Security as a Service (SecaaS or SaaS)

Techopedia explains Security as a Service (SecaaS or SaaS)

SecaaS facilitates the provisioning of managed security services from the cloud, which benefits organizations in the following ways:

• Reduced costs: SecaaS solutions are provided on a monthly rental basis and per license purchased.
• Ease of management: A service provider delivers total management of cloud security services, security policies, and general administration. Customizable and scalable services range from anti-virus/malware to outsourced security suite developers.
• Continuous anti-virus updates: SecaaS services ensure that security software is maintained with the most current virus definition and security updates.