- Karolina Wierzbic
IT outsourcing in the context of cybersecurity
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Issues related to cybersecurity have become crucial for business operations, especially in the context of the increasing number of cyberattacks. According to the latest report by Polcom and Intel “IT investments in times of crisis. Cloud and new technologies. Perspective for 2022-2023”, 19 percent of surveyed companies have knowledge of an attack carried out on their partner’s systems, and 15 percent have experienced such an attack on their own systems. It is not surprising, therefore, that more and more organizations are outsourcing IT-related areas to ensure cybersecurity.
Safety is the key
The developing technology and the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused most companies to move their business online. Therefore, ensuring the security of company data is currently a priority. Organizations increasingly decide to outsource the management of their IT infrastructure to an external provider to effectively protect their key assets.
Transferring some or all of the tasks related to IT operations to a company specializing in IT outsourcing services guarantees the use of the latest technological solutions that increase security. External providers, as part of a range of Security as a Service offerings, provide, among other things, 24/7 monitoring and incident detection, their verification, implementation of previously developed scenarios, as well as protection against DoS/DDoS attacks, data encryption, and backup.
Necessary knowledge and competence
Another important aspect that speaks in favor of IT outsourcing is the possibility of implementing more complex solutions that require specialized knowledge, skills, and, above all, experience. External service providers have the necessary know-how to effectively protect against threats regardless of the solutions used.
Technology left to itself becomes useless and does not secure IT resources. The key to effective protection is the specific knowledge of engineers, supported by the appropriate technology. I mean practical knowledge acquired over years, often based on real hacker attacks. It is precisely these situations that allow for the development of solutions that enable us to detect and protect all critical areas – explains Mariusz Juranek, Sales Director at Polcom.