On October 21st, IoT devices across the globe were part of one of the broadest and largest DDoS attacks in history. Many of the most popular internet sites were non-responsive, bringing DDoS awareness to main stream media. The scale and magnitude of this attack has propelled it to the top of the news cycle. Now is a great time to use this coverage to open some much-needed dialogue about security with your customers.

What is cybercrime to a business? At the end of the day, it’s risk—and a big one at that. After all, online threats have reached an all-time high, and the trend is only getting worse. As a partner this should be welcome news as you can capitalize on the huge opportunity that Secuirty represents. Here's how.

No partner can be an expert in everything. If you’re not a security expert, you can still bring the right security solutions to your customers, even if you don't know the intricacies of advanced threat detection. Here is a glossary of 10 must-know security terms that will help you sound like a seasoned cybersecurity veteran:

In today’s saturated cloud market, differentiating your business depends on your ability to become a trusted provider of products and services to your customers. Consequently, as a partner, you must ensure that you offer high-quality solutions backed by services from dependable providers. 

If there’s one thing that is guaranteed to keep network administrators up at night, it’s cybersecurity. After all, 56 percent of networking professionals say that security is currently their biggest hurdle, according to a SearchNetworking study. Consequently, if you are looking for way to connect with sales prospects, consider the pain point of digital security; it’s a surefire way to pique interest and spark a discussion.