The market for managed services is poised for continued growth with cybersecurity being in high demand. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly concerned about protecting their people, data, applications, and Cloud workloads from risks, and many SMBs are now familiar with the MSP model and becoming more selective.

We’re excited to share that Business Intelligence Group has once again recognized WatchGuard Technologies for outstanding customer service, as WatchGuard claimed three award wins in the 2024 Excellence in Customer Service Awards! The annual awards program celebrates the top companies, executives, and products that are leading the way in supporting their customers and developing the tools to help others find success. WatchGuard’s 2024 award winners include.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the term on everyone's lips. As a powerful tool that can simplify our daily lives, it has become a technological revolution that impacts us all.

In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a constant concern for organizations. A thorough understanding of the cyber threat landscape is needed to address these challenges and protect your company's systems and data, as only then can you implement effective protection measures.

Managed service providers (MSPs) are an attractive target for cybercriminals because of the large amount of sensitive data they handle and their access to their customers' critical infrastructure. A recent survey revealed that 78% of MSPs consider cybersecurity to be their biggest challenge, which has risen considerably from 67% last year. This trend highlights how important it is for MSPs to invest in innovative cybersecurity solutions and train skilled personnel to protect against new threats.

Cyberattacks on large companies grab the headlines, creating the false impression that only big organizations are targeted by cybercriminals. This misleads smaller companies into believing that they are not potential targets because of their size or low profile. However, threats against small and medium-sized companies have been a cause for concern in recent years. Experts warn that companies with fewer than 100 employees are especially vulnerable to a range of threats.

Modern zero trust is an information security model that denies users and devices access to applications, data, networks, and workloads by default. One of the optimal ways to help reduce credential-based attacks with applications is to leverage single sign-on (SSO) as part of your access management strategy. SSO combines simplicity with security by removing friction for users to access applications and reducing the administrative overhead and risks for IT associated with password management.

Data protection continues to be a headache for many companies. Nowadays, data theft is a concern that affects organizations worldwide, making threat protection a priority but, for many, it is still a pending task. A recent report reveals that ransomware attacks are likely to compromise the data of 80% of organizations. Faced with this threat, cybersecurity experts stress the importance of backing up data to minimize damage if an attack does occur.

CRN has once again honored WatchGuard with a prestigious 5-star rating in its annual Partner Program Guide! The 2024 recognition marks the 8th consecutive year that the WatchGuardONE partner program has earned top marks in CRN’s definitive directory of the most rewarding partner programs for the IT channel.