August 19, 2025
Black Hat 2025: The Benefits of Managed Security Services for SMBs
Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, making it difficult for small-business security teams to keep up. That’s where managed security services can help.
As artificial intelligence and automation help bad actors launch effective cyberattacks faster than ever, even large corporations are struggling to hire skilled security staff. That’s why it’s no surprise that small businesses, which face many of the same security challenges with fewer resources and security staffers, are often at greater risk.
Managed security services can help small business augment their security teams’ capabilities to better protect companies, their assets and their customer data. But before getting started with a managed services provider, small-business leaders must understand how they operate and how to find the right fit.
Participants:
Dominick Daidone, Cybersecurity Presales Team Lead, CDW
Video Highlights:
- The security landscape includes a large amount of marketing data that can be challenging for small businesses to navigate.
- Many security team members at small businesses are required to wear many hats due to limited resources, which can lead to burnout.
- A good managed security services provider starts the conversation with a small business’s desired outcome before suggesting specific solutions.
Learn how to optimize your cyberdefense
strategy with managed security services.
Jordan Scott
Editor, HealthTech Magazine