Digital services provider NTT Data has announced a new partnership with low-code security automation specialist Swimlane.
The pair will work together to help businesses improve their security using the Swimlane Turbine platform, which uses low-code automation to provide better visibility and actionability beyond the closed extended detection and response (XDR) ecosystem.
Expanding upon legacy security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platforms, the solution promises scalable, adaptable automation to help secure and manage SOC environments.
“We are pleased to be partnering with NTT Data, who like ourselves are leaders in the security sector,” said Toby Van de Grift, VP EMEA at Swimlane. “Our platform complements NTT Data’s knowledge and expertise in security, and together we will be able to work in synergy across multiple shared industry sectors.”
With today’s complex IT environments, businesses are increasingly faced with the task of improving their targeted threat response in the face of increasing cyber threats and budget restrictions. Automation sets about tackling these hurdles by streamlining operations, reducing human input, and typically reducing the cost of IT environment coverage.
However, according to a recent report by VMware and Forrester, XDR adoption is currently lagging, with 75% of security decision-makers “still at the discovery stage” in their ambitions of adopting security automation capabilities.
Through their new partnership, NTT and Swimlane are aiming to tackle this hurdle by serving up a modern SOAR solution, combined with advisory and assistance to aid with both implementation and maintenance.
RELATED RESOURCE
Automate security intelligence with IBM Security QRadar SIEM
Simplify and improve threat detection, investigation and response with reducing overheads
The pair say this will help companies benefit from automation “very quickly”, boosting overall security posture, return on investment (ROI), and mean time to respond (MTTR).
Mike Jones, VP of partners and alliances at NTT Data UK and Ireland, said Swimlane stood out as a trusted low-code security provider.
“Combined with our extensive security expertise, the Swimlane Turbine platform will form a critical part of our holistic security offering at NTT Data,” he said. “We pride ourselves on delivering the best service to our clients, so it only makes sense to with the best partners and cutting-edge solutions in the market.”
-
Asus ZenScreen Fold OLED MQ17QH reviewReviews A stunning foldable 17.3in OLED display – but it's too expensive to be anything more than a thrilling tech demo
-
How the UK MoJ achieved secure networks for prisons and offices with Palo Alto NetworksCase study Adopting zero trust is a necessity when your own users are trying to launch cyber attacks
-
Strategies for guarding against emerging cyber risks and invisible threatsIndustry Insights Attacks are evolving at a rapid pace, here are the key areas where the channel can help businesses bolster their defenses for the year ahead
-
The role of cyber security in the UK’s tech renaissanceIndustry Insights As the UK aims to be a tech superpower by 2030, robust cyber security is crucial to protect against increasing threats to emerging technologies and critical infrastructure
-
Consolidate to simplify application security: Why this is a business imperativeIndustry Insight New research shows 70% of organizations struggle with complex, disjointed security testing solutions - fragmentation leads to wasted resources, inefficiency and elevated risk levels.
-
Why businesses should embrace the zero trust networking trendIndustry Insight Cyber attacks are on the rise and VPNs no longer constitute robust network security - zero trust network access (ZTNA) offers a modern, achievable security solution for businesses of all sizes
-
From complexity to clarity: The channel opportunity in streamlining cyber securityIndustry Insight Upcoming legislation and a rapidly evolving threat landscape means organizations can't afford to lose track of security transformation plans - and the channel can play a key role in bolstering defenses
-
Bad bots: The security challenge catching the channel’s attentionIndustry Insight High profile attacks in recent months present an opportunity for the channel to support clients and bolster security
-
How the channel can best support SMB security goalsIndustry Insight Channel partners can play a vital role in bridging SMB security gaps
-
Why MSPs should focus their attention on data protection services, not backupIndustry Insight Accommodating for unique customer needs should be a key focus for channel partners
