SECURITY NEWS
Dimension Data , Middle East , enhances cybersecurity capabilities
In a continued shift toward delivering maximum value for clients through the introduction and provision of managed services , Dimension Data , Middle East has selected Cortex XSOAR , an extended SOAR ( Security , Orchestration , Automation and Remediation ) platform from Palo Alto Networks .
Mohammed Hejazi , Managing Director , Dimension Data Middle East
Managed Security Services aim to predict , respond to and remediate security issues as quickly as possible and , through the use of the service , Dimension Data , Middle East now has a platform to accurately assess and contextualise threat vectors .
“ From an operational perspective , this gives us the ability to provide an even more robust service to our customers , and rapidly respond to major security incidents . Our security engineers understand the enormity of the responsibility they shoulder in protecting our clients ’ critical assets ,” said Mohammed Hejazi , Managing Director , Dimension Data , Middle East .
The Cortex XSOAR platform combines hundreds of standard integrations into different security technologies , while also enabling custom integrations . This capability will allow Dimension Data to support clients that have existing technology estates , without having to invest in new products .
Dimension Data , Middle East also plans to expand its Managed Services capabilities to provide greater efficiencies for its clients within local and regional markets . The standard orchestrated response workflows offered by the Cortex XSOAR platform will enable greater support for cross-regional teams across the Middle East and Africa .
Kaspersky appointed cybersecurity partner for UK , Sub-Saharan Africa trade initiative
Africa House London , a trade agency established to encourage trade , commerce , and investment between the UK and a selected number of Sub-Saharan African high-growth markets , has selected Kaspersky as its cybersecurity risk management commercial partner for its trade initiative .
The appointment will see Kaspersky provide cybersecurity services to both British companies setting up business in Africa and African organisations establishing themselves in the UK .
“ Being named a Commercial Partner in this significant programme designed to increase UK and Africa bilateral trade and ensure stability and prosperity for the markets in a post-Brexit landscape , highlights the trust and belief in Kaspersky as a leading cybersecurity vendor . As such , Kaspersky is positioned as an expert thought leader on ICT infrastructure security solutions for growth and corporate businesses ,” said Lehan van den Heever , Enterprise Cyber Security Advisor for Kaspersky in Africa .
The trade initiative mechanisms will be deployed through three modules – a cloud-based trading and collaboration platform , workflow and thought leadership resources and , an interactive and searchable customer relationship management database . In addition , it will provide access to resources and commercial partners , such as
Lehan van den Heever , Enterprise Cyber Security Advisor for Kaspersky in Africa
Kaspersky , to growth companies either moving into Africa for the first time or expanding their footprint on the continent .
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