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MSSP: Managed Security Service Provider

A Managed security service provider (MSSP) is an Internet service provider (ISP) that provides an organization with some amount of network security management, which may include virus blocking, spam blocking, intrusion detection, firewalls, and virtual private network (VPN) management. An MSSP can also handle system changes, modifications, and upgrades.

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MSSP: Managed Security Service Provider