“Corsica is a one-stop shop for us. If I have a problem, I can go to my vCIO or a number of people, and you take care of it. That’s an investment in mutual success.”
It takes dedicated experience to use technology strategically in your industry. That’s why we specialize in certain verticals while offering comprehensive technology services.
A SOC is essential in today’s threat landscape, but maintaining a SOC in-house is a tall order. Get the powerful technologies, human monitoring, and human response you need with SOC as a service.
SOC as a service (SOCaaS) is a managed service offering from an MSSP that provides the value of an in-house SOC without the high cost and management burden. SOCaaS allows an organization to achieve enterprise-grade security monitoring and incident response while focusing on their core business.
Companies choose SOCaaS for a variety of reasons:
Increasing cyber threats
Lower cost of security
Access to security experts
Easier path to regulatory compliance
Strategic guidance
Are you prepared to lock down threats 24/7/365?
It’s tough to keep up in today’s cyberattack landscape.
You’re always in “react” mode.
It’s hard to take proactive steps.
No real-time visibility into security.
You can’t hire your own SOC staff.
SOC technology is too expensive.
You just need to stay secure.
Get vigilant protection with SOC as a service.
Our team of SOC analysts has 250+ combined years of experience keeping businesses safe in this evolving threat landscape. We monitor your systems 24/7/365 and detect threats with sophisticated AI tools. Our analysts respond immediately to contain threats and eradicate them from the network.
The best part? We offer the only Cybersecurity Service Guarantee in the industry. We cover the cost of our services to remediate an incident, with limitations.
Unfortunately, zero-day and other vulnerabilities are common threats to today’s companies. And the average cost of a data breach is expected to soon exceed $5 million.
Cyber attackers are always looking for ways to steal data or plant ransomware for financial gain, and the current threat landscape is extensive and complex. This blog will talk about trending threats and what our cybersecurity management team advises you can do to protect your company.
Vulnerabilities Pose Ongoing Threats
Significant and high-profile vulnerabilities are exposed all the time, often after attackers have exploited them by gaining access to systems and stealing data or committing some other malicious act.
These kinds of attacks usually aren’t targeted. Breaches are often the result of opportunistic attackers, so every organization needs to be on guard against such vulnerabilities.
Phishing and Social Engineering Are Increasing
Phishing and social engineering are currently some of the most common threats our cybersecurity consulting experts battle. They’re also becoming more pervasive, effective, and persuasive thanks to the use of improved artificial intelligence (AI).
Phishing tactics involve tricking or convincing people into clicking links, opening attachments, or downloading files that contain malicious code or software. Social engineering involves manipulating individuals into sharing sensitive or confidential information or even providing access to company systems.
Protecting Your Organization from Cyberattacks
Simply connecting to the internet puts your company at risk of being scammed or breached, and there will always be bad actors trying to exploit vulnerabilities. The right technologies can help keep criminals out, but it’s important to first understand your organization’s risks. For example, financial institutions face different risks than retail shops, so the cybersecurity management tools and tactics they choose may be different.
Ultimately, most organizations need assistance in the form of cybersecurity services. The right provider can extend your organization’s security with essential support and monitoring.
Start with a cybersecurity risk assessment that evaluates the kind of impact a hypothetical security incident would have on your organization’s ability to fulfill its mission. The hypothetical incident could be ransomware, a data breach, a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, a multi-factor authentication (MFA) fatigue attack, or another type of attack. How would it affect your financial or operational objectives? Your answers will help you design cyber defenses to prioritize your assets and mitigate the biggest risks.
Consider conducting an annual risk assessment to stay up to date on your company’s risk profile. Then update your safeguards to ensure they’re still relevant and effective for the current state of cybersecurity.
In today’s hybrid work environment, it’s also important to implement a zero trust approach. This means your network won’t trust a user or a device based on location or other identifying information. Every user and device is granted limited network or system access with the lowest level of required permissions for the least amount of time.
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Work with a Cybersecurity Consultant
An IT and managed cybersecurity services provider like Corsica Technologies will help companies customize a security solution. As part of our services, we’ll also help your organization maintain compliance and good cyber hygiene. It’s easier and less costly to prevent and defend against attacks than to deal with the fallout of a breach.
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Large enterprises typically have the resources they need to hire a SOC team in-house and supply them with essential cybersecurity technology.
For the rest of us, a SOC can be prohibitively expensive, costing half a million dollars per year minimum. A good SOCaas (SOC as a service) provider can give you the power of a SOC without the significant cost and complexity of doing things in-house.
But most organizations actually need more than just SOC as a service. They need help with IT infrastructure, cybersecurity training, EDI, and more. If your technology partner also handles other disciplines, as Corsica does, you can get diverse services such as:
Managed cyber security
Managed IT support services
EDI + data integration
Cloud system services
vCIO consulting
If you need help with any of the above, a service provider like Corsica is the answer. That’s why we’re here!
What should I look for in a SOC as a service company?
Look for a SOCaaS provider who meets your needs in two essential ways:
The right capabilities and services
Acts like a true partner (easy to work with)
Both components are critical. A partner can have all the right capabilities and services, but if they’re a real pain to work with, the relationship may cause more headaches than it’s worth.
On the other hand, a partner could be great to work with—but if they have inexperienced technicians or they don’t cover all your needs, then things still aren’t working.
In terms of capabilities and services, look for a partner who covers all your needs:
Managed cyber security
Managed IT support services
EDI + data integration
Cloud system services
vCIO consulting
In terms of finding a provider who acts as a true partner, look for these characteristics:
Unlimited technology services for one predictable monthly price (i.e. no nickel-and-diming)
Approachable, professional, and empathetic
Has a “can-do”attitude
Here at Corsica Technologies, we’ve got it all covered. From unlimited services to predictable pricing and a “can-do” company culture, we’re making life easier for the people we serve. Contact us today to see what life could look like as a Corsica client.
Are you just another cybersecurity service provider? How is Corsica different from other providers?
Most MSSPs claim to be a true partner, but they don’t deliver. Rather than valuing the relationship, they nickel-and-dime their clients when it comes to billing. Fluctuating ticket counts and workstations can create unpredictable invoices. This helps the service provider—but it doesn’t help you.
That’s why we’re fixing the cybersecurity support experience for companies that deserve better. We are the only managed service provider to offer unlimited technology services for one predictable price. That’s what makes us so different. It’s really that simple!
As far as our specific services, we cover essential initiatives like IT, cybersecurity, and digital transformation—but we also cover more technologies than most MSPs do. We also handle EDI and data integration services, which are highly specialized.
In other words, you can hand off as much of your technology to us as you want. And you can do it for one simple monthly price.
So no. We’re not just another MSP.
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Do you really handle EDI as well as IT and cybersecurity?
Yes! We’re one of the few technology service providers who covers EDI solutions in addition to standard services like IT and cybersecurity support. Our career experts in EDI work closely with our cyber and IT teams to ensure all your essential systems run smoothly—with a strong security practice at the core.
In fact, this is one of your biggest advantages. It allows you to work with one provider instead of acting as a referee between different partners who don’t care about mutual success. Here’s how our coverage looks:
We already have technology staff. Can you work alongside us?
Absolutely! Our services are flexible. We can cover all your needs in a “fully managed” scenario—or we can act as an extension of your staff in a “co-managed” scenario. It all comes down to what resources you have today, what you need, and where your gaps and goals are.
We only need cybersecurity, not IT or EDI. Are you flexible?
Yes! Our services are designed to work around your needs. We are the team that will say YES to your requirements and what you need. We realize that when you need technology support you need a team that will respond and resolve quickly.
Contact us and let us know what you’re looking for.
We already have managed IT support services. Do we need a cybersecurity solution?
Cybersecurity is a distinct need that requires constant monitoring as well as a strong strategy. If a threat arises, there’s no time to assemble a team to get up to speed. You need that team in place, and they need sophisticated tools to detect threats, respond, and defend your business. This is why companies turn to a cybersecurity service provider for help.
Do you offer strategic help as well as technology administration?
Absolutely! Our flagship service package, Corsica Secure, includes consulting from a vCIO/vCISO (virtual CIO/CISO). This C-level leader is a career expert in technology who works alongside you to plan out a 3-year technology roadmap, ensuring you never get blindsided by a technology investment.
We also offer project-driven consulting outside of our recurring services. Just get in touch with us to learn more!
What does life as a Corsica client look like?
Great question. Everything we do is ultimately about people, and you’ll see that reflected in our day-to-day interactions. You shouldn’t have to deal with techs who don’t care and can’t actually fix the problem. We only hire next-level humans who are career experts in their fields.
Our team is:
Approachable and empathic
Responsive and respectful
Intelligent and experienced
Proactive problem-solvers
Our internal processes and operations are built for one purpose—to make life easier for you. To facilitate this, every client has expert personnel assigned to their journey:
Customer Experience Advisor
Onboarding Admin
Account Executive
vCIO/vCISO (virtual CIO/CISO)
As far as communication, our team is always available 24/7/365 for any technology problem. Because our pricing is simple, you’ll never get billed more when you need more. It’s all included. This empowers your team to go on doing what they do best—rather than fighting technology problems.
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