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Why your business needs a managed security partner

January 2, 2020/in blog /by wpengine

Long gone are the days when your cybersecurity could be an afterthought. Thanks to increasingly sophisticated threats, you need to take every element of managing the security of your business.

If you’re lacking the resources required to step up your IT security in-house, now’s the time to start looking for a managed security partner. Before making your final decision, you should learn why your business needs managed security and how it could benefit. 

Round the clock care

According to Cynict.com, a hacking attack happens every 39 seconds and this affects one in three Americans every year. With such a high risk, constantly protecting your data should be the top priority. With round the clock care, the risk of your data being stolen is dramatically decreased.

Although you may struggle to continuously monitor your systems around the clock on your own, the right managed security partner will have the staff, resources and processes to do so with ease. With round the clock care, there’s a stronger chance that your business will remain safe against cybercriminals. Criminals don’t limit their operations to office hours alone, so your security systems shouldn’t rest either.

Real-time threat prevention

Not only are cyberattacks occurring around the clock, but they’re also becoming more advanced and severe. One of the most serious threats to business is ransomware. As the name suggests, this malicious software holds your network for ransom. If businesses don’t pay the specifically requested sum within a certain period, the bad actor may delete the stolen data, causing disaster for business owners.

A massive loss of data will cost your company, big time. Globally, this tactic is set to cause $20-billion worth of damage by the year 2021.

The only way to stay ahead of threats like ransomware is to have access to real-time threat detection and prevention. Real-time threat prevention measures identify vulnerabilities and threats and address them before the damage is done. A skilled managed security provider will have the bandwidth to constantly protect your business systems from threats.

Security awareness training

Your employees are one of the greatest weaknesses in your business’s security posture. But they can easily be transformed into the greatest asset.

Employees who aren’t aware of best practices may inadvertently lose your data or introduce a new threat. Because of this, you need to do what you can to train them in safe and responsible operations.

Security processes and procedures are specific to your business and need to be constantly updated to keep up with the threat landscape. A great managed security partner will be able to develop and maintain these processes and procedures for your business.

From there, your managed security team will educate your employees so they know how to identify threats and avoid them. In addition to educating your current employees en-masse, you should provide direct, one-on-one training to those who are new to your company or who are moving into different roles. This is an often-overlooked security measure you need to apply.

Managed security providers are experts when it comes to managing and reducing the risk facing your business. They’re capable of delivering round the clock services, which means your security defenses won’t weaken when your offices close and can detect and respond to threats before any malicious action is made. When you recognize the need to train your employees in excellent security practices, a managed security partner can do the work for you. All you need to do is find a company that is a great fit for your business.

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