What Is A Managed Security Service Provider?
Why you need a Managed Security Service provider
Cyber security is no joke, and businesses cannot afford to ignore the dangers lurking in the cyber world. With an increase in cyber breaches every year, cybercriminals are not fussy and can target any given organisation, regardless of their size.
Most prominent organisations can afford to invest in their in-house security experts to complement their relationship with external partners. What about everyone else? If your business has a small or limited budget, you don’t have to go unprotected, you can leverage the power of partnering with a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) for your cyber security needs.
Leveraging an MSSP
When you partner with an MSSP, your business instantly gains a dedicated team of IT professionals who will oversee your security requirements. From a cost-saving perspective, this is an effective strategy that saves you having to recruit and train new staff to manage the security for your business.
Teaming up with an MSSP,
You will immediately receive the support that focuses on enhanced security 24/7 monitoring, real-time threat protection and Security Awareness Training, to name a few. You can immediately prevent attacks and protect your business from malicious threats. MSSPs are experts in identifying and fixing weak spots in your existing IT infrastructure, having a specialised crew at your disposal will help you strengthen your security posture quicker.
Saving you money
An MSSP will ensure that your business has the highest level of security. Their team of experienced Security Engineers will design, implement and manage a solution specifically tailored for your business. This means that you only pay for the services your business needs, this saves you from having to employ your security team. An MSSP will also reduce any software licensing costs as they have existing relationships with leading cyber security vendors.