Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Unified ITOps + Security Platforms: 10 Tools Closing the Gap

Unified ITOps + Security Platforms: 10 Tools Closing the Gap

May 22, 2026 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Most MSPs run IT operations and security on two separate stacks. That means two consoles, two data sets, and one endpoint that both teams fight over. The 2026 buying shift is toward a single platform that does both, and the vendor landscape has reorganized around it.
Read Post
SMBs Hit a Cybersecurity Breaking Point as 91% Fear AI-Driven Attacks, Driving Shift to MSP-Led Security Models, WatchGuard Finds

SMBs Hit a Cybersecurity Breaking Point as 91% Fear AI-Driven Attacks, Driving Shift to MSP-Led Security Models, WatchGuard Finds

May 20, 2026 By WatchGuard In WatchGuard
LONDON, May 20 2026 -New research from WatchGuard Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity for MSPs, reveals that while most businesses believe they are adequately staffed, the complexity, speed, and scale of modern threats - especially those powered by artificial intelligence - have outpaced what internal teams can realistically manage. The result is a fundamental shift away from do-it-yourself security toward externally delivered, always-on protection models.
Read Post
WatchGuard

The MSP Evolution: From IT Support to Cybersecurity Leadership

May 20, 2026 By Tracy Hillstrom In WatchGuard
For years, managed service providers (MSPs) have played a critical role in helping businesses maintain and support their IT environments. But today, the market is demanding something fundamentally different. Cybersecurity has become a continuous operational challenge, one that many SMB and midmarket organizations can no longer manage alone.
Read Post
WatchGuard

Why Patch Management Matters for MSPs: Security, Scalability, and Profitability

May 19, 2026 By Kim Maibaum In WatchGuard
For MSPs, patching has evolved beyond a routine maintenance task into a core security service that directly impacts client protection, helping reduce risk, improve operational efficiency, and create scalable recurring revenue opportunities. Unpatched vulnerabilities remain one of the primary exposure vectors for organizations today.
Read Post

MSPs, Cyber Resilience, and the Human Side of Security with James McMillan

May 15, 2026 By WatchGuard Technologies In WatchGuard
In this episode of The 443, Marc Laliberte and Corey Nachreiner speak with James McMillan, CTO of Redinet Limited, about what it really takes for MSPs to help customers stay ready, responsive, and secure. From AI’s role in security operations to the human trust behind every strong customer relationship, this conversation goes beyond tools and into what resilience actually looks like in practice.
View Video

MSPs, Cyber Resilience, & the Human Side of Security w/James McMillan - The 443 Pod - Episode 370

May 14, 2026 By WatchGuard Technologies In WatchGuard
Marc Laliberte and Corey Nachreiner recorded a special episode from WatchGuard’s EMEA Partner Conference in Dubrovnik, Croatia, featuring James McMillan, CTO of Redinet Limited. They discussed the evolving cybersecurity landscape for MSPs and businesses across Europe. James shares insights from his journey in IT and cybersecurity, the growing challenges organizations face as threats become more sophisticated, and why cyber resilience requires more than just technology.
View Video
1Password

New MSP capabilities for simpler client onboarding and stronger control

May 7, 2026 By Elgin McLaren In 1Password
Setting up and managing client environments often involves repetitive, manual work. Each new managed company requires policy setup, access configuration, and ongoing oversight. Repeating this across environments slows onboarding, introduces inconsistencies, and makes it harder to maintain control.
Read Post
WatchGuard

Why WatchGuard Acquired Perimeters.io: Making Cloud Security Work for MSPs

May 6, 2026 By Mick McCarter In WatchGuard
If you ask any MSP what they use to protect their clients’ cloud environments, you will get one of two answers. Either they’ll point to the native security tools built into platforms like Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. Or they’ll describe a patchwork of different products stitched together to cover identity, configuration, and SaaS visibility. Neither approach is ideal. But both reflect the reality MSPs are working with today.
Read Post

Copyright © 2026 OpsMatters™. All rights reserved.