A managed security service is a planned approach that a third party employs to manage the cybersecurity needs of a business. This includes monitoring firewalls, managing firewalls and managing intrusion detection, implementing patch management, and upgrading, performing vulnerability and penetration tests and responding to emergency situations and preparing reports. Managed security service providers offer an economical solution for companies that are unable to hire or maintain their own cybersecurity team or have limited capabilities.
A security-focused MSP is a provider which focuses on cybersecurity while IT service providers focus on IT operations. MSSPs provide monitoring of security information and management throughout the day to assist organizations in detecting and respond to cyberattacks. They typically utilize an operational center for security with high availability and offer services such as managed firewalls as well as intrusion detection, virtual private networks (VPN) management and endpoint threat detection, vulnerability scanning and response.
An MSSP is expected to deliver tailored service based on a thorough understanding of the organization’s surroundings and security goals. In addition, they provide 24/7 monitoring and threat intelligence, top MSSPs also analyze and review data gathered from a wide range of sources. This helps them proactively uncover threats and eliminate critical vulnerabilities.
A MSP that focuses on security must also be able to provide advanced endpoint detection (EDR) solutions and XDR solutions. XDR collects and monitors data from a variety of technologies such as firewalls intrusion detection firewalls, next-generation antivirus and other devices for enterprises. It also offers central management and automation. The platform can find unknown attackers by using multiple-layered detection methods and provides visibility into the whole attack surface to prioritize and eliminate vulnerabilities.