Businesses Are Taking Too Long to Fix Vulnerabilities: How Co-Managed IT Solves the Problem
Imagine you're watching the evening news and hear that a criminal is targeting homes in your neighborhood. Would you leave your front door unlocked tonight?
Of course not.
Yet, many businesses unintentionally do just that — by delaying the critical task of fixing vulnerabilities in their IT systems. And it is more common than you might think: over two-thirds of organizations take more than 24 hours to address serious security flaws.
Every hour a vulnerability goes unpatched is an open invitation to cybercriminals — putting your data, reputation, and operations at risk.
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What Is a Vulnerability?
A vulnerability is any weakness in your systems that cybercriminals can exploit.
This could be:
• Outdated software or unpatched programs
• Weak or misconfigured security settings
• Unsecured endpoints like laptops or mobile devices
• Gaps in backup or disaster recovery processes
Security tools and audits often identify these vulnerabilities.
The real problem?
Many businesses simply cannot respond fast enough.
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Why Internal IT Teams Struggle to Keep Up
Even with dedicated IT staff, staying on top of vulnerabilities can feel like an endless battle:
• Manual Processes: Wasting hours sorting through incomplete security data.
• Disconnected Tools: Juggling multiple platforms that do not communicate properly.
• Resource Overload: Constantly putting out fires instead of proactively strengthening defenses.
Meanwhile, every minute that a vulnerability remains open gives hackers more time to exploit your systems.
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The Solution: Co-Managed IT Support
If your internal IT team is overwhelmed, co-managed IT services can help bridge the gap — without replacing your trusted staff.
At Honorbound IT, we step in as an extension of your team to:
• Deploy smarter security tools that automatically detect vulnerabilities.
• Prioritize critical risks so the most dangerous threats are addressed first.
• Respond faster with dedicated expertise and proven processes.
• Free up your internal team to focus on strategic projects, not endless patching.
With co-managed IT, you do not have to face these challenges alone — you gain the tools, expertise, and manpower you need to protect your business.
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Don’t Leave Your Business Exposed
Cybercriminals are relentless — and they do not wait for your IT team to catch up.
Partnering with an expert technology provider ensures vulnerabilities are found and fixed before they become a crisis.
If vulnerability management feels overwhelming, Honorbound IT is ready to help.
Let us build a co-managed IT strategy that strengthens your security and restores your peace of mind.
👉 Contact us today at 877-686-6642 to start a conversation.
