Cybercrime As a Service Is Scaling

Cybercrime-as-a-Service: A Growing Risk for City Firms

Cybercrime is no longer a distant threat; it is a daily reality for businesses in the heart of London. With over £1.8 billion lost to fraud and cybercrime in the capital last year alone, and 250,000 small businesses affected, the urgency to act has never been greater.

As cybercriminals scale their operations through Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS), London’s Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are stepping up, offering scalable, proactive defence strategies that go beyond traditional IT support.

MSSP providers in London are not just responding to threats, we are helping shape a safer, smarter future for the city.

Why Cybercrime as a Service Is So Dangerous

  1. Accessible & Easy: CaaS tools are point-and-click simple, allowing even non-technical users to launch sophisticated attacks effectively “democratising” hacking.
  2. Highly Sophisticated: These tools evolve rapidly, often outpacing traditional defences and evading detection.
  3. Profitable: With minimal risk and high reward, CaaS enables extortion through ransomware and data breaches, driving billions in global losses.
  4. Anonymous: Cryptocurrency and decentralised platforms help attackers stay hidden from law enforcement.
  5. Global Reach: CaaS operates across borders, targeting victims worldwide 24/7.

Fighting Cybercrime-as-a-Service: Smart, Scalable Defence

To stay protected, businesses must double down on proven strategies with an MSSP.

  1. Adopt Zero Trust Cyber Security: Limit access and enforce least privilege.
  2. Use Multi-Factor Authentication: Make it harder for attackers to get in.
  3. Automate Patching: Eliminate easy entry points.
  4. Invest in Detection & Response: Spot threats early and act fast.
  5. Back Up Everything: Ensure recovery even if data is compromised.
  6. Plan for the Worst: Test incident response regularly to stay sharp.

In a world of scalable cybercrime, scalable defence with an MSSP is the only answer.

 

Why IT Support Alone Is No Longer Sufficient

Traditional IT support, once the backbone of digital infrastructure, can no longer meet the demands of the modern threat environment.

UK businesses now face challenges that require not just reactive troubleshooting but proactive, specialised protection. Businesses Struggle with Cybersecurity Compliance, Risks and Challenges.

Why Outsourcing Security to a MSSP Is a Smart Move

MSSPs bring seasoned professionals, innovative tools, and round-the-clock monitoring without the cost or delay of building in-house teams. For businesses facing with limited resources, outsourcing is not just practical, it is strategic.

WatchGuard: Empowering London Businesses with Scalable Security

At Speedster IT, we have seen firsthand how Cybercrime-as-a-Service is reshaping the threat landscape for London businesses.

With scalable attack kits now available to anyone online, even small firms are vulnerable to enterprise-level threats.

That is why we deploy WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform, a powerful suite of tools that includes,

  1. Zero-Trust Application Controls
  2. Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS)
  3. Firebox Firewalls
  4. Endpoint Protection (EPDR)
  5. Managed Detection Response (MDR)
  6. Multi-factor Authentication to deliver layered, proactive defence.

Our team of certified experts ensures seamless setup, 24/7 monitoring, and tailored protection that evolves with the threat.

We have deployed WatchGuard solutions across a wide range of environments, from small offices to multi-site businesses in the city and one of its greatest strengths is flexibility.

Whether you are looking to secure desktops, laptops, mobile devices, or entire networks. WatchGuard’s endpoint protection and firewall solutions are designed for seamless integration.

With zero-touch deployment, we can pre-configure devices and ship them directly to your team, ready to go.

WatchGuard’s cloud-managed platform means we can monitor and manage security across all devices. Windows, macOS, and even mobile endpoints, without disrupting your operations.

For London businesses looking to scale securely, WatchGuard offers enterprise-grade protection that is easy to install, manage, and adapt to any device or setup.

In a city where cybercrime cost businesses over £1.8 billion last year, WatchGuard, delivered by Speedster IT, is the smart, scalable way to stay secure.

If you would like to find out more about our WatchGuard Services and how all the above costs only £4 a month per user, then do not hesitate to get in touch! 0204 511 9111