MSPs take the lead in cybersecurity

TLDR:

• MSPs are increasingly offering cybersecurity services.
• The technology to offer cybersecurity has become more accessible to MSPs in the past three years.

MSPs are becoming the front line of cybersecurity for SMBs, according to Mike Puglia, the GM of cybersecurity at Kaseya. Previously, cybersecurity was seen as a specialty for MSSPs, but with the rise in cyberattacks, SMB customers now understand the importance of cybersecurity protection. The technology required to offer cybersecurity services has become more accessible to MSPs, with offerings like MDR and pen testing being integrated into their service portfolios.

Kaseya’s acquisition of RocketCyber has strengthened its cybersecurity stack for MSPs, leading to a significant increase in the number of MSPs offering sophisticated cybersecurity services. The company’s approach to cybersecurity is in line with its IT management services, promoting deep integration across all tools to provide a superior experience for customers.

With the adoption of automated network pen testing services by Kaseya, many MSPs have embraced offering this service to SMBs, highlighting the growing trend of MSPs expanding their cybersecurity offerings. As the threat landscape evolves, MSPs are adapting to become key players in safeguarding SMBs against cyber threats.

Overall, MSPs are not just embedding cybersecurity as part of their subscription services but are actively packaging and promoting cybersecurity as a key offering to their customers. This shift towards cybersecurity services marks a significant transformation in the role of MSPs in protecting businesses of all sizes from cyber threats.