Louisiana became the first state to regulate MSPs. Will more follow?

ChannelPro’s final of five planned regional events offered a full day of content and networking geared at helping MSPs and IT solution providers continue to thrive in our new normal and prepare for emerging opportunities in the year ahead.

Security VP Alex Ryals discussed current and long-term threats, as well as technologies for mitigating them, during a keynote presentation at the company’s Security Enforce event today.

Speaking at a virtual conference today, security exec Alex Ryals (pictured) said that investments from the private equity that now owns Tech Data are already helping streamline operational processes and consolidate disparate tools.

Erick and Rich dive into the new incident response service from Sophos, knowing when it’s time to pull the plug on a new business strategy, and some Halloween decorations in Dallas that may have taken the holiday spirit a touch too far.

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When it comes to protecting endpoints from cyberthreats, two main options include antivirus (AV) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions. While both have their place, you’ll often have to choose one or the other, as they tend to compete for resources. This free eBook takes an in-depth look at both types of solutions, so you can make an informed decision on which to choose.

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