business Should I Hire or Outsource My Cyber Security Team? May 24, 2022 The only way to prevent a cyber catastrophe is to hire a dedicated team of experts. But should that group be staffed internally or outsourced? There are pros and cons to each approach. Read on. Pros- Staffing Cyber Security Internally Keeping things in-house makes sense for larger companies with established security budgets. Pros to staffing internally include: Flexibility- Hiring an internal team means the freedom to do things your own way. Employees can be reallocated as priorities shift and projects arise. Communication- Adding an internal security department can make communication and collaboration easier. Cons CostlyHiring process is time consumingResponse times can be slow Pros- Outsourcing Cyber Security Companies that outsource IT security tend to be smaller, with employees who “wear many hats” – networking, help desk, platform management, etc. Pros of outsourcing include: More service for less money- By paying a single monthly fee to an outsourced security company, businesses can leverage already-optimized technology, strategic planning, and comprehensive security services.Faster Response Times- Depending upon the stipulations of their Managed IT Services agreement, an organization can get 24/7 monitoring, alerting, and remediation. A Diverse Team of Experts- By hiring a third-party security group, companies receive a valuable outside perspective. Check out Should I Hire or Outsource My Cyber Security Team? for more details on the best solution for your company. Our affiliate, Envision Technology Advisors, LLC helps startups and established businesses safeguard their systems and data. They’re also experts in Security & Design, Infrastructure Solutions, Training & Education, Web Design, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence. Contact us and we’d be happy to connect you to an expert at Envision.