Operations security
Managed security service provider (MSSP)
Provides outsourced security services including monitoring, detection, and response to protect cloud infrastructure and manage cybersecurity risks.
Comprehensive security management for cloud ecosystems
Managed security service providers (MSSPs) offer a range of outsourced cybersecurity services to help organizations protect their IT infrastructure, including cloud environments. For cloud security engineers, MSSPs can be valuable partners in managing the complex and ever-evolving security landscape of cloud computing.
MSSPs typically provide a suite of services that may include 24/7 security monitoring, threat detection and response, vulnerability management, compliance management, and security consulting. These services are delivered through a combination of technology solutions and human expertise, often leveraging advanced security operations centers (SOCs).
In the context of cloud security, MSSPs play a crucial role in helping organizations navigate the unique challenges of securing cloud environments. This includes managing the shared responsibility model of cloud security, addressing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud complexities, and staying up-to-date with cloud-specific threats and compliance requirements. Many MSSPs now offer cloud-specific security services, such as cloud security posture management (CSPM), cloud workload protection, and cloud access security broker (CASB) services. By partnering with an MSSP, cloud security engineers can extend their team's capabilities, gain access to specialized expertise, and maintain a robust security posture across their cloud infrastructure. This can be particularly beneficial for organizations that lack the resources or expertise to maintain a comprehensive in-house security program for their cloud environments.
Similar categories
- Managed detection and response (MDR)
- Provides outsourced detection and response services that monitor for threats and offer incident response, reducing cybersecurity risks in cloud environments.
- Security operations center (SOC)
- A dedicated team that monitors and responds to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring ongoing protection against threats in real-time across cloud environments.
- Security information and event management (SIEM)
- Aggregates and analyzes security data across cloud environments to detect threats, streamline incident management, and provide compliance reporting.
- Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)
- Automates security operations from threat detection to response, improving incident management and overall security efficiency in cloud environments.