About | Taking a protection-first approach to endpoint security can avoid costly breaches altogether—and allow IT to stay focused on more strategic initiatives for your business. How to Properly Vet a Security Service Provider Hewlett-Packard security specialist Tom Masucci outlines key criteria to consider when assessing providers. Hint: Be ready to talk risk tolerance. HP With the number and complexity of security threats continuing to rise, it is no surprise companies increasingly are turning to third-party security service providers to help put up proper defenses. So how do you properly vet providers to ensure you pick one that is a good fit for your organization?