Managed security services (MSS) is a systematic approach to managing an organization's security needs. The services may be conducted in house or outsourced to a service provider that oversees other companies' network and information system security.

In today's complex corporate world, there are an untold number of things that have to be considered. Regulatory requirements, often branching across numerous departments, can be impossible for a single manager to understand.

IT is essential to delivering today's business. However, concerns are increasingly being raised about IT services, internal and outsourced, not aligning with the needs of businesses and customers.