In our previous post, we explained why more organizations are adopting the managed security model and outsourcing some or all security functions to a managed security services provider (MSSP). Even the largest enterprises are often turning to MSSPs to help protect their data and IT environments, both on-premises and remote, from unprecedented levels of cyberattacks.

The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. is now at a record high of $10.22 million, compared to $4.44 million globally. The healthcare, financial services and industrial sectors are the hardest hit, but no organization is immune to the risk. One successful cyberattack could put any organization out of business.

Email remains the most widely used business communication tool. It is also the most common vector for cyber threats.

IT teams focus a lot of attention on making email easy to access and use while preventing the most common email-borne attacks. Because human error is involved in up to 95 percent of security breaches, much of the attention is focused on preventing spam, phishing and other malicious emails from reaching users’ inboxes.

How well is your IT infrastructure supporting your business requirements and objectives? That’s a difficult question for many small to midsize enterprises (SME) to answer. Few SME leaders have the technical savvy to evaluate the reliability, security and performance of their IT environment.

In the popular sci-fi TV series Stranger Things, researchers inadvertently open a portal to the “Upside Down,” an alternate dimension that is home to a sinister collection of predatory creatures. That sounds a lot like the dark web, the digital world’s own alternate universe.

Agile and reliable communications are critical in financial services. Customers are more demanding than ever, expecting responsive and highly personalized experiences. Financial services firms must be able to communicate seamlessly across multiple channels and be agile enough to adapt to changing market conditions.

Physical security is top of mind in organizations of all sizes. Theft, vandalism and workplace violence remain serious threats that can endanger staff, disrupt operations and result in financial losses.

Suspicious drone activity is a growing issue with potential safety and security implications.

Managed security services have become an essential part of the IT strategies of most small to midsize enterprises (SMEs). Few SMEs have the resources or expertise to detect, prevent and respond to security threats. They also lack insight into the ever-changing threat landscape and the latest tools available to protect their IT assets.

Traditionally, IAM solutions have focused on managing identities, not securing them. However, increasingly complex IT environments coupled with a growing array of threats have made identity security a top priority.

In a recent survey, 78 percent of organizations said they plan to increase their spending on identity and access management (IAM) in 2025. These organizations recognize the strategic importance of identity security in preventing ransomware and other threats.

Most organizations recognize that some applications and workloads must remain on-premises. Maybe they’re legacy applications that have been highly customized for the business. Maybe they’re workloads that require the highest levels of performance and minimal latency.