Protecting sensitive data with multi-factor authentication (MFA) has become a requirement for cyber insurance policies. Recent attacks (SolarWinds, Colonial Pipeline, Kaseya) and mandates like the White House’s Executive Order to implement MFA in 180 days or less, are proving that identity and password-related vulnerabilities are a top security threat, and one where you can lose a lot of money.

WatchGuard been honored in CRN’s 2021 Tech Innovator Awards, with WatchGuard Cloud named the best MSP/MSSP Platform. Furthermore, CRN recognized the Firebox M4800 and M5800 as finalists in the Network Security – SMB category. This annual award program showcases innovative vendors in the IT channel across 47 different technology categories, in key areas ranging from cloud to storage to networking to security.

82% of professionals believe that software supply chain security should be given a degree of priority, with only 7% stating that it is not a priority at all. This is one of the key findings from us Pulse survey of 298 senior technology executives from companies in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Windows 11 is the most secure Windows version to date. Microsoft's new operating system is now available, after learning several lessons from its predecessor. The Redmond company states that the widespread use of hybrid and remote work environments during the pandemic opened the door to a host of threats, with Windows vulnerabilities exploited by hackers, such as the incidents with Specter and Meltdown.

CISA, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure agency, has recently released a report on Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The agency recognizes that MSPs play a critical role for businesses, providing IT services that would otherwise be too costly or too time-consuming and resource-intensive.