The managed security services provider (MSSP) market is fast growing and has attracted the interest of organizations large and small. Outsourcing of information technology (IT) security, once considered impossible, has gained significant cultural acceptance, and many vendors have entered the market. MSSPs tout a number of advantages for organizations, including lower capital expenditure, greater security expertise, and ultimately lower costs; however, organizations generally do not consider the key critical risks associated with outsourcing security. Learn more about this trend as well as the points to be considered when evaluating an MSSP.