Regulatory compliance for MSPs
Coverage of the regulatory environment and the cybersecurity landscape to keep channel partners up to date on compliance demands and IT security trends.
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Cybersecurity market trends, from AI to post-quantum crypto
Service executives list generative AI, the growing attack surface at the edge and post-quantum crypto standards as among the key security developments in 2024. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2024
How the macOS Security Compliance Project can help IT
It can be difficult for Apple admins to adapt to every new OS release and the respective compliance changes. That's where the macOS Security Compliance Project comes into play. Continue Reading
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Definition
11 Mar 2025
What is a copyright?
Copyright is a legal term describing ownership or control of the rights to use and distribute certain works of creative expression, including books, video, motion pictures, musical compositions and computer programs. Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Jan 2025
What is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)?
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act or GLBA), also known as the Financial Modernization Act of 1999, is a federal law enacted in the United States to control the ways financial institutions deal with the private information of individuals. Continue Reading
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Definition
23 Jul 2024
What is the Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)?
The Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) is a United States federal law designed to protect the personally identifiable information of licensed drivers from improper use or disclosure. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Feb 2024
profit and loss statement (P&L)
A profit and loss statement (P&L), also called an income statement or statement of operations, is a financial report that shows a company's revenues, expenses and net profit or loss over a given period of time. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2024
Cybersecurity market trends, from AI to post-quantum crypto
Service executives list generative AI, the growing attack surface at the edge and post-quantum crypto standards as among the key security developments in 2024. Continue Reading
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Definition
18 Jan 2024
information assurance (IA)
Information assurance (IA) is the practice of protecting physical and digital information and the systems that support the information. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jan 2024
How the macOS Security Compliance Project can help IT
It can be difficult for Apple admins to adapt to every new OS release and the respective compliance changes. That's where the macOS Security Compliance Project comes into play. Continue Reading
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Definition
14 Nov 2023
cardholder data environment (CDE)
A cardholder data environment (CDE) is a computer system or networked group of IT systems that processes, stores or transmits cardholder data or sensitive payment authentication data. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Oct 2023
compliance officer
Compliance officers are employees tasked with ensuring a company follows its internal rules and best-practice policies while always complying with applicable external laws and government regulations. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 Aug 2023
Continuity of Care Document (CCD)
A Continuity of Care Document (CCD) is an electronic, patient-specific document detailing a patient's medical history. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Aug 2023
GSA IT Schedule 70
GSA IT Schedule 70 is a long-term contract issued by the U.S. General Services Administration to IT hardware, software and services vendors. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Jul 2023
Continuity of Care Record (CCR)
The Continuity of Care Record, or CCR, provides a standardized way to create electronic snapshots about a patient's health information. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2023
Partners make zero-trust assessment a core security service
Service providers have made zero-trust assessments a key part of their emerging zero-trust offerings. Those evaluations create a roadmap that guides the clients' security journey. Continue Reading
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Definition
27 Jun 2023
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for protecting worker health and safety in the United States. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jun 2023
Partners: IT investment balances innovation, optimization
IT service executives expect to see customers pursue the transformative potential of AI and cloud in the second half of 2023 -- while keeping a close watch on costs and results. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 Jun 2023
uptime and downtime
In computing, uptime is a measure of how long a computer or service is on and available. Downtime is the measure of how long it is not available. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2023
IT service execs point to 5 core zero-trust questions
A partner-customer dialog around zero trust should focus on the basics of organizational awareness, upskilling, funding, technical tooling and user experience. Continue Reading
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Definition
02 Jun 2023
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
A Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) is a small business that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Continue Reading
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Definition
22 May 2023
core banking system
A core banking system is the software that banks use to manage their most critical processes, such as customer accounts, transactions and risk management. Continue Reading
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Definition
09 May 2023
standardization
Standardization is the process of developing, promoting and possibly mandating standards-based and compatible technologies and processes within an industry. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Apr 2023
Zero-trust consulting opportunities abound amid tech confusion
Ten years on, tech buyers still find zero trust bewildering. Consultants aim to help them get a handle on -- and deploy -- this multifaceted security model. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2023
IT services market size expands amid mixed economic signals
Market watchers forecast continued growth in the tech services sector, while U.S. payrolls expand, albeit at a slower pace. Continue Reading
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Definition
08 Mar 2023
FACTA (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act)
FACTA (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act) is an amendment to FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act ) that was added, primarily, to protect consumers from identity theft... (Continued) Continue Reading
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Definition
03 Feb 2023
audit program (audit plan)
An audit program, also called an audit plan, is an action plan that documents what procedures an auditor will follow to validate that an organization is in conformance with compliance regulations. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2023
IT services industry looks to cyber, cloud consulting for growth
Service providers are looking to cybersecurity and cloud consulting services -- particularly those that optimize clients' existing resources -- to sustain their growth in 2023. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Jan 2023
ITAR and EAR compliance
The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are two important U.S. export control laws that affect the manufacturing, sales and distribution of certain technologies, technology products, software and services. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Dec 2022
Cybersecurity outlook 2023: Consultants cite 6 trends
IT services executives predicted greater focus on user training and protection, supply chain security and machine learning. And digital transformation could spark zero-trust projects. Continue Reading
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Definition
12 Sep 2022
ISO date format
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) date and time format is a standard way to express a numeric calendar date -- and optionally time -- in a format that eliminates ambiguity between entities. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
09 Sep 2022
Framing cybersecurity as a tax on businesses
MSPs struggling to sell cybersecurity might consider positioning such offerings as a necessary expense akin to taxes -- and acknowledge clients would prefer to invest elsewhere. Continue Reading
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Definition
19 Jul 2022
Information Technology Amendment Act 2008 (IT Act 2008)
The Information Technology Amendment Act 2008 (IT Act 2008) is a substantial addition to India's Information Technology Act 2000. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Mar 2022
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Section 404 mandates that all publicly traded companies must establish internal controls and procedures for financial reporting and must document, test, and maintain those controls and procedures to ensure their effectiveness. Continue Reading
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Definition
21 Mar 2022
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act )
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) is a federal law that imposes specific requirements on operators of websites and online services to protect the privacy of children under 13. Continue Reading
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Guest Post
13 Jan 2022
Regulation to address enduring MSP cybersecurity problem
Cybersecurity regulations and trends in the managed services market push for more formal MSP accountabilities to deliver and secure clients' technology. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
20 Oct 2020
How Louisiana MSP registration aims to curb cyberattacks
Louisiana's MSP registration, which will take effect Feb. 1, 2021, has sparked many debates about regulating the managed services industry. At last week's IT Nation Secure virtual conference, ... Continue Reading
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Guest Post
20 Aug 2020
MSPs need state societies before governments regulate them
Before more states follow Louisiana around regulating MSPs, providers need to band together and create an industry organization to ensure they have a voice in any future laws. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Dec 2019
FedRAMP authorization and the quest for a better process
Service providers and consultancies are among the organizations attempting to build a better way to get cloud-authorized under the government's FedRAMP program. Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Kaseya ramps up managed compliance services focus
Kaseya has invested $10 million into growing its managed compliance software business, citing a massive opportunity in compliance services for MSPs; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Oct 2018
GDPR for MSPs: Channel partners question the law's reach
Channel firms and customers outside the EU are still figuring out what they need to do to comply with GDPR personal data regulations, despite the law's May 2018 enactment. Continue Reading
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Opinion
07 Jun 2018
Security questionnaires: How to prepare your SMB clients
SMBs working with regulated clients may need to complete detailed security assessment questionnaires. Managed service providers can help with data security tools and capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2018
MSPAlliance insurance to protect providers against claims
A revised MSPAlliance insurance program aims to shield managed services and cloud computing providers from claims stemming from the EU GDPR regulation. Continue Reading
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News
26 May 2017
GDPR requirements: Channel should educate U.S. customers
GDPR will go into effect in May 2018, yet many U.S. organizations are only now understanding how the regulation may apply to them; other news from the week. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2017
Tips for getting started in healthcare vertical markets
Panelists at the Channel Partners Conference and Expo 2017 provided insight into this complex market and typically tightknit community of buyers. Continue Reading