Today’s evolving digital security challenges require innovative approaches to cybersecurity solutions. In recent years, a variety of new deployment options have emerged in addition to traditional on-premises setups. At the forefront are fully managed as-a-service offerings, which are now taking center stage in the cybersecurity landscape.
Despite the huge potential for organizations of all sizes and across various industries, many still face challenges in migrating to or adopting Data Security as a Service (DSaaS).
In this article, we explore the benefits of DSaaS and provide helpful insights on how to successfully implement it.
Addressing challenges in the digital landscape with unique advantages
The wide adoption of DSaaS is driven by several factors, such as the sheer increase in digital data in line with the growing cloud adopting as well as cybersecurity expert shortage.
DSaaS offerings are addressing those issues by providing access to experienced professionals and advanced security technologies on demand.
At the same time, DSaaS offerings come with unique advantages over traditional on-premises security systems.
Some of the most compelling benefits when migrating to DSaaS are:
- reduction of the need for dedicated security experts,
- decreasing operational costs,
- massively increased flexibility based on high flexibility in up- and downscaling.
Data Security as a Service: Navigating the complex landscape
With the increasing adoption of Data Security as a Service the number of vendors is growing while their portfolio of individual offerings is expanding. Navigating the DSaaS landscape can be complex, not just for organizations that are planning to initially adopt cybersecurity solutions, but also, for experienced users of on-premises setups and even IT professionals. For them, choosing the right vendor from the numerous options available in the market can quickly become a daunting task.
An increasing number of organizations is committed to enhancing their digital security landscape and plan to adopt DSaaS. But before they can embark on a journey to transform their cybersecurity strategy from on-premises to as a Service, they must decide for a service provider.
Deciding which is the right provider can easily feel like an irresolvable undertaking, given the complexity of the offerings and the multiple aspects that need to be taken into consideration.
Key considerations when evaluating market options
Before comparing the individual offerings, it is important to build a proper knowledge about the key points to make informed choices that align your organization's security needs.
As top 10 decision points we recommend focussing on:
- Vendor Experience and Proficiency
How long is the vendor in the market?
How much experience and reputation can be proved when it comes to cybersecurity solutions? - Range of Available Services
How does the portfolio of the DSaaS vendor looks like? A small number of offerings might limit you in your future growth and adoption of further DSaaS solutions. - Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
Can the vendor ensure specific compliance levels for its data centers as well as for the service offerings as such? - Availability SLA and Uptime Record
What is the Service-Level Agreement (SLA) the provider can guarantee?
What is the provider’s uptime performance? - Security of the Vendor’s infrastructure
How secure is the physical setup of the vendor against any kinds of incidents? - Level of response and support
To which extend is the provider supporting you? Is there any support at all after the integration? - Integration Capability
What are the possibilities for the integration of the DSaaS offerings into your digital infrastructure? - Pricing and Subscription Models
Are the models offered by the vendor compatible with your future growth strategy? - Flexibility
Can the vendor match with your needs for up- and downscaling? - Future-Proofing and Innovation
Is the vendor prepared to address future challenges?
Make the better choice for adopting Data Security as a Service
Utimaco’s Trust as a Service Marketplace can transform your cybersecurity strategy
Utimaco’s Trust as a Service marketplace exemplifies the potential of Data Securit as a Service offerings. With a range of services designed to meet diverse security requirements, Utimaco provides businesses with the tools they need to secure their digital infrastructure.
- The General Purpose HSM as a Service offers secure key generation, storage, and management for a wide range of use cases.
- Payment HSM as a Service provides a managed alternative to self-owned systems, reducing the burden on businesses while enabling them to fulfill the strict requirements of the financial and payment industries.
- File and Folder Encryption as a Service ensures data protection across various storage locations.
- Key Exchange and Escrow as a Service offers reliable cryptographic key management.
- eInvoice Signature as a Service enables businesses to generate, validate, and archive Qualified Electronic Signatures, ensuring compliance with eIDAS standards.
- Device Attestation and Timestamp as a Service further enhance security by establishing unique identities for IoT devices and providing proof of time and content integrity.
With Utimaco unique cybersecurity solution portfolio businesses can choose between on-premises and cloud-based solutions as well as hybrid setups.
By adopting Utimaco’s Trust as a Service solutions, businesses can reduce their total cost of ownership, enhance flexibility, ensure accessibility, and achieve unparalleled security.
