Posts by Intrust Man

Cyber security assessment services can refer to any number of tests performed to determine and address your cyber security risks. Which assessments you need for your business depends on your type of business, the size of your company and your risk tolerance. However, every business should conduct some level of cyber risk assessment. The most…

Co-managed IT services, sometimes called hybrid IT services, involves keeping an IT staff in-house but also supplementing those internal resources with services from a managed service provider (MSP). If your business is large enough to maintain an in-house IT team, co-managed services can be the best of both worlds: You decide how much you want…

There are many cloud computing benefits for small business, including: Better manageability. Cloud computing adds flexibility by expanding your technological infrastructure resources as it is needed. How much data storage will you need in the next year? From how many locations will you need to access that data? With cloud solutions, you don’t need to…

A cyber security managed service provider is also called a managed cybersecurity provider or MSSP. They differ from a CSSP because the security services are provided as part of end-to-end IT coverage, including: Making sure your infrastructure is secure by assessing for risks/gaps and identifying other vulnerabilities. Closing any gaps and providing recommendations to implement…

Companies that offer cyber security to other businesses as a service are cyber security services providers. Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) also refers to a set of specific certifications issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) to designate certain levels of knowledge and experience. When the acronym is used (CSSP) it is usually referring to the…

Cloud service providers are third-party companies that offer cloud-based platform, infrastructure, application and storage services. These providers are kind of like utility companies where you pay for the services you use, in this case cloud services. A cloud managed service provider bundles cloud services into a managed service agreement, meaning you are not just buying…

Managed service providers (MSP) supports your company’s network, infrastructure and other technology needs for a flat rate monthly fee. It’s “managed” because the MSP proactively works to keep your network up and running without interruption. That means they’re not just fixing what breaks, but partnering with you to get the most productivity out of your…

IT project outsourcing is when you hire an external resource to accomplish a specific, limited scope IT project within a given period of time. It may include the development of products, services or solutions and involve multiple parties within and outside of your organization. Some typical outsourcing projects are migrating from an on-premises server to…

IT help desk outsourcing is when you hire an external vendor to provide 24/7/365 tech support for your team as a standalone service. Managed service providers (MSPs) offer help desk services as part of their comprehensive solution. But when the term “IT help desk outsourcing” is used, it typically refers to only help desk support.…

Outsourcing simply means to fulfill a function from an external resource instead of an internal team or staff member. When it comes to the outsourcing of IT services, this can take a couple of forms. First, there is outsourcing IT projects when you hire a vendor or contractor to take on a specific IT project…