Name: Don't Get Stuffed: Securing SMBs Before Holiday Cyberattacks Hit
Start: 2025-11-18T20:00:00Z
End: 2025-11-18T20:00:54.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
Rating: 5

OpenText Cybersecurity provides comprehensive security solutions for companies and partners of all sizes. From prevention to detection and response, to recovery, investigation and compliance, our unified end-to-end platform helps customers build cyber resilience via a holistic security portfolio. Powered by actionable insights from our real-time contextual threat intelligence, OpenText Cybersecurity customers benefit from high efficacy products, a compliant experience, and simplified security to help manage business risk. Discover cyber resilience at carbonite.com and webroot.com.

As we step into 2026, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve at an alarming pace. Ransomware, AI-powered attacks, and supply chain vulnerabilities are no longer distant possibilities—they're daily realities. This webinar, New Year, New Threats: Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2026, is designed specifically for SMBs and MSPs seeking to fortify their cybersecurity posture in the year ahead.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into the most pressing cyber threats anticipated for 2026 and learn how to align their cybersecurity strategies with emerging best practices. Our panel of security experts will outline practical, high-impact “resolutions” your organization can implement to reduce risk, improve resilience, and meet evolving compliance demands.

Key Takeaways:
- 2026 Threat Forecast: An up-to-date look at the top cybersecurity threats targeting SMBs and MSPs—from evolving ransomware tactics to deepfake phishing.
- Security Resolutions That Stick: 10 actionable cybersecurity “resolutions” to adopt in 2026, including zero trust adoption, MFA enforcement, AI-powered threat detection, and user training strategies.
- MSP-Specific Strategies: How MSPs can enhance service offerings, protect client infrastructure, and differentiate through proactive security.
- Regulatory Readiness: What changes in data privacy and compliance laws mean for SMBs and service providers in the year ahead.
- Incident Preparedness: How to update your response playbooks for faster containment, recovery, and communication in the event of a breach.

Start 2026 with a stronger cybersecurity foundation. Join us for this essential session and make cyber resilience your organization’s most important resolution.

New Year, New Threats: Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2026

Microsoft Solutions Partner designations recognize partners who demonstrate knowledge, expertise, and success with Microsoft solutions. These designations are aligned to six solution areas and help partners stand out in an increasingly competitive market. Understanding the new framework will help you sharpen your edge and highlight your unique value.

Join Microsoft experts at OpenText Cybersecurity to learn how skills and training are the foundation to achieving designation status. We’ll walk through the updated partner capability scoring model, explain how certifications and learning contribute to your score, and break down what it takes to earn your Solutions Partner badge.

Key takeaways:
• Learn about the latest requirement updates for Solutions Partner designations 
• See how certifications and training impact your partner capability score 
• Build your roadmap to designation 
• CPOR and PAL to maximize your capabilities score

Ready to level up? Register now!

Incentives to Impact: Your Path to Solutions Partner Designation

Modernizing a client's database goes beyond IT efficiency, delivering tangible benefits like reduced risk, increased business agility, and readiness for an AI-driven future. Legacy systems create vulnerabilities and block innovation, but a well-executed migration strategy can deliver measurable outcomes. As an MSP, you can differentiate your services by connecting database choices to secure-by-design architectures, guiding clients toward a more resilient and competitive posture.

Join experts from OpenText Cybersecurity and Microsoft to learn how Azure provides the essential tools to make this happen. With the Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), you can assess and execute migrations with confidence. Whether modernizing on-premises SQL Server to Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance, adopting managed open-source with Azure Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL, or building global low-latency apps with Azure Cosmos DB, you can deliver the right solution for every workload.

Key takeaways:
• Map client workloads to the right Azure landing zone using a compatibility and cost framework.
• Design phased migration waves with DMS to minimize operational downtime and risk.
• Establish AI-ready data patterns using vector indexing and policy-driven governance.

Migrate and Modernize SQL with Azure

On the first day of Christmas, my cyber foe sent to me… a ransomware note under the tree! 

2025 was anything but a silent night for SMBs and MSPs around the world. From ransomware Grinches like Qilin and Akira, to trickster spiders spinning social engineering webs, cybercriminals kept businesses on their toes with ever-more creative and costly attacks.

Join Tyler Moffitt for a merry (but eye-opening) year-end tradition: The 12 Threats of Christmas. 

In this festive wrap-up, Tyler will count down the nastiest malware, most devious tactics, and the scariest cyber “gifts” delivered by threat actors this year. Think of it as a stocking stuffed with lessons learned, survival strategies, and a sneak peek into the threat landscape waiting under the 2026 tree.

What you’ll discover (no lumps of coal included):
• The 12 biggest cyber threats that defined 2025
• Naughty-list tactics like ransomware-as-a-service, data extortion, and AI-powered scams
• Lessons from the past year to help you sleigh future incidents
• A 2026 preview: the cyber tricks and trends waiting just around the corner
• Practical goals to keep your business or clients off the hackers’ wish lists

Grab some cocoa, put on your ugliest holiday sweater, and join us for a cybersecurity stocking-stuffer session that’s as festive as it is forward-looking.

The 12 Threats of Christmas: Year-End Cyber Threat Recap & 2026 Preview

Outdated infrastructure and unpredictable costs shouldn’t hold your business back. Microsoft Azure offers a smarter, more efficient way to scale, innovate, and stay ahead in today’s competitive market. This virtual event will give you the clarity and tools to harness Azure’s potential and achieve real results for your organization.

Led by expert CSP Masters, this session breaks down cloud concepts into actionable insights for IT professionals, business leaders, and technical sellers. You’ll explore Azure’s core services, tackle operational inefficiencies, and discover how Microsoft’s partner programs can help you grow with co-marketing, technical support, and training resources.

Demystifying Microsoft Azure: A practical exploration for partners

Discover how Azure AI Foundry empowers partners to design, customize, and manage enterprise-ready AI solutions with confidence. This session dives into the platform’s full lifecycle capabilities: from model selection and multi-agent orchestration to security, governance, and responsible AI practices. Learn how to accelerate innovation, drive adoption, and unlock new AI opportunities across the Microsoft ecosystem.

From ideas to impact: explore how to build with Azure AI Foundry

Margins are shrinking, competition is rising, and MSPs are under more pressure than ever to deliver profitable, scalable services. The good news? The latest Partner Ecosystem Multiplier (PEM) Study proves that MSPs who shift from resale to full lifecycle services can earn up to $6.73 for every $1 sold with OpenText.

In this webinar, you’ll hear directly from industry experts on how to turn cybersecurity into a recurring revenue engine. We’ll unpack the PEM findings, show where 76.8% of revenue really comes from (hint: it’s after the initial sale), and share practical strategies for building bundles that SMB clients actually want.


Key takeaways:
• The revenue opportunity MSPs are missing—and how to capture it
• Why standardized cybersecurity bundles boost margins and client loyalty
• How to scale recurring revenue through Adopt, Manage, and Advise services
• Real-world insights from the 2025 PEM Study

Whether you’re an established OpenText partner or an MSP looking to grow, this session will give you a blueprint for maximizing recurring revenue and becoming your clients’ trusted cybersecurity partner.

Reserve your spot today and unlock the power of PEM.

Maximize MSP Revenue: Earn $6.73 for Every $1 Sold.   Insights from the 2025 Partner Ecosystem Multiplier (PEM) Study

Strong partnerships are built on visibility. As a Microsoft partner, your expertise plays a critical role in helping customers succeed with Microsoft solutions. This webinar offers a deep dive into Claiming Partner of Record (CPOR) and Partner Admin Link (PAL) in Microsoft Partner Center. These are two essential tools that help ensure your contributions are seen, measured, and rewarded.

Join Microsoft experts from OpenText Cybersecurity to learn how CPOR and PAL can help you strengthen your Partner Capability Score and support your journey toward your Solutions Partner designation.

What You’ll Learn:
• How CPOR and PAL contribute to your Solutions Partner capability score  
• When and how to use each association type for proper recognition  
• How to submit and manage associations in Partner Center  
• Follow along a live demo

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your customer success into partner success.

Understanding Microsoft Partner Center

Cybercrime never stands still, and neither can your defenses. The Nastiest Malware of 2025 reveals how the threat landscape has shifted in the wake of major law enforcement actions like Operation Endgame. We’ll unpack which ransomware groups have been disrupted, who’s now filling the power vacuum, and the new tactics they’re using to target businesses like yours.
 
From phishing and stolen credentials to vulnerable software and supply chain attacks, today’s cybercriminals are finding fresh ways in.  The risks for MSPs and SMBs have never been higher.
 
Timed for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this session connects the year’s most dangerous malware campaigns to real-world defensive steps that actually work. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of:
 
• The most pressing cyber threats of 2025 and how they’ve evolved
• The techniques attackers are using right now to breach organizations
• Actionable steps you can take immediately to reduce your exposure
 
Don’t just learn about the nastiest malware, learn how to stop it.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Special: Breaking Down the Nastiest Malware of the Year

Event-based data is flooding your data estate, but are you able to turn it into genuine value? Many organizations struggle to integrate this constant stream of information, relying on outdated methods that slow down insights. There is a better way to manage this complexity.

Join us for the second session in our Microsoft Fabric series as we cover the latest announcements and product roadmap before taking a closer look at real-time intelligence. 

Microsoft and OpenText Cybersecurity experts will guide you through common challenges in data integration and demonstrate how specific features within Microsoft Fabric can simplify your architecture for faster, more meaningful insights.

What you will learn:
• Practical solutions for integrating event-driven data into your business systems
• Insider tips for overcoming common roadblocks with real-time intelligence
• Actionable strategies to extract value from Microsoft Fabric’s latest capabilities

Experience the Power of Microsoft Fabric: Part 2

Ready to master the latest AI-powered enhancements and security features shaping modern work? Watch this on-demand webinar for a Copilot and Secure Productivity session designed for Microsoft CSP Partners! Whether you’re exploring Copilot for the first time or aiming to elevate your secure collaboration skills, this session is packed with expert guidance, live demos, and practical tips. Get certified, get inspired, and connect with fellow productivity innovators!

Agenda

- Copilot Essentials: Explore the newest features and integrations
- Secure Productivity Unpacked: Learn about enhanced security and compliance
- Interactive Demos: Experience Copilot and Secure workflows in action

Unlock, Learn, and Transform Your Practice with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Secure Productivity Solutions

Get ready for FY26! Microsoft is updating CSP incentives earning requirements and Partner Center security protocols for FY26. Microsoft 365 CSP partners who understand these changes and adapt quickly will be in position to lead. 

During this webinar, Microsoft experts from OpenText Cybersecurity will share insights on the upcoming changes to the FY26 Microsoft 365 CSP incentive requirements and Partner Center security policies that you need to know. You’ll walk away with practical guidance to help your business stay compliant, maximize earnings and grow with Microsoft. 

Key Takeaways: 
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Understand the changes and how you can align your business for maximum impact. 
• Secure Your Incentives: Prepare for Partner Center security updates and learn actionable steps to ensure compliance. 
• Gain Expert Guidance: Hear directly from Microsoft Partner Development leaders on best practices and resources available to support your success.

Don’t wait until the changes go live. Register today to ensure your team is ready to win in FY26 with Microsoft.

Microsoft 365 CSP Partner Readiness: FY26 Incentives and Security

Rising data volumes, escalating costs, and increasing security threats are pressing challenges that modern businesses cannot ignore. With data at the heart of every business, selecting the right storage solution can drive efficiency, security, and cost savings.  

Enter Microsoft Azure Storage. Designed to address the most critical storage needs, Azure offers a secure, scalable, and high-performance suite of solutions tailored for today’s data-driven landscape. During this OpenText Cybersecurity webinar, you’ll gain expert insights into Azure’s cutting-edge storage options, including practical strategies to optimize costs, secure your data, and scale efficiently. Whether you’re managing growth, streamlining your budget, or strengthening your data infrastructure, this webinar is your first step towards unlocking smarter and more effective data management. 


Key Takeaways: 

- Select the Right Azure Storage: Identify the right mix of object, block, and file storage tailored to your needs.  

- Simplify Cost Management: Understand Azure’s pricing models and implement budget-friendly storage strategies.  

- Plan for Growth with Confidence: Leverage Azure’s scalable and secure storage solutions for data-intensive demands. 

 
Gain the knowledge to address critical data challenges and unlock a smarter, more efficient approach to storage. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your data management strategy.

Master Your Storage Solutions with Azure Storage

The fourth quarter is your last chance to set your clients up for success in 2025. In this essential webinar, OpenText Cybersecurity’s Mike DePalma and Tyler Moffitt will break down the top Q4 security priorities for MSPs serving SMBs. Learn how to turn emerging threats into opportunities for stronger client relationships, improved margins, and more resilient cybersecurity postures. Don’t just react—lead your clients forward.

Fall Forward, Not Backward: Q4 Cyber Strategy for MSPs

How MSPs Can Grow ARR Without Adding Complexity

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, your clients expect more than just basic protection—they need comprehensive security. For Managed Service Providers (MSPs), this presents both a challenge and an opportunity.

Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll break down the business case for upgrading from OpenText Endpoint Protection to the full Endpoint Security stack, including EDR, Vulnerability Assessment, and DNS Protection. 

Whether you're looking to stay competitive or scale smarter, this session will show you how to do both—without complexity getting in the way.

From Endpoint Protection to Endpoint Security

AI marketing would have you believe that it is everywhere in cybersecurity - promising faster detection, smarter alerts, and fully autonomous defenses. But how much of it is real progress, and how much is just buzz and hype?

In this webinar, we cut through the noise to examine where AI is actually helping security teams, and where it’s falling short. We’ll explore real-world examples of AI-powered detection in action, from behavioral analytics and anomaly scoring to LLM-driven phishing and file detection. We'll also expose common pitfalls: black-box decisioning, false positives, model drift, and overreliance on unproven tools.

Join cybersecurity analyst Tyler Moffitt for a grounded, data-backed look at what today’s AI tools can and can’t do. Whether you're a CISO evaluating vendors or a security analyst drowning in alerts, this session will give you the clarity you need to separate fact from fiction.

Key Takeaways:
- Where AI is delivering value in threat detection — and where it isn’t
- Red flags for AI-washing in cybersecurity tools
- How to vet AI models for transparency and training integrity
- How to balance automation with human expertise for faster, more reliable threat response

AI-Powered Threat Detection: Hype vs. Reality

Black Friday delivers record sales, but it also delivers record opportunities for cybercriminals. Attackers know that high traffic, stretched systems, and distracted shoppers make for a perfect storm. Phishing campaigns, stolen credit card fraud, DDoS disruptions, and exploitation of unpatched platforms are just some of the risks that spike during the holiday season.

This webinar will spotlight the top cyber threats shaping the past year and explain how they play out during peak shopping events. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the latest attacker tactics, along with practical steps to reduce fraud, keep websites resilient under pressure, and ensure customers can shop with confidence during the busiest season of the year.

Don't Get Stuffed: Securing SMBs Before Holiday Cyberattacks Hit

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Don't Get Stuffed: Securing SMBs Before Holiday Cyberattacks Hit

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