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The future of managed cybersecurity: MSPs' new role in 2025

Cybersecurity in 2025 is marked by a more complex, dynamic, and decentralised environment. Threats have not only become more sophisticated but also act faster, supported by technologies including artificial intelligence and a fragmented geopolitical context. Against this backdrop, the latest IDC report* on the state of cybersecurity in 2025 brings to the table a paradigm shift in how protection is provided, with what resources and under what structures.

68% of cyberattacks start with stolen credentials

More than 16 billion passwords, cookies and tokens were recently exposed in one of the largest data breaches in history. The scale of the theft, with data from services including Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft, makes one conclusion clear: credentials are the first step in compromising critical data.

The 2025 Cost of a Breach Report - The 443 Podcast - Episode 340

This week on the podcast, we discuss key findings from IBM and the Ponemon Institute's 2025 Cost of a Breach Report, including a deep analysis of AI impacts in cybersecurity. Before that, we cover Norway's claim that Russian-aligned hackers opened a floodgate in one of their dams. We also discuss a vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot that allowed the AI to delete its own audit logs. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

The Warning Signs You Can't Ignore: From Your Body to Your Business

We’ve all been there, pushing through a cold, a nagging pain, or a persistent feeling of being "off." We tell ourselves it’s nothing, that we’re too busy to slow down. I did the same thing, ignoring my body’s subtle whispers until they turned into a deafening roar. One moment, I was pushing through a typical day, and the next, I was in a hospital bed, a stark reminder that ignoring warning signs can have serious consequences.

Inside the SonicWall SSLVPN Attacks

Inside the SonicWall SSLVPN Attacks In this week’s episode of The 443, Marc Laliberte and Corey Nachreiner break down: The recent SonicWall SSLVPN exploits What we know so far and how attackers are getting in The risks for organizations relying on vulnerable VPN gateways Plus: a WinRAR zero-day and a new ChatGPT vulnerability you should know about.

Is Zero Trust a Total Bust? - The 443 Podcast - Episode 339

This week on the podcast, we discuss key findings from a DefCon presentation from researchers at AmberWolf titled ZeroTrust, Total Bust and what it means for Zero Trust Network Access. After that, we review a new vulnerability in the FortiWeb WAF before ending with a quick update from Google Project Zero on a new vulnerability disclosure policy. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

SimpleHelp: CISA warns of critical vulnerabilities in remote access software

The recent alert issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) about vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp remote support software highlights the growing risk in the software supply chain, making it a real threat to MSPs and their clients.

What We Know About the Sonicwall SSLVPN Attacks - The 443 Podcast - Episode 338

This week on the podcast, we discuss some recent research into a new zero day vulnerability in the popular WinRAR utility under active exploit. After that, we give a round up on everything we know about the SonicWall SSLVPN attacks from the last few weeks before ending with a review of a new ChatGPT vulnerability. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

What Akira Ransomware Gang Taught This Company

What is ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malicious software that encrypts an organization’s files or systems, effectively locking users out until a ransom is paid, usually in cryptocurrency. But in 2025, ransomware is more than just malware. It’s a multi-billion-dollar criminal business. So far this year, 4,441 organizations have been publicly listed as ransomware victims.

Next-Gen Firebox Tabletop Series from WatchGuard Brings Flexible, Powerful, and Future-Ready Firewalls to MSPs

WatchGuard's new T Series Fireboxes provide intelligent firewall security, AI-powered threat detection, and eco-conscious hardware, giving managed service providers (MSPs) stronger threat protection with less complexity and waste.

Meet the New Firebox T Series: Smarter, Stronger, and Ready for Real-World Cyberthreats

With evolving cyber threats and rapidly advancing technologies, today’s SMBs have no choice but to modernize their networks to stay secure, efficient, and competitive. WatchGuard is ready to support them with the launch of the next-gen Firebox Tabletop Series: Future-ready firewalls built for how businesses operate now and where they’re headed next.

Summer, AI, and Identity-Based Threats: A Strategic Wake-Up Call for MSPs

As CSOs, we know cybercriminals don't clock out for summer. If anything, the seasonal drop in staffing and vigilance creates ideal conditions for identity-based attacks, especially for MSPs juggling multiple client environments. You need more than ever security that “just works” even under imperfect conditions with tools that remain reliable and effective—not fragile theory.

Wi-Fi Intrusion from neighboring networks, how to stop the Nearest Neighbor Attacks

Wireless networks have traditionally been a weak point in corporate cybersecurity. However, what was once a localized risk, limited to an office space, has now evolved into a more sophisticated threat, making detection more difficult.