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

SonicWall doubles down on MSP strategy with firewall platform upgrade

The launch parallels Palo Alto Networks, Proofpoint and other vendors streamlining managed security services offerings.

By Matt Ashare • May 13, 2026

How MSPs can simplify security for SMBs and drive growth

The 2026 Cybersecurity Outlook Report by Kaseya provides a detailed view of SMB security needs and the gaps that exist.

May 11, 2026

AvePoint salutes partners for record software revenue gains

The channel now accounts for roughly half of the data management platform’s recurring business, executives said during a Thursday earnings call.

By Matt Ashare • May 8, 2026

Huntress secures foothold in distribution channel

The company forged reseller alliances with Ingram Micro, Vertosoft, Liquid PC and QBS Software as it expands beyond the MSP market.

By Matt Ashare • May 5, 2026

MSPs need AI to fight AI-fueled cyberthreats: Guardz

Entry points haven’t changed but the speed and scale of attacks have intensified, the security vendor found.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • May 4, 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

Tines expands North American channel with automation platform

The vendor added 75 partners and grew its ecosystem by 25% in the last year.

By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • Updated April 30, 2026

Kaseya delivers agentic AI support for MSPs

The IT management software provider trained autonomous AI assistants on more than a billion help-desk tickets.

By Matt Ashare • April 28, 2026

Hyperscalers don’t need partners — their customers do

Big Tech infrastructure investments bypass the channel, yet there’s $78 billion in data center spending out there for managed service providers.

By Matt Ashare • April 27, 2026

PwC partners with Google Cloud to take on the managed security market

The professional services firm is stepping up its managed security ambitions with a Google Cloud-powered service that leans on agentic AI. The target market is companies that have outgrown DIY security.

By Nidhi Sharma • April 24, 2026

AI-written software creates hassles for wary security teams

A new report explains what cybersecurity practitioners need to see before they trust AI coding tools. 

By Eric Geller • April 24, 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

Cloudflare, Wiz partnership targets shadow AI

“Existing security tools weren’t designed for the speed or complexity of AI adoption,” Cloudflare Chief Partner Officer Tom Evans said.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 16, 2026

Ignition Technology targets US channel gap with expansion

The U.K. distributor is bringing its high-touch, growth-focused model to North America, with plans to target a gap traditional distributors have long overlooked.

By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • April 13, 2026

AI is now running cyberattacks. Is your defense keeping up?

AI-driven attacks are outpacing human defenders. Here's what MSPs need to do now.

April 13, 2026

Cybersecurity services boom feeds dollars, risk into the channel

SonicWall and Omdia data puts partners at the center of a $24 billion opportunity that’s putting MSP capabilities to the test.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 10, 2026

Unstructured data is piling up as AI risks rise

Most companies lack full visibility into data estates, with concerns over advanced AI threats mounting, according to a Thales report.

By Scarlett Evans • April 9, 2026

AI cuts through IT helpdesk logjams

Automation resolved tech support tickets sixteen times faster than teams not using AI, according to a Fixify study.

By Matt Ashare • April 3, 2026

Enterprises dust off hybrid cloud strategies as AI data safety concerns mount

A move to bolster digital sovereignty is gaining traction in the U.S. and globally, according to SUSE survey data.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • April 3, 2026

How the channel is shaping the cybersecurity industry

More than 90% of $310 billion in cybersecurity will flow through partners this year. Vendors have taken notice.

By Matt Ashare • April 3, 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

MSPs reap hybrid IT rewards while grappling with growing complexity

Data engineering, security and governance are key challenges service providers face, according to Westcon-Comstor research.

By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • 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

Partners are flooded with cybersecurity vendor tools

“At some point, you just throw your hands in the air and you say, ‘I think it's time for me to compete,’” 360 SOC CEO Chris Ichelson said.

By James Anderson • March 30, 2026