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title: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Right Choice
description: Simply put, every organization needs cybersecurity in place to defend against everyday attacks, vulnerabilities, and breaches. When it comes down to it you have two options to choose from - build your own SOC, or hire an MSSP. This ultimate guide will provide the answers you need to make the right choice.
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You likely have a lot of questions about what an MSSP has to offer you.

*Get the answers you need with this guide. Here's a small sample of what you'll learn:*

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#### What is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)?

Learn about what an MSSP provides and how they can benefit your organization.

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**MSSP vs In-House Security Operations Center (SOC)?**

Every organization needs security. How do you determine what's right for you? Do you hire an MSSP or build, manage, and maintain your own in-house security?

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**Benefits of an MSSP?**

There are many benefits to contracting your security services. Learn more about what those are. 

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**Choosing an MSSP?**

If you decide that an MSSP is what's right for your organization, the next step will be choosing one that's qualified and meets your needs. We provide a list of questions that will help you in making your decision.

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