In the process of securing a business and achieving a full certification with ISO 27001, there are many different tasks that need to be accomplished, and many different people who need to be working towards achieving those tasks. In fact, a key part of a successful certification and a passing audit is accountability. Different people will need to take on different roles and responsibilities, some of which are for the purposes of the audit, and others for ongoing security.

The ‘consent or pay’ model, essentially offers a choice between pay with your data, or pay with your money. Meta became the most notable company to use this tactic and were immediately met with questions as to how they could justify such an arrangement, and more importantly, how they could do so lawfully.

Cyber insurance and compliance are a golden opportunity for MSPs. Businesses turn to your services and solutions to deliver adequate protection, avoid hefty compliance fines and get help with insurance coverage. As data protection and security requirements intensify, your services play a critical role in mitigating your clients’ cyber risk.

As 2024 wraps up, we’re feeling reflective (and a little proud!). It’s been a whirlwind year here at Xalient, packed with milestones, achievements, and more awards than we could fit on a shelf (not that we’re complaining!). From industry accolades to workplace recognitions, we’ve been celebrating non-stop and it’s all thanks to our amazing team and the unique culture we’ve built together.

In today’s complex threat landscape, MSPs must safeguard their clients’ endpoints, including laptops, desktops, tablets, and mobile devices, from cyberattacks. Prioritizing endpoint protection is essential to shield clients from the relentless evolution of malware, viruses, ransomware, and other threats.