November is National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. It’s a time to recognize the essential systems that support our nation’s safety, economy, and daily life. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) play a critical role in safeguarding these systems from ever-evolving cyber threats, ensuring their continuity and resilience as they are the foundation of our society and how we live, work, and play.
The U.S. government identifies 16 critical infrastructure sectors, including:
- Telecommunications
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Transportation Systems
These sectors are deeply interconnected and increasingly reliant on IT networks. A disruption in one can have cascading and far-reaching effects across others. MSPs are often the first line of defense, ensuring these systems remain secure, operational, and resilient.
Mounting Risks to Essential Systems
Cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure are growing in both frequency and sophistication:
- Ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure increased by 34% in 2025, with energy, healthcare, and finance among the most affected.1
- IBM and Ponemon Institute’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025 states that the average cost of a data breach in the U.S. rose to $4.88 million, a 15% increase over the previous year.2
- According to the American Hospital Association (AHA), “over 80% of stolen protected health information records were not stolen from hospitals, but rather they were stolen from third-party vendors, business associates, and non-hospital providers and health plans”3
These statistics underscore the urgent need for robust, proactive cybersecurity strategies, an area where MSPs are uniquely positioned to lead.
The MSP’s Role in Infrastructure Resilience
As a trusted MSP, Systems Integration Inc. (SII) supports critical infrastructure organizations by delivering:
- Continuous network monitoring and threat detection
- Implementation of Zero Trust architectures and layered security frameworks
- Patch management and vulnerability remediation
- Secure cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions
- Compliance support for standards such as HIPAA, FINRA, PCI-DSS, and more
- End-user training to reduce human error and improve cyber hygiene
Our work not only protects systems from attack but also ensures rapid recovery and continuity in the event of a disruption.
Why This Month Matters
National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month is more than a symbolic commemoration; it serves as a reminder that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility. “With over 85% of U.S. critical infrastructure owned and operated by the private sector, MSPs are essential partners in protecting these systems and ensuring national resilience.”4
This month, we encourage all organizations, especially those supporting or operating within critical sectors, to:
- Evaluate their cybersecurity strategies and plans.
- Engage a trusted MSP for strategic guidance if you have no plans or outdated plans in place.
- Prepare to prevent an attack before it happens, instead of responding after it occurs.
Let SII Help Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Strategy
Cybersecurity isn’t just about recovery; it’s about readiness. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and relentless, the need for proactive, strategic defense has never been greater. At SII, we’re committed to helping organizations build secure and resilient infrastructures that not only withstand today’s threats but are also prepared for tomorrow’s challenges.
Let us help you take the next step toward a stronger, more secure future. Schedule your cybersecurity consultation today and discover how we can support your mission-critical operations with confidence and continuity.
Refences:
1 https://cyberpress.org/global-ransomware-attacks/
2 https://www.ibm.com/reports/data-breach
3 https://www.aha.org/news/aha-cyber-intel/2025-10-21-2025-cybersecurity-year-review-part-two-mitigating-third-party-risk-ensuring-clinical
4 https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-07-39