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Securosis takes aim at midmarket security needs

Editorial Director Michael S. Mimoso talks with the crew at analyst firm Securosis about how the company's research will target midsized companies.
How to build the right managed security SLA

Midmarket companies have little leverage in contractual negotiations with large managed security service providers, and should look toward smaller MSSPs for more flexibility in defining service lev...

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Questions to ask when choosing your managed security service provider

Outsourcing security services forces midmarket IT organizations to ask tough questions about a provider's capabilities and business model. Tip
Writing an SLA: Points to include in an outsourcing contract

Shon Harris outlines the core items to include in a service level agreement (SLA) for an MSSP (managed security services provider). Tip
What are the risks associated with outsourcing security services?

In this expert Q&A, security management pro Mike Rothman discusses why outsourcing security services could be a bad idea. Tip
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