Cybersecurity definition
What is MSSP?
MSSP stands for Managed Security Service Provider.
By Cyber Tool Stack Editorial TeamUpdated
Definition
A vendor that operates security tools and processes — like a SIEM or firewall — on an ongoing basis for a customer, distinct from an MDR provider's narrower focus on 24/7 detection and response for a specific set of telemetry.
Related cybersecurity terms
MDRManaged Detection and ResponseA subscription service where a vendor's own analysts monitor an organization's security alerts and respond to routine detections, instead of the customer's team doing it alone.SOCSecurity Operations CenterThe team (in-house or vendor-run) responsible for monitoring security alerts around the clock and responding when something looks like a real incident.