BDO Digital Integrates OnDefend's Cutting Edge Breach and Attack Simulation Technology Into its Active Assure Security Service
April 16 2024 - 10:08AM
Business Wire
BDO Digital, the technology advisory arm of BDO USA, P.C., today
announced that it has adopted cybersecurity innovator OnDefend’s
breach and attack simulation technology, BlindSPOT, to enhance its
IT security service offering called Active Assure.
BlindSPOT simulates real-world attack scenarios from both
established and emerging cyber adversaries to identify
vulnerabilities, test controls, and improve incident response time
to help mitigate cyber risks.
The technology integration is a significant extension to BDO
Digital’s Active Assure service, which provides continual threat
simulations, purple teaming, and resilience assessments to validate
the strength of an organization’s managed extended detection and
response (MXDR) solutions. It also works seamlessly with Microsoft
security tools to help improve the overall customer experience.
With the addition of BlindSPOT, BDO’s clients will be able to
better anticipate and prepare for evolving threats, identify
security gaps, and adapt defenses so they remain resilient in the
face of changing attack landscapes.
“Our collaboration with OnDefend empowers BDO Digital to offer
our clients real-time validation that enhances defenses against the
dynamic and sophisticated nature of cyber threats,” said Ric Opal,
BDO Digital Principal & National Leader of IT Solutions and
Strategic Partnerships. “It also helps users navigate the complex
interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) and risk
management, furthering our dedication to offer the best-in-class,
full-service cyber solutions to our clients. Together, we help our
clients thrive through greater cyber awareness and resilience."
As the 2023 Microsoft Security Partner of the Year, BDO Digital
is dedicated to delivering top-tier, resilient, and adaptive
defense strategies to its clients. The new strategic relationship
with OnDefend reinforces this commitment to helping clients
mitigate cyber risks and strengthens BDO Digital’s Perpetual
Defense cyber threat management solution.
"We are proud to empower BDO Digital with our attack simulation
tool BlindSPOT, providing organizations visibility into the
effectiveness of their security controls and proving the value of
these investments,” said Chris Freedman, Co-Founder of OnDefend.
“It is no longer a question of if but when a company will face an
attack. While organizations invest in technical security controls
to prevent, protect, and prepare, we’ve found that security
programs needed a way to validate those tools will work during
those critical moments.”
To learn more about Active Assure and the other components of
Perpetual Defense, please click here.
About BDO USA
Our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we
are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and
value for our people, our clients and our communities. BDO is proud
to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first.
BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for
a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160
countries through our global organization.
BDO is the brand name for the BDO network and for each of the
BDO Member Firms. BDO USA, P.C., a Virginia professional
corporation, is the U.S. member of BDO International Limited, a UK
company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international
BDO network of independent member firms. For more information,
please visit: www.bdo.com.
About OnDefend
OnDefend, established in 2016, stands at the forefront of
preventative cybersecurity testing and advisory services, a
reputation further enhanced by the introduction of its advanced
Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Software as a Service (SaaS)
platform, BlindSPOT. OnDefend is a trusted partner, empowering
organizations globally to proactively combat real-world cyber
threats. From ensuring compliance with industry standards to
building out mature security programs, our mission is to ensure
that the security resources our customers invest in are
well-utilized, effective, and provide tangible results. For more
information about their services and solutions, please visit
https://ondefend.com/.
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