Why Outsourcing Cybersecurity Could Make Sense for Your Business

Maintaining a robust cybersecurity program is a constant challenge for businesses of all sizes. The threat landscape is ever-changing, and staying ahead of the threats requires dedicated expertise and resources. On top of navigating the threat landscape, companies are challenged to meet industry regulations, cyber insurance requirements and client demands. Companies are struggling to build and retain an in-house team capable of unraveling the complexity associated with managing a comprehensive security approach. Outsourcing cybersecurity, preferably to one provider capable of handling every aspect, presents a path forward. 

Businesses, particularly smaller or mid-sized companies, are already well aware of the risks and costs associated with not addressing cybersecurity. According to IBM’s 2023 Cost of a Data Breach report, the global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, a 15% increase over the last three years. Small and mid-sized businesses are particularly vulnerable when inflicted by cybersecurity attacks. A report by the National Cyber Security Center found that around 60% of small businesses fold within six months of falling victim to a cyberattack or data breach. 

But being aware of the problem, and knowing how to solve it, are completely different. Many organizations don’t know where to start and lack a comprehensive cybersecurity plan or strategy. They may lack internal personnel with the expertise required to devise solutions for today’s environment. They have analysis paralysis when it comes to choosing the tools that fit their goals best. Taken together, it can leave many businesses overwhelmed—which only perpetuates the problem.  

Inversion6 has the solution. Our outsourced cybersecurity program is designed to address these challenges head-on. We provide the oversight to create a comprehensive plan, experts to execute your cybersecurity development and access to the best technology and tools available in the marketplace. We follow through to make sure you have proper monitoring and compliance. We shoulder the responsibility of cybersecurity with you, giving you more bandwidth to focus on your core business.  

Make Sure Your Business is Protected: Connect with our cybersecurity experts to get started on your tailored security solution today.   

The Rise of Cybersecurity Outsourcing 

In recent years, an increasing number of organizations have turned to outsourcing their cybersecurity operations. In a 2023 survey, 28% of 1,000 senior IT security decision-makers said their organization had outsourced its cybersecurity operations. Another 49% said they were relying on a combination of in-house teams and outsourcing partners. Most telling, of the respondents who said they had not yet outsourced aspects of their cybersecurity approach, 98% said their organization had made plans to do so—51% said those efforts would begin in the next 12 months.  

This trend is driven by several key factors, including the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals like security analysts and CISOs, the need for cost-effective solutions, and the desire for scalable security operations. By partnering with a specialized cybersecurity provider, businesses can access enterprise-grade expertise and technologies without the overhead of building and maintaining an in-house team. Critically, they’ll also unlock strategic planning to develop a plan from the ground up and ongoing capabilities to ensure the efforts remain on track. 

Reasons to Outsource Cybersecurity to Inversion6 

Inversion6's outsourced cybersecurity offering provides a comprehensive solution to address your organization's security needs. Every aspect and detail is addressed by our team. Here’s what you can expect: 

Comprehensive Coverage 

Cybersecurity is a complex field that requires specialized knowledge and skills. Outsourcing to Inversion6 gives you access to a team of experts who are up-to-date with the latest threats and technologies. Our experienced CISOs provide leadership, direction, and strategy. The Inversion6 SOC (security operations center) provides engineering and analysts to monitor and defend your systems and networks. This all comes without the overhead of building out an in-house team, and gives your organization the ability to better control costs by paying for services as needed, rather than maintaining a full-time staff. 

24/7 Monitoring and Protection 

Cybersecurity threats can strike at any given moment. At Inversion6, we offer continuous monitoring and support to ensure the perpetual safeguarding of your business, devices, and critical data—all fueled by the advanced tools of today, not the previous generation.  

Access to Market-Leading Technologies 

Inversion6 leverages top-tier, enterprise-grade security tools and technologies to proactively track and thwart malicious activities within your systems. We take on the role of administering, maintaining, engineering, and overseeing these threat detection and mitigation tools, leaving you free to focus on your core operations. 

Guidance from an Experienced CISO  

Understanding the maturity of your security program is essential for gaining insights into where your priorities, efforts, and investments should be directed. The ever-evolving landscape of risks, new attacker techniques, emerging tools, and organizational changes necessitate having a part-time Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to maintain leadership in the ongoing quest to fortify your defense against threats—and to align your efforts with compliance frameworks specific to your industry. 

Ongoing Support 

A comprehensive cybersecurity plan isn’t a single, one-off task, but includes constant vigilance. Inversion6 follows through in many ways, including:  

• Zero Trust Approach — Better protect your data and systems, no matter where they reside. 

• Penetration Testing — We can conduct regular testing through the year to evaluate your technical defense, gain insight into what requires more attention, while staying current with the latest attacker techniques. 

• Proactive System Maintenance — We can ensure routine patching and maintenance to proactively address vulnerabilities. Neglected system upkeep often serves as both a symptom and a root cause of successful attacks.  

Discover the Inversion6 Advantage 

By outsourcing cybersecurity to Inversion6, you’ll gain access to several benefits. Our bundled, comprehensive package removes the worry, stress, and resources committed internally to address risk and vulnerability management—all with one vendor and one partner to streamline complete cybersecurity coverage.  

Our team collaborates with your organization to deliver: 

• Peace of mind — Our proactive cyber threat hunting and around-the-clock monitoring ensure that your systems and data are continuously protected. 

• Cost-effective expertise — You gain access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity expertise on-demand, without the need for an in-house team. 

• More focus on your core business — With Inversion6 handling your cybersecurity needs, you and your team can concentrate on your primary business objectives. 

• Compliance assurance — Our experienced CISO ensures that your security posture aligns with the specific regulatory and compliance requirements of your industry. 

Don't leave your organization's cybersecurity to chance. Partner with Inversion6 and gain the peace of mind that comes from having a dedicated team of cybersecurity experts safeguarding your business. Schedule a consultation today to get started.