How Global Threats Impact MSPs
An insightful webinar featuring cybersecurity experts Morgan Wright and Troels Rasmussen as they delve into how Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can leverage security to drive revenue and grow their businesses.
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What MDR Means for MSPs with Dave MacKinnon
In this conversation, Dave MacKinnon, Chief Security Officer at N-able, talks to Pete Roythorne about Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and its relevance for MSPs. They explore the differences between MDR and other technologies, the benefits of MDR for MSPs, and the cost effectiveness of implementing MDR. Dave highlights the challenges of building a Security Operations Center (SOC) and emphasizes the importance of technology selection and effective threat detection in MDR.
Two-Way Mac Chat on N-able N-sight
Check out the new two-way chat functionality for Mac devices with N-able Head Nerd Joe Ferla. This powerful new feature allows technicians to communicate seamlessly with end users while performing remote background work, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum productivity. Stay tuned as Joe walks you through the steps to use this feature and highlights its benefits for your daily service delivery.
UniSuper Google Cloud Outage Reveals Need for Keen Backup and DR Planning
Earlier this month, Google Cloud disclosed that it accidentally deleted the account of its customer UniSuper, a $125 billion Australian pension fund. According to a joint statement from Google Cloud and UniSuper, the deletion occurred due to an “inadvertent misconfiguration.” As a result, more than 600,000 pension fund users were unable to access their accounts for over a week. UniSuper had geographical redundancy built into its Google Cloud environment, according to the statement.
How, and Why, We Applied Machine Learning to Cove Continuity, Part 2
If you haven’t already read part 1, click here to do that first. If you look at the screenshots, they’re actually quite simple to understand. Anyone can easily identify whether the OS booted successfully at first glance. Look at the following examples and you’ll see what I mean : So, rather than the existing deterministic method, which relied on indirect evidence, we opted to use machine learning and neural networks to analyze and classify screenshots like a human being.
Feature Focus - N-central Filters
Join Paul Kelly from the N-able Head Nerds as he showcases the latest enhancements to the filtering options in N-central. Filters are a vital tool for MSPs, enabling the creation of device groups for targeted rules, feature deployments, and automation. In this video, you'll learn how to navigate and utilize these new filter capabilities to streamline your IT management processes. Key topics include.
Using Customer-based Custom Properties in Ncentral
What’s this Paul, are you banging on about Custom Properties in N‑central again? Yes I am. For those of you familiar with my work, you’ll know I’m a big fan of Custom Properties and how they can help expand what you can do in N‑central. But I’ve been thinking about this recently and I found that when I talk about Custom Properties I tend to just focus on what you can do with device-based Custom Properties, which leaves customer-based Custom Properties out in the cold.
N-able and MSPAlliance Join Forces to Help MSPs Navigate Cybersecurity Compliance Requirements
N-able partners using MSPAlliance's Cyber Verify Program can quickly identify gaps, certify alignment with compliance requirements, and offer Compliance-as-a-Service solutions to their customers.
Cybersecurity Strategies for MSPs: Expert Advice from Chris Krebs & David MacKinnon
An in-depth keynote conversation from N-able's Empower Conference in Frisco, Texas, featuring cybersecurity experts Chris Krebs and David MacKinnon. Moderated by David Weeks, this discussion dives into the latest trends in cybersecurity, the evolving threat landscape for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and practical advice on building resilient security strategies. Learn how to navigate ransomware threats, understand regulatory impacts, and prepare your organization for future challenges.
The State of M&A, and Centralized vs. Decentralized Acquisitions with Matt Takhar
Explore the reasons behind the decline in global channel M&A activity in 2023 and the increasing number of buyers compared to sellers in this conversation with Matt Takhar, Business Development Director at N-able. Takhar also delves into the factors driving M&A, such as the need for strategic fit and expansion into new markets. The conversation highlights two key models for structuring MSP acquisitions: the centralized model, where the acquired MSP is consolidated into the buyer's brand, and the decentralized model, where the acquired MSP retains its own brand but receives support from the buyer. The pros and cons of each model are discussed, along with the importance of due diligence for both buyers and sellers.