As enterprises increasingly evaluate managed service providers (MSPs) to safeguard their networks and application services from cyberattacks, managed security service providers (MSSPs) have a golden opportunity to deliver differentiated security services profitably.
Here are some key considerations and use cases for network and application protection:
Disappearing Network Perimeter: With the rise of remote workers, traditional network perimeters are disappearing. MSSPs must adapt to protect applications and data regardless of location. Implementing zero trust, protecting against client compromise, and providing security at the edge are some considerations an MSSP must incorporate.
Evolving Threat Surface: The threat landscape is constantly changing, with new attack vectors emerging. MSSPs need to stay ahead by addressing evolving threats such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).
Preventing Identity Theft and Breaches: Social engineering attacks aimed at stealing credentials pose a significant risk. MSSPs should implement advanced, real-time security measures to prevent such breaches.
Value-Added Protections: MSSPs need to offer value-added protections for customers' networks and applications. This includes state-of-the-art security solutions that differentiate their services and drive monetization.
Cost-Effectiveness at Scale: Balancing capital investments, operational costs, and emergency response is essential. MSSPs should focus on cost-effective solutions that scale while ensuring disaster recovery and high availability.
Multi-Tenancy: MSSPs serve multiple small, medium, and large enterprise customers (tenants). They need operational tools that are easy to use, white-labeled, and capable of managing multi-tenant environments.
Minimizing False Positives: Leveraging AI-powered algorithms, MSSPs can protect user experiences while minimizing false positives and reducing the need for human intervention.
For managed service providers looking to add new network and application security services to their portfolio, Radware’s new MSSP offerings allow service providers to customize, rebrand, and resell Radware’s Cloud DDoS Protection and Cloud Application Protection Services. The services are built to defend MSSPs’ customers against advanced cyber threats, including DDoS, DNS, application, and layer 7 Web DDoS attacks.