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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.  

Did you know that 85% of organizations have experienced at least one ransomware attack in the last year?

Hotel reservations – check, sunscreen – packed. Did you think about a cybersecurity checklist? If not, before you leave on your trip look at our recommendations to minimize cybercriminals from tagging along on your journey.

A brute-force attack is an automated process that cybercriminals use to guess credentials repeatedly to gain access to a website or system until a match is found.

Did you know that the world’s most popular password is 123456? (Source 3)

Password protection is an important first step in keeping data safe from cybercriminals. Check out our recommendations below and learn how to minimize password related problems.

Did you know that 81% of users say the potential risks they face from companies collecting data outweigh the benefits? (Source 2)

Make reviewing your privacy settings part of your spring cleaning checklist and periodically examine throughout the year to ensure that everything fits within your comfort level.