VENDOR
CrowdStrike acquires identity security firm SGNL for $740M (link)
Why it matters: Large acquisition signals that identity and access management security is still a large problem in the industry
Action: Reevaluate how you approach IAM security and use this as a conversation starter with clients
Kaseya cuts 5% of staff to realign go-to-market teams (link)
Why it matters: Layoffs often precede pricing, support, and/or partner program changes
Action: Be ready with contingency plans if Kaseya service quality drops
Microsoft is considering letting IT admins fully remove Copilot from managed devices (link)
Why it matters: This would restore admin controls and simplifies governance
Action: If Microsoft does this, decide your Copilot policies
Sherweb launches a new community for partners (link)
Why it matters: Cloud marketplaces like Pax8 and Sherweb can offer communities that are more vendor-agnostic than individual vendors can
Action: Consider joining
Guardz expands into Africa via partnership with African MSP Frampol (link)
Why it matters: SMB security vendors continue to expand globally, signaling market maturity
Action: N/A
Thread officially launches Voice AI for MSP workflows (link)
Why it matters: Voice AI could reduce dispatcher load and handle after-hours calls
Action: Consider evaluating
SECURITY
Critical unauthenticated file access flaw would in n8n automation platform (link)
Why it matters: n8n is widely used for internal automations. This CVE can lead to credential theft and even full environment compromise
Action: Immediately patch n8n, rotate creds, and review any workflows in n8n that touch sensitive systems
OTHER
Splashtop outlines predicted top security risks for 2026 (link)
Why it matters: Good reminder of existing cybersecurity trends like AI abuse, identity attacks, and ransomware
Action: Use as client educational content
Source: r/ITMemes