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Co-Managed Cybersecurity

Why enterprise security models are now used across industries of all sizes to separate IT operations from dedicated security oversight.

Why This Model Exists

Most organizations already have IT support. What many lack is independent, continuous security oversight—a gap increasingly exploited by modern cyber threats.

Operational IT and Cybersecurity Are Different Disciplines

Most cyber incidents do not occur because systems fail. They occur because:

  • Legitimate credentials are abused
  • Email accounts are compromised
  • Monitoring is absent after hours
  • Security responsibilities are fragmented

Co-managed cybersecurity separates IT operations (uptime, support, systems) from Security oversight (risk, detection, response, documentation). This separation has been standard in regulated environments for years and is now widely adopted as cyber risk impacts organizations of all sizes.

How the Co-Managed Model Works

Each role remains independent but coordinated, reducing blind spots and improving accountability.

1

Your IT Provider

Manages day-to-day technology operations, user support, and system maintenance.

2

SPM Advisors

Provides dedicated cybersecurity oversight, 24/7 monitoring, and risk management.

3

Coordinated Protection

Both roles work together independently, aligned with how insurers and auditors evaluate risk.

Insurance & Audit Alignment

Cyber insurers and auditors increasingly assess how risk is managed, not just which tools are installed.

What We Demonstrate

  • Continuous monitoring
  • Separation of duties
  • Identity-based access controls
  • Documented incident readiness

How It Impacts You

  • Insurance eligibility
  • Premium pricing
  • Claim approval
  • Audit outcomes

The BYOD Challenge

When employees use personal devices for work, traditional IT support reaches its limits. Here's why an MSSP like SPM Advisors is better positioned to address these risks.

Why BYOD Creates Unique Security Gaps

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies are increasingly common—but they introduce risks that traditional IT providers aren't equipped to manage:

  • No device control: IT can't enforce policies on personal phones and laptops the way they can on company-owned equipment
  • Mixed personal and business data: Sensitive client information shares space with personal apps, photos, and downloads
  • Shadow IT proliferation: Employees install apps and access cloud services outside IT's visibility
  • Lost or stolen devices: Personal devices are more likely to be lost, with no remote wipe capabilities in place
  • Inconsistent patching: Users delay updates on personal devices, leaving known vulnerabilities exposed

Traditional IT Limitations

  • Reactive support model—responds after problems occur
  • Limited visibility into personal device activity
  • No authority to enforce security policies on employee-owned devices
  • Focused on uptime and convenience, not threat detection
  • Lacks 24/7 monitoring for off-hours access
  • No separation of duties for credential management

MSSP Advantages

  • Identity-first security monitors user behavior across all devices
  • Detects compromised credentials regardless of device ownership
  • Continuous monitoring for suspicious sign-ins and data access
  • Conditional access policies protect data without controlling devices
  • 24/7 SOC oversight catches threats when they happen
  • Independent security layer works alongside your existing IT

Our Approach: Protect the Identity, Not Just the Device

SPM Advisors focuses on identity-based security—monitoring who accesses your data, when, and from where. This approach works whether employees use company laptops, personal phones, or home computers:

  • Behavioral analytics: Detect unusual login patterns, impossible travel, and anomalous data access
  • Conditional access: Require additional verification for high-risk sign-ins without blocking productivity
  • Email protection: Stop phishing and BEC attacks before credentials are compromised
  • Data loss prevention: Monitor for sensitive information leaving your environment, regardless of device

The result: enterprise-grade protection for BYOD environments without the cost or complexity of managing every device.

Industry Applications

See how co-managed cybersecurity applies to your specific industry.

Financial & Bookkeeping Firms Nonprofits & Faith-Based Organizations Construction, HVAC & Trades Professional Services Firms

Ready to Strengthen Your Security?

If you already have IT support, co-managed cybersecurity allows you to strengthen protection without disruption or replacement. Our role is clarity, oversight, and risk reduction.

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