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According to a Cloud Security Alliance report, 55% of organisations experienced a SaaS cybersecurity incident within the past two years. While apps typically offer basic security features, MSPs still need to implement additional measures to protect client data from breaches, leaks and cyberattacks. This means going beyond the default security provided by SaaS platforms and actively managing potential risks specific to each client’s environment. Let’s review seven SaaS security best...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software announced Kaseya 365 User, joining Kaseya 365 Endpoint which launched in April 2024, at DattoCon Miami. Kaseya 365 User gives managed service providers (MSPs) the ability to help their customers prevent, respond to, and recover from threats to user identity and security. SaaS Alerts Kaseya also announced it has acquired SaaS Alerts, an industry-pioneering cybersecurity company that helps MSPs monitor and protec...

Ransomware has been the number one source of nightmares for CISOs for years. Last year, businesses and organisations endured more than 317 million attempted ransomware attacks, according to Statista. Over 5,000 of those were successful, with hackers hauling in over $1 billion in settlements.   However, the threat landscape constantly evolves and grows, especially for MSPs with customers who use SaaS applications. The average small business has 217 applications in its software portfol...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced the findings from its State of SaaS Security 2024 report. Channel Mastered, a pioneering source of insights and services for building profitable MSP channels, conducted the report for SaaS Alerts, based on data from from 2,804 providers of IT services, including 72...

With organisations using an average of 73 SaaS apps, according to a Productiv report, SaaS application monitoring has become an important addition to every MSP playbook. With continuous insight into the clients’ SaaS environments, users can solve performance challenges and remediate security vulnerabilities before they interfere with business operations. Let’s review seven SaaS monitoring best practices to help users better protect the clients’ applications. Security risk as...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced a new solution that provides non-stop expert support to identify and minimise SaaS security threats before it’s too late. The new Managed SaaS Alerts offering provides MSPs with cloud analysts working 24/7/365 to identify and respond to threats observed by th...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint into its SaaS security platform. Integrating Defender into the SaaS Alerts platform provides MSPs with a single pane to view Microsoft’s Identity monitoring, Microsoft 365 application suite, and the endpoint...

Microsoft 365 is a cloud-based productivity suite with over a million enterprise users worldwide. As a widely adopted system, this set of applications is a top target for cyberattackers. Since its security setup requires proper configuration to be effective, M365 protection is often a concern for businesses and a time-consuming task for MSPs. If users want robust security monitoring within their clients’ environment, their Microsoft 365 best practices shows how to prevent and address pote...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced an extension of its Respond module, which now also provides automated remediation capabilities for Google Workspace.  The SaaS Alerts Respond module was initially launched in 2022 to allow MSPs to automatically remediate SaaS security threats in Microsoft 365....

In an emerging trend, cybercriminals have moved to automation to deploy ransomware at scale. As these automated ransomware extortion tactics continue to evolve, MSPs must adapt their strategies and response mechanisms to effectively mitigate these threats and protect their clients from ransom demands.  Let’s explore how this automated threat vector works and the top actionable strategies that MSPs can implement to ensure the resilience of their client’s businesses. H...

SaaS Alerts announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities via in person and digital marketing campaigns, has named SaaS Alerts as a 2024 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner. SaaS Alerts is a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications. SaaS security threats “We&rsquo...

A single compromised account can be a gateway for attackers to access confidential data, leading to financial loss, legal consequences, and damage to the company’s reputation. This threat is not limited to any specific platform and affects everything from email accounts to secure business databases.  Before exploring strategies for MSPs to mitigate this cyber risk, let’s first understand what an account compromise is, its security impacts, and ways to detect it. What Is a comp...

Google Workspace is a set of productivity applications with over 3 billion users and 10 million paying customers around the world. As the storage of a massive amount of sensitive information, this cloud-based suite is a top security concern for businesses. The risk of data breaches makes it crucial for MSP to implement data loss prevention (DLP) controls to prevent leaks within apps, such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides and more. Let’s review how. What is DLP in Google Workspace?...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced it has achieved full certification with the ISO 27001:2022 security standard. The ISO 27001 standard is an international benchmark for implementing, managing, and maintaining information security within a company. The standard is widely used around t...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced MSP Shield, a new offering that gives MSPs full access to the SaaS Alerts platform to protect their own cloud-based business applications and internal MSP tools at no cost for up to a year.  With MSP Shield, MSPs can use SaaS Alerts on their own tenants for on...

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks involve manipulating or impersonating email accounts to deceive employees, often leading to financial fraud, breaches or data loss. According to Verizon, BEC attacks doubled last year and comprised nearly 60% of all social engineering incidents. To deal with this growing frequency of BEC attacks, MSPs need advanced strategies, such as user behaviour analysis and employee training programs. Let’s look at the key BEC protection strategies for MSPs. W...

Slack is the preferred communication, collaboration and file sharing hub for teams in more than 150 countries. The number of Slack’s monthly active users is expected to reach 79 million by 2025, per Statista. While the user-friendly interface and versatile app integrations of Slack make it a fan favourite, over time, the platform becomes a repository of sensitive data. Users often share a wealth of information, from project details to business strategies and account credentials, in both p...

SaaS Alerts announced that it has been named a finalist in the 2024 Cloud Security Awards program in the ‘Best SaaS Security Solution’ category. Now in its second year and with an expanded range of categories, The Cloud Security Awards program applauds the latest innovations in cloud-based security solutions. The program received entries from organisations worldwide, including North America, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia. Aspects of cloud security...

With global cybersecurity spending on products and services projected to grow by 10% in 2024, reaching $208 billion, MSPs have access to many security solutions under multiple “acronym-salad” categories. This blog will focus on three of them: SIEM vs SOAR vs XDR. Each of these categories offers unique capabilities and addresses specific security needs across various operational environments. To better understand the distinctions between SIEM, SOAR and XDR, let’s examine their...

For managed service providers (MSPs), navigating the different aspects of IT support for clients is a constant juggling act. From being a subject matter expert to providing constant customer service, every facet demands attention to retain clients. With the plate nearly full of these key functions, cybersecurity for MSP often takes a backseat, which can put the entire business at risk. After all, the 2023 MSP Threat Report reveals a rising risk of supply chain and critical infrastruct...

To effectively protect their clients from escalating cyber threats, MSPs need a deep understanding of tactical threat intelligence. Enter indicators of compromise (IOCs).  IOCs are critical pieces of information that help MSPs identify whether a system or network has been infiltrated by malicious actors. Using these digital breadcrumbs, MSPs can uncover cyberattacks. This article will explore what IOCs are and which indicators MSPs should watch out for. What Is an IOC? An indicator...

Traditional security approaches, such as antivirus software and firewalls, while crucial, no longer suffice in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. MSPs need a proactive approach that not only secures their clients’ network perimeter and responds to internal threats, but also monitors user accounts and detects anomalous behaviour. A survey by the SANS Institute found that 35% of respondents lack visibility into insider threats. Analysing user behaviour is essential to und...

With the rising speculation of nation-state-sponsored attacks against Microsoft by Russia, SaaS Alerts are asking that all MSPs be hyper-vigilant at this time. Beginning on March 7th, SaaS Alerts witnessed an increase of over 50% (above late February average activity) on event types, which indicate password spray, bruteforce, and non-interactive sign-in attacks – and this trend has continued throughout the day (March 8th) and to present. SaaS Alerts’ engineering team SaaS Alerts&r...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform designed to detect and stop unauthorised activity in customer SaaS applications, announced the findings of its latest SaaS Application Security Insights (SASI) Report that shows there is a massive opportunity for MSPs to help their small and mid-market business clients.   The 2024 SASI report analysed SaaS application security records of more than 18,000 SMBs and nearly two mill...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform designed to detect and stop unauthorised activity in customer SaaS applications, announced it is partnering with FifthWall Solutions to offer its new Beltex cyber insurance solution to MSPs and their customers.  FifthWall Solutions, a Wexford, PA-based cyber insurance provider, created Beltex, a customised, turnkey insurance product for the MSP channel, to be bundled with SaaS Alerts...

For an MSP with a wide range of clients, they not only have to secure multiple endpoints, networks and cloud environments, but also put up a strong wall against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Let’s explore the latest security threats and MSP best practices to boost MSPs — and their clients’ — cyber resilience. Emerging threats in cybersecurity for MSPs MSPs are up against a constantly changing threat landscape to protect diverse customer setups. The t...

SaaS Alerts is proud to announce its participation in the N-able Technology Alliance Program (TAP). Designed to accelerate innovation and deliver more robust, secure, and differentiated integrations at scale to MSPs worldwide, N-able TAP brings industry-pioneering technology companies together to further develop and integrate their solutions with the award-winning and expansive solutions portfolio from N-able. Ultimately, this lets MSPs leverage a trusted community of providers focused on helpi...

SaaS Alerts, announced that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ryan Ricciardi, SVP of Partner Success, to the prestigious 2024 CRN® Channel Chiefs list, which recognises the IT vendor and distribution executives who are driving strategy and setting the channel agenda for their companies. With extensive experience in problem-solving, building client relationships, and staying updated with technological advancements, Ryan has worked with the US Marine Corps, Federal Avia...

Technology alone is no longer enough to protect the clients from cyberattacks. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to become more complex, MSPs need to consider adding security training to their suite of services. Verizon found that 74% of data breaches involve a human element, underscoring that employees are still one of the weakest links in an organisation’s cybersecurity efforts. Corporate-owned devices           The common hum...

Managed services are at the crossroads of safeguarding digital assets and ensuring the continuity of operations in the face of the complexity of digitalisation and cyber threats. No wonder the global managed services market is expected to grow at a 13.6% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, per Grand View Research. With the boundaries between IT management and cybersecurity becoming increasingly blurred, organisations need to move away from an MSP vs MSSP approach and aim to strike a harmonious partnership...