In today’s digital age, cybersecurity threats are evolving at an unprecedented rate, posing significant challenges for organisations across the globe. As we move further into 2025, the complexity and sophistication of cyberattacks continue to escalate, making it imperative for organisations to adopt robust security measures to safeguard their assets and reputation.
One of the most pressing risks is the rise in ransomware attacks. These types of attacks have become more sophisticated, prevalent, and damaging – often targeting critical infrastructure, healthcare systems, and financial institutions. This trend underscores the need to implement proactive measures, including robust backup and recovery plans, as well as educating employees on phishing threats.
The expanding attack surface
The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) and bring your own device (BYOD) presents a growing security challenge. As more devices become interconnected, the attack surface expands, driving the need to ensure protections such as user authentication and identity management are in place, in addition to best practices including regularly updating firmware, and segmenting critical IT infrastructure.
As well as transforming cybersecurity solutions, cybercriminals are leveraging AI to enhance their attack capabilities, automating and increasing their scale making it easier for hackers to bypass more traditional security measures.
In response to these evolving threats, Arrow launched its managed micro-SOC service powered by Microsoft Sentinel, designed to provide comprehensive monitoring and protection for smaller environments that may lack specialist IT resources.
Managed micro-SOC empowering stretched in-house IT teams
Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) solution that delivers end-to-end protection across multicloud and multiplatform environments. Using AI and threat intelligence to empower security teams to stay ahead of threats, Arrow's managed micro-SOC service combines dedicated security teams with a low-touch security operations centre, providing an entry point to proactive cyber resilience, protection, and continuous security improvement for already stretched in-house IT teams.
The managed service offers comprehensive monitoring capabilities, incident classification and assessment, technical advice for resolving issues, and reporting. In the event of a security breach, incident response services include detailed investigations of high-priority alerts, forensic analysis to uncover root causes, and the development of containment strategies to prevent the spread. Beyond incident response, Arrow's support services ensure remediation planning to address vulnerabilities and deliver long-term resilience.
Whether it's a small business looking to bolster defences, or a large organisation wanting to optimise existing security measures, this managed service can be tailored to maintain a high level of security without over-extending resources.
As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, Arrow’s managed micro-SOC offers our channel partners a powerful combination of advanced technology, expert analysis, and flexible support, allowing their end-customers to confidently navigate the complexities of securing their digital frontier while focusing on their core operations.
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