Beyond Antivirus: What Modern Cybersecurity Looks Like in 2025
By Todd Wentz, CEO, Wentz IT Consulting
If you’re still relying on basic antivirus and a firewall to keep your business safe, you’re about three steps behind today’s threats. In 2025, modern cybersecurity means more than blocking viruses—it’s about visibility, response, and resilience.
Why Antivirus Alone Isn’t Enough
- Antivirus only detects known threats
- Most attacks now use phishing, remote access abuse, or misconfigurations
- Malware often gets in via social engineering, not files
- Antivirus can’t stop lateral movement or privilege escalation once a breach starts
What Modern Cybersecurity Looks Like
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) to detect suspicious behavior in real time
- DNS filtering to block bad websites before someone clicks
- MFA to stop credential theft from leading to access
- Patch management to close holes fast
- Centralized logging to spot issues early
- Off-site backups that can’t be tampered with
What This Means for You
- A security stack that works together
- Visibility into your systems
- A plan for when—not if—something goes wrong
- A partner who can manage it without eating your whole budget
What a Good MSP Delivers
- Bundled tools that work together
- Continuous monitoring and updates
- Security policy enforcement
- Regular reviews to evolve your posture as threats change
Final Thoughts
Antivirus is like a smoke detector—it’s helpful, but not enough to keep the building from burning down. Modern cybersecurity is a system, not a single product.
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