IT and cybersecurity: partners in digital security

Cybersecurity and IT management are sometimes seen as separate worlds. IT professionals may view cybersecurity firms as an added layer of control that complicates their work. However, when IT and MMOX collaborate, they strengthen each other, ensuring a secure and stable IT environment. In this interview, we speak with Sander Paauwe, ICT Engineer and owner of Point2IT, about his partnership with our Cybersecurity Specialists and why strong synergy between IT and security is crucial.

A partnership with added value

'I strongly advocated for bringing MMOX on board as a cybersecurity specialist for our clients because I believe we complement each other well. For anyone responsible for IT, having an extra set of eyes on cybersecurity is invaluable—someone who spots risks you might overlook. MMOX helps us identify vulnerabilities and provides valuable advice to make our services even more secure', says Sander. 'I want to elevate our clients' cybersecurity to the next level. With MMOX as a partner, we can achieve that.'

'MMOX doesn’t provide IT services, so they are not competing with us'

Not competition, but reinforcement

'MMOX doesn’t provide IT services, so they are not competing with us', Sander continues. 'Cybersecurity is a distinct area of expertise. They offer complementary services that we don’t provide. Additionally, MMOX excels at identifying and documenting risks and managing cyber threats. We truly enhance each other’s work, and our clients benefit from that.'

'An IT professional’s instinct is often: Don’t step into my territory'

From rivalry to collaboration

'I often notice that IT professionals see cybersecurity firms as a threat. Their instinct is: 'Don’t step into my territory', says Sander. 'But cybersecurity shouldn’t be seen as competition. MMOX doesn’t take over IT services—they make IT stronger. And that means greater security for the end client. Customers don’t just expect a well-functioning IT infrastructure; they also demand that their data and systems are properly protected. IT and cybersecurity can play a key role together in achieving that. There’s no such thing as 100% cyber safety, but together, we can get very close!'