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3 Ways an MSP Helps Protect Your Business—Without You Even Noticing

Silent security helps you get back to business easier

If you’ve spent the last couple of years hearing about cybercrime, data breaches, and AI, you might be feeling like it’s time to up your cybersecurity game. But like other proactive investments, it can be tough to justify the ROI on IT services—especially when it’s hard to see the day-to-day effects.

But that’s the point.

Good IT should be invisible.

We can help you understand the ways our services protect your business, so you can make choices that fit your organization, don’t break the budget, and help mitigate risk. That’s the power of a good MSP!

What is an MSP, anyway? 

MSPs, or Managed Service Providers, offer a practical solution by providing specialized IT services to other businesses. By leveraging the expertise and resources of an MSP, businesses can enhance their IT capabilities while also improving operational efficiency. MSPs are excellent partners for organizations without the budget or personnel for an IT team member. 

If you or your manager are worried about justifying IT budget, we get it! It can be difficult to defend a line item when it’s as invisible as IT. Terms like “firewall protection” or “incident response” feel far removed from most businesses—but the services you don’t see are quite often the most important when it comes to keeping your business running smoothly.

Here are 3 “invisible” services an MSP like Stratti can provide:

1. Proactive cybersecurity

Your MSP should provide proactive cybersecurity services. This includes continuous monitoring for suspicious activity, regular updates to security software, and implementing advanced threat detection systems. A proactive approach means potential threats are identified and mitigated early, reducing downtime and maintaining business continuity. 

2. A ready-to-go backup plan

From customer information to financial records, losing company data can be catastrophic. Good MSPs offer comprehensive backup solutions to ensure your data is safe and recoverable in case of disaster. This includes regular backups, secure storage solutions, and swift data recovery processes.

3. Scalability

MSPs offer scalable solutions that grow with your business. As your needs evolve, your MSP can adjust services accordingly, ensuring you always have the right level of support without overpaying for unnecessary resources. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to expand or adapt to changing market conditions.

At Stratti, we take on both the planning and the day-to-day IT tasks you don’t want to think about. Take a free 15 minute assessment to see how we can tailor our services to your business!