A managed security service is a collection of services that are provided by a cybersecurity service. These services are often provided on a subscription basis. It lets businesses outsource their security programs instead of hiring full-time staff and establishing their own internal team.
The service may include round-the-clock all-hours monitoring and control of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and patch management. It could also include vulnerability scanning, incident response and digital forensics. It could also include virtual private networks (VPNs) and other security measures to secure data and devices. Many MSSPs are value-added resellers who specialize in managed security or offer it as an add-on to their existing IT services. Certain MSSPs specialize in offering security solutions directly to medium and small-sized businesses.
It is important to choose the right managed service since it will lower an organization’s risk of being attacked, improve its cybersecurity posture, and ensure compliance. When choosing a partner choose a company that is proactive when it comes to security and provides assistance 24/7.
One example of a highly effective service is user behavior analytics, or UBA. This technique is used to establish a baseline of normal behaviors in a network, and then check it out compares new actions to that baseline to detect anomalies.
The best MSSPs can learn about the company and provide transparency so that they can provide tailored guidance in order to limit the success of attackers, and respond quickly and with confidence if an incident occurs, as well as advance its security posture. This includes understanding and analyzing data and providing actionable alerts to stop threats, minimize risks and improve and fine-tune security programs for the long-term.