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38 Cybersecurity Subreddits Every MSP Must Join

Want to learn what cyber buyers are saying? 

Or hear about the latest breaches and ways to increase overall security measures?

Or maybe you’re looking to improve your Facebook ads to increase conversions?

You’ll find all of that and more on Reddit. Reddit has 267.5 million weekly active users as of Q4 2023. Engaging conversations. Great threads. Tons of value. Expert insights. 

Reddit isn’t just a place for celebrity news and funny cat memes that go viral. It’s a place where MSPs and other IT professionals come together in targeted subreddits to discuss the latest breaches, compare vendor technologies, discuss pricing models, and implement innovative marketing techniques to scale a business. Good enough reasons to join, right?

We’ve put together a list of 38 cybersecurity subreddits for MSPs and IT professionals. Make sure you join them all. 

  1. r/msp 

The largest MSP subreddit has over 188K members with topics that range from securing clients to product reviews from fellow industry professionals. This is THE subreddit for MSPs. 

  1. r/cybersecurity 

Whether you’re looking for endpoint security solutions or different ways to implement security measures across your organization, this subreddit is the place for you. You can also filter out the topics in the search bar as the volume of posts is incredible. 

  1. r/sysadmin  

r/sysadmin involves more technical threads geared specifically at IT professionals. A good portion of the discussions revolve around cloud services. Lots of discussions centered around Office 365. Licensing is also a very popular topic. 

  1. r/netsec  

r/netsec is a hub of technical information and security content curated by the community. It is comprised of researchers, security practitioners, students, and hackers that help moderate the discussions.

  1. r/Information_Security 

Password managers, MFA, and passwordless authentication are hot topics in this subreddit. You’ll also find plenty of insights on access management and security controls here.

  1. r/Malware 

Everything you need to know about malware. The community features malware reports, analysis, and information for [anti]malware professionals and enthusiasts. The malware analysis threads are exceptional. Learn about the latest malware stealers here.

  1. r/ComputerSecurity 

r/ComputerSecurity consists of IT security news, articles, and tools. “What exactly can hackers see?” was one of the most engaging topics. Kind of makes you wonder if your security measures are up-to-date, right? 

  1. r/ITdept  

IT pros come here to share their frustrations and talk shop. You’ll find the occasional vent or rant. The threads are very specific to IT pain points and employee training, a topic that appears often.

  1. r/MSSP 

r/MSSP covers best practices and industry knowledge that every MSP can benefit from tremendously. Compliance is a popular topic. Endpoint management is another one. Lots of vendor comparisons and reviews make this subreddit really valuable.

  1. r/IdentityManagement  

This subreddit digs a bit deeper into IAM and user access. Learn about credential management, who wins in a head-to-head comparison between SSO vs. MFA, and a very interesting thread on Using Auth0 to Collect Consent for Newsletter Signups. 

  1. r/MSPJobs 

Considering a new role? Need advice fixing up your CV? Maybe you want to just check the current job market or hire someone exceptional to join your team? This is THE subreddit for MSP job opportunities.

  1. r/datarecovery 

r/datarecovery is a place to discuss the ins and outs of data recovery, both logical and physical. Whether it’s an external hard drive or 400GB of data wiped out from a corrupted server, this subreddit offers support, advice, and recommendations for recovering lost or stolen data.

  1. r/SmallMSP  

Are you a small MSP owner or technician? Want to get insights on pricing models and advice on how to manage customer calls better? You will definitely want to check out this informative subreddit.

  1. r/InfoSecNews 

Get the latest information security-related news from around the web. Find out about the latest breaches, policies, and privacy updates from this highly engaged group of 18K InfoSec professionals.

  1. r/ISO27001 

Compliance is a huge concern for MSPs and security leaders. This subreddit focuses on everything ISO 27001 related to keep you in the loop and maintain the best ISO 27001 compliance practices.

  1. r/devops 

Managing a team of developers? Maybe you’re just curious to learn the latest CI/CD strategies to keep your clients’ pipelines and software supply chains secured? r/devops is an incredibly connected community of over 347K developers. Sharpen your technical skills here.

  1. r/networking 

r/networking is another massive subreddit that has over 348K members. Get insights on the best firewalls, routers, and switches to power up your MSP business. Tons of community-generated product reviews and gear talk.   

  1. r/networkautomation 

Networking + AI. Discover ways to automate data and workflow processes with this growing community of network automation specialists.

  1. r/outages 

There is nothing more frustrating and costly than a service disruption. Outages happen. Whether it’s an AWS outage or Safari, you’ll be kept up to speed in this community.

  1. r/ITProfessionals 

Need some cable management assistance? Untangle those cables, gain insights to improve workplace engagement, and soak in some great advice from a community of IT professionals in this subreddit.

  1. r/Hosting 

Hosting is a big part of running a successful website. Get the inside scoop on shared hosting, WordPress website hosting, cloud hosting, VPS providers, dedicated servers, and other hosting-related services here.

  1. r/macsysadmin 

Operate a Mac? It’s ok if you don’t. Your clients’ certainly do and have many connected Apple devices that you have to secure 24/7. Make sure you join the subreddit for all things related to the administration of Apple devices. 

  1. r/pwned 

Need to know which devices were recently compromised in the latest breach? Hopefully, not yours. Make sure your data is safe. Although the posts aren’t as consistent as other communities, you can still learn a lot.

  1. r/threatintel 

DDOS attacks. Trending IOcs. The latest cybersecurity challenges placing a financial dent in your business. All here. This subreddit will provide you with a wealth of information about threats, trends, vulnerability findings, and tools

  1. r/techsupportmacgyver 

302k curious minds that love to build and break apart cool tech things, just like MacGyver. You’ll find ingenious ways to put USB flash drives together and how to repair broken servers. Get ready to say “wow”. Seriously.

  1. r/windows

With over 316k members, r/windows is the largest unofficial community for Microsoft Windows. Plenty of interesting threads centered around Copliot and DYI videos for Windows-related troubleshooting issues and Windows installs.

  1. r/linuxadmin 

Linux user or admin? This subreddit covers all things Linux-related. It also has a very engaged community of 213K strong.

  1. r/aws 

Securing AWS cloud environments and S3 buckets is part of an MSP’s day-to-day. This massive subreddit covers everything AWS-related. From S3, EC2, DynamoDB, IAM, VPC, and more, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

  1. r/talesfromtechsupport 

Everyone loves a good tech support story, especially when you get to help someone out. This subreddit is one of the best out there. You’ll find a community of 771k genuinely awesome people happy to lend a helping hand. Don’t be shy to ask a question here.

  1. r/homelab 

r/homelab is a place where over 700k techies and sysadmins unite to share their labs, projects, and builds. Draw inspiration from some of the most unique homelabs you will come across.

  1. r/SEO 

As an MSP, you’re constantly looking for innovative ways to market your business. SEO is the lifeblood of content and website optimization. Discover what type of content performs well and how you can optimize existing content to attract more clients.

  1. r/PPC 

Running paid Facebook or Google ads? Want to see the latest ad hacks and updates? Discover what paid tactics work from actual campaigns and experiments involving real money.

  1. r/SocialMediaMarketing 

Social media marketing. A topic that comes up quite often in almost every MSP discussion. Which paid social channels yield the best results? Maybe you need to outsource your ads to a good agency. You’ll find that, along with other creative ways to improve your ad campaigns.

  1. r/FacebookAds 

Facebook is one of the best places to target clients and is super popular among fellow MSPs. This subreddit will show you what type of Facebook ads perform best and ways to improve ROAS or return on ad spend.

  1. r/CybersecurityMemes 

Need a good laugh? Funny Wi-Fi names and passwords so easy to guess, you simply cringe. This subreddit will provide you with a daily dose of laughter and reality. We’re certain you can relate to some of these memes and jokes.

  1. r/phishing 

Are phishing emails bypassing your spam filters? You might want to check in with the r/phishing community before you click any suspicious-looking URL. Discover ways to spot phishing emails and what you need to be prepared for. 

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  1. r/ransomwarehelp 

Has a client been hit by a ransomware attack? There might be a way to recover those encrypted files and restore those systems without paying the ransom fees. This connected community might have those answers for you.

  1. r/websecurity 

Is your website secure? How about your clients’? This subreddit is for website owners, developers, and pen testers looking to prevent web vulnerabilities such as XSS and CSRF.

And there you have it. 38 Cybersecurity Subreddits Every MSP Must Join

Just a little head’s up first. Make sure you thoroughly go over the Rules of Reddit and familiarize yourself with the reddiquette before you begin. 

Always follow the group rules or risk being kicked out in a heartbeat.

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Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Guardz
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ESET Research investigates the Gamaredon APT group: Cyberespionage aimed at high-profile targets in Ukraine and NATO countries

  • ESET Research examined the operations of Russia-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) group Gamaredon, which is currently the most engaged APT group in Ukraine.
  • The majority of Gamaredon’s cyberespionage attacks are directed against Ukrainian governmental institutions.
  • ESET saw a few attempts to compromise targets in several NATO countries – namely Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland – but no successful breaches were observed.
  • Gamaredon notably improved its cyberespionage capabilities, and developed several new tools in PowerShell, with a focus on stealing valuable data – from email clients, instant messaging applications such as Signal and Telegram, and web applications running inside internet browsers.
  • ESET Research discovered PteroBleed, an infostealer that also focuses on stealing data from Ukrainian military system.
BRATISLAVA — September 26, 2024 — ESET Research examined the operations of Gamaredon, a Russia-aligned APT group that has been active since at least 2013 and is currently the most engaged APT group in Ukraine. Gamaredon has been attributed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) to the Russian 18th Center of Information Security of the FSB, operating out of occupied Crimea. ESET believes this group to be collaborating with another threat actor that ESET Research discovered and named InvisiMole. The majority of Gamaredon’s cyberespionage attacks are directed against Ukrainian governmental institutions. However, in April 2022 and February 2023, ESET also saw a few attempts to compromise targets in several NATO countries, namely Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, but no successful breaches were observed. Gamaredon is using ever-changing obfuscation tricks and numerous techniques used for bypassing domain-based blocking. These tactics pose a significant challenge to tracking efforts, as they make it harder for systems to automatically detect and block the group’s tools. Nevertheless, during ESET’s investigation, ESET researchers managed to identify and understand these tactics and kept track of Gamaredon’s activities. The group has been methodically deploying its malicious tools against its targets since well before the 2022 invasion began. To compromise new victims, Gamaredon conducts spearphishing campaigns and then uses its custom malware to weaponize Word documents and USB drives accessible to the initial victim, expecting them to be shared with further potential victims. During 2023, Gamaredon notably improved its cyberespionage capabilities, and developed several new tools in PowerShell, with a focus on stealing valuable data – from email clients, instant messaging applications such as Signal and Telegram, and web applications running inside internet browsers.    However, PteroBleed, an infostealer ESET discovered in August 2023, also focuses on stealing data related to a Ukrainian military system – and from the webmail service used by a Ukrainian governmental institution. “Gamaredon, unlike most APT groups, does not try to be stealthy and remain hidden as long as possible by using novel techniques while conducting cyberespionage operations, but rather, the operators are reckless and do not mind being discovered by defenders during their activities. Even though they do not care so much about being noisy, they still put in a lot of effort to avoid being blocked by security products and try very hard to maintain access to compromised systems,” explains ESET researcher Zoltán Rusnák, who investigated Gamaredon. “Typically, Gamaredon attempts to preserve its access by deploying multiple simple downloaders or backdoors simultaneously. The lack of sophistication of Gamaredon tools is compensated by frequent updates and the use of regularly changing obfuscation,” adds Rusnák. “Despite the relative simplicity of its tools, Gamaredon’s aggressive approach and persistence make it a significant threat. Given the ongoing war in the region, we expect Gamaredon to continue in its focus on Ukraine,” he concludes. For a more detailed analysis and technical breakdown of Gamaredon’s tools and activities, check out the latest ESET Research white paper “Cyberespionage the Gamaredon way: Analysis of toolset used to spy on Ukraine in 2022 and 2023” on WeLiveSecurity.com. Make sure to follow ESET Research on Twitter (today known as X) for the latest news from ESET Research.

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About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About ESET
For 30 years, ESET® has been developing industry-leading IT security software and services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging from endpoint security to encryption and two-factor authentication, ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give individuals and businesses the peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real time to keep users safe and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D facilities worldwide, ESET became the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards, identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.

Expanding Innovation: Maximizing Business Offerings With REST-API Integration

In today’s fast-paced tech environment, integrating new solutions swiftly and efficiently can make all the difference in maintaining your competitive advantage. REST-API integration is one such solution that has the potential to accelerate innovation and optimize efficiency by bridging the gap between existing systems and new platforms. At our Platform 2024 event in Las Vegas, Scale Computing’s VP of International Sales, Scott Mann led the “Expanding Innovation: Maximizing Business Offerings With REST-API Integration” panel, showcasing how REST-APIs can transform the way companies manage and deploy a variety of solutions.

REST-APIs provide a standardized way to allow software applications to communicate with one another. They are particularly powerful because they enable different services to work together seamlessly, regardless of the underlying technology. This interconnectivity has become increasingly critical in today’s heterogeneous IT environments, where businesses often need to integrate multiple third-party applications, platforms, and systems.

In addition to Scott, the panel also featured Andy Brauer, CTO at EnchaCloud, a leading cloud service provider based in Pretoria, South Africa as well as Ian Smith, Technical and Alliances Director for EMEA at Scale Computing who also introduced UPONSCALE a self-service cloud platform developed by 365IT, a leading IT solutions provider in France.

Ian explains how the UPONSCALE platform was built on top of the SC//Platform to underpin their own MSP offering and how they leverage REST-APIs to provide users with greater control and flexibility over their virtual environments, helping them to tailor their environments to meet the specific needs of their customers, including:

  • Multi-Tenancy: Users can manage multiple tenants in isolated environments, ensuring data security and customized configurations for each client.
  • Self-Service Portal:The platform allows customers to create and manage their own VMs, set up networks, and even control backup and disaster recovery processes.
  • Built-In Container Management: Utilizing REST-APIs, the platform also integrates container orchestration, allowing businesses to deploy and seamlessly manage Docker containers.

Andy from EnchaCloud also shared insights into “Nav Engine,” a cloud marketplace platform that was designed to meet the needs of SMEs seeking a reliable and customizable cloud solution. Nav Engine was also built atop the SC//Platform and utilizes REST-APIs to deliver a user-friendly, self-service experience.

Andy goes on to detail how automated provisioning via REST-APIs has enabled users of the Nav Engine platform to quickly spin up new products, deploy new VMs, or configure a complex network in a more streamlined and efficient manner. As he noted during the discussion, “everything that we’ve done, we’ve done via APIs and we’ve abstracted the layers of administration and the end user portal so that it makes everything easy to use and fully secured.”

Andy further explains how using REST-APIs in the SC//Platform have enabled Nav Engine to offer a range of new services including white-label options so their customers could customize their cloud services under their own brand as well as the ability to extend their platform to new geographies.

But perhaps the most salient takeaway from both Ian and Andy’s presentations was the importance of listening to customer needs and continuously innovating to meet those demands. By using REST-APIs in conjunction with the SC//Platform, both UPONSCALE and Nav Engine have been able to quickly adapt to changing market conditions so they could deliver more robust, flexible, and user-friendly solutions.

You can watch the entire video on our YouTube channel. 

About Version 2 Digital

Version 2 Digital is one of the most dynamic IT companies in Asia. The company distributes a wide range of IT products across various areas including cyber security, cloud, data protection, end points, infrastructures, system monitoring, storage, networking, business productivity and communication products.

Through an extensive network of channels, point of sales, resellers, and partnership companies, Version 2 offers quality products and services which are highly acclaimed in the market. Its customers cover a wide spectrum which include Global 1000 enterprises, regional listed companies, different vertical industries, public utilities, Government, a vast number of successful SMEs, and consumers in various Asian cities.

About Scale Computing 
Scale Computing is a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions. Scale Computing HC3 software eliminates the need for traditional virtualization software, disaster recovery software, servers, and shared storage, replacing these with a fully integrated, highly available system for running applications. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, the HC3 self-healing platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects infrastructure problems in real-time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime. When ease-of-use, high availability, and TCO matter, Scale Computing HC3 is the ideal infrastructure platform. Read what our customers have to say on Gartner Peer Insights, Spiceworks, TechValidate and TrustRadius.

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