Third Annual List Honors Leading Managed Security Service Providers & Cybersecurity Companies

MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named DataLink to the Top 200 MSSPs list for 2019. The list identifies and honors the top 200 Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) that specialize in comprehensive, outsourced cybersecurity services.

The Top 200 rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s readership survey combined with aggregated third-party research. MSSPs receiving awards on the list proactively monitor, manage and mitigate cyber threats for organizations of all sizes.

Established in 1993, DataLink serves small and large businesses of all types, non-profits, and the public sector. We have decades of expertise supporting and protecting clients based in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Delaware. We connect and manage their local, regional and nationwide offices. Our motto is ‘We Make IT Easy!’

When it comes to cyber security and compliance, DataLink offers comprehensive managed security service programs that include monitoring and mitigation, Virtual CISO, Compliance Gap Analysis, Security Risk Assessment, IT Security Policy Framework, Network Security Posture, and industry-specific programs that include HIPAA and Financial Services Compliance.

“At DataLink, we bring IT together for our clients. When it comes to the growing problem of cyber security, our customers are trying to stay ahead of the threat curve, but they don’t always have the in-house resources needed to deal with the many complex issues that may arise,” said Mylon Staton, President and CEO of DataLink. “We’re so proud of our exceptional team of security specialists. They keep everything running smoothly on our clients’ networks and systems. They do all of this while simultaneously neutralizing real and potential threats that can cripple a business. Having our team’s hard work pay off by being recognized among this elite list of Top MSSPs is especially gratifying. At DataLink, everything we do is about taking care of our clients.”

“It’s an honor to recognize DataLink for their achievement and ranking this year,” noted Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. “Amid the ongoing cybersecurity talent shortage, thousands of MSPs and IT consulting firms are striving to move into the managed security market. The Top 200 list honors the MSSP market’s true pioneers.”

MSSP Alert: Top 200 MSSPs 2019 – Research Highlights

The MSSP Alert readership survey revealed several major trends in the managed security services provider market. Chief among them:

• The Top 5 business drivers for managed security services are talent shortages; regulatory compliance needs; the availability of cloud services; ransomware attacks; and SMB customers demanding security guidance from partners.
• 69% of MSSPs now run full-blown security operations centers (SOCs) in-house, with 19% leveraging hybrid models, 8% completely outsourcing SOC services and 4% still formulating strategies.
• The Top 10 cybersecurity vendors assisting MSSPs, in order of reader preference, are Fortinet, AT&T Cybersecurity, Cisco Systems, BlackBerry Cylance, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft, SonicWall, Carbon Black, Tenable and Webroot (a Carbonite company).
• Many of the Top 200 MSSPs are busy investing in next-generation services – including managed detection and response (MDR), SOC as a Service, and automated penetration testing.

About After Nines Inc.

After Nines Inc. provides timeless IT guidance for strategic partners and IT security professionals across ChannelE2E (www.ChannelE2E.com) and MSSP Alert (www.MSSPAlert.com). ChannelE2E tracks every stage of the IT service provider journey — from entrepreneur to exit. MSSP Alert is the global voice for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).

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DataLink Interactive CONTACT
Mylon Staton, mstaton@datalinktech.com, 410-729-0440 at www.datalinktech.com