MSP News - April 2, 2021

IoT Cybersecurity: Dems Pursue Cyber Shield Act Legislation Again

Democrats have taken another stab to legislate cybersecurity into Internet of Things (IoT) devices, reintroducing the Cyber Shield Act, a voluntary certification program that allow manufacturers to verify their connected devices as hacker proof. By D. Howard Kass I March 29, 2021

70% of Organizations Will Use MSSPs for Outsourced Security in Next 12 Months

Organizations of all sizes are increasingly turning to managed security service providers (MSSPs) and managed service providers (MSPs) to supplement their internal IT security teams, a new study of more than 5,000 IT professionals found. By D. Howard Kass I March 29, 2021

U.S. Cybersecurity Risks: DHS Seeks to Mitigate Six Cyber Issues

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its cyber wing will launch a series of 60-day initiatives to tackle the nation’s most pressing cybersecurity threats, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told attendees at the annual RSA conference. By D. Howard Kass I April 1, 2021