MAY, 20228 HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SECURITY PARTNER TO MAXIMIZE TEAM VALUEBY REX TOLMAN, CISO, VICE PRESIDENT, ENTERPRISE SECURITY, KFORCE INC (NASDAQ: KFRC)Rex TolmanThe mission of my security operations center (SOC) team is to protect our company's ability to generate revenue and profit and to fulfill the firm's overall mission. This is a strategic goal. It doesn't speak to the number of threats or intrusion attempts we respond to each day, but instead focuses on business outcomes. Our managed security service provider (MSSP) is fundamental to us fulfilling that mission by providing the full-time support needed to maintain our risk posture while freeing up more personnel for value-add activities. As a long-term relationship, an MSSP can become an essential part of your security roadmap and strategy. However not all MSSPs are created equal, and it's essential to find the right fit before enlisting a partner.Set strategy and objectives within your SOCIdeally, your MSSP will act as an extension of your overall SOC so it's important to start by pinpointing your areas of strength and weakness. As you consider this journey, be honest with yourself about what capabilities you have within your team. We found that our most immediate need was 24/7/365 monitoring as our first level of security response for identifying alerts, running initial investigations and opening tickets for us to resolve anomalies. Our SOC would have required a minimum of four to five people doing nothing but that job to achieve the same results, which would take resources away from higher value-add activities and our ultimate strategic goals.Bring your team along with you during the process by communicating that their jobs aren't being outsourced, but IN MYV EW
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