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Security as a Service / MSS.....Why?

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Security as a Service / MSS.....Why? A number of factors are driving the need for managed security services (MSS) which are namely expertise, cost and consistency.  Key concerns when considering an MSS should be included as detailed below: Cost : The associated cost benefits of using some MSS providers may appear a very attractive proposition.  MSS provides the ability for a company to have deep security expertise without the associated cost of full time employees.  For example our edgescan™ service gives our clients access to our security engineering team whom manage the security posture of their assets. A managed service should give you the ability to reduce your Capital Expenditure and control your security-spend without sacrificing quality. Using an MSS, you can maintain your security posture but reduce overall Cost of ownership. Accuracy : Security is about covering all the bases; a defender needs to manage all vulnerabilities, whilst an attacker need

Red Herring European Top 100 & edgescan v3.0

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Our edgescan   managed penetration testing service, today announced it has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's Top 100 Europe award , a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region. Hurray!! The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across Europe. The nominees are evaluated on 20 main quantitative and qualitative criterion: they include disruptive impact, market footprint, proof of concept, financial performance, technology innovation, social value, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their respective industries. This unique assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list a valuable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.