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Join us in London on Thursday March 27th for a fireside chat with Gaven Smith CB, formerly CTO and Director General for Technology at GCHQ. ? ? Gaven will discuss his time at the UK's intelligence, cyber and security agency, and share his insights on the future of MSP-driven security services.? ? Along with our partners Exertis Cloud and GALLOS Technologies we are privileged to be meeting at The Special Forces Club, a historic and important venue discreetly tucked away in the heart of Knightsbridge that is normally reserved for current and former operators of the SAS, SBS, MI5, MI6 and the special security services of our allies.? ? Spaces are limited, so if you are an #MSP leader and would like to attend, register now: https://lnkd.in/eNUxzmWd?

If you are a Managed Service Provider (#MSP) who does not have security expertise, partnering with an MSSP can help you effectively protect your clients’ online assets. ? ? MSSPs offer security services through a team of skilled experts who work around the clock to manage and monitor your clients’ security systems. These providers have specialized knowledge, advanced tools, and proven methods to keep your clients safe from cyber threats.? ? Our blog outlines the benefits of outsourcing managed security services to an MSSP and explores how doing so can strengthen your clients’ overall security.? ? Read our blog: https://lnkd.in/ggiUmG-w? ? ? ?#MSP #MDR #informationsecurity?

Today, we are excited to announce that we have expanded the number of SIEM tools that can be managed in the ContraForce Platform by adding support for IBM QRadar on Cloud.?? ? Service providers can now manage QRadar for Cloud incidents across multiple customers in a single console. Using the ContraForce Platform, they can view standard incident information, assign or change incident owners, change incident status, and create a new ticket for an incident or link to an existing ticket.? ? Other SIEMs that can be managed in the ContraForce Platform include: IBM QRadar SIEM, Microsoft Sentinel and Splunk Enterprise Security.? ? ?#MSP #MDR #informationsecurity #SIEM?

Are you a Managed Services Provider (#MSP) looking to add security services to your portfolio?? ? By becoming a Managed Security Services Provider (#MSSP), you can bring enterprise-grade security capabilities to organizations of all sizes and help them navigate the intricate web of cyber threats, compliance requirements, and security best practices.? ? Read our latest blog to explore 7 essential features needed to become an MSSP. Understanding these key elements will help you position your company so it can protect your clients’ digital assets effectively. ? ? https://lnkd.in/ggqsWPR8? ? ?#MSP #MSSP #MDR #informationsecurity?

Microsoft Sentinel costs are notoriously difficult to estimate.?? ? We know that if you are an #MSP looking to offer a Managed Service for Sentinel, you need to have a handle on Sentinel costs and know how to optimize your expenses. ? ? Our report can help you to get started: https://lnkd.in/gndxmVxU? ? ? ?#MSP #MDR #informationsecurity Microsoft Security?

Will you be in London March 27th, 2025? Have you ever wanted to visit the exclusive Special Forces Club in Knightsbridge?? ? Join ContraForce and our partners Exertis Cloud and GALLOS Technologies for an evening of cybersecurity insights and networking opportunities.? ? Gaven Smith CB, formerly CTO and Director General for Technology at GCHQ,?will discuss?his time at the UK's intelligence, cyber and security agency, and share his insights on the future of MSP-driven security services.? ? We are privileged to be meeting at The Special Forces Club, a historic and important venue discreetly tucked away in the heart of Knightsbridge?that is?normally reserved for current and former operators of the SAS, SBS, MI5, MI6 and the special security services of our allies.? ? Spaces are limited, so, if you are an MSP leader and would like to attend. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eNUxzmWd ?? #MSP #MDR #informationsecurity?

Join ContraForce and Crayon for our upcoming webinar, "Manage Your Security Service Delivery with Confidence". Discover how you can enhance delivery of Microsoft Security managed services.? ? When? ? Wednesday March 5, 12pm Australia? (Tuesday March 4, 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern) ? Register Now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gysPxqe2

We are excited to announce that ContraForce?is a Security ISV of the Year award finalist in the 2025 Microsoft Security Excellence Awards.?? ? We are?honored to be among a global field of industry leaders that demonstrated success across the security landscape during the past 12 months. Award winners will be announced on April 28, 2025.? ? ContraForce won this award in 2024. Read last year’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/gYmFz6af ? ?#MSP #MDR #informationsecurity #MicrosoftSecurity #MISA?

We are witnessing the rise of Security Service Delivery Platforms (SSDPs).? ?? SSDPs decouple security service delivery from core managed services, creating monetizable, flexible, and scalable security solutions. Service providers can forego software and infrastructure capital investments, create new go-to-market strategies and build new communities.? ?? In our latest blog, we break down SSDPs, their implications and how they are revolutionizing cybersecurity.? ? Read the blog here: https://lnkd.in/gW4NPYkD? ? #MSP #MDR #informationsecurity ?

Two months into 2025, the February edition of the ContraForce Lightning newsletter is here!? ?? We have a lot of company news to share this month: ContraForce was selected for the Microsoft for Startups Pegasus Program, ISO 27001 certification, a Channel Chief award, two great case studies, and a new white paper about managing Microsoft Sentinel costs.? ? Subscribe to our newsletter for security services news and analysis, and future ContraForce updates.? ?? #informationsecurity #cybersecurity #MDR #startup? ?