Getting Better At Security

If midmarket companies hadn't gotten the message before April turned into May, the WannaCry ransomware attack more than likely provided enough of a jolt to make sure their security postures assume a high priority.

In fact, Gartner believes that ransomware attacks, which soared over 400 percent from 2015 to 2016, will double this year. The research firm recommends that midmarket companies pump up their security awareness activities to help end users become more aware of attacks and reduce the risk of human error that can open the door to a ransomware or phishing attack.

What solution providers can do: Gartner analyst Brian Reed said the "biggest thing" solution providers can do to help the midmarket is to provide security services through staff augmentation as a way to help ease the burden of an IT staff that may well be stretched thin.