Managed services overview

Let’s dive into the details of managed services and explore what they offer.

Managed services is a term that is commonly used to describe a subscription-based approach that enables businesses to assign particular tasks or services to an outside partner. These service providers—also referred to as MSSPs in the cybersecurity domain—take on the duty of supplying, managing, and maintaining the assigned service. Managed services in the field of cybersecurity typically entail contracting with a specialized vendor to handle Security Operations Center (SOC) functions.

Next, we cover some of the typical services that are provided by MSSPs. It’s understandable that the services MSSPs provide vary between providers, but the next section contains some common and well-known services that MSSPs typically provide to organizations.

Security services

According to Gartner MSSP Market Guide 2022, the services between MSSPs can vary a lot...