Evaluating Your MSP: A Buyer’s Guide to Security Best Practices

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) often serve as the backbone of IT and security operations for small and medium-sized businesses. When security responsibilities are outsourced, it’s critical to ensure the MSP is equipped to protect your infrastructure, data, and users effectively. This checklist is designed to help you assess the depth and reliability of your MSP’s security practices — not just what’s promised, but what’s actually in place.