Digital transformation is incorporating digital tools in all aspects of a company’s operations, fundamentally changing business processes and how companies engage with customers.

IT security is one of those business risks that can go under the radar until the worst happens. Businesses that do not operate in the technology arena are especially vulnerable to the consequences of the lack of IT risk assessment. Fortunately, these existential risks can be completely avoided.

Start-ups and small businesses are often highly cost-conscious, with a can-do attitude that usually sees the founders becoming involved in a range of non-core activities – including in supporting the IT that helps businesses tick over.

IT is one of the largest consumers of the outsourcing industry with 94% of organizations using it for both applications management and infrastructure. A Deloitte Global Outsourcing Survey in 2016 reported cost-cutting being a major factor that encourages businesses to outsource.