Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) have become an increasingly popular choice for organizations nowadays following the trend to outsource security services. Meanwhile, with the growing number of MSSPs in the market, it can be difficult for organizations to determine which provider will fit in the best way. This paper aims to provide guidance for organizations looking to select an MSSP and help to identify the benefits and drawbacks of using an MSSP.
To make an all-round choice, let’s try to answer the following questions:
What exact services do we need?
Why does my organization need an MSSP?
When does my organization need an MSSP?
Who should deliver the service?
MSSP Services
First, let’s start with what services we can expect. Here are some of the most common security services provided by MSSPs:
Security Monitoring
24/7 monitoring of the organization’s network, systems, and applications to identify potential security threats and anomalies; can be provided as an on-premises solution (when data must not leave the customer infrastructure) or as a service.
Incident Response (IR)
Responding to security incidents and breaches, investigating, and containing the incident. Incident Response can be provided in multiple forms, from recommendations for the customer IR team to pre-agreed response actions in the customer environment.
Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
A combination of the previous two services. Usually, MDR is considered an evolution of classic monitoring and response services due to the utilization of advanced threat-detection techniques. Also, MDR supports embedded response capabilities within the platform, which are supplied and fully managed by the service provider.
Threat Intelligence (TI)
Provision of intelligence on current and emerging threats to the organization’s security. The best ..
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