In computer networking, managed security services typically are network security services, which have been outsourced to an outsourcing service provider. The origins of MSSPs can be traced back to the early Internet Service Providers at the end to mid-1990s. The term MSSP was coined to signify the time period in which a business would purchase its own security hardware and software, in order to maintain its own network infrastructure. It is important to note that this type of service has been around for more than twenty years, and has several benefits which make it attractive to businesses. One of the major benefits of this type of service is the economies of scale that it allows a larger business to enjoy.
Another advantage of managed security service provider model is the ease with which shared resources (i.e. routers, switches, IP phones etc.) can be deployed. Any number of devices that meet the data security requirements can be added to the managed security service. This also results in lower costs, as only those devices that need access to the data unit will require maintenance. Also, if multiple devices have access to the data unit, then this simplifies the associated maintenance effort... Read more