20 Advantages of outsourcing cybersecurity in your company

We present to you, quickly and easily, 20 advantages for your company of having an external cybersecurity provider or specialist.

20 reasons why you should outsource cybersecurity in your company

• 1. Expertise

You will have highly qualified, trained, specialized professionals with technical knowledge in cybersecurity, who will know how to act at all times to protect your company's IT infrastructure.

2. Cost savings

Depending on the needs and size of the company, outsourcing can result in cost savings in hiring and training expenses.

3. Savings on software and hardware

To ensure the cybersecurity of a system or IT infrastructure, specific tools and specialized software are required. Companies dedicated to cybersecurity have the most advanced technology to guarantee the IT security of their clients.

On the other hand, when a company has an internal cybersecurity department, the investment in the necessary software and hardware falls on the company.

4. Improves efficiency and productivity

When you have an external cybersecurity expert, separate from your internal IT department, it allows them to focus on the core activities of the company, freeing them from technical or mechanical tasks that do not add any value to the end customer.

For example: web improvements to enhance user experience; implementing new tools to streamline internal procedures, among others.

5. 24/7 Support and maintenance

Having staff to ensure support, maintenance, and monitoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year can be a significant cost for a company, as well as the need to hire sufficient personnel.

Cybersecurity partners offer this service as part of their plans. This is a way to ensure that your IT systems and infrastructure are always protected and that, in the event of an incident, there will be a quick response to minimize its impact.

6. Evita sanciones o incumplimiento legal

Laws and regulations related to cybersecurity, especially those aimed at data protection, are constantly changing. Companies that offer cybersecurity services, being up-to-date and informed about regulations and standards, help you avoid penalties or legal non-compliance.

7. Constant monitoring of security breaches

Monitoring IT systems and infrastructures is essential to identify security gaps or vulnerabilities in the systems that may lead to malware entry.

When periodic monitoring is not performed due to lack of time or inadequate and qualified personnel, more security gaps appear in a system. One of the main tasks of cybersecurity partners is to constantly monitor systems to detect and address these security gaps.

8. Quick response to incidents

Companies specialized in cybersecurity have specific procedures, protocols, and policies in place to respond quickly to incidents, knowing how to act at all times. This way, they reduce the impact, minimizing damage and risks of a larger incident.

One of these protocols is the so-called Disaster Recovery Plan.

9. Scalability and adaptability

Cybersecurity partners, with specific software and hardware and advanced technologies, are able to adapt to the needs of each company, adjusting their services according to the client’s growth or internal changes without the need for large investments.

10. Updates specialists 

External providers are continuously updating and training. This allows them to be aware of the latest threats and solutions in the market to efficiently protect systems.

11. Proactive specialists

Companies that provide cybersecurity services promote proactivity, that is, anticipating problems through constant system monitoring, detecting potential security gaps, and resolving them before they become a real security issue.

12. Unlimited resources

By having cybersecurity specialists dedicated exclusively to this area of IT, they have all types of cybersecurity resources to tailor to the specific needs of the moment.

You can count on customized plans based on the growth or changes your company is experiencing.

13. Economies of scale

Cybersecurity providers can offer services at a lower cost due to economies of scale.

14. Multidisciplinary support

The IT sector is very broad. Companies specialized in cybersecurity not only have qualified and specialized personnel in cybersecurity but also have IT professionals and developers. This way, they can offer amplified services and solutions and respond to much more complex needs and issues.

15. Reduction of the administrative work

By not having to hire, train, and retain internal staff, administrative tasks are reduced.

16. Easy and rapid imlpementation

It is not necessary to develop custom tools or solutions; therefore, their implementation is much easier and faster.

17. Advanced detection capacities

The specific use of tools that utilize advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence allows for the detection of suspicious activities and threats much more quickly and efficiently, streamlining processes and maximizing productivity.

18. The peace of mind that everything is under control

Having cybersecurity professionals who know what they are doing, are up-to-date, and understand the modus operandi of cybercriminals gives you the peace of mind that, no matter what happens, you are covered and that problems or threats can be resolved easily and quickly.

19. Improves brand reputation

Improves brand reputation by providing security guarantees to customers.

20. Detailed reports and analyses

You will be informed at all times about the work of cybersecurity specialists, as well as the security status of your IT systems and infrastructure, thanks to the detailed reports and analyses you will receive periodically from your cybersecurity provider.

As you can see, outsourcing your company's cybersecurity offers you numerous advantages to prevent and minimize the risk of experiencing cyberattacks, as described in the following guide that you can download for free.