RSM Defence - Managed Security

You may already have endpoint protection, identity controls, cloud security, vulnerability management and compliance processes but they often come from different providers and implemented at different times. The question is - Are they working together?

On paper, your security programme may look mature but in practice:

• Security alerts are coming from too many places.
• No one has a complete view of your cyber risk.
• IT teams are overwhelmed by alerts and competing priorities.
• Security decisions depend on limited internal expertise.
• Compliance activities are disconnected from day-to-day security operations.
• New AI tools are creating new data and security risks.
• The board wants assurance, but security reporting remains highly technical.
• When something goes wrong, it is not always clear who responds or how to respond quickly.

RSM Defence closes that gap.
We ensure security is connected, actionable and aligned to your business by combining: 

PEOPLE
Cybersecurity, risk, governance and technology expertise.

TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft, Sophos and other leading security technologies.

OPERATIONS
Managed security, MDR with SOC, and 24 × 7 NOC monitoring capabilities.

GOVERNANCE
Risk, compliance, policy and control management.

BUSINESS CONTEXT
A broader understanding of your organisation’s technology, risk and business priorities.

RSM Defence takes a holistic, risk-based approach to cybersecurity and cyber resilience. Rather than adding more disconnected security tools, our managed security service helps organisations connect, operationalise and continuously manage their security capabilities.

AI introduces new risks around data exposure, identity, access, governance and usage.

RSM Defence can help organisations establish controls around AI usage, sensitive data, AI governance, identity, data protection and emerging AI security risks.

This is increasingly relevant as Singapore’s enhanced Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust frameworks now include AI security.

RSM Defence does not have to replace your team.

It can augment and extend your existing capabilities.

For example, your internal team may retain ownership of business decisions and remediation while RSM provides continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, specialist expertise, CISO advisory or additional operational capacity.

This co-managed model can help internal teams focus on strategic priorities rather than constantly responding to alerts.

RSM Defence Managed Security is particularly relevant for mid-market organisations and growing businesses that need stronger cybersecurity capabilities but may not have the resources or appetite to build a large internal security operation.

Services can be structured around your existing security maturity, technology environment, risk profile and business priorities. Giving businesses the right level of expertise, monitoring and protection without having to build a large internal security team. 

It is particularly valuable for businesses with multiple entities, offices or sites, helping simplify and standardise security management across different locations, countries and entities while providing greater visibility and consistency.

Managed security should include 24/7 monitoring, MDR, threat detection and response, threat hunting, identity and attack surface management, incident response, cyber resilience, and GRC.

Key trends include AI and machine learning to improve threat detection, automate response, strengthen threat intelligence and proactively identify emerging risks. RSM Defence brings these capabilities together for integrated, proactive security management.

MDR is a managed cybersecurity service that combines technology with security expertise to continuously detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats with support from a team of SOC expertise.

Unlike security tools that simply generate alerts, MDR adds monitoring, investigation and response capabilities.

RSM Defence incorporates MDR capabilities with Sophos, helping organisations extend their security operations with 24/7 threat detection and response. 

CISO-as-a-Service (CISOaaS) provides organisations with access to experienced cybersecurity leadership without employing a full-time Chief Information Security Officer.

CISOaaS can help with cybersecurity strategy, risk assessment, governance, policies, security roadmaps, compliance and executive reporting.

RSM is a CSA appointed consultant for CISOaaS for Cyber Essentials. 

Develop a tailored cybersecurity health plan and protect your business from common cyber attacks with Cyber Essentials Mark (CEM).

Alternatively, if you are looking to show your commitment to cybersecurity to your customers, the Cyber Trust Mark (CTM) is a mark of distinction and provides competitive advantage as you position your business as a trusted partner with robust cybersecurity and accountability. 

They serve different but complementary purposes.

NOC — Network Operations Centre
Focuses on technology and infrastructure availability, performance and operational monitoring.

MDR — Managed Detection and Response
Provides managed cybersecurity detection, investigation and response, typically operating 24/7.

SOC — Security Operations Centre
Focuses on cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, investigation and response.

RSM Defence brings these operational capabilities together to provide a broader view of security and technology risk.