What IT Security Services is your MSP providing?

Network Essentials Provides MSP and IT Security services for small and mid-sized businesses in the Charlotte Metro area
MSP’s Cyber security services vary by provider.

If you’re like most business owners, you rely on your MSP to provide a wide range of IT services that keep your business running smoothly. But what about IT security? Is your MSP providing all the security services you need to protect your data and infrastructure? Do they give you recommendations based on standards? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the different IT security services your MSP should be providing and explain why they’re essential for any business.

Typical IT service provided by MSPs include:

– Anti-virus and anti-malware protection

– Firewall configuration and management

– Patch management

– intrusion detection and prevention

– email security

These are all important services, but they’re just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to IT security.

Advanced Security Solutions:

Here are a few other services your MSP should be providing to keep your business safe:

– Identity management: In today’s world of increasing cyber threats, it’s more important than ever to manage and protect your online identities. Your MSP should be able to help you create and manage strong passwords, as well as provide two-factor authentication for added security.

– Data loss prevention: One of the biggest risks to businesses is data loss due to hackers or accidental deletion. Your MSP should have a data loss prevention strategy in place to ensure that your data is always protected.

– Security assessments and audits: Regular security assessments are essential for identify potential weaknesses in your system. Your MSP should be able to provide comprehensive security audits that covers everything from physical security to network and application security.

– Employee training: Your employees are one of the biggest security risks to your business. Make sure they’re properly trained on security policies and procedures, and that they understand the importance of following them.

-MDR/EDR: MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) are both essential for any business that wants to be proactive about security. MSPs can provide both of these services, which will help you identify threats before they become a problem.

-Encryption: Encryption is a critical part of keeping your data safe. Your MSP should be able to provide encryption for both data at rest and data in transit.

– Disaster recovery / Business Continuity: In the event of a disaster, you need to know that your data will be safe and that you can get back up and running quickly. Your MSP should have a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place so that you can rest assured knowing that your business

-SIEM: A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) system is a must-have for any business that wants to be proactive about security. MSPs can provide this service, which will help you collect and analyze data so that you can identify potential threats.

As you can see, there’s a lot more to IT security than just the basics.

Make sure your MSP is providing all of the services listed above, and you’ll be well on your way to protecting your business from the ever-growing threats. Cyber-crime is a real risk that all businesses face, but with the right MSP, you can rest assured knowing that you’re protected. Contact us today to learn more about our services.