Simplifying cybersecurity and compliance for MSPs
Mastering the Top 5 M365 security and compliance scenarios to meet cybersecurity and compliance standards: NIST, CIS, Essential 8, Cyber Essential and moreÂ
Customer appetite for cybersecurity and compliance standards is growing
Security Manager and Cloud Backup make it easy to satisfy customers, increase relevance and open doors for new revenue.
84% of security and IT professionals list compliance frameworks as a mandatory requirement for their industries
42% of IT decision makers have plans to increase their cybersecurity and compliance spending
IT Supply Chain: Data compliance and cybersecurity
Customers, MSPs, and vendors all have a role to play. MSPs are in the middle implementing effective solutions from vendors and satisfy needs of customers.
Cybersecurity frameworks & data protection
There are hundreds of compliance standards around the world. Below are a few of the most vital standards. Compliance standards can be complex, requiring time and expertise to understand and deliver to your customers.
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CISA |
Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Agency | CISA Cyber Essentials CPG (Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals) |
Recommended |
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NCSC |
National Cyber Security Centre | Cyber Essentials | Mandatory when working with UK Government Suppliers |
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NIS2 |
European Union | 10 Minimum Measures | EU Cybersecurity Regulation |
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BSI |
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik | IT-Grundschutz | Recommended |
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ACSC |
Australian Cyber Security Centre | Essential 8 | Recommended |
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Cert NZ |
New Zealand’s Computer Emergency Response Team | 10 Critical Controls | Recommended |
Download these FREE reference guides:
CIS Controls Reference Guide
Essential 8 Reference Guide for MSPs
Ransomware + M365 Backup Compliance
Key similarities across compliance frameworks
SkyKick has developed a simplified method for MSPs to consider managing compliance controls. Master the Top 5 Microsoft 365 security and compliance scenarios and you will be in a strong position to meet 90% of your customers’ compliance needs.
Current Security Posture
Monitor and report on a customer’s M365 security posture on a regular basis
Mailbox Security
Create anti-phishing policies settings with Microsoft recommendation to improve Microsoft Secure Score
Backup
Protect and more importantly recover fast from data loss
Access Control
Build a game plan to ensure all access is protected for end users that will endure
Data Control, Privacy, and Protection
Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and comprehensive Microsoft 365 tenant-level security
SkyKick simplifies compliance
While MSPs and customers vary, a shared foundation exists for integrating SMB-relevant compliance seamlessly with core Microsoft 365 MSP offerings. Both Security Manager (for proactive security execution) and Cloud Backup (for data protection) play critical roles in mapping to compliance frameworks. As an example, the capabilities these products deliver help meet cybersecurity and compliance standards such as Australia Essential Eight and CIS controls and more.
Engage 100% of your M365 customers on security. Deliver immediate values with ready to use reports. Stand up a proactive security service and make $30-50K revenue in Year 1.
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Scores and Top Vulnerabilities |
Effective tooling to get a comprehensive view of where the vulnerabilities are in the system – within your business and the tenants you manage. Do this proactively to avoid getting hit with reactive tickets. Watch a demo
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Dynamic Solutions Panel |
Smart approaches and automation to deliver solutions – fast, efficiently and consistently. Speedy delivery to keep the customer happy, Efficient to keep the cost manageable. And consistent to build a repeatable delivery model. Watch a demo
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Ready-to-Use Reporting |
Customer engagement is crucial in security. If you’re doing a perfect job, the customer will never see an incident and may question the value of your services. Sharing a view of the threats you’re preventing and resolving is the key to retaining and upselling customers. Customers see you as a different kind of MSP and a trusted advisor. Watch a demo
Utilize a trusted and secure data protection solutions for your customers with technology that provides multi-level data compliance and zero data misplacement risk.
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Comprehensive Recovery |
Cloud Backup provides a range of comprehensive recovery options, including full restorations, individual item or file (granular) restorations, and the ability to restore data from specific points in time (point-in-time recovery). Try it now
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WORM (Write Once, Ready Many) Data Storage Principle |
Cloud Backup adheres to the WORM data storage principle which means that once snapshots are created, they cannot be modified or deleted.
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RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) |
Cloud Backup provides granular controls tailored to the privilege level and role of each user. Unprivledged users can not access backups belonging to other accounts.
SkyKick Trust Center
Data is at the heart of SkyKick, and we take the security and privacy of that data seriously.
