Rising threats and skill limitations at small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers continue to drive growth for managed security services providers (MSSPs).
Looking ahead to 2025, experts in the channel are predicting that security and artificial intelligence (AI) will be key areas of focus. Denis Ferrand-Ajchenbaum, chief growth officer at Infinigate Group, and managing director of Infinigate Cloud, expects further growth in the MSSP sector next year.
“Cyber security concerns are not just for large enterprises,” he noted. “SMBs are increasingly aware of the threats they face, with a worrying increase in data losses due to cyber attacks. This has led to a rise in demand for managed security services, with the global market projected to reach $67bn by 2025.”
Dean Watson, lead solution expert for secure networking at Infinigate UK&I, also highlighted the importance of AI in the coming year. He emphasized that while AI adoption will surge, it also presents new risks for cyber attacks.
As businesses prepare to refresh their hardware and welcome AI-capable machines, the channel has an opportunity to help organizations navigate the potential risks and benefits of AI technology. By leveraging relationships with specialist providers, IT partners can offer valuable services without heavy investment in infrastructure and expertise.