EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 16 MIN
Delaware Just Raised Your Cyber Risk (981)
from Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · host Marvin Bee
This one’s a game changer. A single court ruling just made it easier for customers and insurers to come after MSPs after a breach—and harder for you to get out of it. If you haven’t looked at your contracts and security stack lately, now’s the time. === Why Listen Breakdown of the Delaware Supreme Court decision and why it matters How one breach can turn into multi-client litigation Why cyber insurance carriers (like Travelers) are coming after MSPs The shift from “best practices” to legal standards (MFA, encryption, patching) Contract gaps that could expose your business Practical steps to reduce liability today === Companies / Vendors / Products Mentioned Delaware Supreme Court Ruling: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/downloads/delaware-travelers-blackbaud/ Travelers (Travelers Insurance): https://www.travelers.com Blackbaud: https://www.blackbaud.com Delaware Supreme Court: https://courts.delaware.gov === Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:42 What happened in the Blackbaud case 02:33 The big legal shifts MSPs need to know 04:31 Courts are defining ‘commercially reasonable security’ 06:23 Cost and insurance implications 08:30 What MSPs should fix in their contracts 11:26 What MSPs should fix in their security stack 14:08 Bottom line === SPONSORS: Livestream Partner, ThreatLocker: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/threatlocker Technology Partner, NetAlly: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/netally/ Technology Partner: Bvoip: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/bvoip Travel Partner: TruGrid: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/trugrid Digital Partner, Designer Ready: http://itbusinesspodcast.com/designerready === SHOW MUSIC: Item Title: Upbeat & Fun Sports Rock Logo Item URL: https://elements.envato.com/upbeat-fun-sports-rock-logo-CSR3UET Author Username: AlexanderRufire Item License Code: 7X9F52DNML === Connect with Uncle Marv🌐 Website: https://www.itbusinesspodcast.com/🎙 Host: Marvin Bee🛒 Uncle Marv’s Amazon Store (gear & tools I recommend): https://amzn.to/3EiyKoZ☕ Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/itbusinesspodcastIf you found value in this episode, share it with another MSP, IT provider, or tech entrepreneur. Your support helps keep practical, no-nonsense IT business conversations coming every week.
What this episode covers
A major ruling from the Delaware Supreme Court in the case involving Blackbaud is reshaping cyber liability for MSPs and SaaS providers. This episode breaks down how aggregated claims, weaker dismissal protections, and stricter security expectations could increase legal and financial risk after a breach. If you manage data, backups, or security, this is a wake-up call.
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