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IT ’ S WORTH FINDING AN MSP WHO HAS A MANAGED DETECTION AND RESPONSE ( MDR ) TOOLSET WHICH OPERATES ON AN OUTCOME- FOCUSED APPROACH .

Scott Dodds , CEO , Ultima

It ’ s worth finding an MSP who has a Managed Detection and Response ( MDR ) toolset which operates on an outcome-focused approach . This will deliver the actionable insight organisations need to proactively detect current and emerging threats and respond rapidly to incidents . An MDR service supplies the tools needed to detect and respond to threats as well as the people to deploy , configure and monitor them .

An MSP with an MDR toolset will assess the network environment and leverage the different technologies that fit with its specific needs . It will combine multiple toolsets , including Security Information and Event

Management ( SIEM ) and Endpoint Detection and Response ( EDR ) tools , providing a bespoke suite of products according to the environment ; whether that ’ s public or hybrid cloud or on-premises .

But the benefits of outsourcing to an MSP extend beyond its toolsets . So , what can MSPs offer that traditional security services can ’ t ?

A bespoke service for the whole network

A good MSP will combine cloud security best practice with automation to provide a wrap-around service for the whole network