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7 Cybersecurity Statistics You Needs to Know in 2023

Cybersecurity isn’t just at the top of the discussion queue within the IT channel. Businesses and governments worldwide have turned a sharp eye toward rising cyber threats and cybersecurity statistics. Many have learned the hard way that small businesses are frequent targets of cyberattacks. The idea of “targeting a victim” itself has come into question, and more realize that widespread, indiscriminate attacks are the status quo.

NinjaOne's 5.4 Summer 2023 Update: Elevating Automation and Enhancing Visibility

Our Summer 2023 Release delivers over 30 major updates across the platform, including significant improvements to our core remote monitoring and endpoint management solution. Overall, this release is a major step forward for our remote monitoring and endpoint management solution. It includes a wide range of new features and enhancements that will help our customers improve the security, performance, and manageability of their endpoints. Here is a quick overview video.

Are You Struggling to Break Through the Growth Barrier With Your MSP?

The vast majority of MSPs in the world are under $2milion in revenue. Breaking through that barrier is not easy. As part of our business transformation program, we see a large number of MSPs that have been going for more than 10 years but can’t seem to push through to the next level. Often these MSP businesses are stuck in the $800k-$2M turnover range with around five to 15 techs working for them.

The Keys to Adopting an Automation Mindset

In today's fast-paced digital world, automation stands as a beacon of efficiency and innovation. The adoption of an automation mindset is not merely a trend, but a paradigm shift in how we approach IT processes. This post provides insights into the critical role of IT automation, highlights potential challenges, offers preparation tips before embarking on the automation journey, presents a systematic plan and wraps up with key takeaways.

7 Steps to Finding Time to Work on Growing Your MSP Business

We understand the relentless demands and challenges that come with running an MSP, particularly when you’re a relatively small business. The constant juggling of client needs, technical issues, and operational tasks can leave little room for strategic planning and growth. However, it’s essential to find the time to work on your business rather than just in it if you want to achieve sustainable growth and success.

How to Configure a Linux Firewall: The Ultimate Guide

A firewall stands as a digital gatekeeper, meticulously sifting through network traffic and deciding what may pass. This protective shield, fundamental to cybersecurity, is integral in the Linux world. The Linux kernel itself is effectively a de facto packet switching firewall, crafted as it is around the principles of packet filtering at the most fundamental operating system level, thus exemplifying the pivotal role of firewalls in system security.

On-Premise vs Cloud Software: What's the Difference?

Since the early 2010s, software delivery methods have largely evolved. While on-premises tooling defined the first wave of customizable software, the market saturation of cloud-based counterparts offers new forms of software solutions. Navigating the complexities of on-prem, cloud, and hybrid setups demands a deep understanding of each offering’s efficiencies and requirements. Learn more about on-premise vs cloud software in our comparison below.