New research says that almost 90% of SMEs are now looking to switch to the IT Managed Service Provider with the best cybersecurity services, above all other selection criteria.
Global IT management company Continuum spoke to SMEs across the UK, US, France, Germany and Belgium about their cybersecurity concerns. Its main conclusions included:
- Almost all SMEs are now aware of the business-critical importance of cybersecurity
- 89% of those surveyed would consider switching to a new IT support provider if it offered the right cybersecurity solutions
- Almost a quarter have already switched following a cyber attack.
The research highlighted that cybersecurity is now the most important issue for SMEs selecting an IT provider and that virtually all businesses were willing to move away from their current provider if it meant getting a better service elsewhere. Interestingly, the majority don’t feel like they are protected sufficiently and therefore are considering switching for better security
Is your business protected against cyber attacks like ransomware or email phishing? Do you feel that your current provider is giving you good advice and being proactive with measures to protect you and your customers? Or is it time to look at other options to keep your business safe?