SMBs face the same type of threats that much larger organizations do. So it only makes sense that they should also have access to professional cybersecurity services.

Managed cybersecurity fulfills that need and ensures comprehensive around-the-clock protection. Because a hacker does not work a 9-5 shift.

What is Managed Security?
This is an outsourced cybersecurity model where your company goes through a managed security service provider (MSSP). It’s a partnership where the MSSP is responsible for the administration of your organization’s security processes and is a very “hands-off” approach.

Gartner explains, “MSSPs use high-availability security operation centers to provide 24/7/365 days services designed to reduce the number of operational security personnel an enterprise needs to hire, train and retain to maintain an acceptable security posture.”

You’ll typically have a specified cybersecurity manager who will provide you with the one-on-one attention required to meet the demands of your organization. It’s like having your own dedicated IT staff but without the high price tag of hiring an in-house team.

NetPillar Provides the Following
We provide critical services that not only make your company secure but ensure that it stays that way. Some specific types of services include:

• Initial Assessment
  We will determine what the current state of your security is like and identify any critical vulnerabilities. We may also see whether or not you’re compliant with applicable security standards such as the GDPR and PCI DSS.
• Ongoing Security Monitoring
  Cybersecurity isn’t a one-off type of deal; it requires continual effort. Your cybersecurity manager and their team will perform 24/7 monitoring to keep your network protected.
• Vulnerability Management
  Vulnerabilities are what inevitably lead to breaches. This process revolves around proactively managing vulnerabilities so that any issues can be identified and resolved as quickly as possible.

A key component is managed security vulnerability scans where your internal and external networks are continually scanned. This way any threats can be eliminated before they’re able to be exploited by cybercriminals.

• Intrusion Detection
  An integral part of managed cybersecurity is the use of a network intrusion system (IDS), which alerts a cybersecurity manager of any questionable activity. It can also involve file integrity monitoring, which examines files to see when they change, who changed them, how they were changed, and so on.

If anything looks out of the ordinary, we will be able to quickly spot unauthorized modifications that could be detrimental.

• Emergency Response
  Taking fast action is essential. One of the main benefits of outsourcing your cybersecurity is that an MSSP is equipped to swiftly respond to incidents so they can be quickly neutralized and contained.
• Endpoint Detection and Response
  This involves utilizing tools and equipment to focus on detecting and investigating questionable activities on hosts/endpoints. It works by logging and examining data to search for anomalies, which ensures a timely response to potential attacks. Endpoint detection and response are integral to swiftly diagnosing threats and preventing them from escalating.
• Network Maintenance and Upgrades
  Agility and adaptability are two words used to describe fundamentally secure organizations. This of course requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades to ensure that your network/system is up-to-date and able to handle evolving threats. Partnering with an MSSP is ideal because it spares you from this often arduous task.
• Keeping Your Company Safe with Managed Security
  There are many reasons why businesses choose an outsourced cybersecurity model. Whether it’s due to a lack of expertise, financial limitations, or simply the impractical nature of assembling an in-house team, many turn to a third-party provider and experience great results.

It’s actually one of the great equalizers between SMBs and much larger companies. So if you’re looking for comprehensive security services at a reasonable cost, managed security is definitely worth considering.

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