{"id":19445,"date":"2021-03-18T00:00:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T00:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exigotech.com.au\/?p=19445"},"modified":"2023-08-28T09:22:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T09:22:59","slug":"it-managed-service-provider-your-guiding-star-to-take-you-away-from-subpar-security-stature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/sg\/blog\/it-managed-service-provider-your-guiding-star-to-take-you-away-from-subpar-security-stature","title":{"rendered":"IT Managed Service Provider \u2013 Your Guiding Star to Take You Away from Subpar Security Stature"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Being an IT veteran, I can quote that\u00a0there\u00a0are only a few\u00a0organisations\u00a0in the\u00a0world\u00a0that\u00a0have\u00a0never encountered a security breach. The main reason that the security\u00a0cover of an\u00a0organisation\u00a0keeps blowing is that bad actors are getting smarter\u00a0day by day.\u00a0Hackers keep updating themselves\u00a0and\u00a0they\u00a0try new tools to widen the attack surface and find the\u00a0loopholes to enter your\u00a0organisation.\u00a0Also, due to\u00a0the\u00a0increased use of technology, the\u00a0companies are accumulating heaps and heaps of data which particularly increases the attack surface. This\u00a0whole situation can overwhelm the IT teams as they have millions of places to monitor and evaluate for security leaks.\u00a0Here is when you need to liaise with a\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/services\/delivery-model\/managed-services\">managed security service provider<\/a><\/strong>. To understand\u00a0the\u00a0benefits,\u00a0you can leverage\u00a0by investing in an IT managed service provider, keep reading.<\/p>\n<h2>What\u00a0is Managed Security Services?<\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/blog\/how-our-managed-security-services-help-you-maximise-your-security-capabilities-and-eliminate-the-gaps\">Managed security services<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0encompass security at several levels.\u00a0Your IT managed service provider\u00a0uses several\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/reviews\/market\/security-information-event-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools<\/a><\/strong> , Intrusion Detection system, anti-virus, firewalls, vulnerability and compliance management tools to tailor your security infrastructure. The managed security service provider\u00a0offloads your work as\u00a0they\u00a0shoulder the tedious task of ensuring security of endpoints and devices in your business scenario and gives you ample time to focus on other strategic activities.<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What\u00a0is Managed Security Services?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Managed security services\u00a0encompass security at several levels.\u00a0Your IT managed service provider\u00a0uses several\u00a0Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) tools , Intrusion Detection system, anti-virus, firewalls, vulnerability and compliance management tools to tailor your security infrastructure. The managed security service provider\u00a0offloads your work as\u00a0they\u00a0shoulder the tedious task of ensuring security of endpoints and devices in your business scenario and gives you ample time to focus on other strategic activities.\"\n    }\n  }\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The image below fairly illustrates the responsibilities that your IT managed service provider takes up for you. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/It-managed-service-blog-image.png\" alt=\"IT Managed Service Provider 1 \u2013 Exigo Tech \" width=\"940\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Onboarding a Managed Security Service Provider<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>On the basis of\u00a0responsibilities, the IT managed services provider shoulder for your\u00a0organisation, they are\u00a0becoming\u00a0a permanent fixture in business environments of all sizes.\u00a0Your managed services provider\u2019s\u00a0main focus\u00a0is\u00a0on improving your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-essential-8-security-strategies-what-does-it-mean-for-your-business\">security posture<\/a><\/strong> which gives your IT team the time and space to focus on other business imperatives. A few of other benefits of investing in managed services are listed below-<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Unparalleled Expertise and Industry Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/blog\/five-trends-shaping-up-the-it-landscape-for-managed-service-providers-in-2021\">managed service providers<\/a><\/strong> cater to the requirements of businesses of different domains and scales therefore they are bound to have encountered different issues. As a result of which,\u00a0they have their\u00a0bag\u00a0full of experience. Also,\u00a0they have used all the standard as well as the uncommon\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/services\/networks\/palo-alto\">security enhancing tools<\/a><\/strong> \u00a0which makes them more reliable and responsive\u00a0if a security breach is attempted.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Continuous Monitoring and Evaluation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The IT managed services provider monitor, analyse and investigate codes and attempts made to rupture your security cover. They have an effective plan and business-grade defense plan in place to ensure that hackers are not able to enter your secured infrastructure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong> Quick Incident Response<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The digitally transformed organisations\u00a0are more likely to get attacked by bad actors.\u00a0It is true that\u00a0most of the attacks are unsuccessful but if\u00a0the hackers\u00a0are able to\u00a0enter your network,\u00a0then they can generate an enormous impact. The managed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/exigotech.co\/au\/services\/security\"><strong>security service<\/strong><\/a> providers are equipped to\u00a0respond to the intrusions and\u00a0prevent data theft. Once they have acted on the breach, they can use this experience to prepare strategies for\u00a0other cyber-attacks. The IT managed service provider includes\u00a0learnings from unsuccessful breaches in their mitigation plans, as well<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Services Scaled or Evolved as Per Your Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you are outsourcing your managed security requirements, it is quite easy for you to pick only those services which you require\u00a0now\u00a0and pay only for it. For example, you wanted a managed service provider to look after your cloud environment. But after some time, you need them to build a secured network infrastructure for you, as well. You have the flexibility to choose from several plans that suit the current and evolving needs of your business.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Managed Risks and Compliances<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are a part of a highly regulated industry, then it is quintessential for you to keep the compliance levels updated. However, this can be a tedious task when\u00a0you manage several moving parts of your business. A managed security service provider can\u00a0utilise\u00a0their expertise to ensure the security of your assets. Furthermore, they also enable you to remain compliant with the evolving compliances environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Deal with Cyber Security Risks in a Better Manner with\u00a0Exigo\u00a0Tech \u2013 Your Dependable IT Managed Services Provider<\/h3>\n<p>Investment in a managed service provider proves to be a profitable bet when compared with building an in-house team.\u00a0However, according to me, it is necessary for you to\u00a0have a managed security service provider by your side,\u00a0to not be alone against the\u00a0millions of\u00a0attacks\u00a0that\u00a0a potential hacker might point\u00a0to you.<\/p>\n<p>Exigo\u00a0Tech has partnered with several\u00a0of the\u00a0best vendors in the market and possesses\u00a0expertise in\u00a0building a resilient and secured cover for your\u00a0organisation. Speak to one of our\u00a0cybersecurity specialists and learn how can we make a difference with our services. Call us\u00a0on <a href=\"tel: 1300 394 468\"><strong>1300 EXIGOTECH (394 468)<\/strong><\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:sales@exigotech.com.au\"><strong>sales@exigotech.com.au<\/strong><\/a> to book an introductory session today.\u00a0Team up with us to shield your\u00a0organisation\u00a0from potential threats and\u00a0gain peace of mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being an IT veteran, I can quote that\u00a0there\u00a0are only a few\u00a0organisations\u00a0in the\u00a0world\u00a0that\u00a0have\u00a0never encountered a security breach. 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