MSP Security Masterclass
Webinar 1 of 3
Tyler Wrightson
Leet Cyber Security
Twitter: @tbwrightson
@tbwrightson
Takeaway
Do Hackers even Target MSPs?
Do Hackers even Target MSPs?
MSP Risk is Unique
MSP Risk is Unique
• Inherent risk from all primary tools
MSP Risk is Bidirectional
MSP Risk is Bidirectional
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
Hacked
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
Hacked
Thus
• Your clients vulnerabilities are your own
• Your clients risks are your own
• Your clients ARE your attack surface
MSP Top Three Systemic Issues
1. Password Issues
2. Minimum Necessary
3. Complacency
1. Password Issues
• Password Reuse
Password Reuse
Password Reuse
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
SuperS3cretCrazyPassString99!!
MSP
Client Client Client Client Client Client
Hacked
SuperS3cretCrazyPassString99!!
1. Password Issues
• Password Reuse
• Password Systems
MSP
IBM Acme XYZ
Hacked
SuperS3cr3tIBMPass!!
MSP
IBM Acme XYZ
SuperS3cr3tIBMPass!!
SuperS3cr3tAcmePass!! SuperS3cr3tXYZPass!!
But I have MFA….
1. Password Issues –
How are they Compromised
1. Password Issues - Compromise
• Phishing
• Vishing
• Breach creds
• Wateringholes
• Season Passes
– Winter23!, Winter2023!, Fall2023!, Autumn23$
• In Memory
• Pass The Hash
2. Minimum Necessary
• Too many people with access they don’t need
– CEO, Admin
• Too many old systems that ‘we tried once’
3. Complacency
• Tech jobs are hard
• Many repetitive tasks
– Which are quick, in the moment
• IT People suffer from Technician Mindset
Recommendations
1. Admin policy & Training to avoid password reuse
– Make specific to your MSP
– Mostly remote vs In Person
2. MFA Everything (of value)
3. Minimum Necessary & Least Privilege
– Define what you have
• Data access & Systems
4. Complacency
– Recurring Checks
– Recurring Training
Questions
Thank You
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Cybersecurity 101 - A Masterclass in Securing MSPs and IT Pros Understand Hacker Tactics and Strengthen Your Defenses