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MDRAddress the growing frequency, type, and severity of cyber threats against SMB endpoints
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SIEMCentralize threat visibility and analysis, backed by cutting-edge threat intelligence
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Risk Assessment & Vulnerability ManagementIdentify unknown cyber risks and routinely scan for vulnerabilities
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Identity ManagementSecure and streamline client access to devices and applications with strong authentication and SSO
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Cloud App SecurityMonitor and manage SaaS security risks for the entire Microsoft 365 environment.
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SASEZero trust secure access for users, locations, and devices
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Enterprise-grade SOCProvide 24/7 threat monitoring and response backed by proprietary threat research and intelligence and certified cyber experts
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Policy ManagementCreate, deploy, and manage client security policies and profiles
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Incident Response ServiceOn-tap cyber experts to address critical security incidents
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Cybersecurity GlossaryGuide to the most common, important terms in the industry
Blog Posts by Wayne R. Selk, CDPSE

Wayne R. Selk, CDPSE
VP, Cybersecurity Programs, CompTIA
Wayne Selk is VP, Cybersecurity Programs and the Executive Director for the CompTIA ISAO. He is co-author-contributor and past facilitator for the ConnectWise MSP+ Framework, Playbooks and Certify Fundamentals and Advanced Courses. Wayne uses his more than 25 years of experience and leadership in planning, managing, and delivering information security deployments to help CompTIA members secure their and their customer's sensitive/business critical data. He joined CompTIA in March 2022 and ConnectWise in 2018 when the company acquired Sienna Group, a security solutions provider. During his five years at Sienna Group, he served as a principal consultant who focused on data classification, FISMA compliance and managed security services. Wayne held the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds the Certified Data Protection Solutions Engineer (CDPSE). He currently resides in the Tampa Bay Area.
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10/13/2023
3 min read
What is the difference between an MSP and an MSSP?
Should you be handling your clients’ cybersecurity needs, or leave it to an MSSP? This article explores the differences between an MSP and MSSP and the complementary function they can serve.

Cybersecurity
10/28/2021
3 min read
Understanding security risk management and security risk assessments
What is security risk management and how do security risk assessments help improve security posture? Discover how to become a security-first MSP today.

Cybersecurity
10/11/2021
3 min read
Cybersecurity SOC, SIEM & SecOps: How they work together
There can be a lot of noise in cybersecurity, but aligning the right tools with the right teams helps cut through the clutter. Ensuring that your cybersecurity SOC and SecOps teams have full visibility within the SIEM solution is the first step.

Cybersecurity
08/30/2021
3 min read
SIEM tools: Do they make sense for your MSP?
What is a SIEM tool and how could it help enhance the cybersecurity posture of your MSP business and its clients? Here’s what the best SIEM tools have to offer.

Cybersecurity
03/31/2020
4 min read
6 tips on backing up your data and files for World Backup Day
If you don’t already have a strategy in place, today is the day to research your options, develop your strategy, and create your roadmap for implementing a robust backup plan. If you DO have a plan in place, review it carefully and consider whether it still covers what your business needs now and as you grow.

Cybersecurity
03/23/2020
6 min read
Building your managed security practice
If you are early in the building process, it can be very overwhelming trying to decide where to start, what to consider, and how to even approach your clients about security. With the right information, you can set up your technology solution provider (TSP) business to offer cybersecurity and offer it correctly to add value to your clients. And it’s particularly important to vet the tools, policies, and processes in your organization first, to make sure your own security posture is sound. Let’s review what you need to know to build your managed security services and practice.

Cybersecurity
02/11/2020
4 min read
Managed security services: the MSPs role in cybersecurity
It shouldn’t be a surprise that your clients are starting to ask more questions about cybersecurity. It was a hot topic in 2019 and will continue to gain popularity among small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in 2020. Their attitudes are changing, and cybersecurity is starting to become a determining factor in whether an SMB will use or continue using a managed service provider (MSP).

Cybersecurity
01/28/2020
3 min read
3 valuable tips to safeguard your customer data
January 28 is Data Privacy Day, and we’re sharing what this day means, how it affects you as a technology solution provider (TSP), and ways to safeguard the treasure chest of customer data cybercriminals are after.

Cybersecurity