Managed security services are your core business enabler
Effective managed network and security services are crucial for maintaining the continuity of critical infrastructure and industrial operations. Our managed security services (MSS) combine cybersecurity and operational technology expertise, leveraging industry-leading cyber threat mitigation technologies. MSS empowers industrial entities to navigate the digital landscape with confidence.
How does a managed security service work?
Core managed security services capabilities
Asset visibility and vulnerability management
24x7x365 managed detection and response
Security control management
Key managed security services benefits
- Quickly build a mature security programme
Leverage pre-existing people, processes, and procedures to quickly meet internal or external security requirements.
- Optimise security investments ROI
Reduce false positives, enhance visibility, and maximise ROI by properly maintaining and tuning security controls.
- Augment your OT security team
We provide specialised OT security expertise to augment your team where your programme needs it most.
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What is managed security services?
Managed security services (MSS) refers to a broad range of cybersecurity services or solutions provided by third-party providers or managed security service providers (MSSPs). MSS offerings cover the entire spectrum of cybersecurity, including basic system monitoring to extensive SOC as a service (SOCaaS) solutions that manage a customer’s complete security operations.
What is an MSS provider?
MSS providers are expert entities that typically offer cybersecurity managed services. They support businesses in identifying vulnerabilities, deploying security measures, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. The role of MSS providers is to actively monitor threats, detect them, and then respond before they escalate. These providers implement various controls to safeguard networks, data, and operational technology (OT) environments through services such as managed IT services security and managed network and security services.
How does MSS work?
The basis for managed security services is a proactive approach to cybersecurity, where the service providers monitor and manage security systems on behalf of their clients. This process starts with assessing the client's existing security posture and infrastructure needs. With an agreed plan, leading security experts work on developing a customised security strategy that aligns with the specific requirements of the business. The established security framework helps managed security service providers monitor threats and conduct continuous analysis of network traffic to identify anomalies that may indicate a security breach. If any potential threats are detected, experts establish protocols for incident response, ensuring that they can quickly neutralise risks before they impact the organisation.