From its beginnings purely at the perimeter and without significant managed support, cyber defense has evolved substantially over the decades. As a result, a greater number of attack vectors on increasingly deeply networked (business) processes can now be countered much more effectively. This also increases the chances of fighting back against constantly growing threats and increasingly better orchestrated attackers. The key to success for the defenders lies in leveraging synergies that result from the interaction of security operations in three concentric circles with decreasing "distance" from the target. The better a medium-sized company, a global corporation, an urban authority or even a government agency can be supported by a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), the lower the pro ...