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The Phin Security Blog offers resources such as case studies, guides, tutorials, and support for security products, and features a recent article by Connor Swalm advising MSPs on how to help clients safely navigate AI technologies, defend against AI-driven scams, and establish effective AI usage guidelines.

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just making a note for us to think about: At some point will we restructure all our forms to ask what products they’re interested (SAT, email security, automated phishing analysisdark web monitoring)? And when will that point be?

October 8, 2026 · Connor Swalm

How MSPs Can Help Clients Navigate AI Without Fearmongering

Learn how MSPs can help clients navigate AI safely, defend against AI-powered scams, set smart guardrails, and become trusted AI advisors.

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September 16, 2026 · Mary Signorelli

Why Large MSPs With 50+ Clients Are Choosing Phin

Phin helps large MSPs scale security awareness training across 50+ clients with centralized campaigns, automated reporting, phishing analysis, and more.

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September 9, 2026 · Tanner LaMarche

Security Awareness Training: How Phin Improves Reporting for MSPs

Learn which security awareness training metrics matter most and how MSPs can use reporting to prove ROI, reduce human risk, and improve client QBRs.

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August 31, 2026 · Mary Signorelli

Do Phishing Simulations Actually Work?

Do phishing simulations actually work? See what research says, what makes simulations effective, and how continuous training helps reduce phishing risk.

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August 26, 2026 · Connor Swalm

Is Dark Web Monitoring Worth It for Small Businesses?

Learn what the dark web is and why it's important to have dark web monitoring for your MSP and your clients, no matter the size.

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August 26, 2026 · Tanner LaMarche

Employee Credentials Found on the Dark Web? Here's What to Do Next

Your end-user's credentials were found on the dark web via dark web monitoring. Here's a step-by-step guide for what your MSP should do next.

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August 19, 2026 · Tanner LaMarche

What Is Phishing? How Social Engineering Attacks Target Businesses

Learn what phishing is, how modern phishing attacks work, the different types of phishing, and proven ways to protect your business from social engineering.

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August 12, 2026 · Tanner LaMarche

Why are your employees reporting so many emails? And what to do.

Learn how to keep up with the influx of reported emails without reducing the number of reported emails.

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August 3, 2026 · Tanner LaMarche

Should You Let AI Analyze Your Reported Emails?

Can AI analyze reported phishing emails? Learn where AI excels, why severity ratings matter, and how MSPs can speed up phishing investigations.

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July 29, 2026 · Connor Swalm

Compliance Standards to Security Habits: Security Awareness Training Needs Updating

This webinar recap tells you how security awareness training builds lasting security habits, boosts engagement, and reduces human risk.

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July 22, 2026 · Connor Swalm

What Is Security Awareness Training? A Guide for Businesses and MSPs

Learn what security awareness training is, why it's important, who needs it, how to measure its impact, and how to differentiate good vs bad training.

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July 17, 2026 · Connor Swalm

CMMC Phase 2 Is Suspended. Here's Why Your Security Strategy Shouldn't Be.

CMMC Phase 2 is suspended, not canceled. Learn what changed, what didn’t, and what MSPs should do to stay compliant and reduce cyber risk.

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