Cybersecurity & MSP Insights

Expert articles on cybersecurity, MSP operations, compliance, AI automation, and IT management. Published twice weekly.

Operations February 20, 2026 · 6 min read

Backup Testing: Why Most MSPs Fail (and How to Fix It)

Having backups isn't enough if you can't restore from them. Here's how to implement verified backup testing at MSP scale.

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Security February 17, 2026 · 6 min read

Zero Trust for SMBs: A Practical Guide

Zero trust isn't just for enterprises. Here's how MSPs can implement zero trust principles for small and medium businesses.

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MSP Strategy February 13, 2026 · 7 min read

MSP vs. MSSP: Which Business Model Is Right for You?

The key differences between running an MSP and an MSSP, the economics of each, and how to transition from MSP to MSSP.

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Security February 10, 2026 · 8 min read

5 SOAR Playbooks Every MSP Should Have

Ready-to-implement SOAR playbook templates for ransomware, phishing, compromised accounts, malware, and data exfiltration incidents.

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Operations February 6, 2026 · 7 min read

IT Documentation Best Practices for MSPs

How to build and maintain IT documentation that actually gets used — templates, processes, and the tools that make it sustainable.

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Security February 3, 2026 · 5 min read

DNS Filtering: The Most Underrated Security Layer

Why DNS filtering blocks more threats than any other single control, and how MSPs should implement it across every client.

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MSP Strategy January 30, 2026 · 9 min read

The Ultimate MSP Client Onboarding Checklist

A step-by-step guide to onboarding new MSP clients — from initial discovery to full management in 30 days.

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Compliance January 27, 2026 · 6 min read

SIEM Log Retention Requirements by Compliance Framework

How long you need to retain logs for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST, and CMMC — and how to implement cost-effective log retention policies.

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Operations January 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Remote Support vs. Remote Access: What's the Difference?

Understanding the distinction between attended remote support, unattended remote access, and why MSPs need both — plus PAM and session recording.

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Security January 20, 2026 · 8 min read

MITRE ATT&CK Framework for MSPs Explained

A practical guide to the MITRE ATT&CK framework — what it is, why it matters for MSPs, and how to use it for detection coverage mapping.

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Operations January 16, 2026 · 7 min read

Patch Management Best Practices for MSPs in 2026

Patch rings, maintenance windows, third-party patching, and rollback strategies — the complete MSP patch management playbook.

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AI & Automation January 13, 2026 · 8 min read

AI Triage for IT Help Desks: The Complete Guide

How AI-powered ticket triage works, the three operating modes, and how to implement it without losing control of your service desk.

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Compliance January 9, 2026 · 8 min read

The Complete HIPAA Compliance Checklist for MSPs

Everything MSPs need to know about HIPAA compliance — technical safeguards, administrative requirements, and how to help healthcare clients stay compliant.

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MSSP January 6, 2026 · 9 min read

Building a 24/7 SOC for Your MSSP

How to build and operate a Security Operations Center as an MSSP — tools, staffing, processes, and the role of AI in modern SOC operations.

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Security January 2, 2026 · 6 min read

EDR vs. Antivirus: What MSPs Need to Know

Antivirus is dead. EDR is the new standard. Here's what every MSP needs to understand about endpoint detection and response.

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MSP Strategy December 30, 2025 · 7 min read

Why MSPs Need a Unified Platform in 2026

The days of managing 8+ separate tools are over. Learn why leading MSPs are consolidating their tech stack into unified platforms.

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