People and Careers

The IT staff shortage is real, particularly in cybersecurity. Part of Channel Futures’ MSSP Insider, here we feature stories pertaining closely to the people and careers critical to sustaining a cybersecurity business.

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Cybersecurity Roundup

Insured Losses from SolarWinds Hack Mount, But Could Be Worse

The cost of breaches keeps going up at a rate faster than revenue growth for many companies.

Cybersecurity Roundup

Younger Cybersecurity Pros Believe Automation Coming for Their Jobs

Not everything in cybersecurity should be automated.

Red Alert Siren

Cybersecurity Talent Shortage Approaching ‘Danger Level’

On average, cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs.

Paying ransomware

Sophos Research: Organizations Hit By Ransomware Are Never the Same

Ransomware victims spend more time on threat response than prevention.

Research

Tanium Research Underscores Security Gaps Exposed By, Created During COVID-19

Once again, MSSPs are ideally suited to identify and address these issues.

Cybersecurity Roundup

Global Cybersecurity Talent Shortage Intensifies During COVID-19

Organizations are looking to vendors to bridge the cybersecurity talent gap.

Sponsor Content

How Stitch Fix Secures and Automates Identities

High-growth, fashion-focused startup Stitch Fix was growing more than 70% annually, and supporting thousands of remote users, when they brought in an experienced executive to head up their IT function and infrastructure. What he found was tremendous excitement, burgeoning opportunity—and cause for serious concern. This case study shows how Stitch Fix secures and automates identities […]

Data Security on Laptop

Sponsor Content

Unprotected Laptops: A Growing Security Nightmare

Keep employees laptops secure with OneLogin. Available for both Mac and Windows machines, OneLogin Desktop helps secure users’ machines from unauthorized access. It extends OneLogin to user machines and offers easy access to corporate apps and data through the OneLogin portal. Brought to you by:

Multicloud

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3 Steps to a Painless IAM Implementation

Looking to implement cloud-based identity but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know about how to evaluate and implement an IAM solution, broken down to its simplest terms. Brought to you by:

COVID-19, coronavirus

Health Care Privacy in the Age of Pandemic

Changes in health care privacy protections bring several new challenges for security pros.

Unemployed in Great Depression

Cybersecurity Resilient in Worst Unemployment Since Great Depression

Neither high unemployment nor deep budget cuts are impacting cybersecurity jobs overall.

Setting up remote workforce

Sponsor Content

The 4 Pillars to Building a Top-Notch Remote Workforce eBook

The age of remote working is here, this offers unique opportunity for both the employee and the business. As traditional work arrangements evolve to include remote teams, companies can garner the best talent, regardless of their location, while also providing their clients with more comprehensive support coverage. This arrangement can also enhance the lives of […]

IT Security Pro

Security Alert Fatigue Making Life Tough for IT Pros

Security experts weigh in on ways to reduce security alert fatigue.

Recruiting and Retaining Security Leadership Rests on Deepening Your Bench

Here are tips on recruiting and retaining CISOs.

Cybersecurity Roundup

Remote Working Challenges Aplenty for Cybersecurity Pros

Nearly all cybersecurity pros are working remotely full time.

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Galleries

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From The Second City: How to Use Improv as a Business Tool

March 3, 2021

Industry Perspectives

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Multi-Cloud: Strategy or Inevitable Outcome? (or both?)

March 3, 2021

Backup Vulnerability: 4 Targets Hackers Might Utilize to Infiltrate Your Backup Solution

March 2, 2021

The “Roaring 20s” Are Coming

February 25, 2021

Webinars

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A Partner’s Perspective on Channel Success in 2021

March 23, 2021

XDR and Why it Matters to MSPs

March 24, 2021

Top Security Trends Impacting Technology Security Providers In 2021

March 25, 2021

White Papers

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Why Fortinet for my MSSP?

March 2, 2021

Small and Mid-Size Business Security: 4 Steps to Success

March 2, 2021

How SMBs Can Secure Endpoints and Remote Workers for the Long Haul

March 2, 2021

Upcoming Events

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Channel Partners Conference & Expo

November 1, 2021 - November 4, 2021

Videos and Fastchats

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FASTCHAT: How SOAR Eliminates Security Challenges and Elevates Service Provider Revenues

January 6, 2021

Happy Holidays from Channel Partners & Channel Futures!

December 21, 2020

FASTCHAT: How Old, Unpatched Technologies Are Creating New Security Threats for MSPs and Their Customers

December 3, 2020

Twitter

Kelly Leonard of @SecondCity talks to us about how improv can be used as a business tool to improve the company cul… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

March 4, 2021

Another amazing day at #CPVirtual. Here's what you missed and what's on tap for Day 3. @Channel_Expo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

March 4, 2021

Learn how @VMWare can help you build and deliver a #multicloud strategy. #hybridcloud #cloud #AWS… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

March 3, 2021

Learn about the merging of our media websites; plus, a new #MSP Summit this fall. @Channel_Expo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

March 3, 2021

.@KnowBe4 acquires @MediaPROInc to beef up #cybersecurity training. dlvr.it/RtvdpB https://t.co/FzseCn4K6A

March 3, 2021

#COVID19 is ramping up #socialengineering – time for MSSPs to step in. @Electric_AI dlvr.it/RtvRQc https://t.co/ebTJNJcOxz

March 3, 2021

.@pluribusnet launches expanded, simplified partner program. #SDN dlvr.it/RtvGtQ https://t.co/bRDqYLEhXJ

March 3, 2021

#SupplyChain agility is changing global distribution patterns and #ictservices, says @NeecoICT.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

March 3, 2021