MSPs, Vendors, SMBs: Building a Cybersecurity-Centric Future

Apurva Pathak | July 13, 2022 | 374 views | Read Time : 03 min

MSPs, Vendors, SMBs
No channel partner ecosystem is safe from a cyber-attack. Globally, partners are tackling criminal operations that target all sizes of businesses with ransomware attacks. How can businesses strengthen their cyber security, and what actions can benefit or harm their customers? What can MSPs do to remain prepared for cyber-attacks?

MSPs protect end-users, so they must be knowledgeable about new cybersecurity requirements. They must be confident in their skills and products and convey that to customers. They should maintain basic cyber hygiene as a part of their defense.

What exactly is Cyber Hygiene?

Here are a few steps you can take to create a good cyber hygiene routine:
  • First, determine what to protect and build security rings around it. Your MSP can help you do that.
  • Second, monitor your environment carefully to reduce response time.
  • Third, build a framework that includes people, processes, and technology (PPT) so know customers when and how to invest in security.

If you, as a MSP, have a framework that focuses on all three, you will strengthen your customer and vendor relationships, and grow your business.

Vendors and SMBs Can Contribute to Cybersecurity

MSPs, vendors, and SMBs must collaborate and build trust to succeed with a cyber-centric business approach. You may have a fantastic technical solution, but without the support of a vendor partner, it will fail. Likewise, you must assist SMBs in protecting their assets and themselves.

Partnerships and cyber hygiene are essential components of good cybersecurity. Over time, the partnership's strength will alleviate cyber problems for small and midsize businesses. The partners also advocate for business expansion and maintain a support system.

Collaboration Is Critical in Developing a Cyber-centric Business Approach

“As MSPs raise their understanding across the entire cybersecurity discipline, they find themselves strongly positioned for growth in a post-pandemic economic recovery, emerging from the experience stronger and more agile, and with customers better prepared for the cybersecurity challenges that lie ahead.”- Jay Ryerse, CISSP, Vice President of Cybersecurity initiatives for ConnectWise

“As MSPs raise their understanding across the entire cybersecurity discipline, they find themselves strongly positioned for growth in a post-pandemic economic recovery, emerging from the experience stronger and more agile, and with customers better prepared for the cybersecurity challenges that lie ahead.”- Jay Ryerse, CISSP, Vice President of Cybersecurity initiatives for ConnectWise

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