--- title: BLOG | IT Services description: IT Services | Industry news and insights on Information Technology in the Boston Cambridge area, specifically for small and medium business enterprises. Supported by Focus Technology Solutions IT Consulting Firm Boston, MA. --- ![blog-and-news-banner](https://info.focustsi.com/hubfs/blog-and-news-banner.jpg "blog-and-news-banner") ## [New Linux vulnerability is the worst in years and so simple to execute](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/new-linux-vulnerability) Posted by [Mike Godfrey](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/mike-godfrey) on Tue, Mar 08, 2022   [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/new-linux-vulnerability) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/new-linux-vulnerability#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services), [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [IT Security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-security) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [The Cyber Insurance Problem](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/the-cyber-insurance-problem) Posted by [Scot Furlong](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/scot-furlong) on Thu, Mar 03, 2022   [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/the-cyber-insurance-problem) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/the-cyber-insurance-problem#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services), [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [IT Security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-security) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [MSP Client Onboarding Checklist](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Mon, Feb 21, 2022 # ![executive team responsible for cyber security](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/executive%20team%20responsible%20for%20cyber%20security.jpg?width=641&name=executive%20team%20responsible%20for%20cyber%20security.jpg) # MSP Client Onboarding Process  A typical managed service provider (MSP) spends an average of 40 to 80 business hours manually onboarding new clients.  [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/msp-client-onboarding-checklist#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Why Does IT Infrastructure Matter?](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/why-does-it-infrastructure-matter) Posted by [Focus Technology](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/focus-technology) on Fri, Feb 18, 2022 ![01-Why-Does-IT-Infrastructure-Matter](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-Why-Does-IT-Infrastructure-Matter.jpg?width=1281&name=01-Why-Does-IT-Infrastructure-Matter.jpg) # Why Does IT Infrastructure Matter? Your organization's IT infrastructure is the backbone of your operations. Every component matters, from your network security package to your choice of an on- or off-site data center, and this infrastructure requires a customized management approach. Discover more about the benefits of IT infrastructure and why it's critical for businesses to maintain with this article. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/why-does-it-infrastructure-matter) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/why-does-it-infrastructure-matter#comments-listing) Topics: [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services), [Converged Infrastructure](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/converged-infrastructure) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Choosing a managed services provider: Proactive vs. Reactive services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/choosing-between-managed-services-providers-proactive-vs.-reactive-services) Posted by [Hannah Manning](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/hannah-manning) on Mon, Jul 31, 2017 [In our first post about choosing a managed services provider (MSP)](http://blog.nskinc.com/it-services-boston/choosing-between-managed-services-providers-money-matters), we spoke about one of the major differences between several providers and suggested that you formulate a list of questions that will guide you through the selection process. We also discussed, briefly, two business models that dominate the MSP field: **reactive** and **proactive** services. While these two models do accomplish a common goal in helping a company with their IT needs, there is a world of difference between the two. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/choosing-between-managed-services-providers-proactive-vs.-reactive-services) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/choosing-between-managed-services-providers-proactive-vs.-reactive-services#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [IT Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services), [BostonIT](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/bostonit) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | | [Next](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/it-services/page/2) | | --- | --- |