10 Best Practices For MSPs Looking to Crack Into Security

5. Make Clients Sign A Waiver If They Go Against Security Recommendations

Hinrichsen makes clients sign a waiver if they go against Wulf Consulting's recommended security options. If Wulf isn't dealing with the owner, Hinrichsen said he'll make two of the client's employees sign the security document to ensure there are no misunderstandings down the road.

Similarly, Tinnirello wants a "get out of jail free" card on legal liability, so Anchor Network also makes clients sign something if they opt out of recommended security procedures.

To capture all of an end user's regulatory and compliance requirements, Hinrichsen will have clients complete a form and do an interview so the company can catch things that the end user might not have understood on the form.