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AppGuard and Blue Ridge Networks Win Managed Cybersecurity Services Contract with One of the Nation's Largest Public Housing Authorities
CHANTILLY, Va. , Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ridge Networks announced today that it has been awarded a managed services contract from one of the nations largest public housing authority to bolster its cybersecurity infrastructure with the AppGuard endpoint cybersecurity solution. The organization will be leveraging AppGuard's zero trust cybersecurity protection to block undetectable attacks without the need for urgent and frequent patching that other endpoint security solutions...
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How MSPs Can Monetize Cybersecurity Services To Attract More Clients
How MSPs Can Monetize Cybersecurity Services To Attract More Clients Guest Column | By Scott Beck, BeckTek No one believes a calamity will wreck their house until the day it happens. That same mindset also keeps countless business owners from recognizing how vulnerable they are to ransomware threats, phishing scams, and other attacks by cybercriminals that could destroy their companies. read the rest here
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CSPi’s ARIA SDS Solution Wins 2018 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award
BOSTON, Sept. 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CSPi (NASDAQ: CSPi), a leading provider of security solutions , packet-capture products and IT managed services, today announced that its ARIA™ Software-Defined Security (SDS) solution has been named the winner of the “Enterprise Encryption Solution of the Year” award from CyberSecurity Breakthrough , an independent organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global information security market today. The ARIA SDS...
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VirtualArmour Engaged by International Airport to Provide Managed Cybersecurity Services
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirtualArmour International Inc. (CSE:VAI) (3V3:F) (OTCQB:VTLR ) , a premier cybersecurity managed services provider, has expanded upon its professional service engagement with an international airport to now include managed security services. The annual contract value for the managed services totals approximately $214,000, which is in addition to the continued professional services that include engineering and device deployment. The...
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Agio Launches Vendor Risk Program to Help Clients Mitigate Third-Party Cybersecurity Exposures
NEW YORK , July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Agio, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity solutions for the financial services, healthcare and payments industries, has today announced the launch of its Vendor Risk Program, a service to address enterprise vendor management cybersecurity and compliance. As enterprise cybersecurity awareness continues to evolve, vendor management has become one of the constant elements regulatory bodies look for across industries. In response to this...
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Pondurance Launches Cybersecurity Partner Program for Managed IT Service Providers
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2019-- Pondurance , a leader in managed detection and response security services, today announced the launch of a referral partner program that enables managed IT service providers (MSPs) to augment their offerings with managed security services to help protect their customers against cyberattacks. Pondurance security analysts act as extended team members of partnering MSPs, collaboratively supporting their customers with a hands-on approach to...
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Mega dealer launches new services
- Novatech, headquartered in Nashville, TN launched its news Managed Office solution - “a comprehensive palette of managed print, managed IT, cloud and cybersecurity services” - “The information age has progressed rapidly since it began nearly four decades ago, and savvy business leaders recognize they need to approach technology radically differently than they did even 10 years ago,” said Novatech CEO Dan Cooper. “One important element of this transition is to outsource capabilities that...
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Agio Forges Partnership with Respond Software
NEW YORK , Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Agio , a leading provider of cybersecurity and managed IT services for the financial services industry, has announced a formal partnership with Respond Software , the cybersecurity platform that automates decision-making by emulating human reasoning. As part of the affiliation, Agio will incorporate the firm's Respond Analyst decision automation software into its Managed Detection & Response (MDR) suite of services. "We have opted to partner with...
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Cybersecurity Update
Cybersecurity Update - IBM report on security states: o Average total cost of a data breach is now $3.92 million Average cost of lost revenue is $1.42 million Healthcare industry average total cost is $6.45 million or $429 per record o Average size of breach involves 25,575 records o Average cost per record of $150 o Average time to discover breach is 279 days o 49% of breaches caused by internal employees Includes accidental and malicious incidents (Konica Minolta offers the bizhub...
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Schneider Electric : Joins Cybersecurity Tech Accord
BOSTON, MASS. - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has joined the Cybersecurity Tech Accord, a watershed agreement among its signatories to enhance the cybersecurity ecosystem and to defend the digital economy from cyberattacks. The Cybersecurity Tech Accord is a public commitment among 144 global companies to protect and empower civilians online and to improve the security, stability and resilience of cyberspace. As a digital...
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Jumio Wins Gold for AI Security in Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
PALO ALTO, Calif. — Jumio, the leading provider of AI-powered end-to-end identity verification and authentication solutions , today announced it won three Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. Jumio was named the gold winner in the AI security and fastest growing cybersecurity company (1,000-4,999 employees) categories, and the silver winner in the fraud prevention category. The annual award program honors individuals and companies that demonstrate excellence, innovation and leadership in...
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MSP & MSSP Industry Notes for February 22nd, 2020
MSP & MSSP Industry Notes Sponsored by Arcoa Group ARCOA Group is here to help you successfully manage your IT Asset Disposition process. We help you recover value from retired electronic equipment through responsible methods of reuse and recycling. We ensure proper handling of assets which may contain data, while being environment stewards for assets that have no reuse value and are headed for recycling. We’ve built a robust de-manufacturing process to offer additional options for asset...
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Cybersecurity News
The average American has had their personal data stolen or exposed at least 4 times in 2019, according to new research published by Interest Research. - The finance vertical is suffering from a 238% increase in cyberattacks during COVID- 19 pandemic according to research published by VMware Carbon Black Security. - Nebraska Medical Center of Omaha, NE notified 1311 patients that their PHI was exposed after an employee illegally accessed - Sophos Security reports following on ransomware: o...
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Israeli cybersecurity firm Checkmarx acquired for $1.15 billion
Ramat Gan-based cybersecurity company Checkmarx is set to be acquired by preeminent global equity firm Hellman & Friedman (H&F) in a high-profile deal valued at $1.15b., the largest ever acquisition of an application security company. The company's previous owner, the global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners, will retain a minority stake in the company. Founded in 2006, Checkmarx is a globally-recognized company that works with over 40 Fortune 100 businesses to...
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Cybersecurity Update
Cybersecurity Update - Aurora Medical Center Bay Area of Marinette, WI notified an unknown number of patients that their PHI was exposed after an email phishing attack. - Beaumont Health of Detroit, MI notified 112,000 patients that their PHI was exposed after an email phishing attack. - Brandywine Counseling of Wilmington, DE, notified an unknown number of patients that their PHI was exposed after ransomware attack. - The Horst Gortz Institute reports it found security vulnerability in...
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Cybersecurity Update
- TV celebrity Scott Disick, father of 3 children with Kourtney Kardashian, has filed a lawsuit against All Points Lodge Rehab in Edwards, Colorado for a HIPAA breach. o He reportedly had recently checked himself into the facility for substance abuse, and apparently an employee at the facility may have sold this story to tabloid publications. - Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, IL notified 4,824 patients that their PHI was illegally accessed by a former employee. - Vanessa...
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Cybersecurity is Top Priority for IT Pros in Ninth Annual Kaseya MSP Benchmark Survey
NEW YORK and MIAMI, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaseya® , the leading provider of IT infrastructure management solutions for managed service providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations, today released the results of its 2020 MSP Benchmark Survey . The ninth annual survey asked 1,300 owners and technicians of MSP firms in more than 50 countries about pricing and service delivery trends, new service offerings, and operational resources and requirements. While previous iterations of...
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VMD Corp Awarded Major, Competitive Cybersecurity Contract
FAIRFAX, Va. , May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VMD Corp, an innovative provider of IT, security, and homeland defense services, today announced that it is one of a select few federal government contractors to be awarded the new Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) Special Item Number (SIN) contract by the General Services Administration (GSA). The HACS SIN is designed to provide federal agencies quicker and more reliable access to pre-vetted companies with proven experience delivering...
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Coalfire Chief HR Officer Named One Of Top Women In Cybersecurity
WESTMINSTER, Colo. , May 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Coalfire, a provider of cybersecurity and advisory services, today announced that its Chief Human Resources Officer, Leslie Jones , was named to The Software Report's Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity for 2020. With this recognition, and additional honors and awards for supporting women in leadership over the last year, Coalfire is fulfilling its goals for inclusion and diversity, and positioning the company as a work culture trendsetter...
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Varonis Announces New Platform Update Featuring Remote Work Cybersecurity Capabilities
NEW YORK, May 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Varonis Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNS), a pioneer in data security and analytics, announces a new release of the Varonis Data Security Platform to give remote, cloud-enabled organizations enhanced visibility and control over their most sensitive and valuable data. Attend the Webinar: Customers can learn more during our virtual customer conference on June 3, 2020. Register: https://varon.is/connect With more people working from home and cyberattacks on...
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Re: Holes in a fence: How the approach to cybersecurity is changing
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Re: Implementing basic cybersecurity in a small healthcare business
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Intronis Launches Education Campaign to Promote Data Protection Best Practices
Intronis LLC has launched an educational campaign promoting the importance of data protection and offering a variety of tips and best-practice resources. National Cyber Security Awareness Month encourages Americans to take a vested interest in...
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HIPAA and cybersecurity: Is encryption necessary?
Cybersecurity remains an uphill battle for all fields. Healthcare has remained a high priority, due to the highly sensitive information generated and stored by organizations within the space. HIPAA, or the Health Insurance Portability and...
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Implementing basic cybersecurity in a small healthcare business
Big businesses like Sony Pictures Entertainment and Target have had information compromised by hackers, giving small business customers a reason to be wary. What can an enterprise do to implement cybersecurity and appeal to a hesitant audience? The...
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How HIPAA may be affected by Obama's cybersecurity proposal
President Barack Obama reiterated his goal to change cybersecurity in his State of the Union address on Tuesday. He hopes to accomplish more secure data through legislative modifications and his own cybersecurity proposal. However, healthcare...
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Cybersecurity in healthcare - Why there needs to be more concern
Cybersecurity has become a huge concern for the healthcare industry in more ways than one. Forbes reported that in 2011, Jerome Radcliffe, a diabetic, demonstrated how his wireless insulin pump could be hacked at a Black Hat cybersecurity conference....
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Why using STARTTLS email encryption can prevent risks
The Sony Entertainment hack at the end of 2014 has brought fear to the business community regarding how much data protection is in place. Supporting those fears are various reports that show the apparent lack of cybersecurity. However, organizations...
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How dentists should comply with HIPAA
Dentists should ensure their methods of HIPAA compliance are up to date. According to Dentistry IQ, all positions within the dental field have to know how to approach the legislation, including receptionists, assistants, dental hygienists and IT...
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Health care industry is No. 1 for cyberattacks
The FBI has warned that cyberattacks are on the rise - and health care companies are often the target hackers seek. An attack that took place in August on Community Health Systems Inc., the No. 2 publicly traded U.S. hospital group, compounded concern...
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Cybersecurity predictions for 2015 - Healthcare
Cybersecurity has been in the news quite a lot over the past year given the breaches sustained by Sony Pictures and retail stores like Target and Home Depot. What kind of changes in cybersecurity are happening, and what can customers expect in 2015?...
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The state of cybersecurity in the health care industry
The health care sector should prepare for cybersecurity in 2015, as it's expected to become a huge target. Breaches within the sector can prove even more costly than those afflicting other industries, with HealthITSecurity reporting that such...
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Holes in a fence: How the approach to cybersecurity is changing
The Sony Entertainment cyberattack is not yet old news. On the contrary, the breach is still affecting the idea of cybersecurity and how important it is for organizations to have protection in place. The mystery of who was behind the attack on Sony is...
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CSC Unveils Advanced Threat Detection as a Managed Service
FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov 25, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CSC today expanded its managed security services to include an advanced threat detection (ATD) solution enabled by the company's global network of security operation centers.As the sophistication...
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Proficio and Necsia Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity Services to Spanish and European Enterprises
BARCELONA, Spain, May 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proficio , one of the fastest growing managed security service providers (MSSP) delivering managed detection and response (MDR), has signed a strategic alliance with Necsia IT Consulting , a leading firm specializing in cybersecurity and digital transformation services. This key partnership offers Necsia’s clients access to Proficio’s next generation managed cybersecurity services, including global 24x7 monitoring and alerting, advanced...
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Vidsys and Evolver, the Industry Leaders in Converged and Cybersecurity, Announce Strategic Partnership
October 18, 2017 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time VIENNA, Va.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Vidsys , the leading global software technology manufacturer of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software, today announced its partnership with Evolver , a cybersecurity and information technology firm that delivers sophisticated services, operations, and consultation internationally. @Vidsys & @Evolverinc, industry #leaders in converged...
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Proficio Disrupts Cybersecurity Industry with “First Year Free” Services Program
CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proficio ™, one of the world’s fastest growing global managed security service providers (MSSP) delivering managed detection and response (MDR), today announced “First Year Free,” a limited-time promotion for select new clients. The exclusive offer provides a free first year of managed security services, including global 24x7 monitoring and alerting. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at...
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ADT Acquires DATASHIELD to Launch “ADT Cybersecurity” for Commercial Business Customers Nationwide
BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADT , the leader in security and automation solutions for homes and businesses in North America, today announced the acquisition close of DATASHIELD, one of the country’s fastest growing cybersecurity companies. Now operating under the brand ADT Cybersecurity, this service is uniquely positioned to provide Enterprise and Mid-Market businesses with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to combat advanced cyberthreats in real-time.
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CompTIA Expands Industry Standards Portfolio with New Guidance on Cybersecurity and Managed Print Services
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. , Aug. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CompTIA , the nonprofit association for the technology industry, today announced the availability of two new industry standards for IT channel companies, part of its ongoing effort to promote the adoption and usage of best business practices. The CompTIA Channel Standard for Cybersecurity and the CompTIA Channel Standard for Managed Print Providers are available free of charge to CompTIA Registered Users, Premier Members and...
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Canon Solutions America Connects with B2B Growth Podcast to Explore Cybersecurity Issues
November 15, 2019 – Cybersecurity threats are a substantial concern for organizations in today’s constantly evolving technological landscape. As a thought leader and a well-positioned solutions provider in the security sector, Canon Solutions America joined Sweet Fish Media’s B2B Growth, a daily podcast dedicated to helping business-to-business executives achieve progress, on November 8 for a thought-provoking conversation exploring the current security sphere. The podcast, entitled “Why...
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Collective Defence comes to the UK: ITC Secure unveils partnership with IronNet Cybersecurity ...
LONDON--( BUSINESS WIRE )--ITC Secure (ITC), the managed security service provider (MSSP) and specialist cyber advisory firm, has formed a new partnership with US-based IronNet Cybersecurity and launched the UK’s first advanced collective defence platform. ITC is now providing IronDefense and IronDome as managed services to its enterprise customers. The new offering is ITC’s first addition since moving to its state-of-the-art Security Operations Centre (SOC) in its brand-new Canary Wharf HQ.
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Agio Celebrates 10 Years of Managed Services
NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Agio , a leading provider of cybersecurity and managed IT services primarily for financial services, as well as the healthcare and payments industries, celebrates 10 years of successful operations today. Originally founded in January 2010, the firm has become a preeminent cyber and technology partner with more than 275 employees in six office locations worldwide. "I am tremendously grateful and proud to be celebrating 10 years of Agio," said Bart...
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Coretelligent Executive Shares Cybersecurity Insight at 3rd Annual Private Equity US Fall Forum
WESTWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 17, 2019-- The Private Equity US Fall Forum is bringing together investors, funds and advisors for the third consecutive year October 29-30, 2019 in San Francisco, and Coretelligent's Chief Technology Officer Christopher Messer will be on hand to help lead the conversation around cybersecurity. Understanding the challenges associated with cybersecurity is a growing concern for private equity investors, specifically in the realms of due diligence and risk...
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SKOUT CYBERSECURITY Announces $25M Funding Round by ClearSky Security Fund
NEW YORK , Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SKOUT CYBERSECURITY , a cloud-native cybersecurity provider for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), delivered by managed services providers (MSPs), today announced it has raised $25M in a Series B funding round led by ClearSky . "In today's era of hacking and online fraud small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly at risk," said Jay Leek , Managing Director of ClearSky. "As cybersecurity threats become more common for SMBs, SKOUT's...
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C Spire Business, NXTsoft to provide ThreatAdvice cybersecurity solutions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. , Sept. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NXTsoft ( www.nxtsoft.com ), a data and risk management software company focused on secure data-centric solutions, announced an agreement with C Spire Business today to offer businesses a suite of cybersecurity information technology services. C Spire Business, a nationally recognized managed services provider focused on servicing healthcare, financial services and the public sector, is a unit of Mississippi -based C Spire, a diversified...
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Eze Castle Integration Launches Educational Series for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
BOSTON (PRWEB) October 03, 2019 Eze Castle Integration, a global managed service provider to the investment industry, today launched its Cybersecurity Bootcamp Series to educate firms about the complex and evolving cybersecurity environment. Core to the initiative is the launch of an online Cybersecurity Resource Center, four new Whitepapers and a four-week Webinar series. Access to the resources begins on October 1st to initiate Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Resource Center features...
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SolarWinds Wins “Password Management Solution of the Year” Award in 2019 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards Program
AUSTIN, Texas--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI) , a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software, today announced that its SolarWinds ® Passportal solution has been named the winner of the “Password Management Solution of the Year” award from CyberSecurity Breakthrough , a leading independent market intelligence organization that recognizes top companies, technologies, and products in the global information security market today. SolarWinds Passportal provides...
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ActZero Announces Acquisition of IntelliGO to Build Cybersecurity Business of the Future
PALO ALTO, Calif. , Jan. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ActZero , a Palo Alto -based artificial intelligence company, announced today that it has acquired IntelliGO Networks , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response services. IntelliGO will continue to operate as an independent entity, and will work with ActZero to achieve its vision of revolutionizing the Managed Security Services landscape with a unified, AI-driven security platform. Despite a growing number of cybersecurity...