Many IT and managed service providers (MSPs) market “cybersecurity” solutions that focus solely on basic endpoint protection like antivirus software and device monitoring. However, true cybersecurity requires real-time network-wide threat detection, proactive vulnerability management, and certified expertise – services that companies like CoreRecon deliver through advanced Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and specialized security engineering.
The Endpoint Security Gap in Traditional IT Models
Most IT/MSPs limit their cybersecurity efforts to:
- Endpoint protection: Installing antivirus software or monitoring individual devices (laptops, servers).
- Reactive support: Addressing issues only after breaches occur, rather than preventing them.
- Limited threat visibility: Failing to monitor network traffic, cloud environments, or hacker behavior patterns.
This approach leaves critical vulnerabilities in:
- Cloud infrastructure
- Unauthorized access points
- Social engineering attack vectors
- Data-in-transit interception risks
CoreRecon’s Comprehensive Cybersecurity Framework
24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
CoreRecon’s SOC operates as a virtual fortress, combining:
- Real-time threat hunting: Actively tracking intruders across networks, not just endpoints.
- Honeypot deception: Luring hackers into isolated virtual environments to neutralize attacks without risking live systems.
- Dark web monitoring: Alerting businesses if employee credentials or sensitive data appear on illicit markets.
Beyond Basic Penetration Testing
While many providers offer superficial vulnerability scans, CoreRecon conducts:
Certified Security Engineering
CoreRecon’s team holds credentials most IT providers lack:
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
- PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
These certifications validate expertise in zero-trust architecture, incident forensics, and regulatory compliance – critical for defending against modern ransomware and supply chain attacks.
Why “Security” Claims Fall Short Without SOCs
Businesses compromised by MSPs’ limited cybersecurity often discover:
- No breach prevention: 84% of organizations using basic endpoint protection suffered breaches last year.
- Slow response times: Average incident resolution takes 9+ days without a SOC.
- Compliance failures: 68% of companies using uncertified providers fail CMMC audits.
CoreRecon reverses this trend by:
- Implementing SecurityCore+: A proprietary defense bundle combining managed detection/response (MDR) with AI-driven anomaly detection.
- Providing breach insurance: Remediation services for attacks that bypass other providers.
- Delivering security posture reports: Monthly assessments with actionable hardening recommendations.
Verify Your Provider’s Capabilities
Before hiring an IT/MSP for cybersecurity, demand:
- SOC facility tours: CoreRecon invites clients to inspect its 24/7 operations center.
- Certification proof: Valid CISSP/CISM/PCI-DSS credentials, not just “experience”.
- State licensing: Compliance with CMMC or industry-specific mandates.
Companies that cannot meet these standards likely lack the infrastructure to stop sophisticated attacks.
Secure your business with real cybersecurity, not just endpoint checks. CoreRecon’s battle-tested SOC and certified engineers provide the 360° protection needed in an era when 75% of attacks target cloud gaps and insider vulnerabilities. As one of the few providers audited by Texas state agencies and Fortune 500 firms, CoreRecon delivers what MSPs cannot: active threat prevention, not just clean up.
Don’t settle for partial security. Verify credentials, demand SOC transparency, and partner with experts who stop breaches before they escalate.
“If your IT or MSP company were doing cybersecurity for your business, then CoreRecon would not exist. It’s that simple.”