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Leverage vCISO Services To Unlock Managed Service Provider (MSP) Success

Security Boulevard, Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024

Over the last couple of years, the cybersecurity industry has witnessed 'the great CISO resignation' - a trend where company CISOs are stepping away from the role for a myriad of reasons including intense pressure and expectations.

This growing void has fueled the rise of the virtual CISO (vCISO), an external resource, or set of resources that provide the CISO function in a fractional capacity.

When it comes to attack surface management (ASM), vCISOs play a critical role. Attack surface management focuses on identifying, reducing, and mitigating potential vulnerabilities across all assets, including networks, applications, and endpoints. The expertise of a vCISO enhances an ASM strategy by providing a comprehensive view of an organization's risk exposure, continuously identifying emerging threats, and advising on tactical responses.

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