Selecting your organisation’s cyber security partner is a daunting exercise under the best circumstances.
It’s always scary when you’re giving the keys to your corporate defences to an outsider. But as the complexity of cyber security management grows, it’s hard not to seek outside help as trusted allies in the fight against malicious attacks.
How can you be certain your choice of security partner is safe and reliable?
For some companies, a managed security services provider (MSSP) is the most cost-effective choice because the MSSP guarantees scalable resources and expertise to meet any eventuality. Still, it’s prudent to invest in independent, on-going risk management to maintain oversight and control.
Meanwhile, there are organisations that have the maturity and resources to exceed what an MSSP can provide but also recognise the on-going investment costs they will bear on their own.
Ultimately, choosing an MSSP versus deploying in-house security is a matter of strategy and not just tactics. It’s a choice between investing in security staff and tools in-house against investing in a partner whose primary focus is on deploying security solutions that fit a larger target audience.
Whatever the case, it's nearly impossible to do business today without working with partners in some capacity. Here are five best practices for proper cyber security in partner relationships.