The rising number of cyber threats was dramatically accelerated with the pandemic and the changing work-from-home culture. In fact, countless scams, security breaches, frauds, and data leakages happened recently, and they are going to haunt businesses in the coming days as well. This in a way, is driving businesses to adopt advanced cybersecurity solutions and invest in managed service providers.
Managed security service providers offer the right level of expertise and peace of mind for businesses while enabling them to be secure from the growing cyberattacks. Transferring data through the cloud as well as undefined password policies are some of the core reasons that businesses are to keep track of. However, most businesses are limiting their internal resources to handle cybersecurity challenges. Meanwhile, managed security solution providers ensure that their client businesses are aligning with the business regulations while maintaining the highest level of security architecture.
As there are numerous managed security service providers all around us today, GRC Outlook Magazine has prepared this special edition on Managed Security Service providers. This special edition features some of the most innovative offerings as well as cutting-edge providers who are creating a difference in the industry. The companies listed below are selected by our team of editors, researchers, and a panel comprising CEOs, CIOs, and CTOs.
Onkar Birk
Managing Director
Huston, TX
alertlogic.com
Alert Logic is the only managed detection and response (MDR) provider that delivers comprehensive coverage for public clouds, SaaS, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The company's cloud-native technology and white-glove team of security experts protect organizations 24/7 and ensure they have the most effective response to resolve whatever threats may come.
Vinod Paul, Chief Operating Officer; John Araneo, General Counsel & Managing Director; Chris Zadrima, Senior Director of Managed Services
New York, NY
align.com
Align is a leading global provider of technology infrastructure solutions, managed IT services and data centre deployment. For more than 30 years, their team has worked tirelessly to ensure their client’s technologies are leading-edge, secure and sized to their business requirements.
Tammie Tham
CEO
Singapore, Singapore
ensigninfosecurity.com
Ensign InfoSecurity is the largest pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity service provider in Asia. Headquartered in Singapore, Ensign offers bespoke solutions and services to address their client's cybersecurity needs. Their core competencies are in the provision of cybersecurity advisory and assurance services, architecture design and systems integration services, and managed security services.
DAN DAGNALL
President & CEO
Naples, FL
fischeridentity.com
Fischer Identity simplifies, accelerates, and automates the complex task of managing identities for on and off premise resources with no limits to scalability or reach, and ensures constant access to innovation. The solution’s flexibility enables organizations to drive their identity management solutions – not vice versa.
Matt Gyde
Chairman & CEO
Overland Park, KS
foresite.com
Foresite is a global service provider, delivering a range of managed security and consulting solutions. They help their clients meet their information security and compliance objectives. Their team of industry veterans work as an extension of client's staff, providing peace of mind while securing their most important assets.
Robert Herjavec
Founder & CEO
Toronto, Ontario
herjavecgroup.com
Herjavec Group delivers SOC 2 Type 2 certified managed security services supported by state-of-the-art, PCI compliant, Security Operations Centers, operated 24/7/365 by certified security professionals. This expertise is coupled with leadership positions across a wide range of functions including consulting, professional services & incident response.
Shane Sims
CEO
Berkeley, CA
kivuconsulting.com
Kivu combines technical and legal expertise to deliver investigative, discovery and forensic solutions worldwide. Kivu’s digital forensic investigators are experienced in protecting organizations against compromise of data, theft of trade secrets and unauthorized access to data.
Jim Cassell & Rod Stout
Co-CEO
Salt Lake City, UT
lightstream.tech
Lightstream is a fast-growing technology Company that provides full-service cloud, security, and connectivity solutions to enterprises located throughout the world. With an emphasis on its core foundation of loyalty and enhanced customer care, Lightstream not only designs enterprise cloud solutions, but also provides a single trusted advisor for complex technology environments.
Feras Tappuni
CEO
London, UK
securityhq.com
SecurityHQ is a Global MSSP, that detects, and responds to threats, instantly. As security partner, they alert and act on threats for clients. Gain access to an army of analysts that work with clients, as an extension of yltheir team, 24/7, 365 days a year. Receive tailored advice and full visibility to ensure peace of mind, with their Global Security Operation Centres.
Eric Harmon
CEO
Chicago, IL
trustwave.com
Trustwave is recognized as a global security leader in managed security services (MSS) and managed detection and response (MDR). With more than 2,000 world-class security professionals operating on behalf of clients across 96 countries, Trustwave helps organizations across the globe detect and respond to threats 24x7 in the hybrid multi-cloud world.