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Managed Security Services.

ANS takes the world’s best security technologies and preconfigures and automates them, to give you the highest level of threat monitoring and intelligence.

Working with industry-leading security partners like Microsoft, VMware, Fortinet and Cisco Meraki, we bring out vast experience using modern security tooling to guarantee the safety and security of your environments.

Experts in Security Solutions.

Years of UK Based Secure Operations Centre (SOC)

Years of Secure Network Operations Centre (SNOC)

Years delivering multi-vendor security, networking & connectivity solutions

Managed Detection and Response.

We can take complete responsibility for the security of your cloud environment with our range of Sentinel based MDR services, or work with you to improve your defence posture.

Threat detection and response

We defend against threats by building in security by default. We prevent threats by configuring Sentinel to best practice proactively detect threats and immediately respond 24/7.Ā  Unlike most MSPs, who just identify threats, ANS can actively remediate incidents for you.

Sentinel management and integration

We continually manage, maintain and optimise your Sentinel environment. Our engineers ensure fully compliant integration with your infrastructure. They ensure it is automated and orchestrated to best practice.

Security Orchestration and Automated Response [SOAR]

Our Security Checked [SC] analysts can create SOAR rules and playbooks, based on Microsoft best practice, and configure them in Sentinel. Should an incident occur, our analysts in our UK SOC will provide real time response.

Management portal

You get a single, clear view of all your environments through our real-time management portal, Glass. You can quickly raise tickets, make changes and manage your cloud spend.

Threat Intelligence

ANS utilise a number of threat intelligence feeds to enrich incidents and alerts as well as inform the SOC team and our customers of active threats actors and campaigns in place that are targeting your industry area or government sector.Ā Currently threat intelligence utilised by ANS include:

  • Microsoft Threat Intelligence ā€“ included with Defender XDR and utilised by ANS SOC
  • GroupIB ā€“ offering sector focussed (e.g. Local Government) threat intelligence and reporting.
  • Mandiant ā€“ Providing enrichment to incidents in the ANS SOAR platform.
  • Virus Total ā€“ Providing severity and prioritising intelligence to the ANS SOC

FAQs - Managed Security Services

What are managed security services?

ManagedĀ security services are about outsourcing the management and monitoring of an organisationā€™s cyber security processes to a trusted third party.ā€ÆĀ 

Managed security services can include everything from basic system monitoring to comprehensive security operations centre (SOC) services, which manage the entire security function of an organisation.Ā 

ANS is a leading UK-based Managed Security Service Provider trusted by the MOD, Cabinet Office, and emergency services.Ā 

Why do you need managed security services? Why is it important today?

The global cyber-crime economy is big business ā€” $9.5 trillion to be exact. If it was a country, it would have the third-largest GDP in the world, behind the US and China.Ā 

Cyber-crime can lead to all sorts of issues for your organisation, such as loss of customer trust, lost data, profit loss, and a damaged reputation.Ā 

Organisations often lack the resources and expertise to handle these threats internally. Managed Security Service Providers like ANS provide 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, which are essential for keeping threats at bay.ā€ÆĀ 

This is especially important today with the rise of remote working, which can increase vulnerability and weak spots.Ā 

What are the benefits of an MSS partnership?

Partnering with a Managed Security Service Provider offers several benefits, including:Ā 

  • 24/7 Threat Detection and Response: Continuous monitoring to quickly identify and stop threats.Ā 
  • Access to Expertise: Leveraging the skills and knowledge of cybersecurity professionals.Ā 
  • Cost Savings: Paying for managed security services is usually more cost-effective than in-house security staff and infrastructure.Ā 
  • Scalability: Easily scaling security services to match your organisationā€™s growth and needs.Ā 
  • Compliance Support: Assisting with regulatory compliance and audits from governing bodies.Ā 

 

What does a managed security service provider (MSSP) do?

A Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offers a range of cybersecurity services to protect an organisationā€™s IT environment.ā€ÆThese security services can include:Ā 

  • Penetration TestingĀ 
  • Managed Firewall ServicesĀ 
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN) ManagementĀ 

ANS managed security services can be tailored to fit your organisationā€™s specific needs.Ā 

How do managed security services work?Ā 

Managed Security Services involves outsourcing security management to a specialised provider ā€“ a Managed Security Services Provider (or MSSP).Ā 

  1. Assessment: The MSSP evaluates the organisationā€™s security needs and vulnerabilities.Ā 
  2. Implementation: Security tools and technologies are put in place (e.g. firewalls, IDS). Customers are onboarded intoĀ 
  3. Monitoring: Continuous 24/7 monitoring of the IT environment for threats.Ā 
  4. Threat Response: MSSP detects, investigates, and responds to security incidents.Ā 
  5. Reporting: Regular reports on security incidents and overall security posture.Ā 
  6. Compliance: Assistance with regulatory compliance and security audits.Ā 
  7. Proactive Measures: Threat hunting to identify and neutralise threats early.Ā 
  8. Communication: Regular updates and meetings with clients.Ā 

If you want more detail on ANS managed security services specifically, schedule a call with us and member of our team will get in touch with you.Ā 

What types of security devices can an MSSP like ANS manage?

A Managed Security Service Provider like ANS can manage a variety of security devices, including:Ā 

  • Microsoft DefenderĀ 
  • Azure Sentinel management and integrationĀ 
  • Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR)Ā 
  • Anti-virus and Anti-malware solutionsĀ 
  • Vulnerability ScansĀ 
  • Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)Ā 
  • FirewallsĀ 

Does an MSSP monitor cloud environments?

Yes, MSSPs do monitor cloud environments.ā€ÆThey provide specialized security services for cloud infrastructure, including threat detection, incident response, and compliance management for cloud-based systems.Ā 

ANS managed security services are primarily focused on monitoring cloud and hybrid cloud environments.Ā 

How does an MSSP help with compliance and regulatory mandates?Ā 

MSSPs assist organisations in achieving and maintaining compliance with various regulatory requirements such as:Ā 

  • GDPRĀ 
  • DPIĀ 
  • Posture ManagementĀ 

How does an MSSP interface with clients on a regular basis?Ā 

Providers of managed security services maintain regular communication with clients through various means, including:Ā 

  • Incident Response: Immediate communication during security incidents to coordinate response efforts.Ā 
  • Proactive Updates: Keeping clients informed about new threats, security updates, and best practices.Ā 
  • Regular Reporting: Providing detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status.Ā 
  • Scheduled Meetings: Holding regular meetings to discuss security posture, upcoming threats, and strategic planning.Ā 

As a managed security services provider, ANS keeps an open line of communication with customers about all threats.Ā 

Book your security workshop with one of our experts.

Through an initial discovery, we can look at your current environment and create a top line plan that points you in the right direction. It includes a high level design based on standard components that quickly gets you up and running.