In April 2025, this blog was updated to give you more up to date info and statistics.
In a world where organisations are increasingly reliant on technology, the importance of robust cyber security has never been greater. Regardless of their size or industry, organisations face a multitude of cyber threats daily. According to the UK Government, once a month 23% of businesses experience a breach / attack, whilst 29% of businesses experience them weekly or even more frequently!
The threat landscape and cyber security industry is complex and constantly evolving. As a result, ensuring your organisation is well-protected can be a daunting task. This is where outsourcing your cyber security can play a pivotal role. In our latest blog, we are covering the benefits of outsourcing your cyber security and how it can help protect your organisation.
In 2024, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) reported that 637,000 UK businesses (44%) have a basic cyber security skills gap. The companies in question do not have the skills to complete tasks linked with the government backed scheme, Cyber Essentials, and do not have any assistance from external providers.
Those who offer cyber security consultancy and managed services have the relevant experience and knowledge, plus the additional understanding of industry developments to provide you with the most up to date knowledge of the threat landscape and access to industry leading technology.
Giving an external party this level of responsibility may be daunting and some individuals may even feel like they are going to be judged for the current state of their cyber security health. However, it’s important to remember that cyber security companies are here to assist your team and offer external verification of your practices by experts who solely concentrate on cyber security and have years of experience in this area alone. This leaves your staff the time to concentrate on other fundamental areas within IT or the organisation.
One very obvious benefit of outsourcing, which can be applied to both outsourcing your cyber security or other services, is cost-effectiveness. 31% of organisations with tight security budgets stated that they were missing critical people and skills. Involving another company to support you in developing a cyber security strategy and keeping your company protected from cyber attacks, means you won’t need to pay the salary of somebody to specialise in-house, thus reducing strain on your budget.
It is a well-known point of tension for IT teams when it comes to budgets. To complicate matters, cyber security budgets are often tied in with IT budgets, with these budgets often covering broad range of technology, solutions and function, cyber security doesnt get the level of investment often needed. Also, organisations don’t heavily invest in cyber security until they are involved in a serious breach themselves, as cyber attacks can cause reputational damage and operation disruption that can last for prolonged periods of time. One harrowing example is how a cyber attack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust set back cancer waiting times by months.
This year, the UK Government also reported that 68% of medium businesses work with an external cyber security provider, showing that for many organisations working with a third-party cyber security company is a preferred solution.
At Data Connect we regularly speak with organisations who admit they simply do not have the time and resources to dedicate to cyber security alone. Many IT teams and departments are left to handle this alongside many of their other daily tasks.
Much like any other outsourced service, when you take away the tasks of one department and hand them over to another (in this case the cyber security company), you help to save time and also alleviate any pressure they may have been feeling as a result of these tasks. This is important at this time, with many IT professionals choosing to leave the industry due to the amount of strain and pressure on them. We recently spoke about this in our 5 Key Takeaways From DTX Manchester 2025 blog as mental health within the industry was a common theme seen at the expo.
A key aspect of working with a cyber security company is that organisations who cannot afford all the technology solutions needed for effective protection can obtain access through their third-party provider. Depending on the partner, these tools are often industry leading solutions that are usually only available to large enterprises due to the price.
With the resources provided by a cyber security company, together you can make strategic improvements and take the necessary steps to mature your cyber security strategy.
Choosing the right cyber security partner is important. At Data Connect, we believe it’s important to have a strong relationship with our customer. Not only do we work with IT but also the C-Suite, creating a comprehensive security strategy that everyone agrees and is working towards.
At Data Connect we can provide an all-in-one view of your cyber security called vSOC Connect Console. Gain full visibility and easily manage your organisation’s cyber security, all with the support from our experienced security team and SOC.
We have a range of managed services including vulnerability management, cyber risk management, security awareness training and managed firewall service. Plus, we are a certification body for both levels of Cyber Essentials and an NCSC Assured Service Provider.
To find out more about Data Connect or our vSOC Connect Console, get in touch with our team today.
