Security News > 2022 > September > MSPs and cybersecurity: The time for turning a blind eye is over

The report explores the importance of cybersecurity and the key reasons behind this drive, how MSPs are primed to take advantage of that increased importance and why ITDMs need to spread their focus across all areas of cybersecurity.

Key findings Cybersecurity is increasing in importance - 91% of ITDMs said cybersecurity will increase in importance over the next two years, and 63% cited the increased sophistication of cyberattacks as the key driver behind their focus on cybersecurity.

The time for the MSP is now - 96% of organizations are either currently outsourcing at least some of their needs to MSPs or planning to in the future.

Attacks are on the rise - 79% of ITDMs agreed that the number of cyberattacks their organization experienced increased over the past 12 months, facing an average of 8 cyberattacks over the same time period.

Cybersecurity decision makers still confident - 94% of ITDMs have a high level of confidence in their organization's ability to completely defend themselves against all types of attacks, with 51% saying they are completely confident.

"The good news is, the vast majority of organizations say that they both invested more in cybersecurity over the past 12 months and will continue to do so over the next 12 months. It's clear that organizations know the significance of the threats they face and are willing to increase their spend as a result."

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/09/12/msps-email-security/