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Hackerbot-Claw Crosses the Line - The 443 Podcast - Episode 361

This week on the podcast, we chat about an OpenClaw bot that moved beyond vulnerability research and into malicious activity. Before that, we cover an AI-discovered vulnerability in the pac4j-jwt authentication library before ending with a discussion on an upcoming California law designed to help make age verification in the digital age easier, but with massive consequences.

Demystifying the Alphabet Soup That Is Detection and Response

It’s impossible to walk into a tradeshow these days without getting blasted by a wall of acronyms. Everywhere you look, vendors are cramming two to four perfectly serviceable words into a string of capital letters arranged to sound cooler than they actually are. This wouldn’t be so bad if it didn’t routinely derail meetings, product decisions, and sometimes whole strategies.

How to Scale as an MSP by Combining Firewalls and Integrated Security Services

Scaling MSP business has become increasingly complex in a landscape where threats evolve rapidly, and emerging technologies are constantly expanding the attack surface. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026, 61% of organizations identify the rapid evolution of the threat landscape and emerging technologies as the primary challenge to strengthening cyber resilience. In addition, 77% of respondents have observed a widespread increase in online fraud and phishing.

When Detection Isn't Enough: Limits of Microsoft Defender

Many MSPs rely on Microsoft Defender as a starting point for protecting customer environments. It’s built in, familiar, and good at generating alerts. But modern attacks don’t stop when an alert appears. They often use stolen credentials, legitimate tools, and cloud access to move quickly after detection. In this session, WatchGuard’s Worldwide MDR Channel Sales Manager Jen Rose will look at how attacks unfold in Microsoft Defender environments and why detection alone leaves gaps for MSPs and their customers.

The Machine War: Why MSPs Must Move from AI-Assistance to Autonomy

In 2026, the digital landscape has shifted from a world of "AI assistants" to one of autonomous operators. For managed service providers (MSPs), this evolution marks the end of the traditional "land and expand" human services playbook and the beginning of a high-speed era of machine-on-machine warfare.

Cisco's SD-WAN 0-Day - The 443 Podcast - Episode 360

This week on the podcast, we discuss the recently disclosed and patched 0-Day vulnerability in Cisco's Catalyst SD-WAN Controller which has been under active exploit for 3 years. After that, we cover the latest open source supply chain attack involving a self-propagating worm targeting AI tools. We end with a discussion about another social engineering campaign targeting job hunters in the software development world.

30 Years of Partner Commitment and a Decade of 5-Star Recognition from CRN

We’re proud to share that WatchGuard has once again been recognized by the CRN as a 5-Star Award recipient in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide. This marks the tenth consecutive year WatchGuard has earned this prestigious distinction, an achievement that underscores our unwavering commitment to delivering a partner-first approach and empowering MSPs with the tools, support, and innovation they need to succeed.

Microsoft Defender vs. MDR: What's Missing?

Microsoft Defender is widely deployed across small and midsize businesses. It is built into the Microsoft ecosystem, familiar to IT teams, and effective at detecting suspicious activity on endpoints. However, detection alone does not stop an attack. As cyber threats evolve, the biggest risk is not missing alerts. It’s failing to investigate and respond to them fast enough. The risk lies in what happens after an alert is generated.