Congratulations on taking one step forward and outsourcing the cybersecurity services. However, the route to outsourcing is not easy. Your business and its entire sensitive data will be in the hands of strangers. Imagine the impact it would have if you chose an inexperienced cybersecurity service provider.
By following the best practices, you can find the right partner who adds a steel strength to your IT infrastructure. Our blog post talks about those practices including things you should outsource and avoid.
These figures are enough to bring any business to the reality that cyberattacks will not slow down at any cost. Joining hands with a reputable cybersecurity provider is the right way to ensure the safety of your business, money, customers, and everything in between.
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Before diving straight into outsourcing, examine your needs by asking these questions:
Once you have a firm grasp of your needs, you can start researching potential cybersecurity providers.
Choosing a service provider starts with a simple question- what exactly you are looking for? Do you want to secure your IT network, or do you need vulnerability management services? Cybersecurity services are broad and apply to your data, network, applications, and so on. Decide which one fits your needs.
Outsourcing an amateur will put your business at great risk. You might be dealing with the wrong one if
To check these red flags, you should do thorough background research on a cybersecurity service provider. This will take some time but it's important. After all, it’s about your business security.
Every business that is into cybersecurity must have a few standard certifications. They show their expertise and commitment to meet industry standards. What to look for? Check whether they are ISO 27001 certified or not.
Do they have SOC2, CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CEH(Certified Ethical Hackers), GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other important certifications? Knowing your chosen cybersecurity service provider has these certificates will give you peace of mind.
You can minimize the risk of outsourcing wrong cybersecurity professionals by assessing their incident response time. The shorter the incident response time, the faster they are in detecting, analyzing, and responding to a cyberattack.
Cyberattacks can happen anytime, day or night, doesn’t matter. A managed service provider who works within a strict time zone is not the right fit. Look for someone who can protect your business and IT around the clock.
One of the benefits of outsourcing cybersecurity professionals is their good grasp of compliance and regulatory requirements. However, if they have limited knowledge or do not stay updated with the latest compliance, these benefits turn quickly into disadvantages. So, must check their compliance knowledge to operate safely in your industry.
To find the potential partners, here are some key points to consider regarding data security:
These are a few best practices for outsourcing cybersecurity services.However, you should not give all the keys to third-party security vendors. Here are a few core functions that should remain under your direct control.
There is a global skill shortage of cybersecurity experts. Growing cyberattacks make businesses more concerned about their data. By hiring or outsourcing cybersecurity services, businesses can reduce the risk of cyberattacks. Remember, it is a shared responsibility of the internal teams of your business so proper training and security awareness are necessary. By working together with your team and a reputed service provider, you can create a steel shield for your business.
Softude is an ISO 27001-certified company. We offer advanced cybersecurity solutions and services to diverse industries. Our security experts are well aware of industry standards and compliance such as HIPAA. Frameworks and certifications like CCNA, CEH, NIST cybersecurity framework, OWASP/ASVS, and PCI DSS, make us a trustworthy partner for businesses worldwide.
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