This week’s most read managed security services provider (MSSP) news stories involved:10. State CISOs Embrace MSSPs: CISOs say that malware, ransomware and phishing continue to present security challenges, as well as state-sponsored espionage.9. Google Chronicle Security Operations Center Arrives: Google Chronicle Security Operations blends Chronicle SIEM and Siemplify SOAR technologies with Google Cloud threat intelligence.8. N-able Preps MDR for MSPs: N-able preps SentinelOne Vigilance Respond & Blackpoint Cyber partnerships to extend MDR to MSPs. ConnectWise, Kaseya & Datto offer MDR alternatives. 7. MSSP M&A List - 134 Buyers and Sellers: An M&A list of MSSP mergers, acquisitions, buyouts & investments involving managed security services providers (MSSPs), Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & more.6. Zscaler Acquires ShiftRight for Security Workflow Automation: Zscaler buys ShiftRight, integrates the company’s workflow automation technology into its Zero Trust Exchange cloud security platform.2. Top 40 MDR Service Providers: Our annual look at leaders from the world of managed detection and response (MDR) services.4. Two Cybersecurity Firms Get Funding: Elpha Secure Technology lands $20 million in funding while Oort, an identity-centric enterprise security platform, gets a $15 million boost. 3. Black Women in Cybersecurity Initiative: A new initiative is underway in the U.S. to increase the number of Black women and women of color working in the cybersecurity industry.2. KnowBe4 Acquired: Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is acquiring security awareness training company KnowBe4 for $4.6 billion, the companies confirmed today.1. Top 250 MSSPs List for 2022: The entire annual list surfaced in October 2022.