 cloud.
Guide to Vendor Risk Assessment
There are several types of vendor-related risks that you should be aware of. And although the risk of being compromised due to a successful hack of your vendor or partner is certainly possible, it is among the least probable on that list. In this article, we will overview the main types of risks that you should keep in mind. We will also help you to create a methodology and a workflow to embed vendor risk management techniques to help you pick the best one for the job. Continue reading
What MSPs Should Know About Zero-Day Exploits
When it comes to protecting clients from cyberattacks, a zero-day exploit can be an MSP’s biggest enemy. A zero-day is a computer software vulnerability that remains undetected by either the vendor or the user until it is activated by the attackers. Continue reading
Introducing MSP360 Backup 7.2
Here at MSP360, we are constantly improving our Backup software and adding new features to make your backup routines more convenient and reliable. In this guide, we introduce the new version of MSP360 Backup, version 7.2, with an important Immutability feature. Read on to learn more. Continue reading
How to Protect Backups from Ransomware: Full Guide
Nowadays, ransomware attacks aim for essential data assets, such as production databases and backups. If your backups are encrypted by the malefactors, you have only two choices left: to pay the ransom or to forget about your data. Thankfully, there are a range of tactics to protect your backups from ransomware attacks. Continue reading
Frequently Asked Questions About MSP Documentation
Let’s face it. Even the smallest MSP business is made up of numerous elements that are intricately connected. On one hand, there are internal processes like employee management and network management. Then on the other, you have to worry about external processes like client management and system maintenance. Continue reading
Top Nontrivial MSP Tools You Need
It goes without saying that, as an IT managed services provider, you certainly need to prioritize software tools that power critical IT management functionalities - such as remote monitoring and management (RMM), professional services automation (PSA), and ticket management, plus backup and disaster recovery. Continue reading
Why Routine Maintenance Is Critical to Maintaining a Secure Network
The average cybersecurity budget is expected to increase 71 percent over the next three years, quickly approaching $1 trillion globally spent on a variety of technology solutions to protect businesses around the world. Continue reading
Meteor Wiper Malware: How a Robust Backup Strategy Can Help
You’ve heard of ransomware, which is capable of rapidly encrypting and disabling files in a bid to force victims to pay exorbitant ransom fees. Now, there is a new threat to your data: wiper malware. Continue reading
Cloud Backup Strategy for Small Businesses
In most cases nowadays, it's simply impractical to store your business backups locally. Moreover, cloud storage solutions have become so cheap, reliable, and feature-rich, that they easily outperform any small local storage solution. However, ”the cloud” is just a term that covers hundreds of different possibilities. So, how do you pick one of those hundreds?
News You Might’ve Missed. August 2021
What's new this month in the news for MSPs? AWS launches new-generation x86-based workforce instances; OneDrive business storage accidentally lowered by Microsoft; Accenture ransomware attack demand of $50m; and more. Continue reading
Introducing MSP360 Connect 2.6
We are excited to announce the release of MSP360 Connect (Formerly Remote Desktop) version 2.6 which introduces important new features and improvements.