Companies providing managed security services are known as managed security services providers (MSSP). They offer a range of security services. These include setting up the security infrastructure, installing hardware, maintaining the system, and incident response. Some managed security services providers may specialize in an area of security while others may have turnkey solutions that contain everything related to security.
Why do companies work with a managed security services provider? They may not have internal security experts. Having a single provider simplifies security management. Security is often a 24/7 function. Companies may not have the resources to support around-the-clock activity. Outsourcing the security function lets the company focus on what they do best without security distracting them from its mission.
Another advantage of outsourcing security is that managed security service providers are experts in security. They can create packages and make them more affordable for their customers. A company that tries to piecemeal security ends up spending a lot more than working with a managed security services provider.
Why Work with a Managed Security Service Provider
Many companies know they need to implement proactive security solutions. However, they may find it overwhelming. They may not have the resources to ensure they implement effective security technologies and solutions. Here are the two biggest reasons to work with a managed security solution provider.
1. Get an effective and proactive security solution
The biggest advantage of working with a managed security solution provider is you’ll receive a comprehensive proactive security solution customized to meet your company’s needs. They know what it takes to design, install, and maintain a security solution that protects your company, people, and assets.
You have many options when it comes to security services and technologies. If you want a proactive security solution with multiple layers built-in, look to services that include high-resolution security cameras, monitoring by people and technology (video analytics or artificial intelligence), incident response, reporting, video review, system maintenance, and system health checks.
An integrated security system is also worth investigating as it comes with many benefits. An integrated security system can consist of some or all of these.
- Video surveillance
- Remote monitoring
- Video review and analysis
- Access control system
- On-site audio speaker
- License plate recognition
Some managed security services providers may have everything. This includes cybersecurity services, security guards, physical security services, and more. Be careful about working with these companies. While the convergence of physical security and cybersecurity is a smart approach, it’s typically for internal departments, not an external MSSP.
2. Save time and money
As previously mentioned, a company that focuses on doing what it does best knows how to do that work better than others who don’t focus on it. Managed security service providers concentrate on security, bit how much security is the question? The more a company tries to take on, the harder it will be to optimize operations.
Trying to build an in-house security department will take the company’s attention away from the heart of its business. Therefore, working with an MSSP that makes security the center of its business can lead to savings in time and cost. Outsourcing security protects your core business.
Additionally, the MSSP will pass its savings to you. They have optimized the operations to do things as efficiently and effectively as possible. Managed security services providers have already built a security infrastructure. This takes time and resources to achieve.
How to Choose the Right Managed Security Solution Provider
Finding the right company to be your security partner requires careful thought. You want to avoid having to change companies if things don’t work out. A good MSSP will have a record that shows they deliver high-quality security services.
Start by asking for references from other companies that have worked with the managed security services provider. Look at the company’s website for a list of clients. Contact those clients to ask about their experience with the MSSP. Search the web for reviews and comments about the company.
Use this checklist of questions to help you find the right managed security service company. This will help you find the right security partner. Ask detailed questions about hardware costs and service fees. Ask how long the contract runs. Ask what happens if you leave before the contract ends or when it ends. It’s worth taking time to do your due diligence.
How Video Surveillance with Remote Monitoring Works
One of the best security options is video surveillance with monitoring. It’s a proactive security solution with multiple layers of security. For example, companies have policies and procedures for security and they’re important. Employees need to be trained on these to ensure compliance. Remote video surveillance can help verify employees follow these policies and procedures.
In addition to being a crime deterrent, security cameras with monitoring can also find better ways of doing business. They can help spot unsafe practices and hazards. When you fix these, you can help avoid injuries and lawsuits. The best security solution depends on your company’s needs.
Therefore, you don’t want a cookie-cutter solution. Companies with experience in your industry will know how to customize a security solution that maximizes your security posture and yields a fast return on investment.
Video surveillance systems with remote monitoring have three parts. They consist of the hardware, the monitoring service, and the cloud service for streaming the videos. You can buy this proactive security solution as a package.
A typical video surveillance company charges a fee for the hardware. Then, the customer pays a monthly fee for services including monitoring, storing the video recordings, system maintenance, and backups. When you work with a managed security services provider, they install and set up security cameras. Not all MSSPs offer this service, but some MSSPs can work with the cameras you already own.
If a customer decides to end the partnership with the managed security service provider, then the customer can still use the cameras they own. They may switch the monitoring services to another provider.
Why Choose Stealth as a Managed Security Services Provider
ECAM designs and implements security systems based on a client’s needs. The client could have their own cameras and in most cases, Stealth can monitor them. If the client does not have cameras, Stealth can make recommendations and install them.
You have a choice of video surveillance options, camera technologies, and value-added services. Managed security services available include security cameras, remote monitoring, access control, and mobile video surveillance to name a few.
Here are some value-added services available.
- Design and installation: If you have video cameras you need to be installed, our security consultants can design a video surveillance system that gets the best views of your property.
- Intrusion detection alarms: Alarms always work even when the power is out because the system contains internal batteries running as backup power resources.
- Video review and analysis: Searching hours of footage is a tedious process. ECAM’s trained analysts know how to search, review, and analyze video.
- System health check: This service helps ensure your video surveillance system functions correctly. The last thing you need is for something to happen and the cameras were not able to work.
- Total service: This is the complete package that includes customer service, high-quality IP cameras, and network for viewing and storing video.
Here are a few of the available camera technologies:
- License plate recognition: Uses optical software to capture and read the characters on license plates.
- Long-range surveillance: Sees something clearly more than 200 feet away, such as cars in a parking lot or a construction site that doesn’t have good places to mount cameras.
- Thermal imaging: Allows the monitoring operators to see what’s hard to see in low lighting conditions and bad weather.
- Time-lapse: Acts as a marketing tool as it captures a construction project to show how a project progresses from start to finish.
ECAM specializes in video surveillance with remote monitoring. When you partner with us, you gain a security solution that has what you need. As a result, you’ll often see a speedy return on your security investment. We don’t split our attention trying to provide every security solution under the sun. This is why our customers have seen crime deterred and improved productivity.
Look around this website and check out the videos to learn what remote video surveillance can do for your business. Contact us with your questions. Texas Private Security License Number: B14187.
