In Part Two of this 3 part episode series of The Cyber Resilience Report, Data Defenders introduces the Managed Cybersecurity Operations Provider (MCOP) model and explains how it fundamentally redefines the relationship between municipalities and their cybersecurity partners.

Rather than notifying clients of threats and stepping aside, the MCOP model delivers continuous, end-to-end cybersecurity operations—actively hunting, mitigating, and responding to threats 24/7/365. Just as importantly, it preserves executive and municipal control over governance, strategy, and oversight.

This episode explores how MCOP replaces the asymmetrical vendor model with a symmetrical operational partnership—one designed specifically for public-sector realities.In this episode:

• What distinguishes an MCOP from a traditional MSSP
• How symmetrical partnerships reduce operational and leadership risk
• Why governance and strategy must remain with municipal leadership
• How cybersecurity operations can run continuously without expanding internal staff

Part Two reframes cybersecurity as an operational capability—embedded, accountable, and aligned with mission-critical services.

Companion document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gIbY7XC4_3dVUdBJj0fiQlN4vKVmtUoD/view?usp=sharing

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