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FEATURE: CYBERSECURITY
Why an MSSP is
the right choice
Recent research has indicated
that businesses are moving
further towards the use of
MSSPs, recognising they can
be a helping hand towards
enhancing their IT security. But
what are the benefits of using
a MSSP (Managed Security
Service Provider) and what
should CIOs be looking for when
assessing which provider to
select? Industry experts offer
their views.
www.intelligentcio.com
Stephan
Berner, BERNER,
CEO, Help CEO,
AG Middle
East
STEPHAN
HELP AG
MIDDLE EAST
What are the main benefits of using an MSSP?
The two main factors driving MSSP adoption are access to expertise
and cost efficiency. Managed services help move IT budgets from
intimidating CapEx to more manageable OpEx while trusting the IT
infrastructure to a team of qualified experts.
This is especially helpful in the Middle East wherein the lack of qualified
cybersecurity professionals is a pressing concern.
MSSPs have teams of expertly qualified and certified technical
professionals. Through their work with large pools of clients, they are
exposed to and therefore knowledgeable of the threat landscape.
Security intelligence will be one of the key pillars of cybersecurity in
the years ahead so having access to large client pools provides MSSPs
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