If you interact with technology service providers, you have undoubtedly heard the term Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) several times. What you may not know is that there are different types of Microsoft Cloud Solution Providers in the market. In addition to a Microsoft Partner being a CSP, they may also have achieved certain partner statuses indicating the technology stacks in which they are experienced and successful. Let’s look at both concepts and what they mean for a company seeking the services of a Microsoft Partner.

In case you missed it, I recently wrote a blog detailing how to run your own breach simulations. But do you know why running them is important? Defining the outcome is the first step to determine the answer to this question. 

Ethical hackers routinely find computer systems connected to production networks that have been compromised for months. In most cases, the telltale signs of compromise are present, but the right people weren’t watching or being alerted to the activity.

As a professional ethical hacker, I’m often enlisted to gain access to a company’s IT environment to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities. Although I recommend companies perform professional engagements such as these, I also recommend regular self-assessments, as well.

C Spire Business (formerly TekLinks) has just been ranked among the top 150 solution providers in North America on CRN's 2018 Solution Provider 500 list.

In the competitive food ingredients distribution industry, it's vital to stand out from the competition.

And that's why David Harris, COO at The John R. White Company, turns to C Spire Business for many of his IT needs. In this video, hear David share how C Spire's (formerly TekLinks) service and depth of resources help his company stand apart.