Historically, MSPs have offered a broad portfolio of outsourced IT products and services, but not cybersecurity. Demand for security services from companies of all types and sizes is rising significantly now due to the steady rise in cyberattacks. According to a recent survey, 52% of MSPs state that cybersecurity is the most requested offering by customers. Adding security services to their portfolios gives MSPs the opportunity to reinvent themselves and access a broader customer base.

At WatchGuard, we’re all about security simplified. But living this mission becomes challenging when we’re constantly faced with a barrage of information technology (IT) acronym soup. Whenever I read the latest blog post or I hear the latest cybersecurity news, one of those dreaded acronyms inevitably appears. In IT, the acronyms are prolific.

Security Operations teams are the cornerstone of the fight against last-mile cybercrime in any organization. This is why they need the most advanced technologies possible.But the fight against cybercriminals isn’t simply a question of technology. Having a proactive attitude against possible cyberattacks is also key. This is where we see two essential concepts for all Security Operations teams: IoCs (indicators of compromise) and IoAs (indicators of attack). What is the difference?

Today, we are delighted to share that WatchGuard has been named a winner in the Cloud Computing Magazine’s 2023 Cloud Computing Security Excellence Awards! This prestigious awards program recognizes companies that have most effectively leveraged Cloud computing in their efforts to bring new, differentiated offerings to the market.

IT environments have become increasingly complex in recent years. This can be attributed to factors such as distributed work environments applying hybrid work models, the increase in the number of devices, and the growing number of systems to be managed. This complexity makes it increasingly difficult to provide a good service to your customers effectively.

The term artificial intelligence is used to describe an IT system’s simulation of human intelligence processes, such as the ability to adapt, solve problems or plan. Artificial intelligence systems cover several of these features at present and, with the advent of ChatGPT, their use has become widespread in everyday life. However, this has also resulted in organizations exploiting the term "artificial intelligence," seeking to capitalize on its appeal.

Today, we are thrilled to share that WatchGuard has again been honored as part of CRN’s MES Midmarket 100 list for 2023! CRN’s prestigious annual MES Midmarket 100 program recognizes forward-thinking vendors that serve midsize customers with products and services designed to address the midmarket's unique needs.

In a traditional network, routing and network control are mainly done through physical devices, which can be complex and limited in flexibility and scalability. However, there are network control and management solutions that deliver numerous advantages.

Today, we are excited to share that WatchGuard has again been recognized in the “Best Network Security Vendor” category of ChannelPro Network’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards! The vendors and distributors honored in the 2023 ChannelPro Readers’ Choice Awards program were selected by ChannelPro Network’s magazine readers and visitors to the publication’s website.

Today, we’re delighted to share yet another addition to WatchGuard’s recent award wins and industry recognition list. TrustRadius has again named WatchGuard as a winner in its prestigious annual 2023 Tech Cares Awards!