What Should MSPs Have in their Stack?

Cybersecurity can be a tricky landscape to navigate, but it is an important part of the menu of services at any managed service provider (MSP). Your clients rely on you as trusted experts to help them take care of their cybersecurity needs. At the same time, the constant growth in the cybersecurity market offers you an unmatched opportunity to grow your revenue fast. How can an MSP ensure that they’re making smart choices that will benefit both their clients and their business in the long run? Looking at the components of a robust security stack can offer you insights into the stack you should offer.

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Get ready to grow your business with cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity presents significant growth opportunities for MSPs, with the market seeing double-digit growth annually. As regulations tighten and cybercrime continues to rise, the demand for cybersecurity services remains strong. According to a new forecast from Gartner, the estimated global information security end-user spend in 2024 is estimated to be $184 billion. In 2025, that figure should climb by about 15% to $212 billion.

That’s why having the right security stack is so important. You need the perfect mix of solutions to protect your clients now and set them up for security success in the future. It is also critically important that you provide access to state-of-the-art technologies to differentiate your MSP and strengthen your reputation as a savvy advisor.

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13 solutions MSPs should have in their stack

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Whether you’re looking to beef up your defenses, offer new services or ensure compliance for your clients, this breakdown of the must-have security solutions may offer you guidance for building a winning stack and where you should make your next cybersecurity investments.

1. Endpoint detection and response

Endpoint detection and response (EDR) safeguards devices like workstations, laptops and servers, detecting advanced threats and malware swiftly with smart technology.

Benefits:

• Detects and mitigates threats at endpoints like workstations, laptops and servers.
• Provides advanced threat-hunting capabilities and real-time incident response.

2. Managed detection and response (MDR)

Managed detection and response (MDR) combines advanced tools and expert oversight for 24/7 monitoring, rapid threat detection and immediate incident response without the need for an in-house SOC.

Benefits:

• Access experts who rapidly mitigate risks by isolating systems, halting threats, blocking traffic and deploying patches.
• Get the same level of expertise and vigilance as an in-house SOC without investing in new technologies or putting pricey experts on your payroll.
• Round-the-clock monitoring, expert response and advanced threat detection build trust and set MSPs apart in the market.

3. Anti-phishing and email security

AI-driven anti-phishing and email security tools provide advanced protection by leveraging machine learning, behavioral analysis and automation to detect and quarantine suspicious messages.

Benefits:

• State-of-the-art protection against business email compromise (BEC), ransomware, account takeover (ATO) and other phishing attacks.
• Sniffs out sophisticated threats that Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 miss.

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4. Backup and disaster recovery (BDR)

In today’s digital landscape, protecting data is vital. A robust backup and disaster recovery (BDR) solution ensures business continuity by preventing data loss from ransomware, hardware failures, natural disasters or human error.

Benefits:

• Restore entire systems quickly after failures.
• Backups in the cloud ensure access even if onsite data is lost.
• Minimize costly downtime with fast data restoration in minutes.

5. Identity and access management (IAM)

Enforces secure access with tools like multifactor authentication (MFA), single sign-on (SSO) and password management.

Benefits:

• Protects against credential-based attacks.

6. Network security tools

Firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS) and VPNs shield networks from unauthorized access and malicious traffic.

Benefits:

• Secure Wi-Fi solutions to protect endpoints connected to client networks.

7. Vulnerability management and penetration testing tools

Vulnerability management and penetration testing tools help identify and address security weaknesses by regularly scanning networks and systems, keeping businesses ahead of emerging threats and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Benefits:

• Perform routine scans of your network, application and systems to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
• Get actionable recommendations for remediation.
• Bolster compliance with proactive risk management. 

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8. Patch management

Patch management is essential to ensure operating systems and third-party applications are up to date and secure. An automated solution makes it effortless.

Benefits:

• Reduce vulnerabilities from outdated software.

9. Security awareness training and simulated phishing

Security awareness training and simulated phishing are key to an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. They educate employees to recognize and respond to evolving social engineering threats, including phishing scams, while fostering a security-conscious culture.

Benefits:

• Educate users about social engineering threats and phishing scams.
• Reinforce training and identify at-risk users with phishing simulations.

10. Compliance management tools

Compliance management tools simplify and automate the process of meeting regulatory requirements, reducing the administrative burden on MSPs and their clients. These tools ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR, HIPAA and CMMC, eliminating the need for manual documentation and reporting.

Benefits:

• Automate documentation, reporting and management of regulatory requirements.
• Simplify audit preparation by organizing and tracking required documentation, policies and evidence of compliance

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11. Threat intelligence services

Threat intelligence services provide real-time data on emerging threats, helping businesses proactively identify and respond to risks. By integrating with existing security tools, these services enhance detection, prevention and mitigation efforts, ensuring a more secure environment and reducing the potential impact of attacks.

Benefits:

• Get actionable insights that help organizations quickly assess the severity of potential threats and take immediate action.
• Obtain real-time threat data to proactively adjust security measures and policies.

12. Cloud security solutions

As businesses rely more on cloud-based applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, securing these platforms is crucial to protect sensitive data and ensure business continuity. These widely used SaaS applications are prime targets for cybercriminals, requiring robust security measures to address threats like misconfigurations, malware and unauthorized access.

Benefits:

• Protects SaaS applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace from misconfigurations, malware and unauthorized access.
• Includes CASB (Cloud Access Security Broker) and data loss prevention (DLP) tools.

13. Remote monitoring and management (RMM) with security features

Remote monitoring and management (RMM) with security features enables MSPs to monitor, manage and secure client IT environments remotely, providing efficient oversight of systems, devices and networks for quick issue detection and response without on-site visits.

Benefits:

• Real-time antivirus monitoring and updates to detect and mitigate malware, ransomware and other malicious threats.
• Automated patching of operating systems, application and software.
• Full visibility and control over client devices, including remote access, configuration management and security settings.

By building a stack that incorporates these technologies, MSPs can deliver robust security, meet client needs and stay competitive in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

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Build your stack on a foundation of strong solutions

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