Managed Security Defined
Definitions of Managed Security by users and experts.
| Definitions: Managed Security Services |
| Managed security services are security operations outsourced to a company that specializes in those operations. Common managed security services include firewall management, vulnerability assessments, patch management, IDS management, e-mail security and content filtering, and intrusion response/forensics. A managed security services provider does this work for organizations that choose not to maintain security operations or a portion of security operations in house due to cost, lack of expertise, desire to concentrate on core competencies, or the need for 24-hour service. Managed security services are a popular option for organizations that want to co-source or out-task a portion of their IT efforts, so that the managed security service provider serves as an extension of the organization's IT staff. |
| Patrick Avery, IT Business Edge |
| Managed Security Services for Real |
| MSSPs (managed security services providers) perform remote monitoring and management of such security tasks as virus and spam blocking, intrusion detection and prevention, virtual private network management and Web-content filtering. As part of the services, MSSPs also handle modifications, updates and upgrades. |
| Pedro Pereira, Channel Insider |