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Cybersecurity

The Cost of Complacency: Why Patch Management Is Your First Line of Defense

In cybersecurity, the greatest threats are often the ones we already know about. The average cost of a data breach in 2025 is projected to exceed $5 million globally—and more than $10 million in the United States, according to IBM’s latest Cost of a Data Breach Report. Yet what’s even more alarming is that roughly one in three breaches stem from known vulnerabilities for which patches already existed. That means these incidents weren’t the result of advanced nation-state attacks or zero-day exploits—they were the direct product of delay, disorganization, or simple complacency.

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Tags: business operations, Cybersecurity, endpoint protection, Infrastructure, managed service provider, managed services, MSP, MSSP, patch management, Security, support, technology, Zero Trust,
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Cybersecurity

AI Driven SOC: How Security Operations Centers Are Evolving

The cybersecurity landscape has reached a tipping point. Security teams are drowning in alerts, battling fatigue, and struggling to fill critical skill gaps. Every day brings a new breach headline — not necessarily because organizations lack tools, but because they can’t keep up with the noise.

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Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, EDR, endpoint detection and response, endpoint protection, managed detection and response, managed service provider, managed services, MDR, MSP, MSSP, Security, XDR, Zero Trust,
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Managed IT

Emerging Trends in Managed Services for 2025

The IT world is evolving rapidly, and managed services are at the forefront of this transformation. In 2025, businesses in Canada are facing more complex security challenges, growing cloud adoption, and increasing pressure to innovate. Managed service providers (MSPs) are stepping up with cutting-edge solutions to keep organizations competitive, secure, and agile. Here are the key trends redefining managed services in 2025 and what they mean for Canadian businesses.

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Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, cloud security, compliance, Cybersecurity, endpoint detection and response, Infrastructure, IT, managed detection and response, managed service provider, managed services, modernization, Remote Work, Security, Zero Trust,
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Managed IT

The Top Trends in Managed Services: What to Watch for

Managed services have significantly transformed over the last two decades, changing the fundamental foundation of how businesses navigate their IT infrastructure needs. Initially, managed services were mostly focused on basic maintenance activities and break-fix support, with businesses relying on external suppliers to conduct everyday IT chores and repair issues as they occurred. However, as technology advanced and firms sought more strategic methods to use IT to gain a competitive advantage, the scope of managed services grew dramatically. Read More…
Tags: business operations, cloud security, compliance, Cybersecurity, disaster recovery, endpoint detection and response, Infrastructure, IT, managed detection and response, managed service provider, managed services, modernization, Remote Work, Security, support, technology,
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Cybersecurity

The Role of AI and Machine Learning in Managed Security

The complexity of cybersecurity concerns has increased in response to growing cyber threats, with attacks evolving at a rapid pace. Traditional security methods are struggling to keep up with this ever-changing landscape. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have emerged as revolutionary powers, providing a proactive and adaptable defense against modern cyber threats. This transition is most visible in the emphasis on enhanced threat detection, which is an essential part of cybersecurity. Advanced threat detection, powered by AI and ML, goes beyond predefined rules, employing intelligent algorithms to study activities, discover abnormalities, and forecast potential threats before they occur. This proactive approach allows businesses to keep one step ahead of adversaries, reducing the impact of potential breaches. Read More…
Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, cloud security, Cybersecurity, disaster recovery, endpoint detection and response, endpoint protection, extended detection and response, Machine Learning, managed detection and response, managed service provider, managed services, MDR, ransomware, Security, XDR, Zero Trust,
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Cybersecurity

Endpoint Security: An In-Depth Exploration of Protection and Detection

Endpoint Security has become critical in the dynamic field of cybersecurity, where attacks emerge at an unparalleled rate. In this article, we will explore the dual concepts of protection and detection within the realm of Endpoint Security, highlighting the methods and technologies that strengthen organizations against the ever-changing cyber threat scenario. Endpoint security refers to the entire method used to secure end-user devices ranging from old workstations to current IoT (Internet of Things) gadgets. Endpoint protection and detection measures, being the last line of defense, are critical in protecting sensitive data and organizational assets. Endpoint security is becoming increasingly important as the threat landscape evolves and cyber adversaries refine their strategies. Endpoints, as the points of entry into organizational networks, serve as both prospective targets and gatekeepers. Let’s delve into the subtle techniques required for powerful defense and vigilant detection at these important junctures. Read More…
Tags: Cybersecurity, EDR, endpoint detection and response, endpoint protection, extended detection and response, malware, managed detection and response, managed service provider, managed services, MDR, ransomware, Security, XDR, Zero Trust,
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Managed IT

Abolishing the Rumor that Large MSPs Aren’t Worth Their Cost

To learn both what a managed service provider (MSP) is, and why those which are smaller in size are disadvantaged, make sure to check out our previous blog, Why You Should Choose A Larger MSP.

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Tags: business operations, cloud, cloud migration, cloud security, disaster recovery, IT, managed service provider, managed services, MSP, Remote Work, scalability, Security, support, technology,
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Managed IT

Why You Should Choose a Larger MSP

A managed service provider (MSP) is an outsourced IT team who will configure your digital infrastructure, monitor your network, troubleshoot any issues you may have, and so on. Ultimately, employing an MSP is the perfect solution for many businesses when it comes to tackling anything, and everything, IT related. Rather than maintain in-house IT personnel, which is the costly alternative, an MSP provides consistent access to specialized expertise without the high price tag. Employing an MSP enables businesses to eliminate the risk of paying high capital expenditures unexpectedly and, instead, to adopt more predictable operating expenditures.

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Tags: business operations, IT, managed service provider, managed services, MSP, technology,