Each business day, MSSP Alert curates a concise selection of news, insights, and discussions from the realms of Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), Managed Service Providers (MSPs), and the broader cybersecurity landscape. Today’s highlights feature developments from notable players such as Integrity360, XM Cyber, E-C Council, Rapid7, DigiCert, Vercara, ArmorCode, CyberSheath, and Chenega Corp.
Today’s MSSP Alert Market News
Bitdefender Debuts Hardening, Attack Surface Reduction Technology:
Bitdefender has introduced GravityZone Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR), a groundbreaking technology that redefines the application and management of defense-in-depth security across organizations. This innovative solution scrutinizes individual user behaviors—such as application usage and resource privileges—grouping users with similar patterns. By aligning security policies and controls with user privileges and behaviors, GravityZone PHASR dynamically adapts as the attack surface evolves, according to Bitdefender.
Integrity360 Launches CTEM as a Service:
Integrity360, a prominent cybersecurity specialist in Europe, has unveiled its Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) as a Service, developed in partnership with XM Cyber, a provider of hybrid cloud exposure management. This service is designed to empower organizations to better manage cybersecurity risks by identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities across their entire infrastructure. CTEM as a Service offers comprehensive support to help businesses address their most critical cyber threats effectively.
EC-Council Unleashes AI-Powered Ethical Hackers on Cybercrime:
EC-Council, a leader in cybersecurity certification and training, has launched the Certified Ethical Hacker CEH v13, now enhanced with AI capabilities. This program integrates artificial intelligence into ethical hacking methodologies, equipping professionals with advanced skills to combat cybercriminals. CEH v13 encompasses extensive training across all five phases of ethical hacking—from reconnaissance to covering tracks—aiming to bridge the gap in AI proficiency within the cybersecurity field.
Rapid7 Adds Extended Ecosystem Support of Third-Party Detections:
Rapid7, a specialist in risk and threat detection, has expanded its Managed Threat Complete (MTC) solution to include third-party detections, enhancing its defense-in-depth strategy. The global service now supports CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, providing a more robust managed detection and response (MDR) offering.
DigiCert Acquires Vercara:
DigiCert, a leader in digital trust solutions, has finalized its acquisition of Vercara, a provider of cloud-based security services, including managed authoritative domain name system (DNS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) protection. This acquisition enhances DigiCert’s ability to safeguard organizations against the increasing frequency of cyberattacks.
ArmorCode Adds Solutions to Manage Penetration Tests:
ArmorCode, renowned for its AI-driven Application Security Posture Management (ASPM), has expanded its platform with two new modules focused on penetration testing management and exceptions management. These additions, combined with AI-powered correlation and remediation, enhance ArmorCode’s capabilities, streamlining the process of addressing critical vulnerabilities through various remediation workflows.
CyberSheath and Chenega Achieve Perfect Score on JSVA Validation:
In a significant achievement, Chenega Corporation has collaborated with CyberSheath, a managed service vendor specializing in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), to successfully complete the Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment (JSVA) validation with a perfect score. This milestone underscores their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity compliance and risk management.