Managed Perimeter Security Use Case

Headline-grabbing security breaches may primarily affect major corporations, but the consequences for medium-sized businesses can be equally severe and financially burdensome. In fact, the average cost of a ransomware attack on an organization amounts to a staggering $4.54 million.

Furthermore, a cybersecurity breach almost invariably harms a business's reputation and results in the loss of customers, partners, and employees. Despite the high stakes involved, many businesses fail to take the necessary measures to mitigate their security risks. Medium-sized enterprises, in particular, often find themselves at a disadvantage due to their limited resources and expertise compared to larger organizations. Moreover, these businesses may mistakenly believe that they are not significant enough targets, leading to a sense of complacency. Consequently, they might be slower in identifying and responding to attacks.

The reality, however, is that medium-sized organizations can possess complex network environments that require multiple firewalls, security appliances, and an active security operations center for effective threat monitoring.

Implementing an effective Managed Perimeter Security (MPS) solution can significantly enhance a business's security posture. It grants access to state-of-the-art security operations centers and facilitates a seamless transition from capital expenditure (capex) to operational expenditure (opex) without requiring substantial infrastructure investments.

Alongside these advantages, MPS offers complete control over branch connections and devices, as well as agility and a pay-as-you-grow flexibility to seamlessly integrate new users and functionalities.

The benefits of adopting MPS extend beyond infrastructure improvements. Businesses can effectively reduce the risk of cyberattacks, enhance compliance with security regulations, lower overall IT costs, and experience a heightened sense of peace of mind. By entrusting security to a managed security service provider, organizations can free up valuable IT resources to concentrate on other priorities while ensuring robust protection for their networks and data.