happier IT Inc. Named to MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs List for 2021
Fifth-Annual List Honors Leading
MSSP, MDR and SOCaaS Cybersecurity Companies Worldwide
September 16, 2021, White Rock, BC: MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named happier IT Inc. to the Top 250 MSSPs list for 2021 (http://www.msspalert.com/top250).
The list and research identify and honor the top MSSPs, managed detection and response (MDR) and Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS) providers worldwide.
The rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s 2021 readership survey combined with the digital media site’s global editorial coverage of managed security services providers. The fifth-annual list and research report track the managed security service market’s ongoing growth and evolution.
“On behalf of our happier IT cyber security division, EnterProtect, we are truly honoured to be named among the Top 250 MSSPs. This distinction is especially meaningful during these uncertain times, proving our commitment to innovation and a security-first mentality is being met with rising success,” said Lee Van Iderstine, CEO & Co-founder at happier IT and EnterProtect, “Now in our twenty-fifth year, as we continue to remain dedicated to our guiding principles, our focus is to continue to keep our clients secure and have them be able to focus on their own core business. Our thanks to After Nines and MSSP Alert for this esteemed honour.”
“After Nines Inc. and MSSP Alert congratulate happier IT Inc. on this year’s honor,” said Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. “Amid continued ransomware, malware and supply chain cyber attacks, the MSSP Alert readership and community continues to mitigate risks for businesses and government organizations worldwide.”
Highlights from the associated MSSP Alert research include:
MSSP Revenue Growth & Financial Performance: MSSP honorees, on average, expect to generate $22.3 million in revenue for 2021, up 16% from $19.2 million in 2020. The growth rate remains consistent with last year’s report.
Geography: Honorees are headquartered in 26 different countries.
Profits: 85% of MSSPs surveyed expect to be profitable for fiscal year 2021, which is roughly even with 2020.
Security Operations Centers: 71% have in-house SOCs, 19% are hybrid, 8% completely outsource their SOCs, and 2% are reevaluating their SOC strategies.
Cyberattack Trends: The most frequent attacks targeting MSSP customers in 2021 include vulnerability exploits (87%), phishing (96%), and ransomware (89%) incidents.
Cybersecurity Solutions: In a continued sign of market fragmentation, MSSP survey participants mentioned 130 different hardware, software, cloud, and services vendors that assist their cybersecurity efforts -- roughly even with our 2020 report.
New Managed Security Services Offered: In addition to traditional managed security services, capabilities such as MDR (91%) have now gone mainstream. Plus, fast-growth services offered include SOC as a service (76%), XDR (67%), cyber talent as a service (43%) and cloud security posture management (41%).
The Top 250 MSSPs list and research were overseen by Content Czar Joe Panettieri (@JoePanettieri). Find the online list and associated report here: http://www.msspalert.com/top250.
About happier IT Inc:
happier IT Inc. is a leading provider of Managed IT services for small and medium sized businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government entities with specialization in a wide range of verticals markets. Founded in 1996, happier IT has become one of the most prominent Managed IT Service providers in Canada.
About EnterProtect:
EnterProtect, a happier IT company, has grown to become a premier provider of Cyber Security services for the Small/Medium Enterprise market offering an end-to-end portfolio of innovative cyber security & compliance services to clients across Canada. By establishing a customized approach to each unique organization, EnterProtect offers a simplified and relatable take on modern data security.
Visit our website to learn more: www.enterprotect.com and www.happierit.com
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).
For sponsorship information contact After Nines Inc. CEO Amy Katz, Amy@AfterNines.com
For content and editorial questions contact After Nines Inc. Content Czar Joe Panettieri, Joe@AfterNines.com