Each morning MSSP Alert broadcasts a quick lineup of news, analysis and chatter from across the global managed security services provider, SOC (security operations center) and IT outsourcing ecosystem.Here’s the update for Wednesday, August 15, 2018.8. Israel Cyber Strategy: The Israeli government is investing $24 million to shore up the country’s cyber security industry as a global leader, Reuters says.7. China-Linked Cyber Attacks: Chinese state-sponsored hackers may be targeting companies and state agencies in Malaysia as it looks to review several major projects linked to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, FireEye Inc. says.
Proficio VP Paul Hennebury2. Talent: Proficio, a Top 100 MSSP with managed detection and response (MDR) expertise, has hired Paul Hennebury as vice president of client success. He previously held key posts at Atos, CSC and Proctor and Gamble.1. MSP Security:Qualys has launched a Consulting Edition designed for MSPs and IT consulting firms seeking cloud-centric security and compliance solutions. We'll share more thoughts soon.
Joe Panettieri is co-founder & editorial director of MSSP Alert and ChannelE2E, the two leading news & analysis sites for managed service providers in the cybersecurity market.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine features alleged cyberattacks. Follow this Russia-Ukraine conflict timeline for cyber & kinetic warfare updates, and guidance for MSSPs worldwide.