ConnectWise's plan to become a cybersecurity knowledge hub for MSPs took a giant leap forward with the acquisition of managed security services provider Sienna Group.
"Our mission is to leverage Sienna Group's expertise to educate, support and consult MSPs in the delivery of cyber security services,” stated ConnectWise CEO Arnie Bellini (pictured).
Cybercrime has risen to $6tr annually, or 7% of the world’s economy, according to research firm Cybersecurity Ventures, with the frequency and intensity of cyber attacks continuing an upward trajectory.
Mindful that MSPs are often held liable for client breaches even when they are not responsible, Bellini expects that Sienna's knowhow will enable ConnectWise partners to properly assess their cyber vulnerabilities and learn how to better protect themselves from misplaced reproachment.
"The acquisition also supports ConnectWise’s strategy to provide an ecosystem of security solutions, especially for SMB partners looking for new ways to expand their offerings," noted Bellini.
“MSPs already have a trusted relationship with their customers, so they are well positioned to provide managed security services."
John Ford, CEO and founder of Sienna Group (which was established in 2012) added: “We’ve been working with ConnectWise for years, and we share a vision and a commitment to ensure that MSPs have the tools to protect themselves and their clients in a time when a disastrous cyberbreach is often just a single click away.”