★ MSSP · Fishers, Indiana
Your security team, without the overhead.
Arete Technology Systems is a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). We protect your business with managed detection and response (MDR), privileged access management (PAM), a security operations center (SOC) and advanced antivirus, so cyber threats don’t get in the way of running your business.
7
Years in business
99%
Client retention rate
100%
Average client rating
★ In plain English
What is an MSSP?
MSSP stands for Managed Security Service Provider. It’s a company you hire to handle the day-to-day work of protecting your business from cyber threats: watching for problems, keeping systems updated and protected, and acting quickly when something goes wrong.
Think of it as an outsourced security department. Instead of hiring and training a full in-house team, you get dedicated security expertise working for you.
How is that different from regular IT support? A traditional managed service provider (MSP) focuses on keeping your technology running: help desk, devices, networks. An MSSP focuses on keeping it secure. We do both, so your IT and your security are handled by one team that knows your business.
01
Protect
We secure the systems your business depends on: email, computers, networks and cloud accounts.
02
Monitor
We watch for suspicious activity and unpatched weaknesses so small problems don’t turn into breaches.
03
Respond
When something goes wrong, you have a team to call that already knows your environment.
★ How we protect you
The security tools behind your protection
Four layers work together to protect our clients. Here’s what each one means.
MDR
Managed Detection & Response
Security experts and technology that spot threats on your devices and act to contain them before they spread.
SOC
Security Operations Center
A team and tools dedicated to reviewing security alerts and activity across your systems, so real threats get attention.
PAM
Privileged Access Management
Tight control over administrator and other high-level accounts, the ones attackers want most.
AV
Advanced Antivirus
Modern endpoint protection that goes beyond traditional antivirus to stop today’s malware and ransomware.
★ Why it matters
The threats are changing fast.
Verizon’s 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report shows where attackers are succeeding, and none of it depends on how big your company is.
31%
of breaches started with an exploited software vulnerability, now the top way in.
48%
of breaches involved a third party, such as a vendor or software supplier.
40%
higher success rate for fake texts and phone calls than for traditional phishing email.
Source: Verizon, 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report news release (May 19, 2026).
★ What we do
Security-first managed services
Security and everyday IT support from one team, built around protecting your business.
01
Managed Detection & Response
MDR and SOC monitoring of your systems for threats and suspicious activity.
02
Advanced Antivirus & Email Protection
Protection for the computers, servers and inboxes that attackers target most.
03
Privileged Access Management
Controlling and securing administrator accounts, plus patch and vulnerability management to close known weaknesses.
04
Backup & Recovery
Secure backups and a recovery plan, so an incident doesn’t mean extended downtime.
05
Security Awareness Training
Practical training that helps your team spot phishing emails, scam texts and fraudulent calls.
06
Managed IT & Help Desk
Friendly, responsive support for the everyday technology your team relies on.
★ How we work
A clear process. No guesswork.
No unnecessary upsells. We find the gaps, explain your options in plain English, and fix what matters most.
1
Assess
We review your systems, accounts and risks to find where you’re exposed.
2
Protect
We put the right safeguards in place: updates, protection, backups and access controls.
3
Monitor
We keep watch and keep things current, so problems surface early.
4
Improve
We keep you informed in plain English and adjust your plan as your business and the threats change.
★ Why we’re different
We’re part of your team.
We don’t want to be just another vendor you call when something breaks. We strive to be a member of your team, and we believe that your success equals our success.
01
A member of your team
We strive to be a member of your team, working alongside you rather than at arm’s length.
02
Your success is our success
We believe your success equals our success. When your business does well, so do we.
03
Like your own employees
We feel like employees of the companies we support, and we want to be involved in our clients’ success.
★ From the blog
Latest IT insights
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Cybersecurity Basics Still Matter, but MFA Alone Isn’t Enough
CISA’s 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Month advice is a solid baseline. Here’s how to build on it so attackers can’t simply go around your multi-factor authentication.
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AI-Generated Phishing Is the Top Fraud Worry for Businesses
A new Experian survey, summarized by KnowBe4, finds that 60% of companies say fraud losses are rising and that AI-generated phishing is their biggest concern.
★ FAQ
Common questions
What is an MSSP?
A Managed Security Service Provider handles cybersecurity for your business as an outsourced service: monitoring for threats, keeping systems protected and up to date, and helping you respond if something goes wrong.
What are MDR, SOC, PAM and advanced antivirus?
MDR (managed detection and response) is a service where security experts detect threats on your devices and respond to them. A SOC (security operations center) is the team and tools that review security activity and alerts. PAM (privileged access management) controls and secures administrator-level accounts. Advanced antivirus is modern endpoint protection that goes beyond traditional antivirus. We use all four to protect our clients.
What’s the difference between an MSP and an MSSP?
An MSP (managed service provider) keeps your technology running: help desk, devices, networks. An MSSP focuses on keeping that technology secure. We provide both, so you don’t have to coordinate between separate vendors.
Is my business too small to be a target?
No. Common attack methods such as unpatched software and phishing don’t depend on a company’s size, and attackers use automated tools to look for weaknesses wherever they exist.
We already have IT support. Do we still need an MSSP?
Day-to-day IT support and dedicated security are different jobs, and many businesses find gaps between them. Give us a call and we’ll talk through where you stand and what makes sense for you.
Do you offer flexible service plans?
Yes. We offer a range of managed service plans to fit different business sizes and budgets. Ask us for details or give us a call.
★ Get in touch
Not sure how protected you are?
Call us for a conversation about your business’s security. Our team in Fishers, Indiana is ready to help.