XChange August 2025 Denver

XChange August 2025 Denver

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XChange August 2025 Denver

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XChange August is the premier independent IT channel event where solution providers and vendors come together for three intense days of learning, collaboration, and growth. Attendees can expect strategy driven boardroom sessions, expert led panels, and deep networking, all designed to deliver fresh business perspectives, uncover new opportunities, and spark lasting partnerships.

Event Organizer Details

XChange is produced by The Channel Company, a leading media and events organization dedicated to advancing the global IT channel. Known for high-level gatherings like XChange, CRN’s Industry Events, and IT Nation, The Channel Company creates immersive environments where MSPs, vendors, and channel leaders collaborate to shape the future of technology services.

Event Details:

Date: August 17-19, 2025

Location:

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd

Aurora, CO

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CyberQP partners are equipped with their very own Channel Account Manager to ensure that you are optimized and using our solutions to their full capabilities. We offer onboarding, re-implementation, technical support and MDF programs. Schedule some time with your dedicated Partner Success Manager below.

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    IT Nation Evolve Q3 2025

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    IT Nation Evolve Q3 2025

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    At IT Nation Evolve Q3 2025 in Denver, attendees can look forward to four days of peer groups, strategic planning sessions, and leadership development, all purpose-built for IT business leaders. From role specific workshops to collaborative roundtables, this event helps you sharpen your operations, grow your business, and benchmark your success alongside other top performing service providers.

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    IT Nation Evolve is a flagship program from ConnectWise, designed to bring MSPs and technology solution providers together in a community driven setting to share insights, improve accountability, and scale with confidence. IT Nation Evolve has grown into one of the most respected MSP leadership communities in the world, with a history rooted in collaboration and transformation.

    Event Details:

    Date: August 11-15, 2025

    Location:

    Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center

    6700 N Gaylord Rockies Blvd

    Aurora, CO

    Already a Partner?

    CyberQP partners are equipped with their very own Channel Account Manager to ensure that you are optimized and using our solutions to their full capabilities. We offer onboarding, re-implementation, technical support and MDF programs. Schedule some time with your dedicated Partner Success Manager below.

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      Why Least Privilege Access Is an IT Team Essential | CyberQP Blog

      Why Least Privilege Access Is an IT Team Essential | CyberQP Blog

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      Many IT environments still grant broad, persistent access to technicians, contractors, and internal users, often without clear justification or active oversight. These standing privileges may seem convenient, but they represent a major liability. Excessive access expands the attack surface, increases the risk of lateral movement during a breach, and complicates audit readiness.

      Least privilege access (LPA) offers a proven alternative. It ensures users only receive access to the systems and data they need, nothing more, and only when they need it. No more standing admin rights. No more blind spots. This approach significantly reduces risk exposure while helping teams meet compliance standards with minimal disruption.

      For modern IT teams, especially those managing multiple environments or clients, enforcing least privilege access is not just a best practice, it’s the foundation of a strong privileged access management (PAM) strategy

      What Least Privilege Access Really Means

      LPA isn’t about limiting productivity. It’s about aligning access with need, controlling permissions with surgical precision. That means granting the least amount of privilege necessary for a task, and revoking it immediately after.

      When applied consistently, least privilege prevents privilege creep, limits exposure in the event of a credential compromise, and helps block unauthorized lateral movement across networks. For helpdesk teams, this means moving away from shared or persistent admin accounts in favor of just-in-time (JIT) access with strong identity verification and full session logging.

      With the right privileged access management platform in place, enforcing least privilege becomes efficient, scalable, and audit-ready, a critical advantage for fast-moving IT teams.

      The Business Case for Enforcing Least Privilege

      1. Contain Identity-Centric Threats:
      According to Expel’s Threat Report, 68% of security investigations now involve identity-based threats, and incidents involving compromised credentials are on the rise. Limiting access based on the principle of least privilege dramatically shrinks the potential blast radius of a stolen account, reducing attacker mobility and dwell time.

      2. Meet Compliance and Insurance Requirements:
      Frameworks like CIS Controls, HIPAA, and SOC 2 emphasize minimizing privilege, enforcing strong identity controls, and maintaining audit trails. Least privilege access supports these goals by restricting access and generating the documentation needed for compliance and cyber insurance eligibility.

      3. Improve Operational Efficiency:
      Teams that rely on manual access provisioning are often overwhelmed with low-value requests and account cleanups. Implementing least privilege access with self-serve, policy-based approvals cuts through this noise. It gives technicians the access they need to do their jobs without overwhelming system admins or opening the door to unnecessary risk.

      4. Scale Securely with Your Business:
      As MSPs and internal IT teams scale, so do access needs. Without automation and structure, managing user privileges across multiple environments becomes unmanageable. By integrating least privilege access into a modern privileged access management platform like CyberQP, IT leaders can enforce consistent policies across clients, departments, and regions.

      Common Barriers and How to Overcome Them

      Despite the benefits, many organizations delay adopting least privilege access due to perceived complexity or resource constraints. Here’s how to tackle the most common obstacles.

      • Limited Visibility: Begin by auditing who has access to what. Many teams are surprised by how many dormant or over-permissioned accounts exist. This visibility is a cornerstone of any serious privileged access management effort.

      • Cultural Pushback: Change can be met with resistance, especially if admins believe least privilege access will slow them down. Emphasize how tools like CyberQP streamline secure access through JIT elevation and fast, verified approvals.

      • Tool Limitations: Older systems may not support fine-grained or time-based access. Choosing the right PAM solution, one built for MSPs and hybrid IT environments, is key. CyberQP is purpose-built to address these challenges while maintaining operational agility.

      Why It Matters Now

      SMBs and MSPs face more pressure than ever, from regulators, insurers, and attackers alike. According to the Verizon DBIR, 88% of ransomware breaches involve SMBs, and over half stem from compromised credentials. Cyber insurance providers are now requiring strong PAM practices to maintain coverage, including zero standing privileges and audit-ready controls.

      With identity as the new perimeter, access is the new vulnerability. Enforcing least privilege access is no longer optional; it’s essential. CyberQP enables teams to adopt this strategy with confidence, combining ease of use with enterprise-grade security.

      Learn how CyberQP helps enforce least privilege access and transform your approach to privileged access management. Explore our platform and book a demo today.

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