At V2 Systems, we’ve covered the importance of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) many times — especially now in 2020. But what exactly is an MSSP? How does V2 Systems help in this realm? In today’s blog, we’re giving a quick crash course on the subject.

What Is an MSSP?

When we talk about managed security services providers, what we really mean is someone who will provide you with cybersecurity monitoring and management. This can include anything from virus and spam blocking and intrusion detection, to firewalls and virtual private network management. An MSSP can also handle major system changes, modifications and upgrades for either local office machines or company-wide systems. MSSPs take a lot off your plate.

How Does an MSSP Save You Money?

As we mentioned above, a lot is taken off your plate. We really mean that. And acquiring in-house cybersecurity staff can be expensive, so working with an MSSP can present a far more cost-effective option. Organizations tend to save money on equipment, software tools and many other operational costs.

Not Every MSSP Is The Same.

Like any other service, no two providers are alike. Many are good, and many more are not. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• V2 Systems’ Unified Threat Management service combines critical cybersecurity features (like intrusion detection and prevention, VPN, firewalling, content filtering and anti-phishing/anti-malware filtering) into a single solution designed for small and medium-sized organizations. Assets are continuously protected 24x7x365 with feeds from intelligence on current and emerging threats.
• We offer the first line of defense against cyberthreats on the Internet through our cloud-based Secure Internet Gateway. Protecting your users has never been easier and can be deployed in minutes. We have the intelligence to uncover current and emerging threats, visibility for activity across all devices and ports to block phishing, malware, malicious code, ransomware and callbacks. Best-in-class defense, real-time incident response and operational optimization.
• V2 Systems leverages enterprise technology offering you the latest solution in advanced threat protection as a service. Our services include the latest cybersecurity technologies and the emerging threat intelligence providing detection and protection against zero-day and targeted attacks, including advanced malware (trojan, virus, worm), APT (Advanced Persistent Threats) and malicious callbacks.
• V2 Systems’ Incident Response and Event Investigation service offers unmatched experience handling cybersecurity incidents to prevent further harm to the organization, ranging from single-system compromises to enterprise-wide intrusions by attack groups. Our Incident Response team can quickly assess the challenges you face and recommend specific actions from short-term remediation to long-term prevention.
• V2 Systems leverages advanced technology offering you the best-in-class vulnerability and compliance management as a service. We provide accurate internal and external scans across your IT landscape such as network assets, hosts, web applications, and databases. We make it easy to identify and fix vulnerabilities, including software flaws, missing patches, malware and misconfigurations.
• V2 Systems’ Security Information and Event Management and Log Management service is everything you need to troubleshoot and secure your IT environment. Our full feature log search and analysis tools provide collecting, indexing, monitoring, reporting and alerting of your machine data from virtually any technology and critical information asset in a light, scalable and integrated package.
• V2 Systems’ Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service provides small and medium-sized organizations with executive-level guidance and leadership but without the costs of hiring a full-time “C-suite” employee. This allows organizations in today’s constantly changing cyberthreat landscape to develop a vision, plan and budget that upholds the integrity of a security program.
• V2 Systems helps your organization achieve the highest level of compliance possible through our comprehensive range of services which include assessment, remediation, implementation and education services. Whether its PCI, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11 or NIST 800-171, we have you covered.

Perhaps the most important reason of all for choosing V2 Systems is within our own mission statement. You truly can trust us to handle your technology while you concentrate solely on your organization’s vision.

Since 1995, Manassas Park, VA-based V2 Systems has employed local systems administrators, network engineers, security consultants, help desk technicians and partnering companies to meet a wide range of clients’ IT needs, from research, to implementation, to maintenance. Concentrate on your VISION…We’ll handle the TECHNOLOGY!