(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity Practice Exam

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Who provides security services for other organizations as a managed service?

  1. MSSPs

  2. CSSPs

  3. NSSPs

  4. RSSPs

The correct answer is: MSSPs

Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are organizations that offer a range of security services to other businesses and organizations. These services often include 24/7 monitoring of security systems, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance reporting. The key characteristic of an MSSP is that they outsource these security functions to provide expertise and resources that many organizations may not have in-house. MSSPs are particularly valuable for organizations that may not have the budget or personnel to manage extensive cybersecurity operations on their own. By leveraging MSSPs, organizations can benefit from specialized security expertise and advanced technologies that enhance their overall security posture. While other types of service providers exist (like CSSPs, NSSPs, and RSSPs), they typically refer to different scopes of service or specific areas of cybersecurity. For instance, CSSPs may focus on cloud security, NSSPs on network security, and RSSPs on risk management. However, it is MSSPs that are specifically known for providing a comprehensive suite of managed security services to other firms.