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StratoZen Joins the ConnectWise Family
ConnectWise Acquires StratoZen and Perch — Creating The Only Cybersecurity Platform Purpose-Built for Technology Solution Providers. Click here for the full announcement.
A Note from StratoZen’s Founder and CEO
Dear Partners, I am excited to personally announce that ConnectWise has acquired StratoZen. This is not only good news for StratoZen, but also great news for you as a valued client as well. ConnectWise is the largest and most well-recognized…
SOAR Pitfall Avoidance
So you’ve finally decided to make the leap and adopt SOAR tools into your SOC. Maybe you’ve even narrowed your SOAR solutions down to a few choices. With SOAR being a relatively new and exciting cybersecurity option for organizations, both…
What is a Managed SIEM Service?
In order to understand what a managed SIEM service is, first we’ll need to dive into SIEM in general. SIEM stands for security information and event management. To put it simply, organizations of any size use SIEM solutions in order…
StratoZen Named a Top MSSP for 2020
We are proud to announce that StratoZen has placed 30 in the 2020 MSSP top 250 list by MSSP Alert. This list is designed to honor the best of the best of managed security services providers worldwide. Of the top…
Webcast: SOAR Pitfall Avoidance
Overview Many organizations are in different stages of evaluating SOAR and how to include it as part of their over all cyber security posture. How your team implements SOAR has a monumental impact on the outcome. SOAR can be a…
Understanding Managed SIEM Service
Software that enables IT security analysts to detect and respond to threats is the core function of security event and information (SIEM) software. This software platform functions by gathering and integrating information from all assets on the organization’s network such…
StratoZen Recognized as Top Midsized MSSP by Forrester
StratoZen is proud to be among the top MSSPs in Forrester’s latest Wave report on Midsized Managed Security Service Providers. Our inclusion in this report reflects our commitment to deliver advanced cybersecurity threat detection and response solutions to our partners…
StratoZen Enhanced Notifications Prove Highly Effective With Clients
Earlier this year, StratoZen changed the security alert playing field with the implementation of our enhanced security notifications. Going above and beyond the typical one sentence basic alert, these notifications provide real and in-depth insight into all different types of…
How MSPs Can Help Government Contractors With CMMC Security Requirements
Click here to download the guide. MSPs who work with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractors and subcontractors — or are interested in building a practice to assist DoD contractors with meeting the latest CMMC cybersecurity requirements—have several things to…
Force Multiplier: How we use SOAR to maximize our own SOC analyst efficiency while minimizing fatigue and burnout
SANS & STRATOZEN WEBCAST StratoZen and SANS discuss how StratoZen took a new approach to SOC challenges by building SOAR tools for SANS with DevOps principles to make SOC analysts more efficient and increase performance. StratoZen developed SANS’ SOAR tools…
StratoZen Creates Guide for MSPs to Help DIB Suppliers Prepare for CMMC Compliance
Click here to download the guide. On January 1, 2020, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) released their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. CMMC is a new unified standard for companies in the defense industrial base (DIB) supply…
StratoZen Announces New Client Portal
ZenSight 2.0 delivers powerful command center for StratoZen clients Draper, UT | July 21, 2020: StratoZen is announcing today its new client portal, ZenSight 2.0 – combining all aspects of StratoZen’s SOAR platform, SIEM, SOCaaS, threat intelligence, and compliance solutions…
Using SOAR to Maximize SOC Analyst Efficiency While Minimizing Fatigue and Burnout
“Today, cyber security operations do not suffer from a ‘Big Data’ problem but rather a ‘Data Analysis’ problem.” – SANS Institute Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts are getting stretched thin and hitting efficiency roadblocks, especially as they gather and analyze…
Webcast – Force Multiplier: How we use SOAR to maximize our own SOC analyst efficiency while minimizing fatigue and burnout
Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 3:30 PM EDT (2020-07-16 19:30:00 UTC) Speakers: Chris Gebhardt and Chris Crowley Overview As SANS notes: “Today, security operations do not suffer from a “Big Data” problem but rather a “Data Analysis” problem.”…
StratoZen’s Co-Founder Discusses the Benefits of SIEM-as-a-Service
Security information event management (SIEM) software is a suite of solutions that facilitate the collection, oversight, and analysis of log data from multiple computer systems across distributed IT systems. SIEM software’s main purpose is to identify threats and report suspicious…
StratoZen Named a Top 10 SIEM Solution Provider for 2020 By Enterprise Security Magazine
We are proud to announce that StratoZen was featured as a top 10 SIEM solution provider for 2020 by Enterprise Security Magazine (ESM). ESM first published their list of top 10 SIEM providers in 2019 with the goal of helping…
Live Webcast: Maximize Your Cybersecurity Budget With a Cyber Resilience Approach
Protecting your business from cybersecurity threats is critical, but you don’t necessarily need to spend a lot of money. By starting with a cyber resilience approach and understanding risks specific to your organization’s critical assets, you can determine how much,…
Podcast & Video: How MSPs Are Virtualizing Traditional Onsite Services
Watch or listen to the next webcast and podcast of our live interview series with MSP partners as they share their perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it has had and continues to have on business and customers….
SANS Webcast – SOAR is Not a Product: Steps to Achieve Meaningful and Measurable Cyber Defense with a Proper SOAR Strategy
Many organizations only think of automated response or playbook workflows when discussing SOAR. But an effective SOAR capability is more than a product purchase or simply enabling a vendor’s automation feature. Done correctly, a SOAR strategy provides the critical foundation for effective and efficient cyber defenses.
Recognizing COVID-19 Phishing Scams
We’ve recently covered the financial and business aspects of COVID-19’s effect on cybersecurity companies and their clients. With the pandemic changing the way MSPs conduct business, it’s also important to note that this virus has also introduced new scams that…
COVID-19 Resources for MSPs
As MSPs continue working through the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced, it’s important to look to resources and tips that could help businesses get through this temporary new reality. MSPs that can maintain composure and look for new…
Podcast & Video: Customer Compliance During the Crisis
Watch or listen to the next webcast and podcast of our live interview series with MSP partners as they share their perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it has had and continues to have on business and customers….
CIS Controls: What are They and Why are They Important?
The Center for Internet Security (CIS) critical security controls (initially developed by the SANS Institute and known as SANS Critical Controls) are a list of recommended high-priority and highly effective defensive actions. These actions are the starting point for any…
Podcast: MSP Challenges With Extended Stay-At-Home Requirements
April 16, 2020 Listen to the next podcast of our live interview series with MSP partners as they share their perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it has had and continues to have on business and customers. This…
Podcast: Interview with MSP Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 on Service Providers and Customers
April 10, 2020 In this interview, moderated by Eric Gravett, CRO of StratZen, Don Baham, President of Kraft Technology Group and Chris Gebhardt, VP of Operations of StratoZen, discussed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on both businesses and customers….
View our Recorded Live MSP Webcast: MSP Challenges With Extended Stay-At-Home Requirements
Watch the video above which is the next recorded episode of our live interview series with MSP partners as they share their perspective on the COVID-19 pandemic and the effect it has had and continues to have on business and…
Watch our Recorded Interview with a MSP Discussing the Impact of COVID-19 on Service Providers and Customers
As part of StratoZen’s effort to support the MSP community during these challenging times, we hosted a live interview with one of our MSP partners. In this interview, moderated by Eric Gravett, CRO of StratoZen, Don Baham, President of…
StratoZen’s Response to Our Partner Community
Dear Partners, Like many of you, the StratoZen leadership team has been asking ourselves what we can do to help during these difficult times. Obviously, cybersecurity services are even more critical as businesses are suddenly required to support a remote…
Coronavirus Cyber Threats Resource Page
To aid organizations in communicating common and emerging threats to users, we are providing a list of example threats that we’re watching specific to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Top Six Cybersecurity Recommendations While Transitioning to a Remote Workforce
As many companies around the country begin work-from-home policies, we’re seeing an increase in the number of cybersecurity attacks aimed at end users and end user systems. We know that many IT operations teams – both in-house enterprise teams and…
StratoZen Statement on COVID-19
In response to the World Health Organization’s recent characterization of COVID-19 as a pandemic, StratoZen would like to assure our partners and clients that we are monitoring the situation closely and have prepared for continued operations and employee safety during…
Why We Use Fortinet
Fortinet is a billion-dollar multinational corporation that leads the cybersecurity industry with software and appliances. It’s headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, but has offices all over the world. Fortinet provides a variety of different tools to help companies protect their clients…
Case Study – Kraft Technology, MSP
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StratoZen Offers New Detailed Response Guidance
StratoZen, a leading provider of Co-Managed SIEM, SIEM-as-a-Service, and SOC-as-a-Service, has just announced new, detailed response guidance for all clients. The in-depth articles provide context, explanation, and action items written by StratoZen’s SOC team, and embedded directly into high-priority notifications….
The Process of Implementing SOAR: Deployment and Technology
My last post, entitled “What is SOAR and why is it important”, illustrated why SOAR is needed in the industry alongside faster maturation. If you didn’t catch that one, I’d suggest reading it first for context. With that post as…
How to Secure Your Webcam Against Hackers
In today’s world, nearly all of our devices are connected to the Internet of Things, including our home security cameras and webcams. While we often use our cameras to join in on work meetings or take pictures of our vacation,…
What is Hacktivism?
Hacktivism adds a whole new level to what we typically think of when we think of hacking. It’s more than just breaking into a device for money or data. Hacktivism goes a step further, influencing policy and methods in order…
Is it Safe to Use Face Recognition ID?
Face recognition is a recent method that smartphone developers use for increased security. It allows the user to unlock their phone by simply looking at it. Expert cybersecurity companies know that convenience often leads to vulnerability. As nice as face…
Understanding Web Cache Deception Attacks
Web cache deception attacks are still a major cybersecurity issue for many popular websites. According to ZDNet, 25 of Alexa Top 5,000 websites are still impacted by these types of attacks. That number may seem small—until you understand the critical…
Practicing Safe Downloading Habits
Many of us download content over the internet on a daily basis. Whether it’s music, videos or work files, even some software updates are downloaded from the internet. However, cybersecurity companies warn that these files can contain malicious malware. This…
Keeping Your Smartphone Protected
For many of us, our smartphones play a big role in our everyday lives. We use it to socialize, navigate, shop and even do our banking. It’s extremely convenient. Unfortunately, to accomplish these tasks we often share personal information. Cybersecurity…
What is SOAR and Why is it Important?
Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) has been getting a lot of attention recently. I thought it would be good to take a moment and discuss what it is and why it is important to the industry. SOAR Security Definition…
Practices that Leave Your Company Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
It’s easy to pick up bad habits. Cybersecurity companies know that this is especially true when it comes to online habits. We become focused on our tasks and meetings and small security measures can feel tedious, but their consequences are…
Understanding Access Management
Access management is an important component of cybersecurity. It ensures that the right people get access to the right information. If done right, identity and access management (IAM) can help protect a company’s sensitive data, especially when combined with monitoring…
Fighting Credential Theft
Stolen credentials are the key to many hacking techniques used by cybercriminals. That is why cybersecurity companies often stress the importance of taking extra measures. One way to begin is by informing yourself. So here’s what you need to know…
The Vulnerability Issues with Smart Home Networks
Smart Home networks are a modern convenience that make life easier for many individuals and families. However, expert cybersecurity companies know that they also pose a frightening amount of risks to the security and even the safety of residents. Here…
Top Security Concerns for 2020
The definitions of “threat” or “concern” can change with time. This is especially the case with cybersecurity. Cybersecurity companies and research teams are continually uncovering new hacker methods. This, in turn, tends to change our focus and priorities. Here’s what…
Cloud Security Risks
Using the Cloud to store your business’s data can be extremely helpful. It makes it easy to access information and to collaborate on projects. However, cybersecurity companies warn that it does come with security risks that are important for every…
Are You on Top of Your IT Security?
With all the cyber threats that continue to develop, it can be hard to know if an organization’s IT security is finally “there”. The honest truth is that effective cybersecurity will mean always staying on your toes. But your security…
The Best Practices for Securing Cloud-Based Applications
Ask any one of the many cybersecurity companies today and they will tell you that Cloud service providers (CSPs), as convenient as they can be, open some frightening doors for cybercriminals. If you’re planning on using a CSP or if…
IT Practices That Help Mitigate Cybersecurity Vulnerability
The topic of cybersecurity is vast and complex with acronyms like APTs, SIEMs, and CISSPs that all the cybersecurity companies use. It is a continual struggle between hackers and security systems working to outsmart each other. This means that the…
Top Security Concerns for Financial Service Companies
A big target for cybercrime are financial organizations. This probably ins’t surprising, but it can be a frightening prospect for banks and other businesses that carry an immense amount of trust from their clients. From SIEM solutions to AI, Here…
Webcast – Accuracy Before Automation: How to Implement SOAR
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) technologies are top of mind with many organizations and service providers today. The ability to automatically respond to cybersecurity incidents is becoming a must-have in order to keep up with today’s threats.
How to Manage Sensitive Data
With so much of personal and organizational data being stored online, SIEM and other cybersecurity strategies are becoming increasingly vital. Information makes up a large part of a company’s value, which is why it is so often a target for…
The Best Anti-Virus Programs for Phones and Tablets
Studies have shown that the majority of website traffic comes from mobile devices. Most of us already use our phones and tablets for shopping and entertainment, but it is becoming increasingly common for employees to use their phones or tablets…
Why Businesses Need Endpoint Protection
When you work to secure endpoints, it means you are securing any end-user devices used by members of your organization. These could be computers, mobile devices, or anything that serves as a point of access to your business’s data and…
Five Ways to Optimize Your SIEM
Today, antivirus programs can no longer keep you protected from online threats that have breached millions of systems across the globe. Cybersecurity companies exist to protect businesses and organizations that are looking to fortify themselves against cyber-attacks. The best way…
Tips to Securing Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi has become a vital part of our day-to-day routine in both our personal and our professional lives. It allows us convenient access to everything from workflows to shopping. Unfortunately, it also gives hackers convenient access to our data. Cybercriminals…
4 Ways Cyber Criminals Try to Steal Privileged Credentials
Privileged credentials are the literal key to most tactics used by today’s hackers. Once they are able to steal these credentials, they can alter them and your important data. Here are four things to watch out for when it comes…
Is MFA Enough? No, It is Not
Anyone in the cybersecurity field will tell you that enabling Multi-Factor Authentication is the single most important service to prevent nefarious account take-overs. While this information is true, it is also artificially imputed that with MFA enabled, password security is…
Benefits of a SIEM with Advanced Configuration
It is 3:00 am and you get a call from your service provider that monitors your network for cybersecurity attacks. These are the calls you dread. The analyst tells you they are seeing a real-time MS-SQL injection attack. The attack is…
Understanding False Positives
StratoZen espouses a near-zero false positive rate of alerting in our SIEM and SOC as a service environment to our clients. That is a pretty bold statement, one challenged frequently as a result of a misunderstanding. So, what exactly is…
Common Cybersecurity Exploits
When it comes to cybersecurity defense, like any other defense, one of the best things you can do is know your attacker’s strategies. After all, that is what cybersecurity companies center their whole industry on. Here are some of the…
Just SIEM
As I spoke with many CIOs and heads of IT at a recent financial services conference, I realized that these organizations are tired of being told that they need to change out their technology stack, replace the systems and SIEM…
Why StratoZen is a Leader in SIEM
Data security is important, which is why there are a lot of different options out there when it comes to finding the right SIEM tool or service. So what makes StratoZen’s SIEM so special? Here are just a few things….
StratoZen’s Effective Cyber Defense
Thousands of cybersecurity products exist in today’s market. However, effective cyber defense can only be achieved through a SIEM solution that can accurately correlate and analyze data across an entire organization. When it comes to protecting users and their data,…
StratoZen at the IT Nation Conference
We here at StratoZen thrive when our clients do, and this is only possible when they have effective cybersecurity tools and practices in place. Of course, this requires collaboration between cybersecurity companies, MSPs and businesses looking to deploy these services….
What is IT Nation Connect?
Every year, technology industry leaders and professionals from around the world unite at the IT Nation Connect Conference. If you’ve never heard of it, IT Nation Connect comes from ConnectWise, an information technology company located in Tampa, Florida. This conference…
What is Vulnerability Scanning?
IT teams and MSSPs both have a critical responsibility, aside from SIEM management, that involves assessing, mitigating and reporting any security vulnerabilities that exist within a company’s systems and software. This responsibility is known as vulnerability management. You can only…
Why You Need Custom SIEM Services
As you may already know, SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. This is a system that detects, prevents and resolves all cyberattacks. It also centralizes all the security events from every device within a network. SIEMs gather raw…
Using VPN’s to Combat Cyber Threats
Annually, millions of people report cases pertaining to identity and personal information theft. We’re living in the digital age, and while it might facilitate everyday life, technology also has a dark side. This dark side can do detrimental damage to…
Common Problems You May Face with a SIEM Part 2
In our previous installment of common problems you may face with a SIEM, we covered several topics. We included dealing with false positives, finding the right people to manage your SIEM and hosting internally and storage issues. In this week’s…
The Difference Between Log Aggregation Feeds and SIEM
Data breaches are a common phenomenon in the current business world. Hackers have been able to breach even the most secure sensitive employee and customer information. Without proper SIEM tools and systems, cybersecurity companies may detect cyber-attacks that have taken…
Four SIEM Advantages StratoZen Offers MSPs
Cybercrime is becoming more sophisticated by the day, and the price of breach due to damage, regulatory fines, disruptions and ransom payments are increasing. This presents the need for companies to set up a Security Operations Center (SOC). A SOC…
How Fortinet’s SIEM is Different Than Other SIEMs
Fortinet’s FortiSIEM is our go-to SIEM solution here at StratoZen, and for a good reason. We want to provide our clients with the best cybersecurity tools possible to combat online threats and cybercriminals. Fortinet has the most reliable SIEM on…
The History of Cybersecurity
A research project sparked the beginnings of cybersecurity. Researcher Bob Thomas established that computer programs could move through a network and subsequently leave a few imprints everywhere it went. The software package was named Creeper, and Bob Thomas designed it…
Three Takeaways from Live-Feed Cyberattack Maps
As online threats become more frequent and cybercriminals find new ways to launch malicious attacks, it’s essential for cybersecurity companies to come up with new ways to counter them. It can be challenging to keep up with the vast number…
What Makes StratoZen So Good?
Research shows that around 158,727 breaches happen every hour in various companies all over the world. All organizations deserve computer security services that they can trust and depend on during their time of need. Without cutting-edge cybersecurity systems, there is…
Cyber Security Threats for 2020
Cybersecurity concerns keep increasing as new strains of technology become popular. Paying the hefty price of cybersecurity negligence can lead to unwarranted losses in an organization. With many companies discarding their physical IT infrastructures to adopt cloud systems, cyber threat…
Common Problems You May Face with a New SIEM Part 1
Businesses who have implemented a SIEM within the last two to three years may have experienced some common issues at some point. These issues could be affecting security, finances, and could be confusing within a company, which is why it’s…
How Our Cybersecurity Products Can Help You and Your Company
There is nothing more important than your company’s online security, especially today when cyber-attacks are more prominent than ever. From protecting your online data to protecting personal information belonging to your clients and customers, you need to take the necessary…
Worried About Cybersecurity? We Can Help
Technological advancements are a guarantee today, and with this comes the need for effective cybersecurity to protect yourself and your business online. The reason behind this is while we may be making huge strides in developing software and technology that…
Three Cybersecurity Attacks You Probably Didn’t Know About
Cyberattack numbers keep on rising, and in 2016 alone, 758 million attacks occurred according to KasperskyLab. With numbers like this and a cyberattack occurring every 40 seconds, it wouldn’t be surprising to see 2019 break records in terms of malicious…
What Services are Provided by Fortinet?
As we mentioned in a previous blog post, Fortinet is a valuable asset to cybersecurity companies across the nation. With their services, cybersecurity companies are able to help protect their clients from online threats such as hackers and cybercriminals, malware…
Using Co-Managed SIEMS with Fortinet
Cyberattacks are occurring 24/7, and without the proper tools to fend them off your company could be at risk for security breaches which could harm the integrity of your business. It’s also worth noting that cybersecurity attacks are increasing due…
What is Fortinet?
There are various cybersecurity companies across the nation that use Fortinet in order to protect their clients and customers against the growing dangers that companies face online today. Of course, these companies need to know how to properly utilize the…
Why MDR Has Become Extremely Popular
We’ve touched on MDR quite often here on StratoZen, which means that if you’ve been keeping up with our blog posts you probably have a good idea of what it is. But, have you ever stopped to wonder why MDR…
Should We Be Worried About Apps Like FaceApp?
Today, it’s hard to achieve complete online anonymity. From apps on your phone to social media platforms, you’ve more than likely already given out personal information to companies around the world without even thinking about it. A lot of the…
Here is What to Expect with Co-Managed SIEM
Co-managed SIEM is one of the most powerful tools in cybersecurity today alongside MDR. When it comes to protecting your business from online cybersecurity threats, you want to utilize the most efficient and powerful techniques to protect your company. Co-managed…
What Solutions Does a SIEM Provide?
MSPs today need a way to reap the benefits of security information and event management systems without having to worry about capital investment and the headaches of trying to get started on their own. Of course, the best way to…
What is MDR?
Managed detection response services are important tools in the world of cybersecurity, and companies benefit from these services when it comes to protecting sensitive data online. Through these services, companies can detect and react to cyber threats that might compromise…
New to Co-Managed SIEM? Here’s What You Need to Know
Co-managed SIEM is something that we’ve covered here at StratoZen time and time again simply because of how important it is in the world of cybersecurity. When companies are looking to protect their sensitive data from malicious online attacks, it’s…
Understanding Co-Managed SIEM
We’ve managed to cover co-managed SIEM quite a bit in some of our previous blogs because this is a service that is extremely beneficial to companies looking to protect themselves from any and all online threats. As a valuable service,…
StratoZen Hires Chris Gebhardt as New VP of Operations
July 15, 2019 Today, we’re excited to announce the hire of cybersecurity veteran, Chris Gebhardt, to lead StratoZen’s SOC-as-a-Service (SOCaaS) and SIEM support teams as VP of Operations. He started in mid-June of this year and has spent the past…
MDR: The Future of Cybersecurity
For a while now, managed detection response services have been receiving attention from businesses that are looking to protect themselves against online cyber criminals and attacks. Managed detection response has been around for a long time, but only recently have…
Understanding Co-Managed SIEM
Managed SIEM Services Effectively protecting your online data from cyber threats takes a combination of experience and knowledge about both current online threats and your business’s networks. But while expertise is a must if you want to keep your business…
Three Things to Look for in a Managed Detection and Response Provider
Today, cybercriminals are getting craftier with the way that they break through modern cybersecurity measures. With the advancements that these cybercriminals are making, it’s important for businesses to look into services that will help them successfully combat these threats, and…
The Three Advantages of Using Co-Managed SIEM
Cybercriminals are the biggest threat to a business’s online security, and while reputable cybersecurity companies are the best way to combat these threats, it’s also important to take into account the benefits that come with co-managed SIEM services. Cybersecurity companies…
How Co-Managed SIEMs Work
SIEM solutions are found throughout the market of cybersecurity, but only the most trusted services provide a co-managed SIEM. While a SIEM on its own will automatically detect and centralize a lot of the different activity happening within a network,…
Why MDR Uses Humans and Automation Together
Our world is full of automated systems and services, but human interaction is still needed in order for everything to work properly. Be it a home security system or a Tesla, humans must interact with these automated systems in order…
How MDR is More Than Threat Detection
Cyber-attacks are becoming more frequent than ever, and today, companies need to be able to detect threats before they become a large-scale issue if they want to effectively protect their data, as well as their customers’, against the threat that…
How StratoZen Can Help Companies with HIPPA Compliancy
When it comes to organizations handling their customers’ personal information, there are certain policies, rules and restrictions which every company must follow in order to ensure that the data is protected from any potential online breaches or leaks. Personal information…
How StratoZen Helps Healthcare Companies with Cybersecurity
A little known fact within the cybersecurity world is that healthcare companies are a big target for cyber attacks. The reason for this is because of all the personal information that attackers can access from every individual’s file, and healthcare…
Why Companies Need Threat Intelligence
Without knowing what kind of threats your company is dealing with, it can be hard to protect yourself from the harm that they can cause your organization. Even with the most advanced cybersecurity tools, you can find your company being…
Why You Need Managed Detection Response Services
There are a lot of cybersecurity services that companies can choose from but it is challenging to know which to go with. Obviously, compliance really dictates what kind of security services a company needs, but every company benefits from services…
Why Companies Need Co-Managed SIEM
When a client shows interest in starting to use SIEM solutions to fulfill their compliance needs or simply to better detect the activity within their network, they need to consider a co-managed SIEM. It is not enough to simply set…
What is Co-Managed SIEM?
SIEM is a powerful tool in the world of cybersecurity, especially when it comes to maintaining awareness of potential security breaches. But while SIEM is great for the detection of security breaches, it can also generate a ton of false…
What is Manage Detection Response?
Cybersecurity companies use a variety of tools and techniques to keep clients safe from the never-ending influx of cyber-attacks. One of the most important aspects of cybersecurity comes in the form of threat detection, which is when cybersecurity companies get…
How to Create a Cybersecurity Plan
Technology is rapidly evolving, and with the advancement of both hardware and software that is intended to make our lives easier comes an increase of cybersecurity threats meant to bring harm to businesses and individuals across the nation. The reason…
Why You Need a Chief Information Security Officer
A strong cybersecurity team is perhaps one of the most important aspects of any business, whether it be big or small. Cybersecurity companies are becoming a necessity when it comes to ensuring protection against the latest digital threats, and cybersecurity…
Why StratoZen Uses Fortinet — The Ultimate SIEM
At StratoZen, our services have everything to do with SIEM solutions, and in order to give our clients the best SIEM solution, we rely on Fortinet’s FortiSIEM. The reason we choose Fortinet is not complicated, they simply provide the most…
How to Know If Your Company is Vulnerable to Attacks
You can never be too sure when it comes to online safety, and if you don’t take the necessary steps to protect your company from malicious online threats, you can find yourself, as well as your customers, in a world…
Hiring Reliable System Admins
When looking to protect your company from the ever-growing threats that exist online, it’s important to invest in a secure and reliable cybersecurity company. However, if you’re looking to give cybersecurity a go on your own or you simply don’t…
Common Cybersecurity Acronyms
Cybersecurity is a new branch of technology that protects information that is stored digitally from online hackers, however, with such a vast subject, there is a plethora of unfamiliar words and acronyms that the everyday person would not know. As…
Cybersecurity Threat Feeds
There is so much to learn within the cybersecurity world. One of the many aspects that is not discussed too often is threat intelligence feeds. In short, a threat feed is a list of computer addresses that provide companies information…
SOC Management as a Service
Understanding how to run cybersecurity solutions for a full network of devices is not something just any MSP or IT guy can do; usually, a full SOC team is needed in order to run everything efficiently. However, what if your…
Why StratoZen is the Top FortiSiem Provider
Since our inception, we have been working with Fortinet products — that’s 19 years! Whether you think that is a big deal or not, we will tell you why it is. The internet has not been widely used for much…
Why FortiSIEM?
Companies are constantly looking for ways to protect themselves from online threats, and the only effective way to achieve this in today’s day and age is by recruiting reliable cybersecurity companies to handle your cybersecurity needs. The reason cybersecurity companies…
Making Cybersecurity a Priority
Across the nation, even the smallest businesses are finding that online threats such as cyber criminals and data brokers are a real, common threat, which is why infrastructure integrity is something that businesses need to know if they want to…
Problems with (Typical) SIEMaaS Options
The need for a reliable cybersecurity company is on the rise, and while enterprises are finding that SIEM solutions are a great option to fulfill compliance regulations, when the SIEM is not managed properly, there can be some concerns. A…
Issues with DIY SIEM Management
In this blog, we’re going to be discussing the issues that come with DIY SIEM management. SIEM solutions are crucial when it comes to cybersecurity, but a lot of times, companies don’t take into account how much time and resources…
The Value of SIEM Management
One of the largest mountains in China is Mt. Huashan; this monumental wonder is one of the five great mountains of China and is also considered one of the most dangerous hiking trails in the world. The mountain offers hikers…
Things to Know About Cybersecurity Threats in 2019
There’s always something to learn about when it comes to cybersecurity, and cybersecurity companies are constantly pushing out blogs, videos and infographics to try and inform the public on everything going on in the digital world. From new software to…
Why Hackers Hack
Technology has without a doubt paved the road for creatives and professionals around the globe. While it has definitely helped us make important new discoveries, develop helpful software and has made it possible for us to access anything with the…
Small Businesses Need Cybersecurity Too
Are you a recent startup company? Do you have a small office? Are you just getting into the digital world? Whatever the situation is, if you are a small business, you also need to have cybersecurity. There are compliance regulations…
StratoZen’s SIEM Management
The majority of companies that go with a SIEM solution for their cybersecurity needs will end up doing one of two things, however, both are problematic. The two routes that companies choose to take with their SIEM solution is either…
SIEM Management, SIEMaaS, and SOCaaS
As you start thinking about deploying a SIEM for your clients’ cybersecurity solution, there are three different options you will have to consider: basic SIEM management, SIEM-as-a-service, and SOC-as-a-service. In order to make a decision, or to simply understand the…
Cloud Security Services
Every entity that holds personal information for individuals has a high responsibility to protect that data. Since the internet first took off, incoming threats from the cloud have been a known enemy and should never be taken lightly. As attacks…
Good Cybersecurity Providers vs Bad Cybersecurity Providers
Finding the right cybersecurity provider is not an easy thing. Unlike choosing a service provider for something like your cell phone (where most services offer the same thing), a cybersecurity company and/or product that you choose to go with is…
Small Businesses and Cybersecurity
No matter the size of your business, it’s important to invest in some sort of cybersecurity to keep all your data protected against potential cyber-attacks; not only should you be concerned with keeping your business’s data protected, but you should…
What is Fortinet?
If you’ve been keeping up with our various blog posts about cybersecurity, you’ve probably come across multiple mentions of a company by the name “Fortinet.” You may be familiar with them, and you may not be, but in this blog…
What is SOC-as-a-Service?
Running a SOC can be difficult, and this task is often left to a CISO (chief information security officer). When it comes to retaining your clients and customers privacy, you’re going to want to find a reliable and cost-efficient SOC,…
What is a VPN?
VPN’s (or virtual private networks) are important and necessary tools when it comes to your online security. They are a connection method used to add security and privacy to private as well as public networks. Usually, VPNs are used by…
The Biggest Cyberattacks Throughout History
We are nearly two decades into the worldwide digital explosion and things have not slowed down one bit. With the convenience of luxuries like shopping online and chatting with others around the country or world, why wouldn’t we all buy…
What is FortiSIEM-as-a-Service?
When a company decides to go with SIEM services, they may feel excited and comfortable with all the benefits of a centralized and customizable security solution, but without a reliable cybersecurity company, they might have some irritating problems. For example,…
Why Your Customers Need to Use StratoZen
Cybersecurity is in high demand today, and with the advancements of technology, it seems as if it’s definitely going to be around as long as mankind exists. StratoZen exists as the flagship of cybersecurity companies, and it’s important for consumers…
Why StratoZen is Right for You
It is crucial for cybersecurity companies to offer MSPs a reliable product for their customers, but can you trust just any cybersecurity company to take care of your online security needs? It can be hard to put such trust into…
What is a SIEM and Why Do I Need It?
There are a lot of cybersecurity products that companies can choose from, but which one is the most reliable and most cost efficient? To answer this question, you may need to know what threatens a company and what it takes…
Why Choose StratoZen for Your Customers
There is no question that you should choose StratoZen for your customers’ cybersecurity services, but do you know why? We will briefly tell you here that this cybersecurity company not only gives you a phenomenal product, but also a service…
The Limitations to Edge Defense and Antivirus Software
For years, cybersecurity has relied on protective edge devices like firewalls, IDS and IPS systems and anti-virus software, but these solutions are growing insufficient. In this article, we will discuss the role of these edge devices and point out how…
Where Do Cyber Attacks Start?
Cyberattacks can happen on any device at any given time, so how do you know which devices to protect for your clients? Well, to understand this, it will help to also understand where these attacks are coming from. In the…
The Benefits of StratoZen
Cybersecurity is no joke. Last year alone, there were over 446 million records exposed from the 1.2 billion detected breaches in America. The year before that, the total number of breaches was even higher at 1.57 billion, but the number…
How StratoZen Will Help Your Support Team
As a cybersecurity company that provides top-quality services, we understand that recognizing threats and coming up with solutions is no easy task. Even with your own support team at your control, you might still have some difficulties. For that reason,…
The Most Reliable Cybersecurity Service for MSPs
Every company needs reliable cybersecurity services, but with so many products and companies, it is hard to know who you can trust. This blog post will tell you all the reasons why StratoZen is the most reliable cybersecurity company you’ll…
How to Manage Your Client’s Security Alerts
Each day there are billions of cybersecurity reports being made, and hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of these are being made for your client’s network of devices. With that said, how are you doing? Are you keeping up? Can…
How Centralized Security Can Help Your Client
Finding the right cybersecurity company and service is like finding a needle in a haystack — there are so many options, however, some are definitely better than others. At StratoZen, we use a SIEM solution that is developed by the…
Why as a Reseller You Should Choose StratoZen
There are two main reasons as to why every MSP should turn to StratoZen’s cybersecurity services for their clients: Fortinet’s SIEM solution and our expertise. SIEM Solutions As an MSP, you have a heavy responsibility to provide your customers with…
How to Use StratoZen for Your Customer’s Security
No matter which service provider you choose for your clients, after installing a security system to their network, you and your support team have to continue working with the client in order to keep them satisfied. However, when you use…
How You Can Grow Revenue as an MSP
Creating a consistent MRR as an MSP is not always the easiest task. You need reliable services that guarantee your customers a product that they will not want to let go of. The SIEM solutions that we offer you at…
Five Benefits of Outsourcing Cybersecurity
One of the most critical services that companies benefit from is the protection and monitoring of networks and servers by cybersecurity companies. When a company opts to outsource any work, they have the opportunity to receive the best quality of…
Understanding the Different Types of Malware
Malicious software — or malware — is talked about when a dangerous software is used to access and infect a computer or network without being detected. A lot of people hear terms like viruses, adware, spyware, ransomware, worms or Trojan…
Top-5 Reasons Companies Should Fear Online Hackers
By now, you should already know the severity of having your company’s network breached, but if you don’t, here are the top-5 reasons you should fear online hackers. Hackers’ Skill and Knowledge Think about it, you have a job and…
Top Countries Involved in Cyber Attacks
You may understand that there is a constant threat of being attacked by online hackers, but do you know where these attacks are coming from? Do you know whether you are under serious threat or not? And what is your…
Is Your Company Ready for a Cyber Attack?
Is this really a fair question? Can you really be ready for a cyberattack? It’s like an accident. Can you be ready for an accident? — Yes, you can! The thing is though, if you are not already prepared for…
What is a Zero-Day Attack?
There is nothing difficult to understand about what an attack is, but a zero-day attack might be something you are unfamiliar with. A zero-day attack is a cyber attack that infiltrates devices and servers through unseen weaknesses in newer software…
SOC as a Service
Whether you hire a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) or someone else to oversee your online security monitoring, you need to be sure to retain your clients and customers privacy; however, running a SOC is not easy. Finding a reliable…
FortiManager as a Service
Fortinet is one of the premiere cybersecurity companies in the world and as such, they have a variety of different softwares for enterprises to use. Whether it be their firewall, DDoS, Fortiguard, FortiSwitch or FortiSIEM solution, your company may utilize…
StratoZen’s FortiSIEM Credentials
There are a lot of SIEM services, but there is no service quite like Fortinet’s FortiSIEM. As intended for the wide array of cybersecurity companies, FortiSIEM helps specific industries keep their private information protected from attacks, however, FortiSIEM doesn’t just…
The Financial Worth of Cybersecurity
Online healthcare, online banking, online shopping and online interaction — almost everything now has a digital version, and with that comes the need of online information protection. Each day there are millions of attacks being made around the globe and…
Three Steps to Stop Cyberattacks: Prevention, Detection and Reaction
If you are reading this right now, that probably means that you already understand the dangers of cyberattacks but you don’t fully understand how to stop them. To simplify things, cybersecurity companies essentially live by three steps: prevention, detection and…
Cybersecurity Regulations: Compliance and Where You Stand
As with driving to work, striking a deal with a client, playing in a competitive sports league or even activities within the home, there are policies, rules and restrictions when it comes to organizations handling the personal information of individuals….
Top 5 Reasons Enterprises Benefit from SIEM Solutions
In the world of cybersecurity, there are a lot of unknowns to the average individual and one of these unknown pieces of information is what a SIEM is. Perhaps you understand that SIEM stands for, (Security Information Event Management), and…
The Process of Stopping Online Hackers
Cyberattacks are one of those things that people subconsciously know are happening, but do not fully understand how much, how often and how dangerous they really are. The numbers are truly astonishing — last year alone, there were over 668…
Is DIY Cybersecurity Possible? — SIEM Tools vs. Solutions
We’ve all done it before — searched for how-to instructions on something we feel like we should be able to do ourselves. Whether it’s how to tie a bow tie, how to change your oil, or how to repair a…
Our New Tech Data Partnership
You may have seen the press release from Tech Data announcing the new partnership StratoZen and Tech Data have formed to provide managed security services for MSPs and MSSPs. The response from the channel community has been fantastic so I…
We’re Moving!
We’re very excited to announce that we’re moving our headquarters and Security Operations Center to a new office! Don’t worry, we’re not going far. Our new office is just a couple miles down the road and still in Draper, UT…
StratoZen Announces General Availability of ZenSight Vulnerability Scanning and Reporting
Release Date: June 13, 2018 Salt Lake City, UT — Today StratoZen, the leading master MSSP providing cybersecurity solutions for MSPs and MSSPs, announced general availability of its ZenSight vulnerability scanning and reporting service. Today’s release follows the introduction of…
StratoZen Unveils Enhanced SIEM and SOC Offerings for MSPs and MSSPs
Integrated vulnerability scanning, risk-based customer reports, and an upgraded SLA expand StratoZen’s SIEM-as-a-Service and SOC-as-a-Service solutions for MSP and MSSP partners Salt Lake City, UT — Today at the Fortinet Accelerate 18 conference, StratoZen, the leading master MSSP providing cybersecurity…
9 Ways to Eliminate SIEM False Positives
Hi, I’m Erin. If you have a SIEM, or are about to implement one, then you are probably struggling with one of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity – false positives. According to Cisco’s 2017 Security Capabilities Benchmark Study, only…
MSP Webinar: Cybersecurity Risks and Regulations All MSPs Must Know
As an MSP, your customers are facing more threats to users, systems, and data than ever before. The cost of a ransomware infection or data breach could be catastrophic. In addition, new regulations will rapidly change the protections that SMBs…
11 Key Factors When Choosing a SIEM
SWAT Feed
Hi, I’m Erin, the Cybersecurity expert. Today we are going to learn about threat intelligence feeds and why sometimes they are great and other times they can cause a lot of problems. A threat intelligence feed is a list of…
StratoZen, Fortinet Security Fabric, and FortiSIEM
The best fabric in the world must be custom tailored by an expert to achieve the perfect fit. The Fortinet Security Fabric is a groundbreaking approach to information security, and StratoZen is the custom tailor that makes the Security Fabric…
What is a SIEM
Our cybersecurity expert, Erin, walks through what a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is. Hi, I’m Erin. If you’re not a cybersecurity expert, you may be wondering, “What is a SIEM anyway?” Well, I’m glad you asked! In this…
How Does a SIEM Work
Our cybersecurity expert, Erin, walks through how a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) works. SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. In other videos I’ve described how what every organization needs is timely, accurate security events notifying the…
StratoZen’s Cybersecurity Monitoring and Compliance Solution
Erin provides an overview of StratoZen’s comprehensive cybersecurity monitoring and compliance solution. Video Script: Hi. I’m Erin, the cybersecurity expert, and I’m going to give you an overview of our new comprehensive cybersecurity monitoring and compliance solution. Before we jump into…
Cybersecurity By The Numbers
Our cybersecurity expert, Erin, walks through the typical costs of a data breach as well as the cost to build your own in-house SOC. Video Script: Hi. I’m Erin, the cybersecurity expert. Many of you have asked us how much…
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and AV Aren’t Enough!
Erin, our cybersecurity expert, explains why old school technologies like firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and anti-virus software can’t protect you from today’s malware threats. Video Script: Hi. I’m Erin, the Cybersecurity expert. In this lesson, I’m going to…
Are you just monitoring the front door while your house gets raided?
The world of cybersecurity has had some fundamental shifts in the past few years that have made the vast majority of companies unprepared for today’s threats. The proliferated use of malware for example has dramatically reduced the intrinsic value of…
Data Breaches Costs and Impacts
The term “Go Big or Go Home” was first used by an exhaust system manufacturer in the ‘90s named Porker Pipes who primarily sold to Harley Davidson Motorcycles. The term has been reused, rehashed, and repurposed over and over in…
Your Security Solution May Just Be a Tool
A huge industrial fire breaks out at a warehouse in the lower east side of the city. Black smoke billows high into the air which can be seen for miles around as people evacuate to safety. Part of the building…
Preventing Information Security Breaches
Modern information security breaches follow a very specific pattern and most organizations are simply not designed to stop these attacks, and unfortunately not even able to detect them for months and sometimes years later. In short, hackers today use malware…
StratoZen Launch
Today marks a big day for me, and what I hope will be a big day for IT security, compliance, and the managed service provider industry. And I’m feeling a bit nostalgic. Not because I have launched a second…