How to Choose the Right Managed Security Service Provider in 2025
In 2024, U.S. organizations reported over 3,158 data compromises, impacting more than 1.35 billion individuals through breaches, leaks, and exposures. These numbers aren’t just statistics — they represent lost revenue, regulatory penalties, and damaged reputations. But the challenge is most small and midsize businesses don’t have the in-house expertise, tools, or time to manage cybersecurity at the level today’s threats demand. That’s why many turn to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) to strengthen defenses, meet compliance, and gain peace of mind without building an internal security team from scratch. At ICSI, we have partnered with a lot of organizations to fully manage or co-manage their security operations. We've seen firsthand how having a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts can make all the difference in protecting businesses from data breaches and cyberattacks, and we want the same for you. The following are some of the most critical...