Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 04 September 2019

Each business day, MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across that managed security services provider ecosystem.

A. Today’s MSSP Alerts

1. MSP Conference: It's safe to expect MSSP and cybersecurity updates at the SolarWinds Empower MSP conference this week in Atlanta. Track updates here.

2. Talent - Vulnerability Management: ZeroNorth, a provider of risk-based vulnerability orchestration across applications and infrastructure, has hire Karen Higgins as CFO.

3. Talent - Cyber Attack Simulations: XM Cyber has hired Richard Benigno as SVP of global sales. Benigno looks to expand the company's global market presence, with a specific focus on the United States.

4. Product Updates: Proofpoint has announced product updates across its cybersecurity portfolio.

B. MSSP Partner Programs and Strategic Alliances

1. SIEM: Illusive Networks, a provider of deception-based cyber defense, now integrates with LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform. The solution provides real-time, post-breach threat detection while enhancing and automating incident response, the companies say.

2. Distribution: Ingram Micro has agreed to distribute OPAQ's network security and cloud platform.

3. Integration: Proofpoint has partnered with CrowdStrike. The result is advanced threat protection across email and endpoint, the companies say.

4. All Partner Programs: Search the comprehensive ChannelE2E Partner Program Database here. Also, submit your company information here and your partner program can be listed in the database.