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It is a cumulative effort between Homeland Security, industry professionals, and the... [Cybersecurity](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) [Managed IT Services](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) [Read More](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/national-cyber-security-awareness-month-are-you-protected) [![](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/InhouseIT.jpg?width=1000&height=667&name=InhouseIT.jpg)](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/in-house-it-or-outsourced-support-which-costs-more) 1 min read #### [In House IT Or Outsourced Support: Which Costs More?](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/in-house-it-or-outsourced-support-which-costs-more) [Next I.T](https://blog.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/next-i-t): Oct 5, 2019, 4:22:00 PM A primary factor in choosing the right model of IT support is economy: what will cost the most, and what will get you the most bang for your buck?... 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