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What is MSSP? The importance of the Managed Security Service Provider to the organization.
A Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) is an organization like Clearnetwork that provides outsourced security services for its customers. The rapid evolution of the cybersecurity threat landscape and the growing need for cybersecurity expertise means that many...
Managed 24/7 SOC – Why is it a necessity?
What is a SOC? A Security Operations Center (SOC) is the core of an organization’s cybersecurity program. It is responsible for identifying and responding to cybersecurity incidents within the network. An organization’s SOC is composed of a few interrelated pieces:...
The Top 11 Benefits of Managed Security Services Providers
A Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) like Clearnetwork is an external organization that handles some or all of an organization’s cybersecurity. Partnering with an MSSP allows an organization to take advantage of a number of different advantages compared to...
Top 10 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
Intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS) are designed to protect an organization from ongoing cyber threats. However, not all of these systems work in the same way or have the same objectives. Important distinctions between types of...
SIEM vs MSSP vs MDR vs SOCaaS
Understanding Managed Security Services Managed security services come in a wide range of potential offerings. The available services can vary greatly from provider to provider, even if they are advertised as the same thing. Understanding what to expect from each type...
Introduction to Threat Hunting – What, Why and How
Many organizations take a reactive approach to cybersecurity. Often, the first indication that they have that something is happening on their network is when they receive an alert of an attack in progress. However, by this point, it may already be too late to stop the...
HIPAA Compliance – What is HIPAA and how do I meet compliance?
What is HIPAA Compliance? HIPAA is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Title II of the Act sets the physical, network, and process security standards required of organizations that handle protected health information (PHI). HIPAA compliance is...
Prevention vs Detection-based Security Approach
Why You Should Add Detection To Your Security Strategy A number of different approaches to cyber defense exist. However, they can generally be classified into prevention-based and detection-based strategies. In a prevention-based strategy, an organization does its...
MDR Security Services. Managed Detection Response Evaluators Guide.
Executive Summary Partnering with a third-party provider for managed security services is a smart way for small to mid-sized businesses with limited security resources to deploy a detection-based security strategy that meets their internal needs, compliance...
Managed Detection And Response. What is it? What benefits for Your Company?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is an outsourced security service. A Managed Detection And Response provider installs their own set of security tools on a customer’s network and offers 24/7 remote monitoring of these solutions for any attacks. MDR is...
IBM Managed Security Alternative – Security Services
What is an alternative to IBM Managed Security? Looking for a IBM Managed Security competitor? IBM is a big name in cybersecurity and is often considered to be a top service provider (MSSP), but it also demands a high price. The firm has been getting overall positive...
CriticalStart Alternative – Managed Detection Response
What is an alternative to CriticalStart? Looking for a CriticalStart competitor? CriticalStart is a big name in cybersecurity and is often considered to be a top managed security service provider (MSSP), but it also demands a high price. The firm has been getting...