TPx cancels bankruptcy auction with no qualified bids

The managed service provider turned to creditors for relief from a $1.1 billion debt.

By James Anderson • Aug. 14, 2026

Civil-society initiative pays channel firms to protect rural water systems

DEF CON Franklin tapped a mix of cybersecurity vendors and partners to provide threat intelligence and response to utilities after a series of Iran-linked attacks.

By Eric Geller • Aug. 10, 2026

MSPs are leaving email signature compliance money on the table

A stale disclaimer after a merger is a small problem until a regulator asks about it. Regional MSPs are best placed to spot that, and to charge for fixing it.

By Larry Lodge • Aug. 6, 2026

Tech industry alliance proposes AI agent safety reporting program

The information-sharing exchange is designed to widely share lessons learned from agentic AI security incidents.

By Eric Geller • Aug. 4, 2026

N-able rocked by managed services platform breach

The vendor urged customers to quickly patch vulnerabilities discovered over the weekend in its flagship N-central console.

By Matt Ashare • Updated Aug. 4, 2026

Westcon-Comstor wants to slash emissions in half by 2030, and it needs partners’ help

After cutting direct emissions by 42% since 2022, the distributor faces the harder challenge of reducing emissions across its supply chain.

By Nidhi Sharma • July 31, 2026

Coalition creates insurance collaboration with MSPs

The firm is carving out a niche between big-name insurance carriers and security vendors that provide breach warranties.

By James Anderson • July 29, 2026

CMMC phase 2 suspended, but certified MSPs say it was worth it

The DoD's decision is a boon for IT service providers that have yet to comply with the newest Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements.

By James Anderson • July 16, 2026

US launches vulnerability clearinghouse amid AI-fueled surge in flaws

The Trump administration hopes the program will accelerate the discovery and remediation of technical problems before hackers exploit them.

By Eric Geller • July 15, 2026

Shadow AI starts at the top

Senior leaders are disproportionately responsible for the spread of the unapproved tools, according to TrustedTech.

By Kelly Teal • July 14, 2026

Compliance is a competitive advantage for MSPs

Compliance pressure is intensifying and expectations are getting firmer. Self-assertion is no longer enough.

July 6, 2026

TPx keeps paying commissions as it hunts a bankruptcy buyer

One partner warned of clawbacks and a wait of up to four months for clarity on who the restructuring plan considers essential.

By James Anderson • July 2, 2026

Vulnerability exploits push channel to fortify credential defenses

Partners should heed the customer call for patch prioritization, cyber resilience and AI governance, Verizon’s channel chief said.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • June 12, 2026

How a government contest launched a revolution in AI-based bug hunting

Security researchers have spent months honing AI systems that can find and fix serious vulnerabilities. Critical infrastructure everywhere could benefit.

By Eric Geller • May 22, 2026

Microsoft runs afoul of UK regulators again

The Competition and Markets Authority opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s business software ecosystem on Thursday.

By Matt Ashare • May 14, 2026

New cybersecurity industry coalition aims to lead US critical infrastructure protection

The new Alliance for Critical Infrastructure’s biggest goal: changing how the nation plans for a major cybersecurity crisis.

By Eric Geller • May 14, 2026

CISA adds Microsoft, ConnectWise vulnerabilities to active exploitation catalog

Russia has used one of the flaws, security experts said, while North Korea has used the other.

By Eric Geller • April 30, 2026

Vulnerability exploitation surges often precede disclosure, offering possible early warnings

Organizations can get ahead of major flaws with the right threat intelligence, according to a new report.

By Eric Geller • April 20, 2026

Compliance is a competitive advantage for MSPs

Compliance pressure is intensifying, and expectations are getting firmer. Self-assertion is no longer enough.

April 20, 2026

FCC accelerates copper retirement gold rush

As the FCC makes it easier for carriers to turn off legacy lines, MetTel and other wholesale aggregators are stepping in to help customers migrate to digital systems. 

By James Anderson • April 13, 2026

Retail and hospitality CISOs expect budget growth, new AI headaches and opportunities

More than eight in 10 security leaders in the sector say they’ve rolled out an AI governance framework to some degree, a new survey found.

By Eric Geller • April 2, 2026

UK regulators to probe Microsoft amid AI adoption surge

The Competition and Markets Authority will assess whether the tech giant’s software licensing practices reduce competition in the cloud market.

By Makenzie Holland • April 1, 2026

Citrix NetScaler products confirmed to be under exploitation

Security researchers at watchTowr warn that multiple flaws are involved in the early stages of a hacking spree that could rival the 2023 CitrixBleed campaign.

By David Jones • Updated March 30, 2026

Companies face difficult choices in blaming hackers for an attack

Publicly naming a hacking group can affect everything from retaliation to insurance coverage.

By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026

Trump AI policy provides a look at where legislation is headed

The White House’s AI framework provides Congress with a “wish list,” including putting courts in charge of copyright, according to one analyst.

By Makenzie Holland • March 23, 2026