Definition & Scope
Cybersecurity outsourcing is the practice of hiring external providers to manage an organization's information security functions. This includes threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, compliance management, and security operations center (SOC) services.
Why Companies Outsource
Organizations outsource cybersecurity to access specialized expertise, maintain 24/7 threat monitoring, reduce the cost of building in-house security teams, and stay current with rapidly evolving threat landscapes.