Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) News: 14 October 2021 -

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

The Content: Written for MSSPs, SOC as a Service (SOCaaS), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and MSP security providers — and those who need to partner up with such companies.
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A. Today’s MSSP, MDR, XDR and Cybersecurity News Alerts

1. European MSSP Platform: BT, the European telco giant and Top 250 MSSP, has launched a security platform called Eagle-i. We'll share more details soon.

2. Multi-Cloud Security: SonicWall is emphasizing its ability to secure any mix of cloud, hybrid and traditional networks. SonicWall CEO Bill Conner shares details here.

3. Digital Forensics and Incident Response: BreachQuest has launched Recovery and Remediation (R&R) services. The R&R team "reduces client's recovery costs and recovery time by working directly with clients to restore, rebuild and recover their environment," BreachQuest asserts.

4. Partner Program - Network Security and Automation: EfficientIP, a provider of network security and automation solutions specializing in DDI (DNS-DHCP-IPAM), has launched its SmartPartner program. The effort includes a new category designed specifically for Service Providers as well as a Partner Delivery certification. On a related note, TD Synnex has agreed to distribute EfficientIP DDI and DNS Security solutions in North America.

5. Partner Program - Operational Technology and IoT Security: SCADAfence has launched the SCADAfence Alliance Partner Program. Strategic partners include Rapid7, Fujitsu, Cadre, Barracuda, Check Point, Fortinet, Cybereason, OTD, and other leading partners.