MSP Technology News Headlines for the week of 1/26/2026
Cisco’s launch of the new Cisco 360 Partner Program leads this week’s headlines, followed by some new product and feature announcements from Druva and SECNAP. Plus, there are many other interesting stories and insightful data from all over the industry. If you’re ready for a quick rundown of this week’s MSP news and partner program updates, Scroll on down!
Cisco Launches New Cisco 360 Partner Program, Built with Partners for the AI Era
The Cisco 360 Partner Program is a newly redesigned partner framework co-created with partners over 15 months. It’s aimed at empowering partners with clearer incentives and enhanced tools.
Key quote from the press release:
“With our partners, we’ve strengthened what is already a world-class ecosystem to deliver even greater value and help our mutual customers connect, protect and thrive.” — Tim Coogan, senior vice president of global partner sales, Cisco
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Druva Launches Threat Watch to Deliver Proactive, Continuous Threat Detection
Threat Watch is a cloud-native capability designed to continuously scan backup snapshots for indicators of compromise (IOCs). This will help organizations identify dormant threats earlier and improve confidence in safe recovery.
Key quote from the press release:
“Cyber resilience isn’t just about having a copy of your data. It’s about the certainty that you can recover without reinfecting your environment. Threat Watch brings a peace-time proactive monitor to what has historically been a war-time manual forensic process. With this new capability, we are giving customers the forensic evidence they need to meet strict regulatory windows and have clearer proof of what is safe to restore when the business is under pressure.” — Yogesh Badwe, chief security officer, Druva
SECNAP Network Security Launches CloudJacket MXDR: True Single-pane MXDR Platform with Multitenant Capabilities for MSPs and IT Teams
New CloudJacket MXDR platform combines human-led, AI-assisted SOC operations with NDR, SIEM, and identity threat detection for MSPs and internal IT teams.
Key quote from the press release:
“CloudJacket MXDR is a game-changer for organizations seeking robust, manageable cybersecurity in an increasingly complex threat landscape. By unifying our proven technologies into a single, multitenant platform with tightly integrated portal, ITDR, and SIEM capabilities, backed by our elite SOC that filters out noise and escalates only real threats. We’re empowering MSPs and IT teams to focus on business growth rather than constant vigilance.” — Scott Masciarelli, CTO, SECNAP Network Security
New Global CDO Report Reveals Data Governance and AI Literacy as Key Accelerators in AI Adoption
Informatica’s new global CDO (chief data officer) report highlights critical enablers for organizations looking to scale AI initiatives.
Key findings from the report include:
- Data governance is increasingly viewed as a primary accelerator for successful AI adoption. It helps organizations improve trust, consistency, and control over data used in AI initiatives.
- AI literacy across the workforce is emerging as a key factor in scaling AI beyond pilots. This enables broader adoption and better alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders.
- CDOs are playing an expanded role in enterprise AI strategies. They focus on building trusted data foundations, policy-driven controls, and repeatable AI-ready data practices.
- Organizations are prioritizing governance frameworks that support responsible AI use, including improved transparency, compliance, and risk management.
Squalify Launches Essential CRQ, Delivering Financial Cyber Risk Quantification in 24 Hours
Essential CRQ, a streamlined cyber risk quantification (CRQ) offering, enables organizations to quickly quantify financial cyber risk using a minimal set of inputs.
Key quote from the press release:
“With Essential CRQ, organizations no longer have to choose between speed and credibility. We designed this product to give executives a clear financial view of cyber risk without months of data gathering, complex spreadsheets, or opaque assumptions.” — Asdrúbal Pichardo, CEO, Squalify
2026 MSP Trends Report: See What’s Driving Growth
The report summarizes insights from an anonymous survey of more than 1,100 MSP professionals across North America. It covers sales, service delivery and leadership roles to reveal the key trends shaping growth and strategy in 2026.
Key findings from the report include:
- 55% of MSPs project double-digit revenue growth in 2026. This is driven more by investing in themselves than by cutting costs or pulling back services.
- 60% of MSPs have a formal Customer Success program. Another 34% would like to build one.
- Cybersecurity is both the most-delivered service (55%) and the top priority for expansion and growth (41%). It’s now a standard offering for modern MSPs.
- 26% of MSPs say they don’t have enough staff to service more clients.
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Exclaimer Launches Brand Kits to Bring Governance to Multibrand Email and Meeting Communications
Exclaimer’s new capability decreases risk while helping teams grow.
Key quote from the press release:
“Brand consistency at scale is an ongoing governance challenge. Email and video meetings are high-volume, high-visibility channels where inconsistency shows up fast and can damage trust. When branding is managed manually across hundreds or thousands of communications, inconsistency becomes inevitable. Brand Kits reduces that risk without adding more work for teams as organizations grow and change.” — Paul Hammond, chief product and technology officer, Exclaimer
Ivanti Unveils AI-driven Innovations to the Neurons Platform to Power the Future of IT and Security
Significant advancements in agentic AI, autonomous endpoint management, and advanced asset visibility deliver scalable efficiency.
Key quote from the press release:
“Ivanti’s AI vision is about transforming how organizations harness intelligence to drive real business outcomes. Our strategy is grounded in practical innovation, embedding AI directly into the workflows our customers rely on every day. As one of the only natively integrated AI-powered solutions unifying autonomous endpoint management, IT service management and security, the Ivanti Neurons platform helps customers enhance their AI journey and scale as business needs evolve with AI.” — Dennis Kozak, CEO, Ivanti
Radware Acquires Pynt to Strengthen Full-lifecycle API Security
Acquisition adds API security testing to Radware’s comprehensive API security portfolio. This extends protection to all stages of the API lifecycle.
Key quote from the press release:
“API security cannot stop at the code or start only in production. With Pynt, we close the gap between shift-left and shift-right strategies, helping customers focus on real API security risk, reduce noise, and protect business-critical APIs with a single, integrated platform.” — Haim Zelikovsky, vice president, cloud security business, Radware
HIPAA Security Rule Update Nears Final Release, Raising Compliance Stakes for Healthcare and MSPs
A proposed update has cleared White House review.
Key findings from the report include:
- The proposed HIPAA Security Rule update has passed White House review. It is scheduled for Final Rule publication in May, though requirements could still change.
- The update aims to replace vague compliance language with clearer, enforceable requirements and timelines.
- Proposed requirements include MFA, scheduled vulnerability scans and pen tests, formal audits, and annual testing of policies, incident response drills, and backup recovery.
- The rule would increase scrutiny on HIPAA Business Associates, including MSPs and other service providers. This tightens vendor accountability and opening new service/revenue opportunities for compliance-focused MSPs.
➡️ Download the Proposed 2026 HIPAA Security Rule Fact Sheet
Syncro and IRONSCALES Partner to Strengthen Email Security Offerings for MSPs
New partnership simplifies provisioning and billing of advanced email security for MSPs through the Syncro Marketplace.
Key quote from the press release:
“MSPs want enterprise-grade security without enterprise-grade complexity. Our partnership with IRONSCALES delivers powerful, AI-driven email security that integrates seamlessly with MSP workflows, paired with a zero-touch billing experience. Licenses are automatically mapped, automatically invoiced and fully managed through Syncro. There are no spreadsheets, no portal hopping, and no month-end reconciliation.” — Andy Cormier, channel chief, Syncro
Shadow AI Risk Grows Inside Enterprises, BlackFog Research Finds
New BlackFog report highlights the expanding threat of unsanctioned AI use and its impact on data security.
Key findings from the report include:
- Shadow AI adoption is widespread, as 86% of surveyed employees used AI tools weekly. Additionally, 49% used unsanctioned AI tools at work, exposing sensitive data outside approved controls.
- Many employees (60%) and a majority believe using unsanctioned AI without IT oversight is acceptable if it helps meet deadlines. This reflects a speed-over-security mindset.
- Significant amounts of corporate information were shared with unapproved AI tools, including research, employee data, and financial information.
- A large share of senior leaders tolerated the risks of shadow AI. This potentially increased exposure to data leakage and compliance issues.
Keeper Security Extends Zero Trust Privileged Access Controls Into Slack
New integration embeds secure, policy-driven access governance into Slack workflows.
Key quote from the press release:
“Security breaks down when people have to step outside governed systems. We designed this integration so that Slack functions as a workflow interface, not a security boundary. Slack is where work happens. Keeper is where access is enforced. Keeping those roles separate is what lets organizations move faster without creating new risk.” — Craig Lurey, CTO and co-founder, Keeper Security
LevelBlue and Fortra Launch Strategic Channel-first Managed Services Partnership
Strategic alliance includes LevelBlue’s acquisition of Fortra’s Alert Logic MDR business to strengthen global managed security offerings.
Key quote from the press release:
“Through the addition of Fortra’s Alert Logic MDR services and its role as a leading technology partner, LevelBlue further cements its position as the most complete cybersecurity services partner for businesses. LevelBlue is redefining what it means to be a managed security provider, combining world-class human expertise with AI-powered, platform-led services, to give clients faster detection, smarter response and long-lasting resilience against threats.” — Bob McCullen, chairman and CEO, LevelBlue
79% of IT Pros Feel Ill-equipped to Prevent Attacks via Nonhuman Identities, Cloud Security Alliance and Oasis Security Survey Finds
New study reveals critical gaps in governance, IAM readiness, and confidence in defending against nonhuman identity threats.
Key findings from the report include:
- 79% of survey respondents reported feeling ill-equipped to prevent attacks via Nonhuman Identities (NHIs).
- 78% did not have formal policies for creating or removing AI identities.
- 92% of respondents were not confident that their legacy IAM solutions could effectively manage the risks associated with AI and NHIs.
- Nearly one quarter took more than 24 hours to rotate or revoke exposed credentials.
New Cloudbrink Innovations Combine High-performance ZTNA with Safe AI to Protect the Hybrid Workforce
Safe AI features unify policy and visibility capabilities for agentic AI, browser-based online AI services, and user-based access controls on a single secure connectivity platform.
Key quote from the press release:
“AI is complicating the threat map. Enterprises are using AI in multiple ways across disjointed paths and every path needs to be secured. This becomes even more complex for companies with hybrid workforces. Last year was the year that companies dabbled in AI. In 2026 more enterprises are using AI for serious business and that requires security, scalability, and speed. That’s what Cloudbrink is providing for AI in the enterprise.” — Prakash Mana, CEO, Cloudbrink
As ChannelPro’s online director and tech editor for over a decade, Matt Whitlock has spent years blending sharp tech insight with digital know-how. He brings more than 25 years’ experience working in the technology industry to his reviews, analysis, and general musings about all things gadget and gear.
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