Choosing the Right Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) is Critical.

  • Today’s evolving cyber threats and the risks they pose to your business
  • The different managed IT security service options and pricing models available 
  • The core capabilities every MSSP should provide 
  • What to look for in a cybersecurity services partner – and the red flags to watch out for 
  • How to approach the MSSP evaluation and selection process

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This free guide helps business leaders understand the evolving cyber threat landscape and risks, when an outsourced cybersecurity solution might be the right choice for their business, and how to evaluate providers to select the right partner.

Inside the guide, you'll learn:

How to Choose the Right MSSP

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The rapid expansion of cyber-related threats has made cybersecurity a business-level imperative, not just an IT issue. 

Recent studies show that small and mid-sized companies are increasingly becoming the target of attacks. Yet, most of these organizations lack the resources and security expertise needed to protect their business.


Many are turning to MSSPs for help, but choosing the right partner is critical.

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45%

of mid-sized businesses experienced a cyberattack in the past year1

60%

of SMBs suffering a significant attack file for bankruptcy2

Mid-sized organizations face many of the same cybersecurity threats as large enterprises – but without the same budgets or resources. Meanwhile, AI, cloud adoption, remote work, and third-party integrations expand the potential entry points for attackers.

Businesses in regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare struggle to meet increasing compliance requirements. And manufacturers struggle to sustain undisrupted supply chains.


Most internal teams are stretched too thin to establish proper security policies, deploy the right technologies, and detect and mitigate threats effectively.

Why Many Mid-Sized 
Companies Are Re-Evaluating 
Their Security Strategy

DivergeIT takes an integrated approach to cybersecurity that includes identity security, endpoint protection, network security, cloud and data protection, and 24/7 monitoring and response:

DivergeIT’s Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity and Compliance

A federally regulated financial institution partnered with DivergeIT to modernize its infrastructure, strengthen security, and streamline regulatory compliance. The engagement included cloud migration, identity security, endpoint management, and deployment of a compliance platform.

Results included:

  • 175 servers migrated to Microsoft Azure 
  • 400 users secured with identity and access controls 
  • 700 endpoints brought under centralized management 
  • 50% reduction in compliance timeline and audit preparation effort 

Delivering Real-World Impacts: Montecito Bank & Trust

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If your organization is evaluating outsourced cybersecurity, this guide will help you understand your options, evaluate providers effectively, and make a more informed decision.

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In Today’s Escalating Cyber Threat Environment,

DivergeIT takes an integrated approach to cybersecurity that includes identity security, endpoint protection, network security, cloud and data protection, and 24/7 monitoring and response:

Diverge IT's Strategic Approach to Cybersecurity and Compliance

Sources: 1Why Mid-Market Companies Are Prime Targets For Cyber Attacks, Forbes, 2024
2Qualysec / Total Assure, Small Business Cyber Attack Statistics, 2025.