SAINTCON 2016 - Sam Mclane - Changing the Economics of Security Operations

Discover how managed security services and a dedicated team of experts can revolutionize your security operations, freeing up resources and reducing costs, expertly covering phishing, ransomware, and more.

Key takeaways
  • Changing the economics of security operations by leveraging managed security services and leveraging a dedicated team of security engineers.
  • Small to medium-sized businesses struggle to keep up with security due to limited resources and budget.
  • Phishing attacks are a major concern, and even with training, people can still be tricked into clicking on malicious links.
  • Ransomware is a growing threat, and companies need to prioritize backup and recovery strategies.
  • A managed security service provider can offer a unique perspective and expertise in security, freeing up internal resources.
  • Smaller companies may not have the resources to hire a dedicated security team, but a managed security service provider can provide a similar level of expertise and support.
  • A cloud-based Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system can help monitor and respond to security incidents.
  • The cost of hiring and training a dedicated security team can be high, and a managed security service provider can offer a more cost-effective solution.
  • Companies should prioritize building relationships with their security team and leveraging their expertise to stay ahead of security threats.
  • Incident response should be a well-documented process, and companies should have a plan in place for responding to security incidents.
  • Managed security service providers can offer a variety of training programs to help employees stay up-to-date on security best practices.
  • The economics of security operations can be changed by leveraging a managed security service provider and a dedicated team of security engineers.
  • Small to medium-sized businesses can benefit from a managed security service provider by gaining access to expertise and resources they may not have otherwise.
  • The key to successful security operations is building relationships with your security team and leveraging their expertise to stay ahead of security threats.