SOC PS Cloud Services released a market study on the CIS in Kazakhstan

On November 29, the conference "Security? As You Prefer," organized by PS Cloud Services, took place in Almaty. The event marked the year-end conclusion for the information security sector in Kazakhstan, where experts discussed issues related to delegating risks to professional service providers, reducing operational costs, and improving threat management efficiency.

The conference addressed the possibility of outsourcing cybersecurity functions, including cyber monitoring, incident management, and IT security assurance. Participants included representatives from the private sector and government agencies.

The main topic focused on ensuring the market has qualified specialists, the cost of OZIB services, and quality standards. Businesses aim to reduce expenses, which often leads to selecting a minimal set of services at the expense of security. At the same time, some OZIB providers resort to unethical practices, including underpricing, which affects service quality and market stability. To address these issues, it is necessary to implement transparent standards and achieve a balance between service accessibility and effectiveness.

The SOC PS Cloud Services research provides objective tools for analyzing the OZIB market, revealing the services and capabilities offered by providers. Special attention is given to the need to ask questions about the quality and completeness of the services provided.

According to the research, out of 51 licensed organizations providing OZIB services, 50% claim to offer such services, 47% provide service descriptions, and 16% do not have an official website. This indicates insufficient transparency, uncertainty, and instability in the sector, as well as potential issues with customer trust and awareness.