As the threat landscape continues to evolve, UK businesses are increasingly turning to their MSP partners for cyber security support. If an MSP is unable to provide this, they risk losing their trusted advisor status according to Paul Leybourne, Head of Partnerships at Citation Cyber, who recently sat with Comms Dealer to discuss the cyber security challenges and opportunities that will define 2025.
Q. What are the trends shaping the cyber security landscape in 2025 and where should the MSP focus be?
AI, supply chain, and insurance should be on your radar this year. I’d say AI especially. We’re seeing a rise of AI-assisted attacks that target larger groups in a more personalised way which gives them a greater chance of success. As an MSP, focus on making sure your clients have robust security by recommending partners like Citation Cyber. We can assess their infrastructure and network through pen testing and automated vulnerability scanning, whilst making sure all employees are up to date with the latest cyber security threats through our training platform .
Q. How is Citation Cyber leveraging its expertise to help MSPs thrive in this complex landscape?
We’ve worked with MSPs across the UK for many years, helping them educate their customers on how important it is to have strong cyber security measures. Most of our MSP partners provide alternative cyber security options and have their own technical security people. Our security experts and ethical hackers share information on cyber-crime activities and how they can help keep their customers safe. Our approach is simple and effective – support MSPs as if they were part of our own team.
Q. What would your advice be for MSPs without a roadmap for including cyber security services?
If you’re an MSP without a clear plan for offering cyber security services, you should be considering it. Most MSPs already deliver some security solutions to protect customers from cyber threats. Our partners work with us as trusted advisors for testing, training, and certification. This boosts their credibility and ensures their services are effective and reliable. Partnering with a provider like Citation Cyber adds value, strengthens your service offering, and creates an additional revenue stream. Without this, clients may turn to other MSPs for cyber security and potentially other services too.
For more information on how you can work with Citation Cyber, reach out to the Head of Partnerships, Paul Leybourne, via paul.leybourne@citationcyber.com