Cybersecurity Markets
MSSP Alert’s coverage of cybersecurity news and events across regions (Americas, EMEA, Asia Pacific) and target markets (small, SMB, midmarket, enterprise).
Will New US Cybersecurity Defense Strategy Deter Hackers, Cyberattacks?
White House unveils US cybersecurity strategy and associated policies that aim to protect the country from cyberattacks. Can the Trump administration take steps to deter determined attackers?
Australian MSSP Seccom Global Embraces SentinelOne Endpoint Security
Australian MSSP and Fortinet Platinum Partner Seccom Global embraces SentinelOne for endpoint protection platform capabilities.
Department of Commerce Updates Privacy Shield FAQs
Recently, the Department of Commerce updated its frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) on the EU-U.S. and Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks . Hunton Andrews Kurth explains some of the updates.
Industrial Control Providers Can’t Find Managed Security Specialists, Study Finds
Some 50 percent of operational technology/industrial controls systems (OT/ICS) companies can’t find suitable managed security services providers (MSSPs) and cybersecurity partners, a Kaspersky Lab study says.
British Airways Data Breach: How Will GDPR, EU Officials Respond?
The British Airways customer data breach raises questions about how GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) enforcers & EU (European Union) regulators will react to the massive breach.
DHS Awards $668 Million Cybersecurity Contract to ManTech
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awards $668 million network security contract to ManTech under its government-wide Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program.
Singapore’s Temasek, StarHub Launch MSSP, Eye APAC Cybersecurity Market
Singapore’s Temasek & StarHub partner to launch EnSign Infosecurity, a $100 million MSSP that supports governments & enterprises in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
DHS Secretary Nielsen: “Our Digital Lives Are In Danger Like Never Before”
A potential cyber attack sprung by a U.S. adversary is now more threatening than a physical assault, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said in a speech at George Washington University earlier this week.
MSP Switchfast Technologies Launches SMB Managed Security Service
Managed service provider (MSP) & IT firm Switchfast Technologies of Chicago launches the MaxPro Secure cybersecurity suite for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
Legislation Demands President Trump Punish Foreign Hackers… Or…
A new bipartisan companion bill requires President Trump to act against foreign hackers that target the U.S. If Trump doesn’t act, he must explain why not, according to the bill.