Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 10 July 2020 -

Each business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across the 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. Botnet Delivers Ransomware: Phorpiex botnet has been delivering the Avaddon ransomware, a new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) variant that emerged in early June, via malspam campaigns, Check Point Software Technologies warns.

2. Partnership - MSP Appliances & Security: Uplevel Systems will bundle Acronis cyber protection software into Uplevel's on-premises appliances for running small business IT services. MSPs can manage the appliances remotely.

3. Investment - Secure Communications: Accenture Ventures has made a minority investment into Synadia Communications, which provides secure communications technology for digital systems, services and devices.

4. Managed Security Services: ESET has enhanced its partner program for MSPs to include new enterprise security offerings, incentives, training and an updated Marketing Center. Key updates to the program include:

Health Check, a VIP inspection service that provides a creative resource for MSPs to drive loyalty and support their SMB and enterprise customers during a crisis.

New licensing portal with encryption/authentication offerings.

ESET Cybersecurity Awareness Training.

An updated ESET Marketing Center for MSPs.