The MSP Zone

Path of Future MSP Regulation

For 21 years, I've been anticipating a day when MSPs are recognized as the indispensable guardians of data privacy and security that they are. With that recognition comes responsibility, and responsibility will continue to arrive in the form of government regulation of MSPs in a particular way.

Can Managed Services Clients Impact Your Compliance?

Can a managed services customer impact your ability to be compliant? An interesting question, and one that is on the minds of many MSPs. The question can be expanded also to include whether clients can add risk to the MSP. 

Cyber Insurance Claims - What you need to know

Cyber insurance claims are becoming a part of everyday life, both for MSPs and customers. There are, however, some best practices you can adopt to make your managed services practice a little easier when it comes to understanding cybersecurity insurance policies, how they work, and what do to when you may have a claim.

It's Time to Revisit Virtual Desktops

Virtual desktops are not a new concept for MSPs, but it may be time to revisit this technology as a model for managing current challenges. 

DOJ Steps Up Fight Against Ransomware

The DOJ is stepping up its fight against ransomware. How will this impact your MSP practice?

Don't Lose your MSP Cyber Insurance

MSPs are at risk of losing their cyber liability insurance coverage. Insurance companies want greater assurance from MSPsKey Points:
MSPs need to prove what they are doing, not just claim they do it
What are cyber insurance carriers really looking for from MSPs?
How to lower your cyber rates for your MSP practice

Advice on Negotiating with Vendors

MSPs are going through interesting times, particularly when it comes to their relationship with vendors. If you are an MSP (new or old) and need some advice on how to negotiate with your vendors, you've come to the right place. 

Do we put too much trust in MSPs?

Do we put too much trust in MSPs? Where else will you put your trust? These are important questions to ask, but the answers must be arrived at deliberately and with accurate information.

Do We Need a US Federal Data Breach Notification Requirement?

In the wake of recent US Federal government data breaches, there is a rumor of an executive order that could have a huge impact on the MSP sector. We will examine what these new proposed rules could mean for your MSP practice in today's MSP Zone.

Is it Smart to Private Label Your Services as an MSP?

Private labeling (or white labeling) solutions as an MSP is not a new concept. It has been in practice for many years. And yet, with all the changes in privacy and security disclosures in recent years, it begs the question of whether white labeling is still something MSPs ought to do. 
Program Highlights: 
Is white labeling still relevant today?
Ability to disclaim white labeled products/services
How to fully disclose the use of third-party solutions?
MSP Zone Guest: Rob Scott