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A Managed Service Provider (MSP) is a company that performs an assortment of IT services for customers, often for small to moderately sized businesses with limited in-house IT capabilities. Services provided by an MSP can vary and may include technical support, which keeps a customer’s infrastructure up and running, and security services like managing firewalls, antivirus and patching solutions. MSPs can also help customers recover from a security breach.
So should MSPs have a SOC report? While there are no established requirements to do so, it may in fact be beneficial. A SOC 2 report, for instance, would demonstrate that an MSP has appropriate controls in place relevant to the services provided to customers based on the applicable trust services criteria. That could provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace, since obtaining a SOC report makes a strong statement about the MSP’s principal service commitments and system requirements. Plus, providing the report may render customer onsite visits or periodic assessments unnecessary.
Here are a few example controls that would be expected to be in place at an MSP (this is not an all-inclusive or exhaustive list):
Customers rely on their MSP to protect data and answer questions regarding IT issues. By obtaining a SOC 2 report, MSPs can alleviate many customers concerns and demonstrate their commitment to implementing and maintaining strong controls.
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