- Managed security services (MSS) is a systematic approach to managing an organization's security needs. The services may be conducted in house or outsourced to a service provider that oversees other companies' network and information system security. Functions of a managed security service include
round-the-clock monitoring and management of
intrusion detection systems and firewalls, overseeing patch management and upgrades, performing security assessments and security audits, and responding to emergencies.
There are products available from a number of vendors to help organize and guide the procedures involved. This diverts the burden of performing the chores manually, which can be considerable, away from administrators.
Product Review: LogRhythm LogRhythm is a cross-platform log management that manages audit files and IT security management processes.
Product Review: Cymphonix's Network Composer Cymphonix's Network Composer is a security and visibility appliance that controls and monitorstraffic passing through the network perimeter to the...
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- Managed security services (MSS) is a systematic approach to managing an organization's security needs. The services may be conducted in house or outsourced to a service provider that oversees other companies' network and information system security. Functions of a managed security service include
round-the-clock monitoring and management of
