In boardrooms and executive meetings, a new topic has dominated the agenda: cybersecurity. It is no longer just a technical responsibility; it is a strategic imperative. CEOs, CFOs, and directors are acutely aware that a cyberattack can lead to severe consequences: operational downtime, financial losses, reputational damage, and even loss of market share.
According to a study by Fortinet, the average global cost of a data breach exceeds $3.7 million. However, companies that adopt advanced security practices—such as AI-driven detection and managed services – can reduce this impact to approximately $814,000.
Despite this, many leaders still face a challenging reality:
- A lack of visibility into the true state of their information security.
- Difficulty in assessing digital risks through measurable data.
- Internal teams that are either overwhelmed or lack maturity in cybersecurity.
- Uncertainty regarding the return on investment (ROI) in the security sector.
In this landscape, Managed IT Services emerge as strategic allies for senior leadership.
How Managed IT Services Reduce Business Risks
Comprehensive Visibility of the Digital Environment
Managed services provide continuous monitoring of assets, users, and critical events. This empowers senior management to make decisions based on real-time data regarding vulnerabilities, flaws, and imminent risks.
Technical Depth Focused on Results
By partnering with third-party security specialists, companies gain access to advanced knowledge, consolidated methodologies, and faster response times—without the need to build and maintain massive internal teams.
Predictable Costs and Scalability
CFOs and COOs find immense value in service models with predictable costs, defined SLAs (Service Level Agreements), and a scope that adjusts according to the company’s growth or digital transformation.
Compliance and Governance
Regulations such as the LGPD (Brazil’s General Data Protection Law) require well-structured policies and auditable processes. Managed services help ensure continuous compliance, avoiding fines and legal issues—a critical assurance that leadership must provide to the board and stakeholders.
Reduced Exposure and Business Continuity
Companies with continuous support experience less exposure to attacks, shorter downtime during incidents, and a higher recovery capacity. This directly impacts strategic performance indicators.
Key Indicators for Senior Leadership to Monitor
To align security with business objectives and justify investments, executives should track:
- MTTD & MTTR: Mean Time to Detect and Mean Time to Respond to incidents.
- Blocked Intrusion Attempts: The volume of threats neutralized before impact.
- Compliance Rate: Adherence to internal security policies and external regulations.
- SLA Adherence: The provider’s performance against agreed service levels.
The Strategic Role of Altasnet
Altasnet provides Managed IT Services with a core focus on corporate cybersecurity. We act as an extension of your internal team, combining advanced tools, threat intelligence, and a consultative approach.
Our mission is to transform cybersecurity into a competitive advantage, rather than a blind spot in executive management.
Does your company have real control over its digital risks?
Contact Altasnet and discover how to transform cybersecurity into a growth strategy with Managed IT Services tailored to your business needs.
