Connective Platform™ Summary Document
Signing an MSSP is a costly and time consuming process.
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Not quite. Going without specialized IT security is a dangerous gamble that no company can afford to take, and in-house teams are difficult to maintain. So when you’re considering moving from an in-house team to an MSSP, start small. Walk before you run. Have prospective vendors demop their product with your company’s own data before choosing a contractor. Have the new contractor first show their expertise on a project with a limited budget and fixed time frame.
There are many benefits to using an MSSP as opposed to an in-house team: with fewer employees, there’s the potential to save on cost not just in the IT department, but in supporting departments as well; specialists are getting harder to find, and the best among them require more than just a cushy chair and an eye-watering salary, they also want professional challenges that a company working in infosec is better suited to provide; and with an outside vendor, your company can expect 24/7 protection, providing continual detection and response to potential cyberattacks.
