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Who is this for? MSP/MSSP Partners, Security Leaders
February 28, 2025 · ContraForce Team · 5 min read The managed security services market is evolving. Traditional approaches that worked a decade ago are struggling to scale with modern threats and customer expectations. Security Delivery Platforms represent a fundamental reimagining of how security services are delivered.

The Problem with Traditional MSSP Models

Traditional MSSP delivery models face significant challenges:

Scale Limitations

  • Analyst-dependent — Every customer requires human attention
  • Linear growth — Adding customers means adding headcount
  • Margin pressure — Labor costs erode profitability

Consistency Challenges

  • Knowledge silos — Expertise concentrated in individuals
  • Variable quality — Outcomes depend on who’s working
  • Training burden — Constant investment in skill development

Technology Fragmentation

  • Portal pivoting — Jumping between customer environments
  • Inconsistent tooling — Different approaches per customer
  • Integration overhead — Custom work for each deployment

The Security Delivery Platform Approach

Security Delivery Platforms fundamentally rethink service delivery:

Multi-Tenant by Design

  • Single platform, all customers
  • No portal pivoting
  • Consistent visibility and control

Automation First

  • AI agents for investigation and response
  • Gamebook workflows for consistency
  • Human oversight, not human dependency

Platform Native

  • Deep integration with security ecosystems
  • Native capabilities, not bolt-ons
  • Continuous improvement through platform updates

Key Capabilities of a Security Delivery Platform

CapabilityTraditional MSSPSecurity Delivery Platform
Customer visibilityPer-tenant portalsUnified multi-tenant view
InvestigationManual, analyst-drivenAI-assisted, automated
ResponseCustom per customerStandardized Gamebooks
ScaleLinear with headcountExponential with automation
ConsistencyVaries by analystEnforced by platform

The Economic Impact

Security Delivery Platforms change the economics of managed security:
  • More customers per analyst — 10x improvement possible
  • Lower cost per incident — Automation reduces unit economics
  • Higher margins — Scale without proportional cost increase
  • Better outcomes — Consistency improves customer satisfaction

Getting Started

For service providers considering a Security Delivery Platform:
  1. Assess current model — Understand your scale limitations
  2. Evaluate platforms — Look for multi-tenant, automation-first design
  3. Start with core use cases — Don’t try to transform everything at once
  4. Measure outcomes — Track improvements in efficiency and quality

Quick Summary

  • Traditional MSSP models face scale, consistency, and technology fragmentation challenges.
  • Security Delivery Platforms are multi-tenant by design with automation-first architecture.
  • Key benefits: 10x more customers per analyst, lower cost per incident, and consistent outcomes.
  • Platform-native integration eliminates portal pivoting and custom per-customer work.
  • Start by assessing your current model and evaluating platforms with multi-tenant automation.
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