Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 03 September 2019 -

Each business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

The Content: Written for MSSPs, SOC as a Service (SOCaaS), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and MSP security providers — and those who need to partner up with such companies.

Frequency and Format: Every business morning. Typically one or two sentences for each item below.

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A. Today’s MSSP Alerts

1. Hackers Disable MSP Backups: Details are here.

2. Ransomware Attacks and Bitcoin Pricing: Closely related?

3. Blockchain Security: Kaspersky unveils new offering.

4. Twitter CEO's Account Hacked: The personal Twitter account of CEO Jack Dorsey was hacked on August 30 and filled with erratic and racist tweets, The Wall Street Journal notes. The hack apparently involved a so-called SIM Swapping incident at Dorsey's mobile service provider.

5. Cyber Readiness Center: Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) is promoting a Cyber Readiness Center for assessments, cyber plans, policy development, employee training and more.

B. MSSP Partner Programs and Strategic Alliances

1. MSSP Honored: ON2IT, the global pure-play cybersecurity service provider, has received the Palo Alto Networks Global Managed Services Partner of the Year Award.

2. Middle East Security Services: Ooredoo and Atos have partnered to launch cybersecurity solutions for Qatar-based organizations.

3. All Partner Programs: Search the comprehensive ChannelE2E Partner Program Database here. Also, submit your company information here and your partner program can be listed in the database.