November 23, 2020 — Honeywell and Nozomi Networks have announced a cybersecurity partnership recently to deliver more comprehensive, end-to-end cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT) environments. The partnership combines Nozomi Networks’ OT & Internet of Things (IoT) security and visibility capabilities with the strengths of Honeywell Forge Cybersecurity software, professional consulting and managed security services from Honeywell. The partnership will offer comprehensive solutions to manage cybersecurity compliance and reduce the risk of downtime due to cyberattacks.

‘Our partnership with Nozomi Networks will enable us to provide customers with a one-stop shop for best-in-breed cybersecurity products and services,’ said Jeff Zindel, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Connected Enterprise Cybersecurity. ‘With the continued rise of cyber threats facing asset owners around the world, including critical infrastructure, customers are looking for better and more efficient ways to protect operating environments and…

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By Enterprise Security Magazine | Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Managed security services are becoming a new reality for enterprises of all sizes in efficiently managing enterprise security.

FREMONT, CA: The increasing cyber-attacks have kept enterprises on a back foot; data breaches have pushed businesses into diverting their capital meant for damage control rather than business development. Such attacks have a diverse impact on companies. Enterprises are suffering from these hackers, and now they are trying to put a stop to it. Managed security services are letting enterprises handle their security efficiently without putting a hole in their pockets. Here is why enterprises need to managed security services.

• Minimize Cost and Maximize Security

Through managed security services, enterprises can cut the cost while taking security to the maximum level. Managed security services are offering round-the-clock scrutiny to build an in-house team of security experts. With it, enterprises can save heavily on the payroll without compromising on the ongoing projects’…

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CyberCX, the Australian based cyber security organisation, has launched in New Zealand with plans for ‘significant investment’.

CyberCX NZ will have a large specialised cyber security workforce in New Zealand, serving enterprise and government customers in an over NZ$600 million cyber security market.

The company has stated it has plans to introduce a full suite of cyber security services to protect and defend New Zealand businesses, enterprises and government agencies from global and local cyber threats.

CyberCX NZ will cover key cyber security domains, including: consult and advisory; governance, risk and compliance; incident response; penetration testing and assurance; security integration and engineering; and managed security services.

In addition, the company will also provide cloud and mobile security, and identity management services.

According to CyberCX, the company is building its New Zealand platform to deliver end to end cyber security services, supported by investment in systems, processes, tools and a centralised support structure that enables frontline teams to focus on delivering services to customers.

In the longer term, the plans for CyberCX NZ are to…

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LONDON, July 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vodafone Business is teaming with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to deliver managed security services to small to medium enterprises (SME) and national corporate customers in Europe. Vodafone will bring enterprise-grade cybersecurity along with access to leading cyber talent and expertise to organisations that do not have the experience, time or resources to keep up with the rapidly evolving threat landscape. 

As a result of this strategic relationship, businesses in Europe will have access to world-class security services in simple, pre-defined packages designed specifically for their needs from a provider they trust.  Accenture and Vodafone Business also intend to jointly invest in security innovation to help keep organizations safe as new threats emerge. The agreement is a key step forward in Vodafone Business’ strategy to offer enterprise-grade cybersecurity to businesses of all sizes.

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, more organizations are conducting business online and working to secure their supply chains. This shift has highlighted gaps between small to medium enterprises at different levels of digital readiness that…

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Acquisition boosts SecOps NZ’s information security
risk and assurance management practice.

SecOps
NZ, a leading provider of consulting and managed security
services has acquired Wellington-based Prima Solutions, a
specialist in Information Security Risk Management and
Compliance Services.

Today’s announcement continues
what has been two years of exponential growth for SecOps NZ.
The acquisition of Prima Solutions, along with inclusion on
the Security and Related Services (SRS) panel will allow
SecOps NZ to offer clients a high value, tailored risk
assessment and management service, so they can be sure risk
is quantified and that SecOps NZ’s services are focussed
on what’s important to their organisation.

SecOps
NZ’s Operations Director Diljit Bolla says that the need
for organisations to have a solid risk management programme
is increasing. “Everyone is having to make fast decisions
to respond to changing market conditions, while also dealing
with increased complexity; managing data privacy, threat
management and compliance. In the process they open
themselves up…

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