Services Offered by an MSP
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) offer a range of IT services and solutions designed to manage and support businesses' IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations. Below is a breakdown of the services and technology stack typically provided by an MSP.
Services Offered by an MSP
IT Infrastructure Management
✅ Server and network monitoring & management
✅ Data center operations (on-premises, cloud, hybrid)
✅ Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix)
✅ Storage management and backup solutions
IT Help Desk & End-User Support
✅ 24/7 IT support and troubleshooting
✅ Remote and on-site technical support
✅ Software and hardware issue resolution
✅ Asset and inventory management
Network & Security Management
✅ Firewall and network security management
✅ VPN and remote access solutions
✅ Endpoint security & antivirus management
✅ SIEM (Security Information & Event Management)
✅ SOC (Security Operations Center) services
Cybersecurity Services
✅ Security assessments & compliance audits
✅ Vulnerability scanning & penetration testing
✅ Managed detection and response (MDR)
✅ Incident response & forensic investigation
✅ Email security & phishing protection
Technology Stack Used by MSPs
Monitoring & Management Tools
✅ RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management): NinjaRMM, ConnectWise Automate, N-able RMM, Kaseya VSA
✅ PSA (Professional Services Automation): ConnectWise Manage, Autotask, Syncro
✅ SIEM (Security Information & Event Management): Splunk, LogRhythm, Microsoft Sentinel
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection
✅ Antivirus & EDR/XDR: CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender ATP, Sophos Intercept X
✅ Firewall & Network Security: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, WatchGuard
✅ Email Security: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Barracuda Email Security
Cloud & Virtualization
✅ Public Cloud: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
✅ Virtualization: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
✅ Cloud Backup: Veeam, Acronis, Datto, Carbonite
Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR)
✅ Data backup and recovery planning
✅ Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
✅ Business continuity planning
IT Consulting & Compliance
✅ IT strategy and digital transformation
✅ Compliance (HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC, PCI-DSS, SOC 2)
✅ IT policy creation and risk management
VoIP & Unified Communications
✅ Hosted VoIP and phone system management
✅ Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco Webex integration
✅ Collaboration tools and messaging services
Managed IT Security & Compliance
✅ vCISO (Virtual CISO) services
✅ Regulatory compliance management
✅ Security awareness training
Cloud & SaaS Management
✅ Microsoft 365, Google Workspace administration
✅ Cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Azure, GCP)
✅ Cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions
✅ Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
✅ Microsoft Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, Okta, Duo Security
✅ Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Cisco Duo, RSA SecurID, Google Authenticator
✅ Privileged access management (PAM) manages access for privileged users or processes
Backup & Disaster Recovery (BDR)
✅ Datto, Veeam, Acronis, Backblaze, Carbonite
Help Desk & Ticketing Systems
✅ Zendesk, Freshservice, ServiceNow, ConnectWise Manage
Collaboration & Communication
✅ Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
✅ Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Drive, Meet)
✅ Slack, Zoom, Webex