Qualys expands recruitment of managed risk operations centre partners

Cloud IT security platform vendor Qualys is expanding of its invite-only managed risk operations centre partner alliance as it pursues a mission to build a robust ecosystem.

Built on the Qualys TruRisk management platform, the risk operations centre (ROC) framework consolidates risk signals across an organisation’s digital footprint into a single pane of glass to enable continuous threat exposure management, cyber risk quantification and risk remediation.

The partner alliance equips partners to drive growth by delivering enhanced managed ROC services that transform how enterprises measure, manage, and reduce cyber risk, Qualys said.

The expanded roster of partners brought world-class expertise to help organisations overcome common cybersecurity challenges such as fragmented tools, disjointed risk response and limited visibility, the company said.

“When we introduced the concept of the risk operations centre, we knew it had the potential to redefine how organisations manage cyber risk,” said Sumedh Thakar, president and CEO of Qualys.

Today’s launch of its global partners was delivering on that vision, he said.

“This is a major milestone in building a thriving ROC ecosystem – one that helps businesses around the world take control of cyber risk with clarity, speed, and measurable impact.”

The inaugural list of partners includes BlueVoyant, GuidePoint Security and ImagineX in North America; NetHive and The Tech Collective in Europe; and Teksalah in the Middle East.

The strength of the platform lay in the ability to provide clients with leading technology and expert advisory services, leading to stronger cyber defense and better business outcomes,” said Austin Berglas, global head of professional services at BlueVoyant.

For joint customers, BlueVoyant would integrate and onboard them onto a fully customisable threat platform, and deliver ongoing risk monitoring, as well as swift remediation, he said.

“This holistic service model enables organisations to stay ahead of threats while maximising the value of their security investments.”

The collaboration with Qualys enabled clients to unify risk data, streamline prioritisation, and ensure they receive proactive guidance, continuous monitoring, and rapid threat response, said Kyle Rohan, senior vice president of engineering at Guidepoint Security.

“This integrated approach is what modern organisations need to manage risk at scale.”

For Teksalah, the partnership was built on a shared vision to embed a holistic risk-based, proactive approach at the core of enterprise cybersecurity, said CEO Murali Konasani.

“Together, we are transforming our client’s cybersecurity from a control function into a catalyst for business growth and resilience.”