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- Managed Security
What is an MSSP? Meaning, MSP vs MSSP & how to choose
A plain-language explainer of the Managed Security Service Provider model — what an MSSP actually delivers, how it differs from a generalist MSP, and the questions to ask when evaluating one.
8 min readRead article - Red Teaming
What is red teaming? Adversary simulation explained
Red teaming is more than a thorough pentest. This guide explains threat-led adversary simulation, the operating tempo, TIBER-EU and DORA alignment, and when a red team operation is the right next step.
10 min readRead article - Penetration Testing
What is penetration testing? A practitioner's guide
What manual penetration testing actually involves, the difference between vulnerability scanning and a real pentest, and how to scope an engagement for SOC 2, ISO 27001 or DORA reporting.
12 min readRead article - Managed Security
MSP vs MSSP — the difference that matters for your security posture
Side-by-side: what an MSP handles, where an MSSP picks up, and why mixing the two is a common security-posture mistake. Includes a decision matrix.
7 min readRead article
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