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.Frequency and Format: Every business morning. Typically one or two sentences for each item below.Reaching Our Inbox: Send news, tips and rumors to [email protected]. A. Today’s MSSP, MDR, XDR and Cybersecurity News Alerts
1. MSSP - Executive Promotion: Cyber Defense Labs, a
Top 250 MSSP located in Dallas, Texas, has promoted
Jason Lobell to CTO. He previously was managing director of cyber managed security services and deputy chief technology officer.
2. Integration - Automated Detection and Response: ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions is expanding its use of
NVIDIA technologies to further protect partners and customers from ransomware attacks.
3. Competing XDR Alliances: CrowdStrike has launched the
CrowdXDR Alliance. That CrowdStrike partner effort surfaced roughly two months after a different
XDR Alliance had launched,
SC Media noted.
4. Funding - Mid-Market Cyber Insurance: Resilience has raised
$80 million in Series C funding co-led by General Catalyst and
Corey Thomas of Rapid7, with participation from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Founders Fund, Charles River Ventures, Shield Capital, and Intact Ventures.
5. Ransomware Warning - Thanksgiving: MSSPs should identify point contacts and
remain vigilant against ransomware attacks -- which are often timed for holidays and weekends, the
CISA noted.
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