Articles By TEAM ASCEND
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a news release reminding professional tax preparers that they are required by law to have a written data security plan.
Every business needs cybersecurity, right? The bad guys are out there and have shelved their shotguns for computer code. Then why is it so difficult for MSPs to sell cybersecurity? The most common approach I hear to selling MSS is educating customers and that is important, ...
What is the MITRE ATT&CK Product Evaluation? The ATT&CK evaluation framework, according to MITRE, is a new development that provides a transparent, customer-centric approach to product evaluation for cyber detection software and solutions. The ATT&CK evaluation ...
Picture this... An employee receives a targeted phishing email and, without realizing what it is, downloads an “urgent update” for his computer. The attacker now has access to their device and is able to install a keylogger on the computer, learn more about the network, and ...
Large organizations aren’t the only ones who need technology to compete in their respective markets. Companies of all sizes prioritize operational efficiency to hit short- and long-term goals but not all of them are equally equipped to sustain it like an enterprise-level ...
Finding the right people to fill cybersecurity positions in your organization is getting harder and harder. In 2018, according to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), three in five organizations have unfilled cybersecurity or IT security positions, ...
Cybersecurity has become a hot topic for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their small business clients. It has become clear that MSPs who don't provide cybersecurity to their clients are falling behind, but the quality of the cybersecurity offerings is also a key factor.
With warnings of a potential economic downturn approaching, many business owners are shifting their focus inward to fortify their position for shaky markets. While small and mid-sized business owners who play the long game of business development are paying off debts and ...
As an operationally mature MSP, you should be pricing your basic support services on a per-seat basis to help your clients and prospects understand what you bring to the table in a transparent pricing model. Security Services should be no different.
Traditional antivirus simply isn’t enough to fight the advanced, targeted attacks being deployed today. How do you fight back? What solutions do you need to prevent the dramatic loss that can rampage through your company? It’s time to fight back with the next generation of ...
What’s your plan if an attack makes it past your defenses? While there are many tools and technologies that fight to keep attackers out, it’s just as important to have a plan if those fail.
Setting up a strong information governance framework with well-defined roles and responsibilities is an essential task for any organization with a data management system.
What sounds better? Proactively fighting potential threats or scrambling to pick up the pieces after an attacker has successfully made their way onto your system? As threats continue to become more complex and targeted, it’s more important than ever to focus your efforts to ...
A good disguise can go a long way. Concealing your real identity and priorities can get you far, especially in cybersecurity. When an attacker is disguised as a legitimate user, it’s harder to detect their presence, often until it’s too late. This is most evident during the ...
Are you struggling as an MSP owner to deliver security services to your clients? As an MSP owner, you have three options: Build, Buy, or Partner. How do you determine your next step?
