by Joe Panettieri • Sep 30, 2020

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) and MSP security providers — and those who need to partner up with such companies.
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A. Today’s MSSP Alerts

1. Cyber Training: Fortinet has launched an Information Security Awareness and Training service for organizations looking to educate employees about the increasing risks of cyber attacks.

2. Talent – SIEM: Exabeam has hired former Gartner analyst Gorka Sadowski as chief strategy officer.

3. Partnership – Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Deloitte Canada‘s Cyber Risk Services will leverage Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection and Response) capabilities. Deloitte is a Top 250 MSP for 2020. Unlike some rivals, Qualys has vowed to offer MDR services through partners and won’t compete with…

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Trinity Cyber today announces that Thomas P. Bossert, a globally recognized security leader, has taken over as President to promote growth and deliver a fully managed threat prevention service to its clients, who face a rapidly growing threat online. Emerging from stealth mode last August, Trinity Cyber adds an active defense capability previously missing in the cybersecurity field. 

In addition to serving as President of Trinity Cyber, Bossert is the ABC News national security analyst and a Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council. Bossert joined Trinity Cyber in 2019 as Chief Strategy Officer and previously served as homeland security advisor to two U.S. Presidents. While at the White House, Bossert served as the Nation’s chief risk officer responsible for cybersecurity, homeland security, counterterrorism and global health security. He also founded and led a management consulting business that supported commercial clients as they assessed and managed multifaceted, complex risk structures and compliance requirements.

“Tom’s appointment is another positive step for our company as we experience rapid growth and forge an…

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MILPITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 18, 2020–

FireEye, Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE), the intelligence-led security company, today announced the appointment of Brad Maiorino as Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to FireEye CEO Kevin Mandia.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200618005181/en/

Brad Maiorino brings more than 25 years’ experience with diverse businesses and a track record of building and leading global cyber and risk management programs for large organizations. (Photo: Business Wire)

Maiorino brings more than 25 years’ experience with diverse businesses and a track record of building and leading global cyber and risk management programs for large organizations. As Chief Strategy Officer at FireEye, Maiorino will play a key role in influencing the FireEye & Mandiant product and solutions strategy based on customer needs. Maiorino will also work with FireEye customers to deploy cybersecurity and risk management solutions to…

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