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Breach Secure Now Brings Security Training Data into ScalePad Lifecycle Manager

Breach Secure Now’s integration with ScalePad Lifecycle Manager gives MSPs greater visibility into client security training data, phishing performance, and employee risk trends. By connecting...

By: Zach Morrison
May 20, 2026

AI-Assisted Phishing Is Changing the Game, and Traditional Awareness Training Isn’t Enough

Generative AI is reshaping the phishing landscape, making attacks more polished, personalized, and difficult to detect. As AI-assisted phishing campaigns achieve dramatically higher click rates,...

By: Zach Morrison
May 14, 2026

Rethinking Training: The Shift to Role-Based Learning

Traditional cybersecurity training isn’t changing behavior because it isn’t relevant to how people actually work. This blog explores why role-based training is the future and...

By: Zach Morrison
May 12, 2026

From AI Risk to Real Results: A Smarter Path Forward

AI is already being used across your organization, often without visibility or control. This blog explores a structured path to adoption and introduces the AI...

By: Zach Morrison
May 7, 2026

AI Consultants Are Targeting Your Clients: How MSPs Can Respond

Back in 2010, EHR consultants showed up during the implementation gold rush. They suddenly became the strategic voice in healthcare technology while MSPs became just...

By: Art Gross
September 17, 2025

5 AI Risks: Why Your Clients Need an AI Readiness Assessment

Shadow AI is already in your clients’ businesses. 42% of office workers are using AI tools at work, and 1 in 3 keep it secret...

By: Art Gross
September 3, 2025

Making AI ROI Measurable: A Practical Approach That Works

Every client asks: "What's the ROI of AI tools?" Fair question. But here’s one back: When did you last calculate the ROI of Excel? Or...

By: Art Gross
August 20, 2025

How AI Awareness Training Leads to Better AI Readiness for All

Security Awareness Training (SAT) gave MSPs a way to introduce cybersecurity without needing to be security experts. It was simple, valuable, and easy to explain....

By: Art Gross
August 12, 2025

From Microsoft 365 to AI: Using What You Know to Guide Clients

The Microsoft 365 analogy that makes AI adoption finally make sense. Many MSPs tell me: "I don't feel ready to talk AI with clients. I'm...

By: Art Gross
August 7, 2025

The ‘AI Intern’ Mindset: Helping Your Clients Adopt AI Effectively

Want to know the simplest way to explain AI to your clients? Stop talking about "generative AI" or "large language models." Instead, say this: "Think...

By: Art Gross
July 31, 2025

Boost ROI and Safety With Cybersecurity Training for Employees

You already play a key role in helping your clients work smarter, stay secure, and grow stronger. They rely on your expertise to guide their...

By: Nicole Kurtz
July 23, 2025

Addressing Shadow AI Risks With Your AI Readiness Framework

AI is already in your clients' tools—are they protected? Discover how MSPs can lead with clarity, uncover risks, and guide clients toward safe AI use....

By: Nicole Kurtz
June 19, 2025

3 Conversations Every MSP Should Be Having with Clients About AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future trend—it’s happening right now. Your clients are hearing about it in meetings, reading about it in the...

By: Art Gross
June 12, 2025

The AI Glass Ceiling: How Uncertainty Blocks Real Progress

Most surveys about AI in the workplace show two extremes: excitement or fear. But in reality, most people are somewhere in between. They’re curious, but...

By: Art Gross
May 21, 2025

Ready. Set. Accelerate to Awareness at IT Nation Connect 2025

Breach Secure Now is headed to IT Nation Connect 2025! Visit booth #417 to learn how MSPs can launch a foundational AI service offering, explore...

By: Nicole Kurtz
October 29, 2025

How MSPs Can Build a Culture That Celebrates Learning

Breach Secure Now enables MSPs to build a culture that values learning and celebrates growth. With over 15,000 certificates already shared on LinkedIn, training becomes...

By: Nicole Kurtz
October 16, 2025

How MSPs Can Make the Most of Cybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month — the perfect time for MSPs to help clients refocus on security. Discover how everyday employee habits impact risk, how...

By: Nicole Kurtz
October 7, 2025

Stop Selling AI Tools. Start Delivering Productivity Outcomes.

Too many MSPs lead with flashy AI tools—but what clients really want are productivity outcomes. This blog breaks down how to shift the conversation, focus...

By: Art Gross
October 1, 2025

Cybersecurity Taught MSPs How To Win with AI

Cybersecurity gave MSPs a proven playbook for success. Now AI is following the same path—but at ten times the speed....

By: Art Gross
September 24, 2025

AI Consultants Are Targeting Your Clients: How MSPs Can Respond

Back in 2010, EHR consultants showed up during the implementation gold rush. They suddenly became the strategic voice in healthcare technology while MSPs became just...

By: Art Gross
September 17, 2025

Building an AI Team for MSPs: People or Skills?

As MSPs dive into AI services, one of the biggest questions is: "Do I need to hire AI experts, or can my current team handle...

By: Art Gross
September 10, 2025

5 AI Risks: Why Your Clients Need an AI Readiness Assessment

Shadow AI is already in your clients’ businesses. 42% of office workers are using AI tools at work, and 1 in 3 keep it secret...

By: Art Gross
September 3, 2025

5 Real Incidents That Show How AI Can Accidentally Leak Company Data

Employees are using AI tools like ChatGPT to work faster, but without oversight, it’s creating a new risk called Shadow AI. From leaked source code...

By: Chris Gross
April 8, 2026

AI Fluency Is Becoming a Defining Trait of Great Leaders

AI is transforming how organizations operate, but most are not seeing real results. The missing link is AI fluency, not just access to tools. Leaders...

By: Zach Morrison
April 1, 2026

Why Generative AI Training Is No Longer Optional

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the modern workplace, often through employee-driven adoption known as Shadow AI. While AI tools can significantly boost productivity, using them...

By: Zach Morrison
March 25, 2026

The AI Risk Your Organization Might Be Underestimating

A recent LinkedIn poll asked cybersecurity professionals which AI risk concerns them most. Surprisingly, Shadow AI received far fewer votes than we expected. But what...

By: Zach Morrison
March 18, 2026

Training That Sells: How Certifications Drive Revenue in 2026

Cybersecurity training is evolving beyond compliance. Today, MSPs can offer certifications in cybersecurity, AI awareness, and productivity tools that provide real professional value for end-users....

By: Zach Morrison
March 11, 2026

March Madness is Here and So is Our Full-Court Press in Cybersecurity

March Madness is all about preparation, strategy, and execution — and the same is true for cybersecurity in the age of AI. As threats accelerate,...

By: Zach Morrison
March 4, 2026

When AI Hallucinates: What ‘The Pitt’ Reveals About Cybersecurity and the Power of Human Oversight

AI-assisted tools promise efficiency in healthcare, but AI hallucinations can quietly introduce clinical and cybersecurity risk. As highlighted in The Pitt, human proof-checking and governance...

By: Zach Morrison
February 25, 2026

How to Mitigate AI Risk Without Killing Productivity: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Blocking AI isn’t a realistic strategy, and it won’t eliminate risk. The real solution is secure AI adoption paired with practical employee training that reduces...

By: Chris Gross
February 18, 2026

MSP: Leading by Example

As an MSP, your business is designed to serve your clients. That means fixing what breaks and preparing them for what might break. You encourage...

By: Art Gross
August 9, 2022

Breach Secure Now Integrates With CloudRadial

Since Breach Secure Now was founded by an MSP. We have strong roots in understanding our partners' unique opportunities and challenges. We are proud to...

By: Art Gross
June 12, 2022

BSN Wrapping Up a Month of Love!

Well, today wraps up the month of February and the celebration of our love about being a part of an incredible community of MSPs and...

By: Art Gross
February 28, 2022

The Future Is Here

Sunday funnies Remember the Jetsons? Robots that cleaned, food choices you tapped into a computer for preparation…moving sidewalks? Flying cars aside, we aren’t too far...

By: Art Gross
June 21, 2019

MSPs: Defending Yourself from Data Breach Lawsuits

In the mistaken belief that their companies are not big enough to attract data thieves, small and midsize businesses notoriously resist tightening their IT security,...

By: Art Gross
May 27, 2016

Texas Print Shop Hit by Ransomware

Ransomware that crippled Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital made national headlines but ransomware continues to be a major menace for small to midsize businesses. A print shop...

By: Art Gross
February 25, 2016

Survey: Companies See PII Disclosure as Top Cyber Threat

A survey by Mayer Brown shows companies consider the disclosure of PII the biggest cyber related threat. Survey respondents overwhelmingly considered the disclosure of personally,...

By: Art Gross
April 14, 2015

Cyber risk the most serious threat to business, says Lloyd’s chief

The CEO of Lloyd's of London, one of the largest insurance companies in the world, says that cyber risk is the most serious threat to...

By: Art Gross
April 8, 2015

Why Choose Breach Secure Now?

Breach Secure Now! can help your MSP move from Managed Services to Managed Security Services....

By: Art Gross
February 20, 2015

How to prevent cybercrime in small businesses

An article over at The Guardian called Cybercrime and hacking are even bigger worries for small business owners gives good advice on how a small...

By: Art Gross
February 3, 2015

What to consider when Buying Cyber Insurance

There is a good article over at Privacy Risks Advisors that discusses what to consider when buying cyber insurance. Consider the Need for Cyberinsurance There...

By: Art Gross
November 21, 2014

Cybersecurity in 2023: Weathering the Storm

This year so far in cybersecurity has seen a significant surge in cyber threats and breaches, underscoring the need for robust defenses and preparedness. The...

By: Art Gross
September 22, 2023

The Different Types of Hackers

Understanding the many facets of cybersecurity includes an understanding of hacking. We hear the word hacker, and we immediately think of a character in a...

By: Art Gross
April 28, 2023

What is CIRCA?

The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCA) is a mandate that requires companies to report any significant cyber incidents to the Department of...

By: Art Gross
March 3, 2023

What Is a Botnet?

You may hear the word ‘bot’ used in conversations, especially around cybersecurity. But often we use it without really knowing exactly what it means or...

By: Art Gross
September 14, 2022

Compromised Data Comes in Many Forms

No Big Deal Right? A friend recently mentioned an email that she received regarding an investment app that she had downloaded on her phone. The...

By: Art Gross
April 11, 2022

Tax Scams: What to Look Out for This Season

Many of us dread this time of year for the obvious reason …tax time can be well, very taxing. Add to the challenge of it...

By: Art Gross
April 5, 2022

Baseline Cybersecurity Assessment for Remote Employees

Our recent launch of the Baseline Employee Cybersecurity Assessment provides MSPs with a new tool to add to their prospecting and baseline risk detection efforts....

By: Art Gross
January 31, 2022

Password Hygiene: A Vital Cybersecurity Assessment for Teams

Our recent launch of the Baseline Employee Cybersecurity Assessment provides MSPs with a new tool to add to their prospecting and baseline risk detection efforts....

By: Art Gross
January 17, 2022

Why We Need to Go Beyond HIPAA

HIPAA - Then & Now The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA, has been around since 1996, with the intent to...

By: Art Gross
August 29, 2019

AI Risk Starts Inside the Business: Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

AI risk is already inside most businesses. Employees are using unsanctioned AI tools, exposing sensitive data and trusting outputs that can be confidently wrong. This...

By: Chris Gross
February 3, 2026

Adopt AI In The Workplace to Build AI Culture For Your MSP

MSPs want to deliver AI services but often don’t know where to start. The answer is closer than they think. Before selling AI to clients,...

By: Chris Gross
January 27, 2026

From Prompt to Profit: Why MSPs Must Lead the AI Adoption Journey

AI is transforming the business landscape faster than any technology before it—yet most SMBs are adopting it unsafely, unknowingly, and without guidance. In From Prompt...

By: Zach Morrison
December 9, 2025

New Gradient Integration: A Win for Your MSP Partner Program

Breach Secure Now is excited to announce its integration with Gradient MSP's newly released Pricing Benchmark Assessment tool. This collaboration underscores BSN's commitment to providing...

By: Art Gross
August 9, 2024

Breach Secure Now & Gradient MSP

Breach Secure Now is a partner-focused business. We work for the MSP community to provide them with the most comprehensive cybersecurity solutions for their clients....

By: Art Gross
October 17, 2022

Breach Secure Now Integrates With CloudRadial

Since Breach Secure Now was founded by an MSP. We have strong roots in understanding our partners' unique opportunities and challenges. We are proud to...

By: Art Gross
June 12, 2022

5 Real Incidents That Show How AI Can Accidentally Leak Company Data

Employees are using AI tools like ChatGPT to work faster, but without oversight, it’s creating a new risk called Shadow AI. From leaked source code...

By: Chris Gross
April 8, 2026

AI Fluency Is Becoming a Defining Trait of Great Leaders

AI is transforming how organizations operate, but most are not seeing real results. The missing link is AI fluency, not just access to tools. Leaders...

By: Zach Morrison
April 1, 2026

Why Generative AI Training Is No Longer Optional

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the modern workplace, often through employee-driven adoption known as Shadow AI. While AI tools can significantly boost productivity, using them...

By: Zach Morrison
March 25, 2026

The AI Risk Your Organization Might Be Underestimating

A recent LinkedIn poll asked cybersecurity professionals which AI risk concerns them most. Surprisingly, Shadow AI received far fewer votes than we expected. But what...

By: Zach Morrison
March 18, 2026

Training That Sells: How Certifications Drive Revenue in 2026

By: Zach Morrison
March 11, 2026

March Madness is Here and So is Our Full-Court Press in Cybersecurity

March Madness is all about preparation, strategy, and execution — and the same is true for cybersecurity in the age of AI. As threats accelerate,...

By: Zach Morrison
March 4, 2026

When AI Hallucinates: What ‘The Pitt’ Reveals About Cybersecurity and the Power of Human Oversight

AI-assisted tools promise efficiency in healthcare, but AI hallucinations can quietly introduce clinical and cybersecurity risk. As highlighted in The Pitt, human proof-checking and governance...

By: Zach Morrison
February 25, 2026

How to Mitigate AI Risk Without Killing Productivity: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Blocking AI isn’t a realistic strategy, and it won’t eliminate risk. The real solution is secure AI adoption paired with practical employee training that reduces...

By: Chris Gross
February 18, 2026

What Is a Botnet?

You may hear the word ‘bot’ used in conversations, especially around cybersecurity. But often we use it without really knowing exactly what it means or...

By: Art Gross
September 14, 2022

Cyberattack Increase Warning Issued for Schools

Back-to-school time is in full swing and imagine if the only threat that schools faced would be running out of tissues during sniffle season? Unfortunately,...

By: Art Gross
September 7, 2022

Ransomware as a Service

What is ransomware as a service? You're likely familiar with software as a service (SaaS) but ransomware? What does that mean? First, let's do a...

By: Art Gross
August 24, 2022

What Is Zero Trust?

Zero Trust Access Zero Trust, or Zero Trust Access, is the term applied to the strategy which assumes that you cannot trust the individual or...

By: Art Gross
August 17, 2022

Back to School: Student Cybersecurity Tips

It's back-to-school time, and no matter the age of the student, or the location of the school, there's one class that everyone needs to pass....

By: Art Gross
August 2, 2022

Cyber Insurance Liability

Misrepresenting yourself is easy to do in a world where many of our interactions exist online. Why not put that profile photo of yourself up...

By: Art Gross
July 19, 2022

What Is Malvertising?

Oxford Dictionary defines malvertising as ‘the practice of incorporating malware in online advertisements.’ Short for malicious software, or malware advertising, this is the practice of...

By: Art Gross
May 31, 2022

Initial Access Brokers: Who Are They?

Imagine if a locksmith created a key for your home or business, then sold a copy of that key to a burglar. They didn’t steal...

By: Art Gross
May 2, 2022

A Cyber-Safe New Year – Smart Tips to Start 2026 Secure

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, AI is becoming cybersecurity’s most powerful ally. From detecting phishing scams to monitoring unusual user behavior, artificial intelligence is...

By: Zach Morrison
January 6, 2026

How BSN Training is Transforming the Way MSPs and Organizations Work

Cybersecurity isn’t just about protection, it’s about potential. At Breach Secure Now, awareness training is driving real productivity gains. In fact, 92% of BSN users...

By: Zach Morrison
November 24, 2025

Maximize Security with Our Enhanced Security Risk Assessment

Managing and mitigating security risks is crucial for every business. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), your ability to offer comprehensive security solutions can significantly...

By: Art Gross
September 10, 2024

Dashboard Tag Filtering

Dashboard Tag Filtering Grouping items together with tags is an effective way to put order to the items that you write, collect, and store electronically....

By: Art Gross
June 27, 2022

Why Generative AI Training Is No Longer Optional

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the modern workplace, often through employee-driven adoption known as Shadow AI. While AI tools can significantly boost productivity, using them...

By: Zach Morrison
March 25, 2026

The AI Risk Your Organization Might Be Underestimating

A recent LinkedIn poll asked cybersecurity professionals which AI risk concerns them most. Surprisingly, Shadow AI received far fewer votes than we expected. But what...

By: Zach Morrison
March 18, 2026

Training That Sells: How Certifications Drive Revenue in 2026

By: Zach Morrison
March 11, 2026

March Madness is Here and So is Our Full-Court Press in Cybersecurity

March Madness is all about preparation, strategy, and execution — and the same is true for cybersecurity in the age of AI. As threats accelerate,...

By: Zach Morrison
March 4, 2026

When AI Hallucinates: What ‘The Pitt’ Reveals About Cybersecurity and the Power of Human Oversight

AI-assisted tools promise efficiency in healthcare, but AI hallucinations can quietly introduce clinical and cybersecurity risk. As highlighted in The Pitt, human proof-checking and governance...

By: Zach Morrison
February 25, 2026

How to Mitigate AI Risk Without Killing Productivity: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Blocking AI isn’t a realistic strategy, and it won’t eliminate risk. The real solution is secure AI adoption paired with practical employee training that reduces...

By: Chris Gross
February 18, 2026

AI Risk Starts Inside the Business: Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

AI risk is already inside most businesses. Employees are using unsanctioned AI tools, exposing sensitive data and trusting outputs that can be confidently wrong. This...

By: Chris Gross
February 3, 2026

Shadow AI: The Hidden Threat Inside Your Organization

Shadow AI is rapidly becoming the leading cause of corporate data leaks as employees use unapproved AI tools without oversight. Many leaders are unaware of...

By: Zach Morrison
January 21, 2026

Why Generative AI Training Is No Longer Optional

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the modern workplace, often through employee-driven adoption known as Shadow AI. While AI tools can significantly boost productivity, using them...

By: Zach Morrison
March 25, 2026

The AI Risk Your Organization Might Be Underestimating

A recent LinkedIn poll asked cybersecurity professionals which AI risk concerns them most. Surprisingly, Shadow AI received far fewer votes than we expected. But what...

By: Zach Morrison
March 18, 2026

Training That Sells: How Certifications Drive Revenue in 2026

By: Zach Morrison
March 11, 2026

March Madness is Here and So is Our Full-Court Press in Cybersecurity

March Madness is all about preparation, strategy, and execution — and the same is true for cybersecurity in the age of AI. As threats accelerate,...

By: Zach Morrison
March 4, 2026

When AI Hallucinates: What ‘The Pitt’ Reveals About Cybersecurity and the Power of Human Oversight

AI-assisted tools promise efficiency in healthcare, but AI hallucinations can quietly introduce clinical and cybersecurity risk. As highlighted in The Pitt, human proof-checking and governance...

By: Zach Morrison
February 25, 2026

AI Risk from Outside the Business: Part 2 of a 3-Part Series

External AI risk isn’t hypothetical. Cybercriminals are already using AI to scale phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks that are harder than ever to detect....

By: Chris Gross
February 11, 2026

AI Risk Starts Inside the Business: Part 1 of a 3-Part Series

AI risk is already inside most businesses. Employees are using unsanctioned AI tools, exposing sensitive data and trusting outputs that can be confidently wrong. This...

By: Chris Gross
February 3, 2026

Adopt AI In The Workplace to Build AI Culture For Your MSP

MSPs want to deliver AI services but often don’t know where to start. The answer is closer than they think. Before selling AI to clients,...

By: Chris Gross
January 27, 2026

Marketing Magic

Marketing Magic Having an in-house marketing team is not always possible for small businesses. Also, it can be difficult to maintain an ever-growing and ever-changing...

By: Art Gross
July 13, 2020

Adjusting Your Business Model

New Frontier The recent conversation with Chris Wiser and Art Gross covered several issues that will continue to be “hot topics” regardless of where we...

By: Art Gross
June 8, 2020

Navigating Uncertain Times – Tips from Experienced CEOs

Small Business, Big Problems There is a multitude of problems that small businesses are facing today. Clients are working from home. This is happening as...

By: Art Gross
May 8, 2020

It’s All Too Much

Maintaining your sanity as a business owner during this time of global crisis is enough to make you want to crawl into bed and come...

By: Art Gross
April 28, 2020

Learn to Audit Your Website – On-Demand

How to Get Found We know that running a business is more than ensuring that you have the right products to resell. It’s more than...

By: Art Gross
February 10, 2020

5 Real Incidents That Show How AI Can Accidentally Leak Company Data

Employees are using AI tools like ChatGPT to work faster, but without oversight, it’s creating a new risk called Shadow AI. From leaked source code...

By: Chris Gross
April 8, 2026

AI Fluency Is Becoming a Defining Trait of Great Leaders

AI is transforming how organizations operate, but most are not seeing real results. The missing link is AI fluency, not just access to tools. Leaders...

By: Zach Morrison
April 1, 2026

Why Generative AI Training Is No Longer Optional

Artificial intelligence is already shaping the modern workplace, often through employee-driven adoption known as Shadow AI. While AI tools can significantly boost productivity, using them...

By: Zach Morrison
March 25, 2026

The AI Risk Your Organization Might Be Underestimating

A recent LinkedIn poll asked cybersecurity professionals which AI risk concerns them most. Surprisingly, Shadow AI received far fewer votes than we expected. But what...

By: Zach Morrison
March 18, 2026

Training That Sells: How Certifications Drive Revenue in 2026

By: Zach Morrison
March 11, 2026

March Madness is Here and So is Our Full-Court Press in Cybersecurity

March Madness is all about preparation, strategy, and execution — and the same is true for cybersecurity in the age of AI. As threats accelerate,...

By: Zach Morrison
March 4, 2026

When AI Hallucinates: What ‘The Pitt’ Reveals About Cybersecurity and the Power of Human Oversight

AI-assisted tools promise efficiency in healthcare, but AI hallucinations can quietly introduce clinical and cybersecurity risk. As highlighted in The Pitt, human proof-checking and governance...

By: Zach Morrison
February 25, 2026

How to Mitigate AI Risk Without Killing Productivity: Part 3 of a 3-Part Series

Blocking AI isn’t a realistic strategy, and it won’t eliminate risk. The real solution is secure AI adoption paired with practical employee training that reduces...

By: Chris Gross
February 18, 2026

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