Blog Managed SecOps prepares your business for the top threats of 2025

When it comes to cybersecurity, getting the right answer matters. Sorting through the noise of all of the new GenAI, cloud, and SaaS services means sorting through a lot of data to ensure compliance and security. Doing this without a security operations team is impossible. With the sheer amount of data and increasing number of remediations that need to be completed, many organizations turn to Managed Security Operations (Managed SecOps) to address the aspects of your cloud strategy that matter most. As we head into a new year of new threats, we conferred with one of Insight’s top security experts to help explain why Managed SecOps should be central to your cybersecurity strategy.

What are Managed Security Operations?

Managed SecOps refers to the outsourcing of security tasks to specialized providers that monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats around the clock. Since Managed SecOps organizations make it their business to stay ahead of emerging threats on the widest possible horizon, they often have access to more actionable intelligence than might be available to an in-house security team. 

Insight’s Managed SecOps team stands on the foundation of industry-leading best practices to offer organizations of any size the benefits of a wide-ranging security discipline that serves industries in which security is at a premium, including finance, healthcare, and the public sector. By leveraging advanced tools and automation, Insight Managed SecOps delivers:

• Cost efficiency. Your organization avoids the high costs of hiring and maintaining an in-house team while accessing the most up-to-date security technologies and methodologies.
• Scalability. Providers manage security for multiple customers, allowing them to operate at scale, stay ahead of trending threats, and provide continuous coverage.
• Expertise and insight. You’ll benefit from the collective intelligence and experience of dedicated security professionals who are responsible for the cloud security strategies of industries in which data sensitivity is high, including healthcare, government, and finance.

According to Rocky Giglio, Global Director of Security Solutions at Insight, “It doesn’t make sense for businesses to build their own extensive security teams when providers like Insight can do this at scale with better tools and intelligence. Managed SecOps allows you to focus on your core operations while fortifying against emerging threats.”

Key threats for 2025

Giglio predicts that 2025 will mark an amplification of existing threats, compounded by advances in technology such as AI. Think more of the same, but at even higher volumes. Some notable challenges organizations will face include:

1. Faster attack paths. Attackers are finding quicker ways to exploit vulnerabilities, moving laterally through systems to access critical assets.
2. AI-driven attacks. Cybercriminals are using AI to craft more effective exploitation methods. It’s not just about phishing anymore. Sophisticated malicious actors are becoming adept at generating code to identify and attack weak points in systems. 93% of businesses expect to face daily AI attacks over the next year.
3. Complexity in cloud environments. The growing reliance on cloud services introduces more attack paths and potential misconfigurations. As an organization’s cloud architecture grows and expands, so too does the risk of hidden vulnerabilities. 

Attack vectors vs. attack paths

Understanding how attackers operate is key to defending against them. Two terms you’ll see used frequently in cybersecurity discussions are attack vectors and attack paths. While they’re related, these terms describe different aspects of a threat.

• Attack vector: The method or entry point that an attacker uses to gain initial access. For example, phishing emails or exploiting unpatched software vulnerabilities.
• Attack path: The specific sequence of steps an attacker takes to reach their objective. For instance, using an open port to breach a web server, then escalating privileges to access sensitive databases.

“The attack vector is how the attacker gets in, while the attack path describes the journey they take once inside,” says Giglio. “Effective cybersecurity strategies focus on both preventing vectors and remediating paths.”

The role of AI in security

AI can be a double-edged sword when it comes to cybersecurity. On one hand, AI enables quicker detection and response to threats. On the other, it can inadvertently create vulnerabilities that can be leveraged by attackers. For example:

• AI-generated vulnerabilities: Generative AI tools can create code with unintended security flaws, increasing the attack surface.
• Attacker AI tools: Malicious actors can use AI to automate reconnaissance and craft exploits.

While some envision fully autonomous Security Operations Centers (SOCs) driven by AI, Giglio emphasizes that we are not there yet. Human oversight remains crucial to ensure that AI-driven processes are trustworthy and effective.

Preparing for coming threats in 2025

To address future security challenges, businesses are smart to prioritize:

1. Comprehensive visibility. Know your environment’s configuration and vulnerabilities. This includes monitoring for misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and anomalous behaviors.
2. Continuous monitoring. Managed SecOps provides “24/7/365 eyes on glass” to ensure that threats are detected and mitigated swiftly.
3. Proactive planning. Simulate potential attack paths and address them before attackers can exploit them.

Why businesses depend on Managed SecOps

Managed SecOps offers a lifeline for businesses that are navigating the complexities of modern cybersecurity. By combining human expertise backed by a robust and well-trained organization with advanced tools, these services provide:

• Rapid response to emerging threats, based on a broad view of the cloud security landscape.
• Cost-effective access to technologies designed to keep the most security-conscious industries and organizations safe.
• Peace of mind, knowing that experts are continuously safeguarding critical assets while your teams commit to adding value to your core offerings.

As we face the top threats of 2025, investing in Managed SecOps is not just a smart move—it’s necessary. Businesses that adopt this approach are better equipped to confront the challenges of an ever-evolving threat landscape and protect their customers, teams, and data. 

Insight Managed SecOps

Get started with a robust Managed SecOps strategy by reaching out today for a free discovery call with one of Insight’s industry-leading cybersecurity experts. You’ll be on your way to a comprehensive deep dive into your current systems and vulnerabilities, with detailed recommendations on next steps to ensure that your systems, teams, and customers are protected.