Backup isn’t enough anymore: What I’m hearing from MSPs about risk, lock-in and cyber resilience in 2026
The best part of my job is that I get to spend a lot of time talking with MSPs. I get to chat not just about tech stacks and products, but about how businesses are running day to day: the good, the bad and the ugly. I see a wide range of MSPs — different […]
Moving left of boom: A guide to the NIST Identify and Protect pillars
In the world of cybersecurity risk reduction, there’s a concept that we call “the boom”. It’s the moment a ransomware note appears on a screen, or your company name shows up on a breach list after your entire CRM database gets dumped. It’s the explosion. And by the time it happens, your options are limited. Everything before that moment is “left of boom”. When reviewing how strong our security programs are, we tend to focus […]
Why MSPs should use a security framework in 2026
MSPs are no longer just “the computer janitors”. They are the primary custodians of their clients’ digital survival. In 2026, the shift from putting out security fires to getting to increasing resilience is table stakes. But here’s the problem: most MSPs still approach cybersecurity reactively, addressing threats as they emerge rather than building a repeatable system to manage risk over time. That’s where security frameworks come in. Following […]
You’ve migrated to Microsoft 365. Now what?
For most MSPs, moving a client to Microsoft 365 is treated as a milestone. Email migrated. Users onboarded. Data in the cloud. But in reality, this moment marks the point where responsibility shifts from project delivery to longterm risk management. And that’s where many MSPs quietly struggle. Because Microsoft 365 is no longer just a […]
MSP security is a team sport. Going solo is costing you growth
It’s 4 PM on a Friday, and a critical security alert just hit your dashboard. Your gut says it’s probably nothing, but your brain says “what if it’s not?” Who do you call? If your answer is “no one,” you’re not alone. Most MSPs make critical security decisions in isolation. You’re expected to be the expert. Your team looks to […]
