Recently the architecture model known as Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has been gaining momentum. Not surprising, when the model provides benefits - including reduced complexity of management, improved network performance and resiliency, security policy implemented consistently across office and remote users and lower operational expense. In fact, according to a recent ESG survey, 70% of businesses are using or considering a SASE solution.
Microsoft engineers shared that 99.9% of compromised accounts forgot to turn on MFA. Despite so many warnings and proof of the efficacy of MFA, an M365 security report by Coreview reveals that 78% of M365 administrators do not have MFA activated. Isn't that crazy? It's not always perfect (phishing, social engineering and password brute-force attacks, device theft etc.); nevertheless, it is clearly better than not having it. However, if not implemented with care, it can create headaches for MSPs.
If we look at the industry report, the Managed Services Market is forecast to touch USD 557.10 billion by 2028. It has become a mature business now, however the customers' needs are highly complex when compared to traditional businesses. MSP Business opportunity/challenges can be complex to navigate, often involving multiple external market forces, internal drivers, organisational and client-based frictions, resistance to scaling, and of course, both financial and opportunity costs.
A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a valuable resource for meeting fluctuating IT infrastructure needs. According to data from Statista, the value of the IT managed services market is expected to grow to $356.24 billion by 2025. In this article I’ll outline the benefits of an MSP vs in-house IT staff and how an MSP can help your organization transition to a remote workforce.
The latest edition of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Risks Report once again highlights cyber threats as one of the greatest risks worldwide: 19.5% of respondents identified cybersecurity failure as a "critical short-term threat" to the world. The report specifically points out that the growing dependence of organizations' physical systems on the digital realm could jeopardize the continuity of many businesses or services.
Proofpoint Essentials MSP services leverage the same enterprise-class security that powers some of the world’s largest and most security-conscious companies for SMBs. This visibility and security give them the protection for their greatest security risk—their people. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are targeted with the same attacks as large enterprises but they often lack the personnel and financial resources to purchase and operate security solutions aimed at large enterprises.
