MSPs must adapt to security and resilience or face extinction

Bill of Materials (BOMs) are emerging as powerful enablers of proactive security governance.  They are no longer just technical inventories, but offer deep visibility, helping organisations secure increasingly complex technology ecosystems, while protecting both physical and digital assets. As organisations navigate increasing complexity, BOMs offer clarity, control and confidence.    Explore how BOMs can transform cybersecurity from reactive to proactive in our latest report: https://lnkd.in/gYB5dChS #RethinkRisk #FitForFuture #BoMGovernance #Cybersecurity #EmergingTechnologies  Sivarama Krishnan | Siddharth Vishwanath | Sundareshwar K (Sundar) | Praveen Sasidharan | Vivek Venugopal

Demystifying the Alphabet Soup of Trust: SBOM, HBOM, AIBOM, & QBOM are Your Organization's New Best Friends In today's complex digital landscape, understanding the building blocks of your technology is no longer a "nice-to-have"—it's a critical security and compliance imperative. With the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) recently issuing updated guidelines on the submission of various "Bills of Materials," it's time for every organization to pay close attention. The era of opaque technology stacks is over. It's time to embrace the transparency that SBOM, HBOM, AIBOM, and QBOM provide. Your organization's security, compliance, and reputation depend on it. Read more on our thoughts on this topic: https://lnkd.in/gYB5dChS #Cybersecurity #CERTIn #SBOM #HBOM #AIBOM #QBOM #SupplyChainSecurity #RiskManagement #Compliance #DigitalIndia

The CERT-In Technical Guidelines (v2.0, July 2025) mandate that all government, public sector, essential services, and software export/service organizations adopt Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) as a standard practice in software development and procurement to strengthen supply chain security. The directives require that software supplied to these entities must be accompanied by a complete SBOM (in SPDX or CycloneDX format), covering details like components, versions, licenses, vulnerabilities, and patch status. CERT-In further emphasizes continuous SBOM updates, secure storage and sharing, integration with vulnerability databases, and use of VEX/CSAF advisories for transparent vulnerability reporting. Alongside SBOM, the guidelines extend to QBOM (Quantum), CBOM (Cryptography), AIBOM (AI), and HBOM (Hardware) to address risks in emerging technologies, ensuring India’s critical infrastructure and digital ecosystem remain resilient against evolving cyber threats. Nivetha N

Beyond just serving as inventories, Bills of Materials (BOMs) are now used to strengthen cybersecurity. Organizations are now integrating BOM governance into enterprise practices for proactive risk management and secure-by-design systems. From a regulatory standpoint, CERT-In has recently provided clear guidelines on maintaining Software BOM (SBOM), Hardware BOM (HBOM), Cryptographic BOM (CBOM) and quantum BOM (QBOM) and lastly, Artificial intelligence BOM (AIBOM).

Multiple VPNs, multiple risks. What was once meant to simplify secure access has become a patchwork of fragmented VPN solutions, gateways, and infrastructure - inflating costs, slowing performance, and widening the attack surface. Full report: https://lnkd.in/eNbrSqaX Key findings: ➤ 72% run 2–5 VPN services - fragmented access ➤ 67% manage ≥3 gateways per VPN - higher risk ➤ Geographic segmentation drives VPN sprawl ➤ Mergers leave behind legacy VPN overlap ➤ More gateways = more cyber entry points Consolidation and modern alternatives like ZTNA can reduce complexity, strengthen security, and lower operational overhead. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eNbrSqaX Want more CISO insights? Join our newsletter: https://rb.gy/pkj5r3 #VPNRisks #ZeroTrust #ZTNA #RemoteAccess #Cybersecurity #NetworkSecurity #SSE #CybersecurityInsiders

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The latest article by BCG makes a great point: https://okt.to/ASPR90 Companies that adopt risk-based cyber strategies win—not because they spend more, but because they protect what matters most. For MSSPs, this is where Hack The Box delivers value. We help providers enable their clients to: • Run realistic adversary simulations mapped to MITRE and industry frameworks • Identify and harden the operational backbone attackers target first • Build recovery muscle memory so SOCs, consultants, and execs act in sync under pressure • Deliver measurable workforce performance data that clients, boards, and regulators can trust By protecting mission-critical assets, MSSPs can turn security into a competitive advantage and scale innovation with confidence. Let’s connect: https://okt.to/jrVZ3M #HackTheBox #HTB #MSSP #Cybersecurity #BlueTeam #RedTeam

📌 Read the full success story: https://lnkd.in/gxqnjqFh 🚀 ConverSight accelerated SOC 1 & SOC 2 compliance while gaining 200% ROI through automation. From faster policy documentation to seamless integrations and automated evidence collection, compliance became simpler, smarter, and more cost-efficient. The result? Stronger security, faster vendor approvals, and new opportunities for growth. ✅ #SOC1 #SOC2 #ComplianceAutomation #Cybersecurity #RiskManagement #ContinuousCompliance #ConverSight

🔐 Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional — It’s Essential 🔐 In today’s world, data is more valuable than gold. Yet every day, businesses and individuals face cyber threats that can cause: ⚠️ Massive financial losses ⚠️ Reputational damage ⚠️ Complete business shutdowns Cybersecurity is not just an IT issue — it’s a business survival strategy. Strong defenses build trust, protect innovation, and ensure growth in the digital age. 💡 The reality: As technology evolves, so do threats. The only way forward is to make cybersecurity a core priority, not an afterthought. 👉 Let’s build a safer digital future together. #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #DataProtection #DigitalTrust #CyberAwareness

In 2025, CISOs are doing more than defending systems—they’re steering secure digital transformation. As organizations modernize platforms and shift to cloud-first strategies, security can’t be an afterthought. Success starts with a clear, integrated plan that aligns cyber priorities with business goals. 🧩 Embed security into every phase of transformation 📊 Partner closely with tech leaders to close gaps early 🚀 Balance innovation with resilience from the start When security leads, transformation follows—with confidence. #TeamATT #CyberSecurity #CloudTransformation https://lnkd.in/gggrHDxK