Keeping up with cybersecurity—the scary subset of managed IT. Strategies are evolving for office technology dealers.
Cybersecurity
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks that are aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users via ransomware; or interrupting normal business processes. Cybersecurity services represent a growing diversification opportunity for dealers working in the office technology industry.
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Op-Ed & Commentary
Editor’s Letter | Mark My Word: Follow Infotech and Cybersecurity to Profits
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoOn the road to managing IT and cybersecurity, technological threats can point the way to more recurring revenue for dealerships.
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Technology Trends
OUTSIDE THE BOX | How to Avoid and Prevent Social Engineering Attacks: Cybersecurity
by Petra Dienerby Petra DienerA combination of security controls, policies, procedures, and training is necessary for staunch cybersecurity.
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When dealers provide cybersecurity services through MSP partnerships, mutual expectations need to be managed.
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Security
Common Mistakes Dealers Make When Entering the Cybersecurity Biz
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSome of the largest pitfalls include how to sell, to whom, and how to define sales ‘wins.’ These challenges are tips of the deep, cybersecurity iceberg.
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Security
The Silent Threat to Cybersecurity: Printers and MFPs in the Age of Digital Transformation
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCybersecurity-minded manufacturers are fighting back as imaging devices have become prime targets for hackers.
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With ransomware attacks on the rise, even smaller dealerships are at risk from hackers.
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Sales & Marketing
From Imaging to IT: New Sales Training Preps Reps for the Future
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenWith ConnectWise-funded sales training, Kingston Training Group is helping dealerships transition their selling approach, ensuring reps are prepared to capture IT opportunities.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
HP Launches World’s First Printers to Protect Against Quantum Computer Attacks
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSteve Inch, global senior print security strategist & product management lead at HP Inc., explains the growing threat of quantum computers breaking asymmetric cryptography, which are the algorithms on which our digital world relies.
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Office technology dealerships of all sizes need to be prepared for the inevitable. Cybersecurity today is a question of when (not if).
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Beyond the Data Breach: Aligning CTEM With Organizational Resilience
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoMay 15th cybersecurity webinar from Obviam, the Modern Office Methods’ subsidiary, delves beyond the data breach with proactive Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM).
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Production Print News
Economic Shifts and Changing Buyer Behaviors Are Driving a New Approach for the Printing Industry
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenRISO Sales VP Andre D’Urbano sings inkjet’s cost-effective praises in our post-pandemic world, especially for printing industry players looking to conserve space or add production equipment redundancy.
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CR-Connect Dealer Tour
CR-Connect Dealer Tour | The DME Playbook: Strategic Acquisitions, IT Services, and a Vision for the Future
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFrom managed IT and cybersecurity to e-commerce, Donnellon McCarthy Enterprises is evolving beyond traditional office technology. And. acquisitions are a major part of the Cincinnati-based dealership’s growth strategy.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
ConnectWise Unveils SaaS Cybersecurity, Empowering MSPs to More Easily Deliver, Manage, and Monetize Cloud Security
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoSoftware as a Service security simplifies the Microsoft 365 security experience with single console for enhanced monitoring, reporting, and remediation of cybersecurity threats.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
Lexmark Expands Print Cybersecurity Services Worldwide to Help Protect Organizations
by Mark Vrunoby Mark VrunoComprehensive service helps close often overlooked vulnerabilities by securing enterprise printer fleets from cybersecurity attacks. Data-driven approach includes qualitative security analysis, customized recommendations and configuration management.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
MPS Monitor and Impact Networking Showcase Exceptional Cybersecurity Results Following Joint Testing
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenMPS Monitor and DOT Security announced the results of their most recent penetration tests and code reviews.
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Managed IT & SolutionsSecurity
Why October Is Prime Time for Dealers to Strengthen Client Security
by Kate Graggby Kate GraggOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a perfect time to audit and upgrade your security practices, and if you offer managed IT services, talk to your clients about doing the same.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
ConnectWise Signs Secure by Design Pledge, Reinforcing Commitment to Cybersecurity
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenConnectWise announced it has signed onto the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Secure by Design pledge.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
IDC, Quocirca, and Keypoint Intelligence Validate MPS Monitor’s Security Posture
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenMPS Monitor has made significant investments in achieving top-tier security certifications, such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC2 Type 2, and CSA STAR Level 2.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
ConnectWise Research finds 78% of SMBs Concerned a Cyber Attack Could Put Their Organizations Out of Business
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenAs small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a rapidly evolving threat landscape, the The State of SMB Cybersecurity in 2024, conducted by Vanson Bourne and commissioned by ConnectWise, reveals that 94% of SMBs have experienced at least one cyberattack, a dramatic rise from 64% in 2019.
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Managed IT & SolutionsSecurity
Hard Copy | From the Editor’s Desk: If You’re Not Concerned about Cybersecurity, What’s Wrong with You?
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenFor those interested in learning more about cybersecurity be sure to check out Connectwise’s MSP Threat Report, which analyzes key security incidents of the past 12 months.
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Managed IT & SolutionsSecurity
What Every Dealer Needs to Know about Cyber Insurance
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenCyber insurance is a must for any office technology dealer or managed service provider (MSP) offering managed IT services, whether or not cybersecurity is included in those services.
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Technology Trends
Modern Office Method’s Roadmap for Launching a Successful Cybersecurity Business
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenIf starting an IT business is not for the faint-hearted office technology dealer, launching a separate cybersecurity business is even more daunting.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
ConnectWise Integrates Microsoft Defender for Business with its RMM and PSA Solutions
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenConnectWise announced new integrations with Microsoft Defender for Business into ConnectWise PSA and ConnectWise RMM.
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Breaking News, Business & Finance
ConnectWise 2024 MSP Threat Report: Unveiling Key Findings on Top Cybersecurity Threats and Emerging Trends
by Scott Cullenby Scott CullenConnectWise announced the findings of its annual MSP Threat Report. Now in its fifth year, the report analyzes key security incidents and trends from the past 12 months.