Managed IT & Cybersecurity Industry News & Insights
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Does Your Cyber-Insurance Renewal Require MFA and EDR? What It Means
Cyber-insurance renewals now demand MFA and EDR/MDR before they'll quote you. Here's what those controls are and how to prove you have them.
My MSP Tech Editorial TeamSep 3, 2026Cybersecurity for Small Business: Where to Actually Start
A practical starting roadmap for small business cybersecurity: MFA, EDR/MDR, email security, backups, and staff training in the right order.
My MSP Tech Editorial TeamSep 1, 2026Cloud Migration for Small Business: A Practical Guide for SMB IT Leaders
Cloud migration for small business is now a core IT strategy decision, not just a hosting change. This practical guide walks SMB and mid-market IT directors, operations leaders, and owners through planning, security, costs, and step-by-step execution across Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Workspace.
My MSP TechSep 1, 2026ScanSource to Acquire MicroAge: What Channel Consolidation Means for Managed IT Buyers
ScanSource’s $220.5M all-cash acquisition of MicroAge signals a major wave of channel consolidation in managed IT and cybersecurity. For IT directors, operations leaders, and business owners at SMB and mid-market companies, this deal could reshape how you source managed services, cloud, and security capabilities—and how you evaluate MSP partners going forward.
My MSP TechAug 28, 2026How to Switch Managed IT Providers Without Downtime
A step-by-step plan to switch managed IT providers without downtime, data loss, or a gap in security coverage.
My MSP Tech Editorial TeamAug 27, 202610 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Managed IT Provider
The 10 questions that separate a real managed IT partner from a break-fix vendor with a monthly invoice.
My MSP Tech Editorial TeamAug 25, 2026Managed Firewall: A Practical Guide for SMB and Mid-Market IT Leaders
Managed firewall services have become a core control for SMB and mid-market security. This guide explains what a managed firewall should include, how to integrate it with EDR, SOC, and cloud platforms, how to evaluate providers and SLAs, and when to repair, optimize, or replace your firewall stack.
My MSP TechAug 25, 2026N-able N-central Auth Bypass Flaw: What IT Leaders Need to Do Now
N-able has issued an emergency patch for a critical N-central authentication bypass vulnerability actively exploited in the wild. For IT directors and business leaders relying on MSPs and RMM platforms, this incident is a wake-up call on third-party access risk, patch SLAs, and cyber incident readiness.
My MSP TechAug 21, 2026How to Read an MSP SLA: The Clauses That Actually Matter
A plain-English guide to reading an MSP SLA, decoding response times, uptime, and exclusions before you sign.
My MSP Tech Editorial TeamAug 20, 2026What Is Co-Managed IT — and Is It Right for Your In-House Team?
Co-managed IT pairs your internal IT staff with an outside provider that fills gaps in coverage, tools, and specialized skills without replacing anyone.
My MSP Tech Editorial TeamAug 18, 2026IT Support for Accounting Firms: A Practical Guide for Secure, Always-On CPA Operations
IT support for accounting firms is no longer just about keeping PCs running. SMB and mid-market CPA firms need secure, compliant, always-on IT to protect taxpayer data and stay productive in peak season. This guide shows IT and operations leaders how to design, budget for, and buy the right managed IT services stack.
My MSP TechAug 18, 2026Zayo and Nvidia Network Capacity Deal: What SMB IT Leaders Need to Know
Zayo and Nvidia’s collaboration is aimed at easing AI-driven network capacity constraints for enterprise and data-center environments. For SMB and mid-market IT leaders, the story is less about hyperscale infrastructure and more about planning bandwidth, cloud, and security capacity before AI projects stall.
My MSP TechAug 14, 2026