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MSP Insights Monday: How a Career Spent in an MSP Inspired Forward-Thinking Strategies for a Cloud-Based Future

MSP Sales & Marketing Partner Program

Jan 24, 2022

MSP Insights Monday: How a Career Spent in an MSP Inspired Forward-Thinking Strategies for a Cloud-Based Future

Jeff Reinholtz

In this episode of MSP Insights, I sit down with Justin Copie of Innovative Solutions to discuss his journey from intern to CEO and his experience-backed advice for modernising an organisation.

Business Continuity Datto Products

Jan 12, 2022

Why You Need Complete Data Protection

David Weiss

“How can I protect my clients’ data?” It’s a key question for MSPs — one that’s grown increasingly complicated to answer.

MSP Insights: A Lesson in Branding & Leadership

MSP Sales & Marketing

Jan 07, 2022

MSP Insights: A Lesson in Branding & Leadership

Jeff Reinholtz

In this episode of MSP Insights we explore how Big Mike Morrill with Total Solutions has built a brand that goes beyond service delivery.

Discover Holistic, End-to-End Visibility with the New Unified Activity Log for Datto RMM

Datto Products

Jan 06, 2022

Discover Holistic, End-to-End Visibility with the New Unified Activity Log for Datto RMM

Deepak Manoor

To provide access to data as fast as possible with maximum precision, we have built an integrated logging mechanism that will optimise context and elevate search capabilities.

Datto explainer video for executing Log4Shell RMM Community Script

Cybersecurity

Dec 17, 2021

Datto explainer video for executing Log4Shell RMM Community Script

Ryan Weeks

In response to the critical vulnerability referred to as Log4j, Datto released a Community Script for all MSPs earlier this week on Github. This in-depth explainer video details how to access, apply, run, and interpret the results of the Community Script.

Datto releases Log4Shell RMM component for Datto partners and MSP community

Cybersecurity

Dec 13, 2021

Datto releases Log4Shell RMM component for Datto partners and MSP community

Ryan Weeks

In response to the critical vulnerability referred to as Log4j, Datto released both a Datto RMM component for our partners and a community script for all MSPs to help you use the power and reach of your RMM, regardless of vendor, to enumerate systems that are both potentially vulnerable and that have been potentially attacked.

Cybersecurity Datto News

Dec 11, 2021

Datto’s Response to Log4Shell

Ryan Weeks

Datto has not assessed any material exposure to the log4j vulnerability that would impact the safe use of Datto products at this time. Should this assessment change, we will update Datto partners immediately.

What is Offsite Backup vs Onsite Backup?

Business Continuity

Dec 11, 2021

What is Offsite Backup vs Onsite Backup?

George Rouse

Offsite backups are a type of data protection that provides a copy of a business' production system data, which is stored in a different location from where the original data is stored.

Backup Strategy: What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?

Business Continuity

Dec 11, 2021

Backup Strategy: What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?

George Rouse

The 3-2-1 backup rule states that you should have 3 copies of your data, 2 different backup formats, and 1 backup stored offsite.

MSP Insights: From Technician to Entrepreneur

Partner Program

Dec 09, 2021

MSP Insights: From Technician to Entrepreneur

Jeff Reinholtz

In this episode we discuss how Brian Weiss of Itech Solutions has evolved as a CEO who grew up in the tech industry.

Emotet Malware: How Does it Work and How Can it be Stopped?

Cybersecurity

Dec 08, 2021

Emotet Malware: How Does it Work and How Can it be Stopped?

Ofir Yaakobi

Emotet, once described as the “world’s most dangerous malware”, was first discovered as a banking Trojan in 2014 and over the years has evolved into the go-to solution for cybercriminals.

MSP Insights: The Evolution of a Modern MSP - Leading Through Experience

Cybersecurity Partner Program

Dec 01, 2021

MSP Insights: The Evolution of a Modern MSP - Leading Through Experience

Jeff Reinholtz

In our new MSP (Managed Service Providers) Insights video series, I sit down with MSP leaders across the industry to discuss the personal and career paths that led them to the successes they have experienced today.