Managed Security Assurance™ Provider (MSAP)
Why Shields🛡️Up Stands Apart

We are the 1st architect of the journey in MSAP, we are more than just another Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) or Managed Service Provider (MSP). At Shields🛡️Up, we’ve honed our expertise as an MSAP – focused on working in concert with the Board of Directors and C-Suite delivering industry-specific or essential critical infrastructure assurance, fortifying your organization’s security posture, and securing the executive team.

Enhancing Security for the Executive Team

Executive Digital Protection refers to a tailored cybersecurity approach that encompasses a comprehensive set of measures. These measures are geared towards ensuring robust safeguards around confidential conversations, the digital assets of executives, the organization’s proprietary information, the reputation of high-profile individuals, and the privacy of members such as the Board of Directors, C-Suite, and other senior leaders.

It’s important to note that some MSPs are evolving to offer more specialized security services and are thus becoming MSSPs due to the increasing importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital age. Under the difference between a MSP, MSSP and MSAP.

Managed Service Provider (MSP)
  • Overview: MSPs offer management and support for a wide range of IT processes, typically on a subscription basis.
  • Services: This can encompass a variety of services like network management, system management, data backup, cloud services, and more.
  • Scope: They offer generalized IT services that can pertain to various aspects of an organization’s IT infrastructure.
  • Clientele: MSPs usually cater to businesses that are looking to outsource their IT management to optimize operations.
Understanding MSSP vs. MSAP

Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP):

  • Purpose: Meeting client needs and requirements through service delivery.
  • Activities: Broad spectrum of services across various sectors, aiming to fulfill specific client needs or expectations.
  • Examples: Consulting, customer support, legal advice, and more.

Managed Security Assurance™ Provider (MSAP):

  • Purpose: Bestowing confidence to stakeholders by verifying that critical objectives or requirements are fulfilled across .
  • Activities: Evaluations and assessments to validate the reliability and integrity of information and systems. This often comes from SME professionals, CISOs or a Board Qualified CISO™ (BQ-CISO™), with deep-rooted expertise in specific industries or essential critical infrastructure.
  • Examples: IT compliance checks, Financial statement audits, and more.

In essence, while all assurance is a service, not all services provide assurance. MSAP zeroes in on instilling confidence via evaluations and expertise, whereas MSSP offers a wider, generalized set of services.

Shields🛡️Up MSAP Highlights

We’re Industry-Centric: Our specialists cater specifically to your industry, offering 24/7/365 support to evaluate, monitor, and manage your unique security landscape.

Core Services:

  • Security Assessments: Comprehensive evaluations to pinpoint vulnerabilities.
  • Real-Time Metrics: Direct insights for the Board & CxOs on security efficacy.
  • Managed Operation Centers: With both SOC (MSSP) & NOC (MSP), we ensure eyes-on-glass monitoring complemented by state-of-the-art automation.
  • Incident Response: Timely intervention during security breaches.
  • Business Continuity & Recovery: Pre-emptive strategies for any disruptive events.
  • Threat Intel & Research: Stay ahead of potential threats.
  • Governance & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to industry standards.
  • 24/7 BQ-CISO | CISO | SME Support: Proactive, escalated response capabilities.
  • Training & Awareness: Educating teams to ward off potential risks.
  • Advanced Security: Leveraging cutting-edge technologies for defense.
Reap the Benefits

Engaging with Shields🛡️Up as your MSAP means tapping into a reservoir of industry-focused security insights. We also can provide a complete round-the-clock SOC and NOC service as well dedicated to protecting your digital frontier. Our Shields🛡️Up MSAP Escalation Center, CISOs, and SMEs are committed to uplifting your security posture, providing expert security services alleviating the load on your internal IT, and imbuing the Board & CxOs with unwavering confidence in our capability to safeguard your prized assets against looming cyber threats.

Secure your organization’s future with Shields🛡️Up, where industry-specific assurance is not just a service, it’s a promise.