As technology advances, so too does the sophistication and prevalence of cyber threats to companies around the world. A recent study by Webroot found that many businesses aren’t prepared to combat cyberattacks, particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
It can be easy for already overstretched SMBs to focus on immediate concerns or overlook the need to address the security of their technology. However, it is dangerous to think that your business is too small or your annual revenues aren’t significant enough to attract hackers. Not addressing the security of your technology makes you an easy target for professional and novice hackers alike, leaving your company more vulnerable to a cyberattack.
To address the necessity of strict cybersecurity, many SMBs turn to managed services providers (MSPs). Outsourcing this task makes sense for SMBs specifically, as they oftentimes lack the time and internal resources essential to sufficiently manage cybersecurity in-house. Consider the following security benefits of working with managed service providers.
Sophisticated Tools and Technologies – The convenience of working with an MSP is that your business will benefit from the latest security-based technology available. Your vendor spends every day ensuring that they provide the best service possible to their clients, which includes employing the latest monitoring and maintenance software. This software is designed to identify and combat current cyber threats while providing a full scope of security coverage to your systems.
Proactive Approach – An MSP proactively monitors the security of your technology, checking systems frequently for errors or abnormalities and anticipating issues before they come up. This is compared to a break-fix strategy, where technicians are called and problems are addressed after an IT crisis occurs. With a dedicated vendor who proactively maintains your systems, not only will you avoid prohibitive break-fix fees, but you will also avoid a technology crisis.
Strategic Guidance and Support – Another benefit of working with an MSP is that your vendor will acknowledge the uniqueness of your business and tailor your technology security plan to specifically meet your needs. Moreover, when you do run across issues, your MSP will respond to and address your problems right away. Fast response times help to make sure that anomalies are handled succinctly, rather than allowing them to fester.
To learn more about how a managed services provider can enhance the security of your business, contact us today!
