Managed Security Service Improve Network Visibility
Whether it’s for security, performance, or business operations reasons, visibility into data is vital. It can help determine data flow, identify application usage, and reveal vulnerabilities. The more comprehensive and proactive network visibility, the better choices businesses can make about their network.
Visibility is also important for meeting compliance mandates, such as HIPAA and PCI DSS for healthcare organizations, GDPR for companies working with European citizen data, or NERC CIP for utilities. Many MSSPs offer services that help their clients meet regulatory requirements. These may include deploying and monitoring software that meets compliance mandates, as well as auditing and reporting to ensure they are compliant.
In addition to monitoring compliance, an managed security service provider can help their clients reduce risks by implementing and monitoring technology that helps with visibility. This may include secure web gateways, unified threat management appliances, and other solutions. For example, a managed firewall with zero-footprint visibility capabilities, such as Zenarmor NGFW, can provide business-centric traffic awareness and identification at the application level without the need for multiple appliances.
Achieving visibility into data in a complex network can be difficult. For example, remote work and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) deployments are common in many organizations for flexibility and cost savings, but this can create a large attack surface that is harder to protect. An MSSP can monitor and protect a distributed workforce by providing a combination of network and endpoint protection tools.
How Does a Managed Security Service (MSSP) Improve Network Visibility?
While an internal security operation center (SOC) is a great way to detect and respond to cyber threats, many organizations don’t have the resources or want to maintain their own SOC. An MSSP can fill in the gaps by monitoring their client’s networks, reducing the attack surface, and responding to incidents and alerts. They can also offer services such as Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to provide 24/7 monitoring from their own SOC, threat intelligence amplification for context, and threat hunting to identify adversaries that have made it past endpoint detection and response systems.
When choosing an managed security service provider, it’s important to choose one that values clear and direct communication. It’s also essential to find an MSSP that prioritizes quick response times, especially when it comes to addressing security threats. Keeping communication open and proactive can help you avoid costly breaches, data loss, or a tainted reputation due to a slow response. Likewise, choosing an MSSP that is eager to answer questions and provides guidance goes a long way toward building a relationship that supports your business goals.
The best MSSPs can explain the security landscape in terms that you can understand, and are willing to work with your team to ensure their solution is an effective fit for your unique needs. For more information about the benefits of an MSSP, reach out to us today. We are happy to discuss your security needs and how a partnership with us can improve your network visibility and protection. You can trust our experience and expertise, as well as our dedication to protecting your organization from the latest security trends and threats.
