Rising threats and skill limitations at small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers are driving growth for managed security services providers (MSSPs).
Looking ahead to 2025, security and artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to be key areas of focus in the channel. Denis Ferrand-Ajchenbaum, chief growth officer at Infinigate Group, predicts further growth for MSSPs next year.
“Cyber security concerns are not limited to large enterprises,” he said. “SMBs are increasingly aware of the threats they face, with a worrying increase in data losses due to cyber attacks. This has led businesses of all sizes to prioritize cyber resilience.”
With limited resources for in-house experts, SMBs are turning to managed security services for protection. The global managed security services market is projected to reach $67bn by 2025.
Dean Watson, lead solution expert for secure networking at Infinigate UK&I, highlighted the risks and opportunities AI presents for the channel in 2025. As AI adoption surges, both cyber criminals and security operations centers will leverage AI-powered tools for attacks and defense.
As hardware refreshes and AI-capable machines enter offices and homes, the channel will need to address new attack vectors while also identifying high-impact use cases for AI. Overall, the demand for managed security services is creating opportunities for IT providers to expand their customer base and deepen existing relationships.