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 and managing director of Infinigate Cloud, predicts further growth for MSSPs 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. Managed security services are becoming essential for businesses of all sizes, as the demand for these services is expected to rise significantly 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 the coming year. As AI adoption surges, both cyber criminals and security operations centers will leverage AI-powered tools to enhance their capabilities.
With the expected increase in AI-capable machines entering offices and homes in 2025, there will be new attack vectors for threat actors to exploit. However, this also presents an opportunity for security experts in the channel to help businesses identify high-impact AI use cases and ensure responsible AI deployment to reduce risks.
Overall, the growing demand for managed security services and the adoption of AI technologies are shaping the future of cybersecurity in the channel.