Busting MSP Myth #4: I’ll Be Putting Security at Risk

by marketopia22 | Nov 15, 2019

In our last blog, we share how you can combat the idea that MSPs won’t give you the support you need when you need it . In other series blogs, we also covered the common myth that MSPs are determined to replace your existing team, and the myth that MSPs are too expensive. Now let’s take a look at a major concern: security.

Are your clients still on the fence when it comes to relying on an MSP vs internal IT? Do they worry that it will mean a serious risk to their security? They’re not alone, but we’re here to dispel that myth with some serious facts to help you ease their concerns and earn their business.

70% of businesses would prefer to pay for support in matters of cybersecurity, rather than do it themselves.
Your clients are likely among those businesses, focused on keeping security strong but not armed with the right staff, resources or expertise to take it on in-house. So now they’re worried about how to staff up or working on understanding managed services and how they might be able to help.

What Do MSPs Do?MSP vs internal IT – busting MSP myths

Well, when it comes to security, a lot. Security is one of the top five concerns for businesses all over the world right now, which means your clients are just as worried about it as you are. But handing over access to their most important data and systems makes your clients understandably nervous about security risks. It’s up to you to help them understand that you’re on their side, an expert in locking down their security and ready to make security simpler.

Your clients need to hear that you have their security top of mind. Help reassure them by reinforcing your focus on being ahead of new attacks, and recommit to your position as their cloud guru, ready and able to help them move everything to the cloud without risking their vital information.

Advanced Security Protection

Just like the rest of the managed service provider industry, you are devoting time and resources to making sure your clients can work on-site or migrate to the cloud with minimal downtime and maximum protection. As you speak to current and potential clients, let them know that security is one of the main reasons a company will choose to work with an MSP, and help them see that you’re the one who will armor their businesses against threats, allowing them to focus on growing faster thanks to your proactive protection.

If you’re talking to companies looking for IT managed services, leverage security as a foot in the door instead of a roadblock. Counter their concerns with your expertise, dedication and focus, and you’ll start seeing the benefits as new and existing clients turn to you for their security needs.

It’s time to get the information you need to combat MSP myths and get down to the business of helping your clients succeed. Download our guide to Busting MSP Myths today.