Recent high-profile data breaches where hundreds of thousands of personal records in Canada were compromised, many by way of third-party vendor, have served as a stark reminder of threats that could be at your doorstep at any given time. Some of the most widely known recent cases have taken place in healthcare, education and public administration — even going as far as to impact the House of Commons. Regardless of industry, for managed service providers (MSPs) these events are more than news headlines, they’re calls to action.
As our very own Rob Rae and Robb Reck emphasized in a recent Pax8 webinar about security breach awareness and mitigation, we truly feel that when one of us is attacked, all of us are attacked. That’s why we’re doubling down on protection, prevention and partnership, so you can focus on growing your business while top-in-class cybersecurity vendors in the Pax8 Marketplace help keep it secure.
How Pax8 Protects You
We know that your clients trust you with their most sensitive data, and you trust us to help you protect it. Here’s how we’re delivering on that promise:
Vetted Vendors Only
Every vendor in the Pax8 Marketplace goes through a rigorous security review. We assess their compliance, incident response readiness and overall security posture so you don’t have to.
Built-In Security Tools
We offer a growing portfolio of security solutions from endpoint protection to backup and disaster recovery designed to integrate seamlessly into your stack.
Security Coaching for MSPs
Our team provides hands-on training and guidance to help you build a security-first culture. Whether it’s ransomware defense or change management, we’re here to help you level up.
Transparent Incident Response
If something goes wrong, we act fast and we keep you informed. Our incident response playbook includes both internal and third-party experts to ensure rapid containment and clear communication.
What You Can Do Today
Security can be about tools, but it’s also about habits. Here are three best practices every MSP should adopt now:
Audit Your Supply Chain
- Know who your vendors are and what data they touch.
- Ask about their security certifications and incident history.
Train Your Team (and Your Clients)
- Human error is still the leading cause of breaches.
- Regular phishing simulations and security awareness training go a long way.
Build a Response Plan
- Don’t wait for an incident to figure out what to do.
- Define roles, escalation paths and communication protocols now.
Guided Growth: Security that Scales with You
We understand that growth isn’t just about adding clients, it’s about scaling responsibly. That’s why Pax8’s Security Guided Growth is designed to help MSPs expand their business without compromising security. Whether you’re onboarding new clients, entering new markets or evolving your service offerings, we provide the guardrails to keep your momentum safe.
When MSPs engage with Security Guided Growth, they gain access to a structured security roadmap tailored to their business maturity and goals. It starts with a personalized assessment of your current security posture, followed by a prioritized action plan that aligns with your growth trajectory. Pax8 experts walk you through each step from vendor selection and stack optimization to compliance alignment and client education so you’re not just growing, you’re growing smart.
You’ll also receive help from curated vendor bundles that match your service model and risk profile. These bundles include pre-vetted tools for endpoint protection, backup, identity management and more; each selected to integrate seamlessly into your existing environment.
With Security Guided Growth, Pax8 helps MSPs turn security into a competitive advantage, ensuring that every step forward is protected.
We’re in This Together
Although these recent security breaches in Canada may have affected a few, albeit major organizations, the lesson applies regardless of industry and geography: no one is immune to cybersecurity risks, and no one should go it alone.
Consider Pax8 your partner in resilience. Let’s protect what we’ve built. Let’s prevent what we can. And let’s stand together when the threats come.
Check out Pax8’s Security Guided Growth and stay protected as we work together toward your business goals.
