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Managed Service Providers - Empower Your Businesses

In today's ever-evolving threat landscape, businesses depend on robust cybersecurity more than ever. As a Managed Service Provider (MSP), you're on the front lines, and your clients trust you to have your own secure network.  However, you may not be certified at the correct security level or have a team of trained cybersecurity technicans to be their complete digital guardian.

What Today's MSP Must Address from a Standards Perspective

A Managed Service Provider (MSP) working with a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor may be required to be CMMC compliant, depending on the nature of the services they provide and the type of data they handle. Under the CMMC framework, MSPs are considered a type of External Service Provider (ESP). An ESP is any third-party organization that processes, stores, or transmits:

    • Controlled Unclassified Information (CLI), or
    • Security Protection Data (SPD) (e.g., log data, configuration data) on behalf of a DoD contractor.

Here's how it breaks down:

    • Definition of External Service Provider (ESP) - Under the CMMC framework, MSPs are considered a type of External Service Provider (ESP). An ESP is any third-party organization that processes, stores, or transmits:
        • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), or
        • Security Protection Data (SPD) (e.g., log data, configuration data) on behalf of a DoD contractor

When MSPs Must Be CMMC Compliant

    • An MSP must undergo its own CMMC assessment if:
        • It handles CUI on its own infrastructure (e.g., servers, cloud environments) outside the control of the contractor.
        • It provides services that are critical to the contractor’s cybersecurity posture, such as incident response, system monitoring, or access control.

In these cases, the MSP must meet the appropriate CMMC level (typically Level 2 or Level 3) depending on the sensitivity of the data and the contract requirements.

When MSPs Are Not Required to Be Independently Assessed

    • An MSP may not need a separate CMMC certification if:
        • It only handles SPD and not CUI. In this case, it must provide a Shared Responsibility Matrix (SRM) that outlines which security responsibilities are handled by the MSP and which by the contractor.
        • It operates within the contractor’s infrastructure, and the contractor retains control over the data. The MSP may still be included in the contractor’s assessment scope but not be required to have independent certification.

Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)

If the MSP also acts as a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and stores or processes CUI in the cloud, it must meet FedRAMP Moderate or equivalent requirements.

As a further note, Contractors must document how MSPs support their compliance in their System Security Plan (SSP) and assessment scope.   That's why building a comprehensive, cutting-edge security offering requires significant resources and expertise.

i2Sentinel Partners

Imprimis can help you establish this complete security offering. Our "i2Sentinel Partners" Program is designed to empower MSPs like you to partner with an "MSSP" like Imprimis (Managed Security Service Provider) with industry-leading cybersecurity products and services.  The partnership allows your company to expand its offerings by reselling ours, enhancing your value to your clients. We invite you to join a network of elite partners dedicated to protecting the digital world.

 

Why Partner with Imprimis?

Becoming an i2Sentinel Partner means more than just reselling products; it means gaining a strategic advantage. We provide you with the tools, training, and support to become an indispensable security ally for your clients.

Fortify Client Defenses with Proven Technology

Leverage Imprimis' cutting-edge technologies and deep expertise, including:

    • Access to and the ability to resale our i2ACT Assessment and Compliance Tool at a discount to support your customers.
    • Vulnerability Management: Continuous assessment and remediation to close security gaps.
    • Compliance & Audit Support: Navigate complex regulatory landscapes with expert guidance.
    • Incident Response: Rapid containment and recovery when the inevitable happens.
    • Security Awareness Training: Empower your clients' employees to be their first line of defense.
    • Network Architecture Security and Remediation: Have your networks engineered and updated with the latest cybersecurity best practices.
    • Usage of the i2Portal as an i2Sentinel Partner: Secure 2FA Protected 256bit Encrypted online Portal

Gain a Competitive Edge

Differentiate your MSP in a crowded market by offering specialized cybersecurity solutions backed by Imprimis's reputation for excellence.

Dedicated Partner Support

From sales enablement to technical training and co-marketing initiatives, our team is committed to your success. We provide the resources you need to confidently sell, implement, and support Imprimis solutions.

Our Products and Services: Your Arsenal for Defense

As an i2Sentinel Partner, you'll have access to our robust suite of offerings, designed to provide layered defense and proactive protection:

    • Cybersecurity Program Development: Help clients build resilient security frameworks.
    • Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing: Identify and rectify weaknesses before attackers exploit them.
    • Managed Detection and Response (MDR): 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to evolving threats.
    • Compliance and Risk Management: Navigate Cybersecurity frameworks like NIST 800-171/172, and CMMC Levels 1-3
    • Incident Response and Digital Forensics: Expert assistance for containing breaches and post-incident analysis.
    • Security Training and Awareness: Transform human risk into human firewalls.
    • Secure Customer Portal: For an "Audit Ready Evidence Vault and Document Depository"

Who We're Looking For:

The i2Sentinel Partners program is ideal for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT service providers who are:

    • Committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to their clients.
    • Looking to expand their service offerings and grow their security practice in either the C2M2 (DoE) or CMMC (DoW) market spaces.
    • Eager to leverage advanced technology and expert support to address complex security challenges.
    • Dedicated to continuous learning and staying ahead of the threat curve.

Still Have Questions ?

Let Imprimis help you strengthening your clients' defenses while fortifying your own.  Schedule a Partnership Discovery Call with us Today !