🧭 MSP Compliance Guide for 2025

For MSPs, compliance is no longer just a box to check or a means to mitigate risk. It has emerged as a strategic business imperative that shapes client trust, operational resilience, and competitive advantage. Robust MSP compliance frameworks are essential not only for protecting client assets and avoiding penalties, but also for driving growth, building reputation, and securing long-term partnerships in an increasingly complex digital world.

❓ What is Identity Access Management (IAM)?

IAM is essential for any organization that values security and compliance. By defining who can access what, enforcing strict authentication and authorization, and regularly reviewing access rights, IAM systems help organizations protect their most valuable assets and demonstrate their commitment to regulatory requirements.

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👉 SMB Compliance FAQ

Learn about some of the most common questions end-users are asking about compliance — and share this article with your clients or leadership team!

⚠️ Threat Updates

🔴 Threat Group Linked to Retail Attacks Now Targeting Insurance Industry (6/16/25)

A threat group previously linked to attacks on retail organizations in the UK and US is now targeting the insurance sector. Google researchers issued a warning following a suspected cyberattack on Erie Insurance, which detected unusual activity and a “network outage” on June 7. The company is investigating the incident with law enforcement and forensic teams, but no specific actor has been attributed yet. Erie Insurance operates in 12 states and serves over 7 million customers. Organizations are urged to review hardening guides for Scattered Spider’s techniques and to educate customers about not sharing personal information via unsolicited calls or emails. » More Info

🔴 Water Curse Exploits GitHub to Distribute Multi-Stage Malware (6/16/25)

The newly identified threat actor Water Curse is abusing GitHub to distribute weaponized repositories containing multi-stage malware. At least 76 GitHub accounts are linked to the campaign, which targets cybersecurity professionals, game developers, and DevOps teams. The malware enables data exfiltration, remote access, and persistent control, with payloads hidden in build scripts and project files. The infection chain involves obfuscated scripts and anti-debugging techniques. Organizations should scrutinize third-party code sources and monitor for suspicious activity in developer environments. » More Info

🗨️ Parting Words

“The computer is incredibly fast, accurate, and stupid. Man is unbelievably slow, inaccurate, and brilliant. The marriage of the two is a force beyond calculation.”

— Leo Cherne, Economist and Public Servant

Are you a vCISO or MSP looking to operationalize security programs? Let’s discuss how Blacksmith Infosec proves that compliance is an opportunity, not a struggle that has to be packaged in FUD!