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

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

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

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

DDoS attacks get faster, more disruptive: report

As AI, IoT and for-hire botnets change the threat landscape, cybersecurity can no longer operate as a standalone function, according to Zayo research.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • March 26, 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

Companies know AI is essential for cyber defense but aren’t yet seeing returns

The maturity of organizations’ AI oversight also varies significantly, according to a new EY survey of cybersecurity leaders.

By Eric Geller • March 24, 2026

Broadcom unveils unified cybersecurity platform that’s not VMware

The tech giant is making a channel-first move to close the mid-market security gap, combining forensic and attack prevention tools in a single SaaS offering.

By Matt Ashare • March 23, 2026

SonicWall wants partners selling more than firewalls – it updated its partner program to get them there

The cybersecurity vendor did away with onerous technical certifications previously required for partners to maintain specializations.

By James Anderson • March 13, 2026

Most organizations can’t actually recover from an identity attack: survey

More than three-quarters of organizations aren't testing identity disaster recovery at the recommended frequency — and nearly a quarter never test at all.

By Kelly Teal, Channel Dive contributor • March 13, 2026

Partners have a vital role in guiding enterprise AI adoption

Enterprises are grappling with governance gaps as AI use escapes IT oversight, according to Nutanix.

By Kelly Teal, Channe Dive contributor • March 12, 2026

Industry to NIST: Keep agentic AI standards flexible and voluntary

The business community said security guidance should reflect the nascency and diversity of the field.

By Eric Geller • March 11, 2026

Zero Networks bets on real-time network visibility to fuel channel growth

Weeks after expanding its partner program, the company introduced real-time enterprise network mapping to speed up zero-trust deployments.

By Christine Horton, Channel Dive contributor • March 11, 2026

Okta cedes consulting, systems integration to partners in cybersecurity platform push

“We’re going to give up the professional services dollar as an investment to make this whole ecosystem bigger and empower our long-term subscription growth," CEO Todd McKinnon said.

By Matt Ashare • March 5, 2026

Ransomware is now less about malware and more about impersonation

Stolen passwords have replaced infectious code as the most common tactic in major breaches, Cloudflare said.

By Eric Geller • March 4, 2026

CrowdStrike’s MSSP business grew more than tenfold in three years

"We didn't just have a great partner year," CEO George Kurtz said. "We built an ecosystem to win the next decade."

By Matt Ashare • March 4, 2026

How Microsoft, partners are tackling ‘huge, huge task’ of making security software safer

The technology giant and third-party security vendors are plotting an ambitious overhaul of how their products interoperate.

By Eric Geller • March 2, 2026

Cybercriminals seize on MSP tools to harvest personal data

Threat actors are using legitimate remote monitoring and management platforms as an attack vector, Huntress research found.

By James Anderson • Feb. 27, 2026

Myriad360’s Advizex acquisition reflects channel shift toward scale

The pairing will create an integrated enterprise IT infrastructure platform with $900 million in annual revenue, the companies said Tuesday.

By Matt Ashare • Feb. 24, 2026

In the AI era, CISOs worry about data leaks and doubt tech will solve skills gaps

CISOs see AI as necessary but insufficient technology and fraught with risks, a new report found.

By Eric Geller • Feb. 24, 2026