MSS vs. MDR services MSS Explained: MSS is likely the most familiar abbreviation; it’s been around for a while. As a general term, it describes a managed service provider that specializes in a broad set of security services. Traditional services that fall under an MSS include technology management and security threat monitoring. These services are perfect for those with internal security operations teams that need help managing tasks across multiple security technologies. The Key Difference: While you may find that some MSS providers perform a limited number of templatized response actions, they generally escalate actions to the client rather than take matters into their own hands.

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