Understandably, a lot of SMB’s are worried about the integrity of their cybersecurity. A recent survey found that over 90% of small and medium businesses would alter their cybersecurity if a practical solution presented itself. While the logistics of such a change in security can be overwhelming, there are still steps that individual technology service providers can take. Here are 7 cybersecurity tips and SMB can take to make this undertaking a little easier. 

Step #1: Understand the Current Risk

The first step is to ascertain and understand just how at-risk a business is. TSP’s (Technology Services Providers) often have a large target on their backs due to how much access they have to the business and any subsidiaries the business might have. An inspection of one’s SMB cybersecurity functions is paramount in this situation.

Step #2: Train your Staff

The second step is to train staff with the right skillset and smb cybersecurity practices, as well as prioritize cybersecurity. Examples of increased security include things like multi-factor authentication. 

Step #3: Go-to-market Strategy

Clients need to make sure their servers and data are secure. While traditional implements like firewalls and antivirus software are ubiquitous, it may not be enough. Thankfully, TSPs are advanced enough to provide robust security at a much larger scale, including detecting threats from the dark web.

Step #4: Start an actual conversation 

Contrary to what they may think, TSPs are not out of the woods yet when it comes to cybersecurity. Open and honest discussions about their cybersecurity must commence, and they now must think twice about their over-reliance on online services. 

Step #5: Educate clients

Over 75% of SMB’s plan on making their businesses either hybrid or work-from-home. With this change in format, TSPs are now in a position to prove their proficiency in cybersecurity and sell themselves to potential clients. 

Step #6: Ongoing threat detection

As time goes on, TSP’s will need regular diagnostics of their system including monitoring logs, SIEM, and customizing individual alerts. 

Step #7: Navigate a Path

In addition to regular reviews being conducted, opportunities for growth must be pointed out in both the short term and long term. 

In conclusion, TSPs are in a position to make ample revenue, regardless of how unprepared they may feel. Partnering with the right vendors and offering top-of-the-line cybersecurity will open a door to a host of new cybersecurity sale opportunities. 

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