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Managed Security Services<\/h1>\n

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Empowering your business with comprehensive managed security services for continuous protection.<\/h2>\n

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Building and maintaining effective security operations in-house is expensive, complex, and increasingly difficult as the threat landscape evolves. Managed Security Services give organisations access to certified expertise, proven processes, and continuous protection \u2014 without the overhead of building it all internally.<\/p>\n

One Step Beyond delivers Managed Security Services focused on the Microsoft cloud ecosystem \u2014 providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities that are natively integrated with your Microsoft 365 and Azure environment. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work & Security, we implement and manage Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Microsoft security controls on your behalf.<\/p>\n

Through our Swiss Expert Group partnership, our clients also have access to a broader MSS portfolio operated by e-Xpert Solutions and eb-Qual \u2014 including the At-Defense managed SOC (ISO 27001, ISAE 3000), MSS WAF, PurpleScan vulnerability management, Security Control Audit (BAS\/Picus), MSS PAM (CyberArk), and penetration testing. This gives One Step Beyond clients a single point of access to a complete, certified managed security service portfolio \u2014 spanning Microsoft cloud operations and the full cybersecurity stack.<\/p>\n

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Our Managed Security Services :<\/h2>\n

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Microsoft Sentinel \u2014 Managed SIEM & SOAR<\/h3>\n

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Microsoft Sentinel is the cloud-native SIEM and SOAR platform at the centre of Microsoft cloud security operations. Our engineers deploy, configure, and continuously manage Sentinel environments for our clients \u2014 handling data connector management, detection rule tuning, automated playbook maintenance, and compliance reporting \u2014 so that your team benefits from enterprise-grade security monitoring without the operational burden of running it in-house.<\/p>\n

Managed Sentinel includes monthly threat detection reviews, detection rule updates aligned with the latest Microsoft threat intelligence, incident triage support, and compliance workbooks for FINMA, nLPD, and ISO 27001 audit purposes. For organisations requiring 24\/7 managed detection and response on top of Sentinel, we connect your Sentinel environment to the At-Defense SOC \u2014 operated by our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Defender XDR \u2014 Managed Threat Detection<\/h3>\n

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Microsoft Defender XDR unifies threat detection across endpoint, identity, email, and cloud applications \u2014 but extracting its full value requires continuous configuration management, alert triage, and response playbook execution. Our engineers manage Microsoft Defender XDR for our clients \u2014 maintaining detection policies across Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Cloud Apps, tuning alert thresholds to reduce noise, and responding to high-priority incidents within defined SLAs.<\/p>\n

Managed Defender XDR includes monthly security posture reviews, detection coverage assessments mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, and incident response support \u2014 giving your organisation enterprise-grade XDR operations without a dedicated security operations team.<\/p>\n

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At-Defense \u2014 Managed SOC 24\/7 (via e-Xpert Solutions.)<\/h3>\n

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For organisations requiring 24\/7 managed threat monitoring and incident response, One Step Beyond provides access to At-Defense \u2014 the managed SOC operated by our Swiss Expert Group partner e-Xpert Solutions.<\/p>\n

At-Defense is a 100% Swiss managed SOC, certified ISO 27001 since 2021 and covered by an ISAE 3000 assurance report issued by a Big4 firm. Its analysts hold certifications including GCFA, GCIH, GCFR, GEIR, OSCP, and OSCE, and operate 24\/7 with incident response included at a flat-rate, predictable cost. The service deploys in as little as two days, integrates natively with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel, and has recorded zero breaches among SOC clients since 2018 \u2014 with less than 3% of alerts escalated to client teams.<\/p>\n

As a Swiss Expert Group partner, One Step Beyond clients can access At-Defense directly through our team \u2014 combining our Microsoft cloud implementation expertise with the At-Defense SOC’s operational monitoring capabilities for a fully integrated managed security service.<\/p>\n

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MSS WAF \u2014 Managed Web Application & API Protection (via e-Xpert Solutions)<\/h3>\n

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Protecting web applications and APIs requires specialised expertise and continuous management \u2014 tuning WAF rules, managing false positives, and responding to emerging attack patterns. Through our Swiss Expert Group partnership, One Step Beyond clients can access the MSS WAF service operated by e-Xpert Solutions \u2014 a fully managed WAAP service powered by F5 (as a certified F5 MSP) providing WAF, Bot Defense, API Security, and DDoS Protection with 24\/7 SOC backing.<\/p>\n

This service is particularly relevant for One Step Beyond clients who have deployed Azure API Management or Azure Application Gateway and require additional WAF management capabilities beyond the native Azure WAF.<\/p>\n

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PurpleScan \u2014 Managed Vulnerability Management (via e-Xpert Solutions)<\/h3>\n

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Vulnerability management is a continuous operational requirement \u2014 but running it in-house requires dedicated scanning infrastructure, expert analyst review, and a structured prioritisation and remediation process. Through our Swiss Expert Group partnership, One Step Beyond clients can access PurpleScan \u2014 the expert-guided vulnerability management service operated by e-Xpert Solutions.<\/p>\n

PurpleScan reduces the exploitation window from the industry average of over 30 days to under 8 days, using automated weekly scans combined with SOC analyst review and prioritisation. For One Step Beyond clients running Microsoft cloud environments, PurpleScan’s Splunk SIEM environment complements Microsoft Sentinel \u2014 providing vulnerability management telemetry that feeds into the broader security operations picture.<\/p>\n

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MSS PAM \u2014 Managed CyberArk PAM (via Swiss Expert Group)<\/h3>\n

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CyberArk Privileged Access Management environments require ongoing maintenance, patching, and operational management to remain secure and aligned with evolving requirements. Through our Swiss Expert Group partnership, One Step Beyond clients can access the MSS PAM service operated by eb-Qual \u2014 providing managed CyberArk operations with a defined SLA: Severity 1 incidents receive a 24\/7 response in under one hour and a resolution target of under four hours.<\/p>\n

MSS PAM complements One Step Beyond’s Microsoft Entra ID PIM implementation \u2014 providing managed PAM for server and application privileged access through CyberArk, while Entra ID PIM governs Microsoft cloud administrative access.<\/p>\n

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Why One Step Beyond for Managed Security Services?<\/h2>\n

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One Step Beyond brings a unique combination to Managed Security Services: certified Microsoft cloud expertise \u2014 implementation and management of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and the full Microsoft security stack \u2014 combined with access to the broader Swiss Expert Group MSS portfolio for services beyond Microsoft.<\/p>\n

This means our clients benefit from a single, trusted partner that can manage their Microsoft cloud security operations directly, and provide access to the group’s certified managed services \u2014 At-Defense SOC, MSS WAF, PurpleScan, MSS PAM, and Security Control Audit \u2014 as needed, without managing multiple vendor relationships.<\/p>\n

All Swiss Expert Group MSS are operated by certified Swiss-based teams: e-Xpert Solutions (Geneva, Lausanne) for At-Defense SOC, MSS WAF, PurpleScan, SCA, and pentest; eb-Qual (Givisiez, Kloten) for MSS PAM and audit services. All data and operations remain in Switzerland.<\/p>\n

We operate from our office in Gland (Vaud), serving organisations across French-speaking Switzerland and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Technologies We Work With :<\/h2>\n

One Step Beyond’s managed security services are built on the Microsoft security platform:<\/p>\n

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Through Swiss Expert Group, our clients also have access to managed services built on the following platforms \u2014 operated by our certified SEG partners e-Xpert Solutions and eb-Qual:<\/p>\n

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Ready to Explore Managed Security Services?<\/h2>\n

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Whether you need managed Microsoft Sentinel, 24\/7 SOC monitoring through At-Defense, managed vulnerability management, or a managed PAM service, One Step Beyond is your single point of access to a complete, certified managed security portfolio. Contact us to discuss your requirements.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions \u2013 Managed Security Services in Switzerland<\/h2>\n

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A Managed Security Service (MSS) is a security function delivered by an external provider on an ongoing basis \u2014 typically covering monitoring, threat detection, incident response, or the management of specific security technologies. MSS allows organisations to access certified expertise and continuous protection without the cost and complexity of building and staffing the capability internally. One Step Beyond delivers MSS across two layers: direct management of Microsoft security services (Sentinel, Defender XDR), and access to the broader Swiss Expert Group MSS portfolio (At-Defense SOC, MSS WAF, PurpleScan, MSS PAM, Security Control Audit) for clients requiring capabilities beyond Microsoft.<\/p>\n

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At-Defense is a 100% Swiss managed Security Operations Center operated by e-Xpert Solutions \u2014 One Step Beyond’s partner within Swiss Expert Group. It is certified ISO 27001 since 2021, covered by an ISAE 3000 assurance report, and has recorded zero breaches among clients since 2018. It operates 24\/7 with incident response included at a flat-rate cost, deploys in two days, and integrates natively with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. One Step Beyond clients access At-Defense through our team \u2014 we handle the Microsoft Sentinel and Defender implementation, and connect your environment to At-Defense for 24\/7 managed monitoring and response.<\/p>\n

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PurpleScan is a managed vulnerability management service operated by e-Xpert Solutions that reduces the exploitation window from the industry average of over 30 days to under 8 days \u2014 through weekly automated scans combined with SOC analyst prioritisation. For One Step Beyond clients, PurpleScan is particularly relevant as a complement to Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management \u2014 providing independent vulnerability assessment that validates Defender findings and extends coverage to non-Microsoft assets. PurpleScan findings can be integrated with Microsoft Sentinel for unified visibility.<\/p>\n

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Microsoft Entra ID Privileged Identity Management (PIM) governs just-in-time access for Microsoft cloud administrative roles \u2014 Azure subscriptions, Microsoft 365, and Entra ID. MSS PAM, operated by eb-Qual, manages CyberArk for privileged access to servers, databases, network devices, and applications \u2014 the on-premises and hybrid infrastructure layer that Entra ID PIM does not cover. Together, they provide complete privileged access governance: Entra ID PIM for Microsoft cloud roles, CyberArk MSS PAM for infrastructure and application privileged access. One Step Beyond implements the Entra ID PIM layer and coordinates the MSS PAM engagement with eb-Qual for clients requiring both.<\/p>\n

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All Swiss Expert Group managed security services are operated entirely from Switzerland. At-Defense \u2014 operated by e-Xpert Solutions \u2014 is a 100% Swiss SOC: all monitoring, data processing, and incident response operations remain in Switzerland, ensuring compliance with Swiss nLPD data residency requirements and FINMA expectations for regulated financial institutions. MSS PAM operated by eb-Qual and all associated data remain in Switzerland. One Step Beyond’s Microsoft-based managed services use Microsoft Azure Switzerland (Switzerland North \u2014 Zurich, Switzerland West \u2014 Geneva) data centres for data residency.<\/p>\n

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One Step Beyond is headquartered in Gland (Vaud) \u2014 Route de Cit\u00e9-Ouest 2, 1196 Gland, telephone +41 22 995 96 12. The company also operates an office in Budapest (Hungary). As part of Swiss Expert Group, One Step Beyond collaborates with e-Xpert Solutions (Geneva, Lausanne) \u2014 which operates the At-Defense SOC, MSS WAF, PurpleScan, and Security Control Audit \u2014 and eb-Qual (Givisiez, Kloten) \u2014 which operates MSS PAM and audit services.<\/p>\n

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