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Managed Security Services UK. We’re UK’s trusted Managed Security Service Provider, combining managed infrastructure, cloud, and cyber security expertise with 24/7 expert monitoring. Our managed security services help organisations reduce cyber risk, maintain operational continuity, and strengthen long-term resilience. Our co-managed security services complement your existing security team, giving you access to additional expertise, while maintaining full visibility and control. 10+ Years of UK Based Secure Operations Centre (SOC) 25+ Years of Secure Network Operations Centre (SNOC) Let's Discuss Your Security Priorities Trusted Managed Security Service Provider See how we've helped organisations stay secure Our Managed Security Services ANS Managed Security Services are designed to be flexible and modular. Choose the services that best address your security challenges. From 24/7 threat monitoring and detection to vulnerability management and incident response, each service works seamlessly together to strengthen your cyber security posture and improve operational resilience. Managed Detection and Response 24X7 end-to-end threat detection, response, and containment, managed entirely from our UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC). MDR Services Managed XDR Protect all endpoints, users and workloads using Defender 365 for Cloud, all managed through Sentinel in our UK SOC. Designed around your business size and needs. Managed XDR Services Security CoE Tap into a rich pool of security skills and resources as and when you need them, without the burden of building your own in-house capability. Only pay for what you use. Security CoE Services Managed SASE Secure, automated, scalable connectivity that unifies networking and security for hybrid, cloud-first environments. Cost-effective and backed by enterprise protection. Managed SASE Services Why Choose ANS? We are UK’s trusted Managed Security Service Provider, with the highest levels of security certification from the industry’s leading security providers, our own UK-based Security Operations Centre and an extensive team of fully vetted Security engineers, ANS delivers comprehensive highly accredited cybersecurity solutions for hybrid cloud. Microsoft Security Certified. In the top 1% of Microsoft's global security partners, MISA and Microsoft MXDR certified. We are a Microsoft solutions provider for security with specialisations in threat protection. UK Security Operations Centre. Our own UK-based SOC provides fully around-the-clock, "eyes on" support from highly experienced ANS Security Analysts able to create playbooks, build automated responses and implement manual remediation. Cisco MSSP. Validated and proven expertise covering Cisco Catalyst and Meraki security services including SD WAN-SSE & SASE VMware Pinnacle Partner As one of only two VMware Sovereign Cloud Partners in the UK, we are certified in building world-class, enterprise-grade cloud environments to deliver secure, quality solutions with the highest level of certification in regional policies and governance. Fortinet Advanced MSSP for SD-WAN & SASE. Validated and proven expertise covering Fortinet products and services, including SASE. Azure Expert MSP. Demonstrating ANS expertise in security as a pivotal pillar of cloud. Cyber Essentials Plus. Effective, government backed minimum standard scheme that protects against the most common cyber-attacks. SOC 2 Type 2. Cloud-based Service Provider handling of sensitive information. Highly Certified Security Provider UK We have partnered with industry leaders like Microsoft, VMware, Fortinet, and Cisco Meraki, we apply our deep expertise and modern security tooling to ensure the safety and resilience of your digital environments. Customer Testimonial How StepChange Improved Cybersecurity with ANS’s Managed SOC Service. A 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) plays a critical role in supporting StepChange’s 2030 strategy, particularly around building a resilient, secure and trusted digital service for our clients. ANS took the time to understand our environment and requirements, worked closely with us to refine detection rules and processes, and adapted the service as our needs evolved. This partnership approach has been key to successfully embedding the service. Stephen Curtis-Spence | Cyber Security Manager StepChange Explore StepChange success story here Customer Testimonial Staffordshire County Council Fortifies its Cybersecurity Posture with ANS. It’s a really positive relationship and I’m sure it will continue to go from strength to strength. Vic Falcus | Head of ICT at Staffordshire County Council Explore Staffordshire Council success story here Customer Testimonial SAS International Strengthens its IT Resilience with ANS. What I’ve found with ANS is that they’re contactable. When we go to our customer account manager, we get a response on the same day. We can also contact technicians directly to give us some support if we wanted some advice. Shaun Keddy | Senior Systems Analyst SAS International. Explore SAS International success story here Customer Testimonial Staffordshire & Shropshire Health Informatics Services. We wanted a partner with knowledge transfer and an understanding how our business works. It was important for us to have someone we trusted who could develop the service, which allows us to focus on the business side of cybersecurity with our partners. Adam Cooper | Director of IT Explore SSHIS success story here Our ISO Certifications More Customer Stories Discover how organisations are reducing cyber risk, improving resilience and strengthening their security operations with ANS Managed Security Services. Read their stories and see the results firsthand. More security success stories here Customer Story Security 2 min read ANS Group and Community Fibre forge a strategic partnership for enhanced cybersecurity Customer Story Security Retail, Transport & Hospitality 2 min read ANS Group Strengthens Strategic Partnership with TrustFord Retail and PartsPlus Customer Story Security Health & Social Care 3 min read ANS keep Staffordshire and Shropshire Health Informatics Service Secure Sectors we help. Financial Services Learn more Manufacturing Learn more Professional Services Learn more Retail, Transport and Hospitality Learn more ISV and Digital Services Learn more Defence Learn more Government Learn more Health & Social Care Learn more Social Housing Learn more Not for Profit Learn more Police Learn more Higher Education Learn more Discuss Your Security Priorities Whether you're looking to strengthen your security posture, improve resilience, or adopt new technologies securely, our security experts will assess your current situation and provide clear, practical recommendations tailored to your organisation. Let's Discuss Your Security Priorities FAQs - Managed Security Services What are Managed Security Services? Managed Security Services are outsourced cybersecurity services that help organisations monitor, detect, respond to, and mitigate security threats. ANS delivers managed security services through its UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC), combining 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and specialist security expertise to help organisations reduce cyber risk, maintain operational continuity, and strengthen long-term resilience. ANS also offers a co-managed approach, allowing organisations to retain visibility and control while gaining access to additional security expertise. Why are Managed Security Services important? With 43% of UK organisations experiencing a cyber breach or attack in the last 12 months, the threat landscape continues to grow. At the same time, the average cost of a UK cyber breach is £3.29 million, while 54% of security leaders report a lack of in-house security skills and capacity. Managed Security services help organisations reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and access the expertise needed to stay protected against evolving cyber threats. Discuss your security priorities with us What is the ANS Co-Managed Security Service? ANS Co-Managed Security is a collaborative, end-to-end security service that helps you reduce risk, improve visibility, and strengthen control across identity, endpoint, cloud, and data, while maintaining ownership of your environment. Combining specialist expertise, continuous monitoring, and Microsoft-aligned best practices, it helps you close gaps faster, respond with confidence, and build resilience that keeps pace with an evolving threat landscape. Reduce Exposure Early Identify misconfigurations, policy drift, and risk before they escalate. Governance Built In Improve governance, compliance, and visibility across the estate. Improve Protection Enhance detection, triage, and defence across key attack surfaces. Evolve Continuously Build resilience over time through ongoing improvement, adaptation, and expert guidance. With ANS, cyber resilience is built into the fabric of your organisation, enabling you to stay protected, respond to change faster, and embrace new opportunities with confidence. What does ANS Co-Managed Security deliver? ANS Co-Managed Security is a governance-led security service that strengthens your identity, data, endpoint, and Microsoft 365 posture while reducing risk, supporting regulatory ccompliance, aligning to best practice, and enabling secure AI adoption. Secure by Design, Secure by Default Embedded identity protection, compliance best practices, policy alignment, and Microsoft native security controls across your estate, ensuring security is built in by default. Posture & Exposure Management Gain continuous visibility of configuration drift, exposure signals, misconfigurations, and risks across Microsoft 365 and Entra ID. Intelligent Governance & Change Control Reduce risk and maintain consistency with a best-practice change management model spanning identity, data, endpoints, and Microsoft 365. Expert Guidance & Architectural Assurance Access specialist security expertise, Customer Success Management, and strategic guidance to validate configurations, strengthen architecture, and align to Microsoft best practice. Operational Efficiency & Shared Responsibility Transfer agreed security management responsibilities to ANS, reducing operational overhead and allowing internal teams to focus on strategic priorities. Continuous Monitoring & Reporting Stay ahead of threats through ongoing monitoring of exposure signals, configuration drift, policy deviations, and key risk indicators, supported by dashboards and regular reporting. AI Adoption Without Risk Become AI-ready through continuous risk monitoring, centralised usage controls, data labelling, and protection against shadow AI and data leakage. What are the benefits of an MSS partnership? Partnering with a Managed Security Service Provider offers several benefits, including: 24/7 Threat Detection and Response: Continuous monitoring to quickly identify and stop threats. Access to Expertise: Leveraging the skills and knowledge of cybersecurity professionals. Cost Savings: Paying for managed security services is usually more cost-effective than in-house security staff and infrastructure. Scalability: Easily scaling security services to match your organisation’s growth and needs. Compliance Support: Assisting with regulatory compliance and audits from governing bodies. What are the benefits of a UK-Based Security Operations Centre A UK-based Security Operations Centre provides organisations with continuous monitoring and rapid response from local security experts. According to ANS, its UK-based SOC delivers around-the-clock “eyes-on” support from experienced security analysts who can create playbooks, automate responses, and implement remediation actions when threats are detected. A UK-based SOC can help organisations: Detect and respond to threats faster. Reduce operational and cybersecurity risk. Improve visibility across their IT and cloud environments. Access specialist security expertise without expanding internal teams. Strengthen resilience and business continuity. Meet governance, compliance, and cyber insurance requirements more effectively. These benefits are reinforced by ANS’s co-managed security approach, which combines continuous monitoring, specialist expertise, and Microsoft-aligned best practices while allowing organisations to maintain ownership and control of their environments. How does ANS support customers through its Managed Security Services? With ANS Managed Security Services, you’ll receive 24/7/365 support from a UK-based, security-cleared team, alongside continuous monitoring, threat detection and incident response. You’ll also have access to specialist security expertise, proactive guidance, regular reporting and a dedicated Customer Success Manager to help strengthen your security posture and continuously improve your service. How does an MSSP interface with clients on a regular basis? Providers of managed security services maintain regular communication with clients through various means, including: Incident Response: Immediate communication during security incidents to coordinate response efforts. Proactive Updates: Keeping clients informed about new threats, security updates, and best practices. Regular Reporting: Providing detailed reports on security incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance status. Scheduled Meetings: Holding regular meetings to discuss security posture, upcoming threats, and strategic planning. As a managed security services provider, ANS keeps an open line of communication with customers about all threats. What does a managed security service provider (MSSP) do? A Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) offers a range of cybersecurity services to protect an organisation’s IT environment. These security services can include: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Penetration Testing Managed Microsoft Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Managed SASE Security CoE Managed Firewall Services Virtual Private Network (VPN) Management ANS managed security services can be tailored to fit your organisation’s specific needs. How do managed security services work? Managed Security Services involves outsourcing security management to a specialised provider – a Managed Security Services Provider (or MSSP). Assessment: The MSSP evaluates the organisation’s security needs and vulnerabilities. Implementation: Security tools and technologies are put in place (e.g. firewalls, IDS). Customers are onboarded into Monitoring: Continuous 24/7 monitoring of the IT environment for threats. Threat Response: MSSP detects, investigates, and responds to security incidents. Reporting: Regular reports on security incidents and overall security posture. Compliance: Assistance with regulatory compliance and security audits. Proactive Measures: Threat hunting to identify and neutralise threats early. Communication: Regular updates and meetings with clients. If you want more detail on ANS managed security services specifically, schedule a call with us and member of our team will get in touch with you. What types of security devices can an MSSP like ANS manage? A Managed Security Service Provider like ANS can manage a variety of security devices, including: Microsoft Defender Azure Sentinel management and integration Security Orchestration and Automated Response (SOAR) Anti-virus and Anti-malware solutions Vulnerability Scans Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Firewalls Does an MSSP monitor cloud environments? Yes, MSSPs do monitor cloud environments. They provide specialized security services for cloud infrastructure, including threat detection, incident response, and compliance management for cloud-based systems. ANS managed security services are primarily focused on monitoring cloud and hybrid cloud environments. How does an MSSP help with compliance and regulatory mandates? MSSPs assist organisations in achieving and maintaining compliance with various regulatory requirements such as: GDPR DPI Posture Management How to Choose a Managed Security Service Provider When selecting a managed security service provider, organisations should look for: A proven track record and customer success stories. A dedicated Security Operations Centre with 24/7 monitoring capabilities. Relevant industry certifications and accreditations. Expertise across cloud, infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity. Flexible service options that can be tailored to business needs. Access to skilled security analysts and engineers. Strong partnerships with leading security vendors. ANS demonstrates these capabilities through its UK-based SOC, Microsoft security certifications, Cisco MSSP status, Azure Expert MSP accreditation, Fortinet MSSP validation, and customer success stories across both public and private sector organisations