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Managed Security Services Overview
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Managed Security Services (“MSS”) are network security services, which are majorly outsourced to service
providers so that the company can focus on its core competencies. MSS includes managed firewall,
intrusion detection, virtual private network, vulnerability scanning and anti-virus services. MSS also
provides clock monitoring and managing & consulting services for the client’s network security. Moreover,
MSS provides unified threat management, endpoint security, distributed denial of services, etc.
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MSS is either deployed as cloud-based model or Customer
Premises
Equipment
(CPE)-based
model.
Managed Security Services Network
Cloud-based Managed
deployment is the most preferred deployment mode. With Security
Service
increasing instances of cyberattacks, website hacking and
other online frauds, managed security services are used by
different sectors such as Banking, Financial Services &
Insurance (BFSI), Retail, IT & Telecom, Healthcare, Defense,
Remote
Site
Cloud
Virtualization
Environment
Physical
Environment
etc.
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MSS offers various applications such as Managed Intrusion Prevention & Detection Systems, Unified Threat
Management (UTM), Endpoint Security, Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS), etc., in different sectors to
protect systems from viruses, hackers and unwanted programs. MSS can be accessed in two ways:
• In-house (by using the company’s equipment and security team within the company premises).
• Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) – Provides outsourced monitoring and management of
security devices and systems from a remote location.
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