{"id":4363,"date":"2020-06-25T15:56:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-25T20:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kraftgrp.com\/?p=4363"},"modified":"2020-07-22T17:49:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T22:49:08","slug":"louisiana-legislation-msp-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kraftgrp.com\/louisiana-legislation-msp-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"New Louisiana Legislation Launches MSP Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"
Louisiana Act 117 \u2013 Senate Bill 273<\/a> was recently signed into law, and requires MSPs that manage infrastructure or end-user systems for \u201cpublic bodies\u201d to register with the state. This bill further builds on extant breach notification laws as well, requiring MSPs to disclose cyber incidents (including ransomware payments) to the state, putting the onus on them instead of the victim business.<\/p>\n This bill was undoubtedly brought about for two key reasons:<\/p>\n Even if you\u2019re not operating in Louisiana, MSPs and their clients need to see the writing on the wall – this type of legislation is likely to show up in other states too. It suggests that MSPs need to step up and offer a high quality of service, and clients need to seek it out – especially when it comes to cybersecurity.<\/p>\n User awareness is a fundamental part of effective cybersecurity. It can protect your organization from a range of threats. The fact is that a majority of cybersecurity services offered today include the best in vital technologies, from firewalls to anti-malware to data encryption and more. However, as important as this technology is, on its own, it simply isn\u2019t enough.<\/p>\n Much of cybersecurity is dependent on the user, and as such, it\u2019s vital that you properly educate your employees and volunteers in safe conduct. The more your workforce knows about the security measures you have in place, the more confidently they can use the technology is a secure manner.<\/p>\n This is especially important when it comes to phishing attacks and ransomware. Phishing is a method in which cybercriminals send fraudulent emails that appear to be from reputable sources to get recipients to reveal sensitive information or download dangerous malware.<\/p>\n With only a surprisingly small amount of information, cybercriminals can convincingly pose as business members and superiors to persuade employees to give them money, data, or crucial information.<\/p>\n The fact is that businesses aren\u2019t learning to protect themselves, which is why the number of reported phishing attacks has gone up by 65%<\/a> in the past few years. The average phishing attack costs businesses $1.6 million.<\/a> The problem with the rising tide of cybercrime incidents is that you get desensitized to the whole thing.<\/p>\n Cybersecurity training is by far the most effective way to defend your organization from phishing and ransomware, which is why MSPs need to offer it. This approach recognizes how important the user is in your cybersecurity efforts.<\/p>\n For assistance in training your staff in modern cybersecurity strategies, click here<\/a> to get in touch with our experts or call (615) 600-4411 <\/a>today.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A newly signed law in Louisiana will require MSPs that work with public bodies to register with the state and disclose cybercrime events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4364,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
What Does This Legislation Mean For MSPs And Their Clients?<\/h3>\n