Hot off the press: MSSP Market News – January 19, 2024

January 20, 2024
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TLDR:

  • VulnCheck has launched IP Intelligence, a new feature that tracks attacker infrastructure and vulnerable IPs on the internet.
  • Vercara has released UltraSecure bundles, designed to meet the online security needs of mid-size companies.
  • QuSecure has been awarded a contract by AFWERX to provide quantum-resilient encryption solutions for the Department of the Air Force.
  • N-able has launched N-able Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to provide a cybersecurity platform and expert services for MSPs.
  • GoSecure has promoted Eric Rochette to the position of chief technology officer.
  • PlayCyber and Hack The Box are hosting a global cybersecurity capture-the-flag event on January 27.
  • Third Wave Innovations has partnered with Precision Computer Services to offer managed detection and response services and more to its clients.
  • CISA, FBI, and EPA have released a guide for water and wastewater systems operators on best practices for cyber incident response.
  • Searchlight Cyber has received a strategic growth investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners.

VulnCheck, an exploit intelligence specialist, has launched IP Intelligence, a new feature set designed to provide real-time tracking of attacker infrastructure and vulnerable IPs on the internet. This feature compiles data from popular internet-connected device datasets and cross-references it against VulnCheck exploit and vulnerability intelligence information to generate unique threat intelligence insights.

Cloud services provider Vercara has released UltraSecure bundles, which offer custom solutions to meet the online security needs of mid-size companies. These bundles protect critical applications, secure online properties, and increase web performance.

Post-quantum cryptography specialist QuSecure has been awarded a contract by AFWERX to provide its end-to-end PQC software-based solution called QuProtect to the Department of the Air Force. QuProtect is designed to protect encrypted communications and data with quantum-resilience, using quantum secure channels.

N-able has launched N-able Managed Detection and Response (MDR), a cybersecurity platform that combines a security operations platform with expert services. This offering aims to provide MSPs with a broad range of capabilities to improve cybersecurity for their small and mid-sized customers.

GoSecure, an MDR and professional services provider, has promoted Eric Rochette to the position of chief technology officer. Rochette has previously led GoSecure’s professional services division and brings expertise in advisory services, penetration testing, and operational services.

PlayCyber and Hack The Box are co-hosting a global cybersecurity capture-the-flag event on January 27. This event aims to help players from the International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) community prepare for the next global competition in late 2024.

Risk solutions provider Third Wave Innovations has announced a strategic partnership with IT systems integrator Precision Computer Services. Through this partnership, Precision Computer Services will offer Third Wave Innovations’ managed detection and response services, managed security information and event management, and attack surface management to its clients.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released a guide to assist water and wastewater systems operators with best practices for cyber incident response. The guide provides information about federal roles, resources, and responsibilities for each stage of the response lifecycle.

Dark web intelligence company Searchlight Cyber has received a strategic growth investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners. Searchlight’s platform provides dark web intelligence to help customers identify and prevent cybercrime.

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