MSP Technology News Headlines for the week of 9/29/2025
HP’s fall rollout and ESET’s enhanced cybersecurity awareness training lead this week’s headlines. Plus, we have lots of other interesting technology news from all over the industry. From product enhancements to partnerships to telling industry reports, you’ll need to stay in the know. Ready for a quick rundown of this week’s MSP news and partner program updates? Scroll on down!
HP Accelerates the Future of Work
HP unveils 14 innovations spanning AI workflows, remote device management, smart printing, and hybrid workspace enhancements
Key quote from the press release:
“With this release, HP is transforming and simplifying the work experience — boosting productivity, sparking creativity, and driving fulfillment in hybrid environments.” — HP
A few of the standout product and solution announcements from the launch:
- HP ZGX Nano G1n AI Station & Toolkit — a compact AI-enabled workstation designed to run local AI workloads and streamline development pipelines.
- Remote Connect via HP Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) — lets IT securely access remote devices for live troubleshooting and remediation across distributed offices.
- New Displays & Dock Enhancements — includes a proximity-activated dock and workspace-curation displays to better manage multi-screen, hybrid settings.
- Printing Innovations — HP introduced AI-driven features for smarter printing workflows and new models like the HP DesignJet T870 and expanded HP Envy Photo series to address both creative and office needs.
ESET Launches Free Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Cybersecurity Awareness Month
New and improved version of ESET’s Basic Cybersecurity Awareness Training introduces immersive storylines and interactive modules to help organizations reduce employee-related cyber risks
Key quote from the press release:
“Since its initial launch in 2017, ESET’s Cybersecurity Awareness Training has helped companies worldwide increase cyber preparedness. This new version is a major step forward from our previous free Basic training. Instead of static videos, learners are placed inside a storyline where they investigate a cyber breach, apply best practices, and test their knowledge along the way. It’s designed to make security concepts stick, which is critical in reducing real-world threats.” — Clark Collett, senior instructional designer, ESET North America
Deepgram Launches Flux — The World’s First Conversational Speech Recognition Model
Designed to understand natural speech flows and context, Flux sets a new standard for next-gen voice AI
Key quote from the press release:
“Flux is the culmination of everything we’ve learned from scaling deep learning in speech. We designed this foundational technology to understand raw speech—the way people actually work and communicate—so organizations can build AI experiences customers understand, trust, and enjoy.” — Scott Stephenson, co-founder and CEO, Deepgram
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ASCII Group Announces 2026 ASCII Edge Conference Series Where Community Builds Business
Event series to unite MSPs, solution providers, vendors and thought leaders across eight U.S. and Canadian cities
Key quote from the announcement:
“ASCII Edge is fundamentally a community conference by MSPs for MSPs. Our goal is to help our members deepen relationships, collaborate on ideas, and build their businesses with trusted partners. ASCII Edge 2026 will expand that mission across more geographies and verticals than ever before.” — Chris Ellis, president, ASCII Group
ASCII Edge 2026 Dates and Locations
- Costa Mesa, CA – February 25 & 26
- Dallas, TX – March 25 & 26
- Newark, NJ – April 22 & 23
- Seattle, WA – May 27 & 28
- Washington, D.C. – July 22 & 23
- Toronto, ON – August 26 & 27
- Chicago, IL – September 23 & 24
- San Antonio, TX – October 21 & 22
Testlio Launches “Apex Partner Program” (TAPP)
New partner initiative enables agencies, fintechs, and tech providers to integrate with Testlio’s global, AI-orchestrated QA platform
Key quote from the announcement:
“By partnering with industry leaders, we’re creating an ecosystem where our collective expertise can solve the most complex quality challenges facing today’s digital-first organizations.” — Dean Hickman-Smith, chief revenue officer, Testlio
HackerOne Report Finds 210% Spike in AI Vulnerability Reports Amid Rise of AI Autonomy
The 9th annual Hacker-Powered Security Report highlights how AI risk is rapidly reshaping the security landscape
Key findings from the report include:
- Valid AI-related vulnerability reports increased by 210% year over year.
- Prompt injection vulnerabilities surged 540%, making them the fastest growing AI threat vector.
- Organizations expanded AI program adoption by 270%, with 1,121 customer programs now including AI in scope.
- 70% of security researchers now use AI tools in their workflows, aiding automation and discovery.
- Hackbots (autonomous agents) submitted over 560 valid reports, signaling emergence of AI-driven offensive testing.
- HackerOne’s bug bounty payouts topped $81 million, part of $3 billion in estimated breach loss avoidance via platform activities.
National Cybersecurity Alliance & Global Cyber Alliance Report: AI Adoption Outpaces Risk Awareness
65% of organizations now use AI, but most employees lack training on the cybersecurity and privacy risks
Key findings from the report include:
- AI adoption is accelerating: 65% of organizations report using AI in daily operations, reflecting its rapid integration into the workplace.
- Training gaps persist: Despite widespread use, the majority of employees have not received training on the cybersecurity or privacy risks posed by AI tools.
- Growing security concerns: Organizations remain vulnerable as untrained staff may inadvertently expose sensitive information when using AI systems.
- Call for proactive governance: Experts recommend formal AI governance frameworks and ongoing training programs to align organizational policies with emerging risks.
Cato Extends Zero-Trust Access to Any Device with New Browser Extension
New extension enables seamless ZTA connectivity with no agent install, letting users securely access private apps from any device, including BYOD and unmanaged endpoints
Key quote from the press release:
“Unmanaged and BYOD devices aren’t going away. They remain the weakest links in enterprise security. Without the safeguards of managed devices, they expose organizations to additional risk. The Cato Browser Extension provides customers with the best of both worlds: simple access for users and complete policy control for IT without adding another tool to manage.” — Ofir Agasi, chief product officer, Cato Networks
Wing Security Evolves Into AI-Security Centric Company, Expands Platform to Govern & Protect SaaS and AI Applications
Wing shifts to an AI-first security strategy, layering governance and threat detection across SaaS, integrations, and AI tools
Key quote from the announcement:
“Every AI tool, or third-party integration expands the application attack surface, and attackers are exploiting weaknesses in these apps and trusted connections at unprecedented rate … It’s critical to know where that’s happening and apply appropriate security controls.” — Galit Lubetzky Sharon, co-founder and CEO, Wing Security
Hornetsecurity 2025 Ransomware Impact Report Reveals Uptick in Attacks Amid Decline in Insurance Adoption
24% of organizations suffered ransomware attacks in 2025, and fewer than half maintain insurance coverage
Key findings from the report include:
- Ransomware attacks affected 24% of organizations in 2025, up from 18.6% in 2024.
- Only 46% of respondents reported maintaining ransomware insurance, down from 54.6% the prior year.
- Traditional phishing was used in 46% of attacks; compromised endpoints (26%) and stolen credentials (25%) are increasingly common access vectors.
- The number of organizations paying the ransom declined—13% did so in 2025 versus 16.3% in 2024.
- 82% of organizations now have a disaster recovery plan, and 62% use immutable backups.
- While 74% of organizations offer end-user ransomware training, 42% of security leaders consider that training ineffective or insufficient.
Blackpoint Cyber Releases September 2025 Vulnerability Review
Comprehensive analysis bundling trending zero-days, critical advisories, and observed exploit patterns across sectors
Key findings from the report include:
- Critical vulnerabilities in widely used network devices and exploit frameworks remain front and center as attackers capitalize on known gaps.
- Remote code execution flaws continue to dominate, with several tracked CVEs already weaponized within days of disclosure.
- Emerging patterns in exploit chaining—where attackers combine multiple vulnerabilities for broader penetration—are pushing defenders to rethink patch prioritization.
- Exploit activity is heavily focused in high-risk verticals such as healthcare, critical infrastructure, and managed services.
- Most organizations still lack real-time vulnerability-to-asset mapping, leading to delayed patching and persistent exposure.
Check Point Enters Next Level of Strategic Partnership with Wiz to Deliver Integrated CNAPP and Cloud Network Security Solution
Joint offering unifies cloud network security and posture management, bringing deeper threat prevention and visibility to cloud-native environments
Key quote from the press release:
“By integrating Wiz’s ambient context and posture intelligence with our robust runtime threat prevention, we’re delivering the only unified CNAPP and cloud network security solution built to stop threats rather than just alert on risk.” — Gil Shwed, co-CEO and founder, Check Point Software Technologies
Image Credit: HP,Testlio, National Cybersecurity Alliance, Wing Security, Blackpoint Cyber
