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Empowering MSSPs in Overcoming Cyber Skills Challenges

18 Jul 2023

Recruiting and retaining skilled cybersecurity professionals pose significant challenges for Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Peel Cyber, a division of the Peel Solutions Group, understands the complex landscape and offers a distinctive advantage in addressing these challenges. By leveraging a talent pool with a fusion of recruitment expertise and law enforcement experience, Peel Cyber empowers MSSPs to overcome the hurdles in finding and retaining cybersecurity skills.


The Power of Transferable Skills and Addressing Key Challenges
MSSPs face several challenges when it comes to acquiring and retaining cybersecurity skills. Peel Cyber recognizes these challenges and provides solutions to help MSSPs navigate the dynamic industry. Here are the key challenges and how Peel Cyber adds value:

Shortage of Skilled Professionals: The demand for cybersecurity professionals exceeds the supply, creating a scarcity of qualified talent. Peel Cyber’s specialized recruitment approach taps into unique talent pools, including law enforcement connections, to identify skilled professionals that others may overlook.
Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape: The cybersecurity landscape is in a constant state of flux, with new threats emerging regularly. Peel Cyber’s team members have the ability to stay up to date with the latest threats, technologies, and countermeasures. This ensures that MSSPs have access to professionals who can effectively mitigate emerging risks.

Competition from other Organisations: MSSPs face stiff competition from various organizations vying for the same pool of cybersecurity talent. Peel Cyber’s strategic partnerships, established networks, and targeted recruitment strategies help MSSPs stand out, attracting highly skilled professionals who align with their unique needs.

Skill Specialisation: Cybersecurity encompasses diverse specialisations, making it challenging to find professionals with specific skill sets aligned with an MSSP’s requirements. Peel Cyber’s broad talent pool covers a wide range of specialized roles, including penetration testing, incident response, threat intelligence, and more, allowing MSSPs to find professionals with the exact skills needed for their clients’ specific challenges.
Addressing Diverse Client Expectations: MSSPs serve clients from various industries, each with unique security needs and compliance requirements. Peel Cyber’s talent pool includes professionals who can adapt to diverse client environments, understand industry regulations, and meet client expectations effectively.

Peel Cyber’s distinctive approach, combining recruitment expertise and law enforcement connections, addresses the core challenges faced by MSSPs in acquiring and retaining cybersecurity skills. By leveraging a talent pool with transferable skills and an understanding of diverse client expectations, Peel Cyber empowers MSSPs to overcome these challenges, ensuring they have access to highly skilled professionals who can protect their clients against emerging threats in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.