Blackpoint Cyber Launches Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Offering

Combining Nation State Grade Technology with Expert Service

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Oct 23, 2018, 08:40 ET

ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackpoint Cyber is proud to announce the launch of its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service offering. Blackpoint's MDR offering leverages its next-generation security operations and incident response platform SNAP-Defense in addition to its newly completed Security Operations Center (SOC) based in Ellicott City, MD.

Blackpoint Cyber Launches Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Offering

Traditional outsourced SIEM-as-a-service and basic endpoint protection check compliance boxes but do not provide the protection companies need to operate in the current cyber threat environment. Blackpoint's decision to launch an MDR service was based on customer and channel partner demand as well as the urgent need to move beyond the antiquated and ineffective log analytics model. Companies paying for the traditional outsourced security model continue to suffer breaches that are detected many months after the damage is done. From the start, Blackpoint focused on developing and delivering a real-time, effective detection and response capability while reducing the resources needed by our direct clients and channel partners.

The Service

Blackpoint's MDR service is underpinned by its flagship patented SNAP-Defense platform. This technology combines proprietary endpoint, core network mapping, and traffic threat detection appliance to deliver automated alert enrichment with an option to respond and neutralize a breach. In addition, Blackpoint utilizes its newly constructed SOC to provide round-the-clock coverage for its customers, threat intelligence operations, and streamlined threat response.

The Pedigree

Blackpoint's technical staff and analysts include former US Intelligence cyber operations experts with a passion for protection and loyalty. These skilled individuals have hands-on experience understanding and securing real-world, mission-critical networks and organizations in addition to deep expertise on hacker tools, tactics, and techniques.

The Technology

Blackpoint's SNAP-Defense is a state-of-the-art product that took over three years to develop. It combines proprietary endpoint, network mapping/visibility, and traffic analysis technology in a cloud-based, multi-tenant offering. In addition, SNAP-Defense supports point-and-click integrations with third-party technologies from Cisco, Sophos, Webroot, Tenable, ConnectWise and more, offering the benefits of a fully orchestrated security operations and incident response platform for the price of an advanced endpoint product.

"We developed SNAP-Defense because we honestly felt there was too much marketing and selling of hope and hype technologies in the cyber security industry. So, we created a cost-efficient and incredibly effective capability. Launching our MDR service, which leverages our new SOC and world-class analyst talent, allows us to provide this nation-state grade security at affordable prices to more clients and organizations." said Jon Murchison, the CEO of Blackpoint.

About Blackpoint

Blackpoint is headquartered in Ellicott City, MD. Founded by former US Intelligence cyber operations experts, it's our mission to provide organizations with a security operations and incident response platform as a product or managed detection and response service that reduces the security stack and gives organizations the ability to detect and respond to threats in real-time.

For more information, please contact:

Nicole LaDue
240.538.7598
[email protected]
https://www.blackpointcyber.com/

SOURCE Blackpoint Cyber