Welcome to BrainstormMSP! This guide will walk you through the complete setup process, from creating your account to running your first security control evaluation.
Account Setup
Create Your Account
1. Navigate to **brainstormmsp.ai/signup**
2. Enter your company email and create a secure password
3. Verify your email address
4. Complete your company profile
Configure Your Organization
Once logged in, go to **Settings > Organization** to:
• Add your company logo (displays on reports)
• Set your timezone for accurate scheduling
• Configure notification preferences
• Invite team members
Integration Configuration
Connect Your First Integration
BrainstormMSP works best when connected to your existing tools. Start with your most-used platform:
For Acronis Users:
1. Go to **Settings > Integrations**
2. Click **Connect Acronis**
3. Enter your Acronis Cloud Console URL
4. Create an API client in Acronis and enter the credentials
5. Click **Test Connection** to verify
For Datto Users:
1. Go to **Settings > Integrations**
2. Click **Connect Datto BCDR**
3. Generate an API key in your Datto portal
4. Enter the API key and select your region
5. Click **Test Connection** to verify
What Happens After Connection
Once connected, BrainstormMSP will:
• Sync your client list automatically
• Begin collecting evidence from the platform
• Map data to security controls
Client Mapping
Map Clients Across Platforms
If you connect multiple integrations, you'll need to map clients so evidence is consolidated:
1. Go to **Settings > Integrations > Client Mapping**
2. You'll see a list of entities from each connected platform
3. For each entity, select the matching BrainstormMSP client
4. Click **Save Mapping**
Best Practices
• Use consistent client names across platforms to make mapping easier
• Review unmapped entities weekly
• Delete test clients that shouldn't be tracked
First Scan
Run Your First Control Evaluation
Now you're ready to see BrainstormMSP in action:
1. Go to the **Dashboard**
2. Select a client from the list
3. Click **Run Evaluation**
4. Wait 2-3 minutes for the scan to complete
Understanding Results
Your first scan will show:
• **CIS Score** - Overall compliance percentage
• **Passing Controls** - What's working well
• **Failing Controls** - Gaps that need attention
• **Evidence** - Data supporting each evaluation
Generate Your First Report
1. Click **Generate Report** on any client
2. Select **CIS Benchmark Report**
3. Choose PDF or online format
4. Share with your client or use for insurance renewals
Completed!
You've completed the Getting Started with BrainstormMSP guide. Ready to continue learning?