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SecurityHQ, a pioneer as a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), is excited to announce its strategic collaboration with Pylones Hellas, a pioneer provider of digital technologies and internet security with over 25 years’ experience in Greece, Cyprus and the wider Southeaster Europe region. “SecurityHQ are very excited to be partnering with Pylones Hellas. From both a technical and strategic standpoint we are extremely well aligned, and both consider technical excellence as an absolute must. SecurityHQ already have several customers in Greece, and expanding our reach in the Greek market with Pylones Hellas is a fantastic and natural progression,” said Mr Feras Tappuni, CEO, SecurityHQ. Major telecommunications companies SecurityHQ serves customers, including major telecommunications companies, banks, airlines, and public organisations worldwide. It is a trusted partner in detecting and responding to cyber threats that may arise within an organisation and holds over 20 years of experience in computer security. SecurityHQ is one of the few companies globally that offers a Service Level Agreement (SLA)  SecurityHQ is one of the few companies globally that offers a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for its rapid and uninterrupted response, providing assurance to those who rely on its wide range of services. Its solutions are designed and tailored to address even the most demanding challenges in the industry, supported by a team of 400+ certified security engineers and analysts operating from its 6 data centres worldwide. Real cyber incidents Through this collaboration, Pylones Hellas brings the following services to its clients in the Greek and Cypriot market, among others: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Security Operation Center as a Service (SOCaaS) Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS) Penetration Testing (PT) Appropriate response scenarios Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS) is another service offered by Pylones Hellas With MDR, organisations gain complete visibility into their digital environment, proactively improving the security of their systems. Threats are swiftly identified and addressed, safeguarding the organisation's systems and data. Furthermore, with SOCaaS, 24/7 monitoring and detection of suspicious and real cyber incidents is provided by a specialised team that evaluates and recommends appropriate response scenarios. Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS) is another service offered by Pylones Hellas in partnership with SecurityHQ. It prioritises vulnerabilities, notifies critical patches, and provides continuous reporting and management of security upgrades. Continuous risk assessment Lastly, organisations can seek and identify vulnerabilities in their networks, simulating real-world attacks through Penetration Testing conducted by SecurityHQ in a controlled environment, without compromising uninterrupted business operations. Mr. Emmanuel Netos, CEO of Pylones Hellas, commented on the collaboration, "As part of our ongoing evolution and quest for advanced solutions for our trusted clients, we recognised a significant quality gap in MDR services in the Greek market. After extensive research to identify the top global provider of cybersecurity services, we concluded that this gap can be filled through our partnership with SecurityHQ, and we are delighted about it. Our goal is to lift the burden of day-to-day operations for our clients through continuous risk assessment, result analysis, reporting, and communication. We aim to provide them with advice on future preventive actions they should take and, at the end of the day, allow them to focus seamlessly on the development of their core business activities."

Key figures from the cyber security industry will gather to address the Parliament to discuss the UK’s readiness to defend itself against the growing threat posed by ransomware. Cyber – The Next Threat The event, entitled Cyber – The Next Threat is organised by the Parliament Street think tank and chaired by former Business Minister - Dean Russell MP and will take place on 13th March 2023.  The expert panel includes cyber security veteran Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Absolute Software, Oseloka Obiora, CTO of RiverSafe, Chris Cheyne, CTO of SecurityHQ, and Robin Brattel, CEO of Lab-1. Topics for discussion UK’s chronic cyber skills shortage and the threat it poses to national security will also be debated Hot topics under discussion will include protecting businesses from hackers and ransomware attacks. Other items for discussion include the steps required to protect the UK’s critical national infrastructure from attacks such as the NHS. The UK’s chronic cyber skills shortage and the threat it poses to national security will also be debated as part of the session. Developing a strategy for data protection Speaking ahead of the event, Nicko van Someren, CTO, of Absolute Software, “As the cyber threat continues to grow, developing a clear strategy both for protecting companies from crippling ransomware attacks and for their recovery in the event of an attack, should be top priorities." Nicko van Someren adds, "The rise of remote and hybrid working has also given hackers new routes to enter companies undetected. Tackling these threats requires collaboration between the cyber industry, the government, and businesses to ensure the highest standards are in place to protect data and keep cyber criminals locked out.”

SecurityHQ, a global Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), has increased its presence in the Middle East with an expansion of its Global Security Operation Centre (SOC) amidst significant growth. Middle East expansion SecurityHQ has taken its presence of 17+ years in the Middle East to the next level, with the expansion of its offices and operations, situated in Dubai Digital Park. This expansion is one of SecurityHQ’s 6 Global Security Operation Centres, located around the globe. With the growth of the team, and the demand for Middle East-based customers in a variety of sectors, including Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, and Financial Services, it was a natural decision to expand offices and team capability in the region. Additional technological capabilities  We have invested heavily in supplementary cyber security capabilities, Analysts, and upgraded platforms" “The adversaries that our customers are up against, be it nation-state, organised crime groups, and everyone in between, are finding ways to diversify and evolve their techniques to either avoid detection or inflict more damage." "In response, we have invested heavily in additional technology and talent, with supplementary cyber security capabilities, Analysts, Offensive Security Specialists, Incident Response Experts, and upgraded platforms, to ensure that we deliver for our customers based in the Middle East,” said Aaron Hambleton, Director Middle East & Africa, SecurityHQ. Identifying the impact SecurityHQ’s multiple global security operation centres are designed to rapidly identify and limit the impact of security incidents, via 24/7/365 threat monitoring, detection, and targeted response. “It has never been more important to have the right MSSP, that has the capability and the global reach to detect and respond to emerging and prevalent threats, coupled with local highly skilled resources,” said Feras Tappuni, CEO of SecurityHQ.