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Expert Cybersecurity Without the Expert Price Tag: The Group-Purchased MSSP Playbook

Your incident response plan is just a document. When a real cyberattack hits, who actually has the technical skills to stop it? Small law firms lack dedicated IT or cybersecurity staff, forcing partners or administrative staff into technical roles they're unqualified for. This leads to critical delays, costly mistakes, and a high risk of violating client data confidentiality.

This playbook leverages the power of the co-op. By banding together, member firms gain access to a top-tier Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) at a significantly discounted group rate. We outsource the complex, technical heavy-lifting—24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response—to a team of dedicated security professionals. You get enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise-grade headcount or budget.

Expected Outcomes

  • Eliminate the need to hire expensive, full-time cybersecurity staff.
  • Gain access to a 24/7 security operations center (SOC) for continuous monitoring.
  • Drastically reduce the time from threat detection to professional containment.
  • Ensure technical security roles are filled by qualified experts, not untrained staff.
  • Achieve an enterprise-level security posture at a fraction of the cost through collective buying.

Core Tools in This Stack

Huntress

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Huntress provides a managed security platform combining Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) with a 24/7 human-led Security Operations Center (SOC). It is specifically designed for Small and Mid-market Businesses (SMBs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to detect and respond to modern cyber threats.

Key Features
  • Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • 24/7 Human-Led ThreatOps Center
  • Ransomware Canaries
  • External Reconnaissance Monitoring
  • MDR for Microsoft 365
  • Managed Antivirus
  • Security Awareness Training
Ideal For

Company Size: Micro, Small, Medium

Industries: Technology & Software, Business & Professional Services, Retail & E-commerce, Creative & Media, Education & Non-Profit, Health & Wellness, Other

Pricing

Model: Subscription, Per Endpoint, Per User

Tier: Medium

Ease of Use

Moderate learning curve

Google Workspace

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Google Workspace is an integrated suite of secure, cloud-native collaboration and productivity apps powered by Google AI. It includes Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Meet, and more, designed for seamless communication and creation.

Key Features
  • Custom and secure business email with Gmail
  • Collaborative document creation with Docs, Sheets, and Slides
  • Secure cloud storage and file sharing with Google Drive
  • Video and voice conferencing with Google Meet
  • Shared calendars for team scheduling
  • Real-time team messaging with Google Chat
  • Centralized administration, security, and compliance controls
  • Integrated AI features for enhanced productivity
Ideal For

Company Size: Micro, Small, Medium, Large

Industries: Technology & Software, Business & Professional Services, Retail & E-commerce, Creative & Media, Education & Non-Profit, Health & Wellness, Other

Pricing

Model: Subscription-based, Free Trial

Tier: Low-to-Mid

Ease of Use

Very Easy

Signal

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Signal is a private messaging app with a focus on end-to-end encryption, enabling secure and private communication for individuals and teams, which is critical during crisis situations. It is developed by a non-profit foundation and is free of ads and trackers.

Key Features
  • State-of-the-art end-to-end encryption (Signal Protocol)
  • Secure voice and video calls
  • Encrypted group chats for team coordination
  • Disappearing messages for sensitive information
  • Verified contacts to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
  • Cross-platform availability (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • No user data collection, ads, or trackers
Ideal For

Company Size: Micro, Small, Medium, Large

Industries: Technology & Software, Business & Professional Services, Creative & Media, Education & Non-Profit, Health & Wellness, Other

Pricing

Model: Free, Donation-based

Tier: Free

Ease of Use

Easy

The Workflow

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Integration Logic

  • Huntress to Slack Alerts

    When Huntress detects a security incident, it triggers a pre-configured webhook. This webhook is sent to a Google Apps Script Web App. The script receives and parses the incident data. It then logs the key details into a designated Google Sheet for tracking and auditing purposes. Optionally, the script can query the Google Workspace Directory API to identify the owner of the affected device. Finally, the script formats a concise, actionable alert message and sends it to a specified Signal group via a Signal API gateway, ensuring immediate notification for the incident response team.

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