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As the cyber threat landscape grows more complex, businesses are under increasing pressure to maintain robust cybersecurity measures. Many companies rely on their internal IT teams to handle security; however, with threats evolving rapidly, even the most talented in-house teams can find it challenging to keep up. This is where co-managed security services (CMSS) come into play, acting as an essential extension of a company’s internal security team.

Here are seven ways that co-managed security services are crucial for enhancing an organization’s cybersecurity posture, alleviating workload, and fostering a culture of resilience.

As we move into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with new threats and challenges for businesses of all sizes. From the increased sophistication of cybercriminals to the proliferation of new technologies, organizations face an array of cybersecurity issues that demand proactive strategies. Here’s a look at some of the most critical cybersecurity challenges businesses must prepare for with Co-Managed Security Services in 2025.

In 2024, cybercriminals crafted some highly inventive and unusual phishing attacks, using advanced technologies and social engineering methods that targeted individuals and organizations. This significant rise in attacks produced an average cost of a data breach for businesses at $2.98 million for companies under 500 employees according to the U.S. Small Business Association. Be aware of these examples and the benefits of co-managed security services:

Did you know that there was over $500 million dollars of consumer loss for data breaches in 2023? (According to the 2023 IC3 annual report.)  

One way cybercriminals can gain access to accounts during a data breach is by using credential stuffing attacks. Credential stuffing or stealing attacks use stolen usernames and passwords to attempt to take over a user’s account. This process is repeated over and over while cybercriminals try to find a successful match in order to takeover an account.    

You are probably aware of the growing trend of deepfakes, and the cybersecurity challenges created by this technology.  

Read on and find out more about this evolving security threat and how to protect yourself.  

One of the most common types of cybersecurity attacks is phishing. Phishing is when criminals use fake emails to lure you into clicking on them and handing over your personal information or installing malware on your device that can lead to a security compromise. 

If you have clicked on a phishing email, complete the steps below to reduce the damage. 

If this occurs when you are working in an office, notify the IT department immediately.  

Now that holiday shopping is in full swing, below are a few online shopping trends with tips about how to stay safe online while buying gifts for everyone on your list.

Generally, experts seem to believe that the average American is going to spend less this year – though pandemic restrictions have largely lifted, we've entered a new season of economic uncertainty. This means every dollar is even more important, which is why we want to help you protect your hard-earned cash from the scammers and hackers that popup every year. It's like they don't care about the naughty list! 

Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season:

Phishing is when criminals use fake emails, social media posts, or direct messages with the goal of luring you to click on a bad link or download a malicious attachment. If you click on a phishing link or file, you can hand over your personal information to the cybercriminals. A phishing scheme can also install malware onto your device.

If you install the latest updates for devices, software, and apps, not only are you getting the best security available, but you also ensure that you get access to the latest features and upgrades. However, you can only benefit if you update! Don’t fret, updating software is easy, and you can even make it automatic.

Passwords are your first line of defense against cybercriminals and data breaches and can be made ironclad with MFA (multi-factor authentication).