SMBs are the lifeblood of the American economy. In fact, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “small businesses employ nearly half of the American workforce and represent 43.5% of America’s GDP.” But still, they are increasingly targeted by cyber threats due to a combination of factors.
Firstly, SMBs often have limited cybersecurity budgets and resources compared to larger enterprises. This lack of resources leads to vulnerabilities in their systems and networks, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals.
Secondly, the increasing reliance on remote work and cloud-based technologies has expanded the attack surface for SMBs, as employees may be accessing sensitive data from various devices and locations, potentially introducing security risks. Additionally, SMBs may lack the expertise to identify and respond to advanced cyber threats, further increasing their vulnerability.
From the perspective of cybercriminals, they likely recognize that SMBs a.) may have fewer security measures in place, and b.) may be more likely to pay ransom demands, as a data breach could have a big impact on their operations. The financial motivations behind these attacks are clear, as cybercriminals can gain access to valuable data, disrupt business operations and extort money from SMBs.
Therefore, making effective security solutions is more critical than ever, such as SonicWall and CrowdStrike’s newly launched managed detection and response offering.
SonicWall is a cybersecurity forerunner that provides protection against evasive cyberattacks across endless exposure points for increasingly remote, mobile and cloud-enabled users. CrowdStrike redefines modern security with an advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data.
The collaboration combines SonicWall's trusted Managed Security Services, or MSS, with the endpoint detection and response capabilities from the CrowdStrike Falcon cybersecurity platform. The result is a powerful and scalable AI-native security solution designed for MSPs serving SMBs.
“This collaboration underscores SonicWall's commitment to empowering MSPs with the right blend of advanced security tools, expert support and streamlined processes, enabling them to protect their SMB customers effectively and efficiently in today's evolving threat landscape,” said SonicWall CEO and President Bob VanKirk.
SonicWall's suite of trusted Managed Security Services are designed to protect businesses of all sizes from advanced cyber threats. Their services, delivered through a 24/7 Security Operations Center, include MDR, cloud detection and response, and network detection and response. These solutions provide comprehensive threat detection, investigation and response capabilities to help organizations identify and mitigate potential security risks.
Combining SonicWall's 24/7 Security Operations Center with CrowdStrike's AI-powered endpoint protection, detection and response means this new MDR offering equips MSPs with the resources to safeguard SMBs. With its scalable, enterprise-grade approach, MSPs can address complex cybersecurity challenges while fostering customer trust.
“SonicWall's large SMB presence and their long-standing commitment to supporting MSPs make this partnership a natural fit,” said Daniel Bernard, CrowdStrike's Chief Business Officer. “Together, we are providing MSPs with the solutions to deliver scalable, effective AI-powered cybersecurity that is easy to deploy and tailored to the unique needs of SMBs. This partnership underscores CrowdStrike's mission to stop breaches and secure organizations of all sizes.”
This partnership should be a big deal for SMBs. It means they can now get top-notch cybersecurity protection that was once only available to big corporations. By teaming up, SonicWall and CrowdStrike make it easier for MSPs to offer their clients advanced security solutions – the playing field is leveled, and SMBs stay safe from cyber threats.
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Edited by
Alex Passett
