Backup isn’t enough anymore: What I’m hearing from MSPs about risk, lock-in and cyber resilience in 2026

If you count the number of backup tools currently running across your client base, the number is probably higher than you’d like to admit. One for on-prem, one for M365, maybe another for cloud VMs. And that’s before you factor in the clients who are running something you didn’t set up.  Client environments are simply more complex than they used to be. With data scattered […]

Security isn’t about finding the perfect tool. It’s about building layers that work together.  As AI continues to evolve, cybercriminals are already using it to power ransomware attacks, compromise credentials and impersonate brands. These threats create entry points before threats even reach your clients’ networks, which means that MSPs need more than endpoint protection or […]

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that we all play a role in keeping the digital space safer. All month long, Sherweb is sharing practical ways to reduce risk, from recognizing threats to building better everyday habits.   It’s 9 AM on a Monday. Your client’s email server goes down. Within minutes, […]

With cybercrime on the rise, it’s more important than ever for managed service providers (MSPs) to prioritize secure backup solutions that protect client data and reduce the risk of breaches. In 2024, Sophos reported that 94% of organizations that experienced a ransomware attack found that criminals attempted to compromise their backups. As cybercriminals increasingly focus […]