Matt Moore, Ticura | The Cybersecurity Bridge
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In this podcast episode, John Olsik welcomes Matt Moore to discuss the current state and future of MSSP (Managed Security Service Providers) and MDR (Managed Detection and Response) services in cybersecurity. They explore the challenges organizations face in outsourcing security operations, the evolving client expectations, and the complexity that drives demand for MSSP/MDR solutions. The conversation highlights the talent shortage in cybersecurity, the difficulties in scaling MSSPs due to diverse client technologies and industries, and the immaturity of client-provider relationships. Looking ahead, they discuss the increasing role of AI and automation in scaling MSSP services, the need for industry vertical specialization, and how AI-driven automation will likely transform security operations by automating a large portion of cybersecurity activities. They also touch on the importance of threat intelligence, a threat-informed defense approach, and the challenge of clearly defining responsibility boundaries in MSSP contracts as AI becomes integrated. The discussion concludes with advice for organizations to embrace the speed of change and adoption in cybersecurity to survive and thrive in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.