As a technology partner, you're under increasing pressure to enhance your cybersecurity services. As SMBs demand better ways to prevent and protect against potential cyber attacks, you must be prepared to provide the latest, most effective mix of cybersecurity offerings. But it doesn't have to be a daunting task. You can take three steps to quickly improve your portfolio of effective cybersecurity offerings. Keep reading to find out what they are.

Step 1: Evaluate Your Existing Solution Stack

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The first step to enhancing your cybersecurity offerings is to take a fresh look at your existing security solution stack. This includes evaluating the security solutions you currently offer and identifying new solutions. It may be time to replace outdated products with newer, more advanced systems that better protect against multiple threat vectors.

Once you've identified any gaps in your security coverage, you can begin to look for solutions that will fill those gaps. This might include adding new security products or upgrading existing ones. Ensure you have access to any training resources needed so that your staff can quickly and effectively get up to speed on the new solutions.

You should also analyze potential threats to your infrastructure in addition to those of your clients. Some things to look for include application permission misconfigurations, lack of multifactor authentication, and shared passwords.

Step 2: Strengthen Your Defenses with Layered Security

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One of the best ways to improve your cybersecurity offering is by layering multiple security solutions, each designed to focus on different goals. As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated, it's more important than ever to have  multiple layers of security in place to provide comprehensive protection.

A layered security approach provides the following benefits:

• Increased protection against cyber attacks
• Increased visibility into network activity
• More comprehensive security coverage

Not all security solutions are created equal. Some are better suited for layered security than others. For example, an advanced firewall is an essential part of any layered security strategy, as it can provide deep packet inspection and malicious activity detection. Other choices for layering include endpoint protection, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions. Don't forget to ensure that you have both detection AND remediation solutions in case a zero-day exploit bypasses your detection systems.

Cyber security awareness training is another layer that you can't afford to ignore. It's undeniable that most companies fall victim to a cyber-attack due to some form of human error. Security awareness training can help mitigate this risk by educating your clients and their employees on better identifying and avoiding potential attacks.

Step 3: Deploy a Security Operations Center 

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Having access to a security operations center (SOC) can be a crucial differentiator between you and your competitors. An SOC is a centralized location where security analysts work together to monitor and respond to cyber threats. Their services usually include monitoring network traffic, detecting malicious activity, and responding to incidents.

Deploying an SOC can help you improve your cybersecurity portfolio of offerings in several ways:

• Provides a single point of contact for all your security-related activities.
• Assists network engineers in detecting and responding to cyber threats.
• Helps you comply with industry regulations such as PCI DSS and HIPAA.

If you don't have the staffing or skillset to operate your own SOC, consider partnering with an outsourced SOC that can provide continuous protection to your clients. 

In Conclusion

The bottom line is: stay ahead of the curve and protect your clients from ever-increasing cyber threats. By following these three steps, you can quickly and effectively enhance your cybersecurity offerings, putting you in a better position to meet your clients' needs in the coming year.