The DHS has issued a memo essentially stating that some IT consulting firms and Managed IT service providers (MSPs) involved in Office 365 migrations are not properly securing the cloud productivity suite for customers.
On the one hand, such statements can give the overall IT consulting and IT services market a black eye.
But on the other hand, partners that communicate the warning (and proper Office 365 security settings) to end-customers can likely differentiate themselves from others.
“Since October 2018, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has conducted several engagements with customers who have used third-party partners to migrate their email services to O365.
The organizations that used a third party have had a mix of configurations that lowered their overall security posture (e.g., mailbox auditing disabled, unified audit log disabled, multi-factor authentication disabled on admin accounts).
In addition, the majority of these organizations did not have a dedicated IT security team to focus on their security in the cloud.
Most businesses, especially Small-Mid-size Businesses (SMB) outsource their IT to Managed Service Providers (MSP) to manage their network, servers, desktops, peripherals and A/V needs. Most SMBs expect the MSPs to provide security coverage along with IT Support.
Typically, MSPs manage hundreds of networks and provide two shifts of services and maintenance activities. IT Service providers have a trusted relationship with their customer and have access to administrative privileges to multiple customers’ network and servers. MSPs simplify the process and use standardized procedures for their customers, which becomes even more important with a higher employee turnover than average.
The cybercriminals see this trusted relationship as a good opportunity to navigate the MSPs standards and gain access to multiple customers’ network and servers. The cybercriminals exploit this relationship and are more successfulas opposed to attacking each SMB.
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had recognized this global issue and has recommended MSPs and their customers to implement better defense strategies to protect their infrastructure assets and disrupt any threat activities.
APTs Targeting IT Service Provider Customers
How do MSPs differ from MSSPs?
The role of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSP) is somewhat new to many SMBs. As cyber-threats have become commonplace and affecting every size of business, it is important to recognize the role of MSSP in implementing, enhancing and supplementing your cybersecurity needs.
Comparing MSP to MSSP is analogous to comparing a city’s mayor to the chief of police. The former is an administrator while the latter focuses on the necessary comprehensive security measures and allow the administrator to safely accomplish his tasks.
MSPs make the information usable to the company, while the MSSPs make the information secured from abuses and unauthorized access.
MSPs have an operational focus – keeping the company data available and enable employees to operate. The day-to-day operations are managed through Network Operations Center (NOC) and provide basic security.
MSSPs are proactive-security focused – implementing advanced techniques in Threat detection, prevention and response techniques, and are coordinated via the Security Operations Center (SOC).
What should SMBs look for?
The customers should recognize the differences in roles of MSPs and MSSPs, recognize that both the roles are required for the business operations.
If security is a priority for a company, the executives must take a proactive approach towards addressing those concerns. The businesses should not expect their IT Service Provider to provide the in-depth security that theyneed; and instead engage the right skills, to keep the business operational and to keep the digital assets secured.
The IT Service Providers or MSPs should engage a Managed Security Service Provider to complement their services and provide an enhanced trust relationshipto their customers.
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The major players in the homeland security and emergency management market include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman, Thales Group, Leidos, IBM, Flir Systems, Bae Systems, General Dynamics, Unisys.
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The COVID-19 outbreak has caused an increase in the market for homeland security and emergency management systems as more stringent screening processes are being employed at the borders of the nations to ensure that no traveler with an infection can enter the country.
Managed IT services are the information technology services being provided by the third party.
They are quite popular among small businesses which lack robust IT infrastructure and IT staff.
However, it is important to choose the right one that can go well with your budget and needs.
After all, rather than waiting to call in a professional when a breakdown occurs and you’re losing time and money, choose a proactive service provider to prevent the issues from occurring in the first place.
It leads to increased productivity, less downtime, and more convenience.
Managed IT support is ideal for small to medium sized corporations with 10-60 computer personals.
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It includes the size, share, growth, trends, key players, segments and regional analysis in detail during the study year 2020-2027.The research report also covers the comprehensive profiles of the key players in the market and an in-depth view of the competitive landscape worldwide.
The major players in the homeland security and emergency management market include Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman, Thales Group, Leidos, IBM, Flir Systems, Bae Systems, General Dynamics, Unisys.
This section includes a holistic view of the competitive landscape that includes various strategic developments such as key mergers & acquisitions, future capacities, partnerships, financial overviews, collaborations, new product developments, new product launches, and other developmentsGet more information on "Global Homeland Security And Emergency Management Market Research Report" by requesting FREE Sample Copy at https://www.valuemarketresearch.com/contact/homeland-security-and-emergency-management-market/download-sample Market DynamicsThe market for homeland security and emergency management systems are being driven by increasing government pressure to strengthen the security of their nations in anticipation of growing terrorist threats and cyber attacks, the latter being a more sensitive and widespread threat.
There has been a tremendous increase in the investment behind strengthening the security systems at airports, seaports, and other border areas due to their sensitive nature and effects on jeopardizing national security.
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused an increase in the market for homeland security and emergency management systems as more stringent screening processes are being employed at the borders of the nations to ensure that no traveler with an infection can enter the country.The report covers Porter’s Five Forces Model, Market Attractiveness Analysis and Value Chain analysis.
