A strong partner program is essential for managed security service providers. For Fortra’s Alert Logic, our partners have always played a key role in our go-to-market strategy.
Our partners offer critical insights into cybersecurity, industry challenges, and market trends. With our blog series, Alert Logic’s Partner Perspectives, we’re collaborating with our partners to harness their knowledge and expertise, deepening our understanding of the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
Introducing ivision
ivision is a full-service technology firm that provides consulting services, managed services, and product resale to their clients. They offer a holistic portfolio of solutions within four practice areas: public cloud, enterprise infrastructure, digital workspace, and security. ivision provides a full lifecycle of services from the desktop to the data center to the cloud, all with a rigorous focus on security.
Alert Logic connected with Eric Aslaksen, CISO and General Manager at ivision, to gain his insights on the state of cybersecurity:
What key trends have you seen in cybersecurity in the last 6-12 months?
Eric Aslaksen (EA): There are several important trends that are top of mind:
- We’ve seen a rise in ransomware attacks with an increased focus on critical infrastructure and healthcare systems, resulting in high-profile attacks with substantial disruptions.
- Cloud security remains a top priority due to the increased adoption post-Covid.
- Cyberattacks against third-party and supply chain vendors have become prominent.
- Generative AI is used in cybersecurity, both in enhancing security measures and launching sophisticated attacks.
- Regulatory requirements and government oversight related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data localization.
What are the biggest security challenges companies face today?
EA: Our customers are tackling a large range of issues, including ransomware, supply chain attacks, zero-day vulnerabilities, insider threats, cybersecurity talent shortage, AI adoption with secure and ethical use, data privacy and compliance, and the evolving threat landscape.
What advice would you give to an organization looking to implement a new cybersecurity initiative and thinking about working with a partner?
EA: When implementing a new cybersecurity initiative with a partner, organizations should define clear objectives and scope, outlining specific goals such as threat detection, compliance, or risk management, and clearly delineating the systems, processes, and data involved. Choosing a partner with relevant expertise, certifications, and a strong reputation through references and case studies is crucial. Once engaged, establishing strong communication channels with regular updates and designated points of contact ensures seamless collaboration. Regularly evaluating performance through key performance indicators, service-level agreements, or project milestones, and maintaining a feedback loop for continuous improvement will be a baseline for success. Lastly, ensuring legal and contractual clarity, including provisions for data protection, confidentiality, and liability, protects both parties.
In your experience, what are the biggest benefits for businesses in working with a combined solution from your company and Fortra’s Alert Logic?
- Comprehensive security coverage with end-to-end protection using Alert Logic and hands-on remediation with ivision’s managed services.
- Maximize security investment by providing a more comprehensive protection at a lower cost than building in-house capabilities and expertise.
- The Fortra/ivision combined solution can help businesses meet regulatory requirements by providing reporting and monitoring capabilities, as well as expertise in adherence to standards like GDPR and PCI DSS.
- ivision and Fortra offer clients the ability to rapidly scale in growth while ensuring that security measures equally evolve with expanding or changing infrastructure.
- By leveraging the combined strengths of ivision and Fortra, businesses can achieve a robust, scalable, and cost-effective security solution that addresses their unique business and IT challenges while enhancing their overall security posture.
How does your partnership with Alert Logic contribute to a more collaborative and holistic approach to cybersecurity for clients?
EA: ivision’s partnership with Alert Logic significantly enhances our ability to deliver a more collaborative and holistic approach to cybersecurity for our clients through:
- Comprehensive threat detection and response: Alert Logic provides advanced threat detection and response capabilities that cover the entire attack surface, including network, endpoint, application, and cloud environments. This comprehensive coverage ensures that we can identify and mitigate threats across all facets of our clients’ IT infrastructure.
- Real-time monitoring and analytics: With Alert Logic’s real-time monitoring and robust analytics, ivision can continuously observe our clients’ environments for suspicious activity. This proactive approach enables us to detect potential threats before they become critical issues, ensuring a more secure environment.
- Integration and collaboration: Alert Logic integrates seamlessly with our existing security tools and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), allowing for better coordination and data sharing. This integration fosters collaboration between our security teams and clients, ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page and can act swiftly in response to any threats.
- Expertise and support: Alert Logic’s team of security experts provides us with additional support and insights, enhancing our own capabilities. Their expertise in threat intelligence, incident response, and compliance helps us to deliver more informed and effective security solutions to our clients.
- Holistic risk management: By leveraging Alert Logic’s comprehensive suite of security services, ivision can offer our clients a holistic risk management approach. This includes vulnerability assessments, threat detection, incident response, and compliance management, ensuring that all aspects of their cybersecurity posture are addressed.
- Scalable solutions: Alert Logic’s solutions are scalable, allowing ivision to tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each client, regardless of their size or industry. This flexibility ensures that we can provide appropriate levels of protection and support as our clients grow and their security needs evolve.
- Continuous improvement: Our partnership with Alert Logic encourages a culture of continuous improvement. Through regular updates and enhancements to their platform, we can ensure that our clients are always protected by the latest and most effective security measures.
What are some of the key considerations for businesses when choosing security partners, and how does Alert Logic fit into that equation?
EA: ivision chose Fortra as a security partner, relieving the burden of security management, due to the following key components of their holistic Alert Logic solution. Here’s a breakdown of these considerations and how Alert Logic fits into the equation:
1. Comprehensive Coverage:
- Consideration: Businesses need security partners that provide end-to-end coverage across all potential attack surfaces, including network, endpoint, application, and cloud environments.
- Solution: Alert Logic offers extensive coverage across all these areas, ensuring that businesses are protected from a wide range of threats no matter where they originate
2. Real-Time Threat Detection and Response:
- Consideration: Timely detection and response to threats are crucial to minimize damage and downtime.
- Solution: Alert Logic provides real-time monitoring and rapid response capabilities, allowing businesses to quickly address security incidents and reduce potential impacts.
3. Integration with Existing Systems:
- Consideration: Seamless integration with existing security tools and IT infrastructure is essential for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Solution: Alert Logic integrates smoothly with a variety of existing security tools and platforms, facilitating better data sharing and coordination without the need for extensive reconfiguration.
4. Expert Support:
- Consideration: Access to expert advice can significantly enhance a business’s security posture.
- Solution: Alert Logic provides expert support, helping businesses leverage advanced threat intelligence, incident response, and compliance expertise.
5. Scalability and Flexibility:
- Consideration: Security solutions need to be scalable to grow with the business and flexible to adapt to changing needs.
- Solution: Alert Logic’s solutions are scalable and customizable, ensuring that businesses can adjust their security measures as they expand or as their needs evolve.
6. Compliance and Risk Management:
- Consideration: Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and managing risk effectively are critical for many businesses.
- Solution: Alert Logic offers robust compliance management and risk assessment tools, helping businesses to meet regulatory requirements and manage their security risks proactively.
7. Cost-Effectiveness:
- Consideration: Businesses need solutions that offer good value for money, balancing cost with the level of protection provided.
- Solution: Alert Logic offers competitive pricing and a comprehensive suite of services, providing a cost-effective solution that doesn’t compromise on quality or coverage.
8. User-Friendly Reporting and Insights:
- Consideration: Clear, actionable insights and reporting are essential for informed decision-making.
- Solution: Alert Logic provides user-friendly dashboards and detailed reports, making it easier for businesses to understand their security posture and make informed decisions.
What exciting developments or innovations do you see on the horizon for the cybersecurity industry, and how do you anticipate Alert Logic playing a role?
The cybersecurity industry is rapidly advancing with several key developments on the horizon. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are being integrated to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. The adoption of zero-trust architecture is becoming the standard, ensuring continuous verification of users and devices. As businesses increasingly migrate to the cloud, securing these environments is a top priority, with Alert Logic providing robust cloud security solutions. Automated incident response is also gaining traction, reducing response times and minimizing damage.
Additionally, the rise of IoT devices necessitates comprehensive security measures, which Alert Logic can provide. Enhanced threat intelligence and user behavior analytics are becoming essential for identifying and mitigating threats. Automating regulatory compliance processes helps businesses meet requirements more efficiently. Fortra’s Alert Logic is well-positioned to play a significant role in these advancements, providing cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving cybersecurity needs.
We appreciate ivision taking the time to sharing their thoughts. Learn more about Alert Logic’s partner program.
