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The Importance of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for Cyber Security Insurance

The Importance of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) for Cyber Security Insurance

December 09, 2022

EDR is a vital tool for businesses looking to secure their networks and data. It provides a proactive approach to cyber security, detecting and responding to potential threats. Additionally, it is a requirement for many cyber security insurance policies, providing insurance providers with the necessary information to assess the risk of a cyber attack and determine the appropriate level of coverage.

How ITIL-based Change Management Helps Organizations Stay Secure

How ITIL-based Change Management Helps Organizations Stay Secure

December 01, 2022

ITIL, or Information Technology Infrastructure Library, is a framework for IT service management that provides a structured approach to managing IT services. One of the core components of ITIL is Change Management, which is a process for managing and controlling changes to IT services.

Firewall Management is a Must-Have for Retail

Firewall Management is a Must-Have for Retail

November 04, 2022

When you think of retail businesses, you probably think of customer service, sales, and stocking the shelves. But did you know that cyber security is just as important? With the rise of e-commerce and the increased use of technology in the retail industry, it's more crucial than ever to protect your business from cyber threats. And one of the most important ways to do that is through firewall management.

Ballast Services Named to MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs List

Ballast Services Named to MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs List

September 22, 2022

“Ballast Services is honored to be recognized by MSSP Alert as one of the TOP 250 MSSPs for 2022”, said Keith Archibald, CEO of Ballast Services. “Our team is humbled to be included with such an elite group of cyber security companies. Our success is the result of the Ballast team’s continued focus on solving the complexity of cyber security.”

Ballast Hosts Tampa Bay Technology Companies CEO meeting

Ballast Hosts Tampa Bay Technology Companies CEO meeting

September 12, 2022

Tampa Bay Tech CEOs’ August 2022 meeting, co-hosted by Dan Collins of 360 Advanced and Keith Archibald of Ballast Services, focused on the current market economy and how tech CEOs are responding. Collins said the TBT CEO happy hour meeting was productive, as leaders exchanged ideas on business sustainability and growth strategies amid the current economic climate.

Partnerships in Action- Sentinel One

Partnerships in Action- Sentinel One

July 25, 2022

Ballast Services is proud to partner with SentinelOne and N-able to secure our customer endpoints. Highly automated patching and EDR, coupled with our top cybersecurity talent is the cornerstone of advanced endpoint protection.

Ballast Services Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501

Ballast Services Ranked on Channel Futures 2022 MSP 501

June 15, 2022

Ballast Services has been selected as one of the technology industry’s top-performing providers of managed services by the editors of Channel Futures. For the past 16 years, managed service providers (MSPs) from around the globe have submitted applications to be included on this prestigious and definitive listing. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey examines organizational performance based on annual sales, recurring revenue, profit margins, revenue mix, growth opportunities, innovation, technology solutions supported, and company and customer demographics.  

Ballast Services Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List

Ballast Services Recognized on CRN’s 2022 MSP 500 List

February 23, 2022

Ballast Services, Inc. “Ballast” announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Ballast Services to its Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Security 100 category for 2022. CRN’s annual MSP 500 list identifies the leading service providers in North America whose forward-thinking approaches to managed services are changing the landscape of the IT channel, helping end users increase efficiency and simplify IT solutions, while maximizing their return on investment.

BIG NEWS! Ballast ranks in the MSSP Alert Top 250 for 2021

BIG NEWS! Ballast ranks in the MSSP Alert Top 250 for 2021

September 29, 2021

Ballast Services is pleased to be recognized as a member of the MSSP Alert Top 250 for 2021. MSSP Alert tracks and ranks the world’s top managed security service providers on an annual basis. This recognition is a testament to the cyber security capabilities and value that Ballast provides customers each day. Ballast offers a comprehensive security solution that enables businesses to effectively secure their information technology assets and protect their employees against complex cyber security threats 24x7.

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