Topic: Security - Page 121

The conference and expo brings together 3,200-plus channel pros to network and discuss topics such as 5G, business strategy, careers, innovative technology, marketing, security, and Wi-Fi 6.

The new leadership group includes chief operating officer John Post, chief product officer Chad Bacher, and chief technology officer Hal Lonas (pictured), all of whom came to Carbonite after its $618.5 million acquisition of Webroot earlier this year.

Using software from security vendor Actifile, Choice now helps managed service providers locate records covered by data privacy regulations both at rest and in the cloud, and then encrypt it all with a single click.

Introduced at a time of increased attacks against MSPs, the new group is designed to help makers of RMM, PSA, and other systems share insights and coordinate responses.

Sold under the new Acronis Cyber Services brand, the three offerings are part of a larger effort by Acronis to reinvent itself as a “cyber protection” vendor offering backup and security together rather than backup alone.

The two-day event offered sessions on growing an MSP business, transitioning to managed security services, and increasing monthly recurring revenue opportunities.

Called Defender Manager, the multi-tenant system is designed to help MSPs administer Microsoft’s next generation anti-virus and advanced threat protection solution for an entire fleet of devices through a single pane of glass.

New functionality that gives users more options for authenticating themselves during logins, as well as the vendor’s plan to enforce use of 2FA, come as cyberthieves are increasingly targeting RMM and PSA applications.

Recently rebranded MSP360 and SKOUT CYBERSECURITY, respectively, both vendors are in the early stages of major campaigns to attract MSP partners.

The new rules, which come in response to increased demand for cloud security expertise, pay resellers in the highest level of Barracuda’s partner program 10 to 30% more margin but require them to clear higher revenue and certification bars in return.