Why Would a Managed Service Provider Need Managed Security?

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A Managed Service Provider (MSP) provides their clients with a wide range of IT services, including network management, software support, and hardware maintenance. However, as cyber threats evolve, MSPs are increasingly expected to provide comprehensive security solutions to their clients. This can be a significant challenge, as they may need more specialized expertise, tools, and resources.

This article will explore the benefits a managed service provider might expect when partnering with an MSSP. We will also discuss how MSPs can select the right MSSP partner, develop effective partnerships, and ensure their clients’ security needs are met. By partnering with an MSSP, MSPs can differentiate themselves in a crowded market, enhance their value proposition, and provide more comprehensive services to their clients.

 

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What Is Authentication in the Retail and Finance Industry?

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In the financial industry, fraud is a natural and ever-present challenge. Digital banking and international finance have only compounded this problem, and anti-money laundering and fraud laws in the U.S. have evolved to address these issues.

In modern times, the overlap of identity management, authentication, and identity assurance has led to more comprehensive forms of authentication. These verification forms can differ based on the customers, the jurisdiction or industry, or even the technology used to make a payment or secure funds. But, all forms of authentication are purpose-built to ensure that technological systems can resist unauthorized access to financial information.

 

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What Are Tenable and Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions?

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Government agencies and contractors in the supply chain face threats every single day. If you haven’t read the news lately, our national infrastructure and data systems face significant challenges in maintaining the security and integrity of their devices, applications and network resources. When agencies and contractors want to connect to any sensitive system, the Department of Defense requires that they utilize the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).

This suite of vulnerability scanning software provides passive and active search capabilities that promote high levels of network security and compliance while standardizing these tools for organizations no matter where they are at. 

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