In a move to enhance its managed security operations, RSM US integrates Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform into RSM Defense, aiming to elevate threat detection and response for its global client network.
In a significant development for cybersecurity management within the middle market sector, RSM US, a leading provider of professional services, has adopted the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform to enhance its managed security operations service, RSM Defense. This comprehensive cybersecurity initiative aims to bolster threat detection, response, and intelligence services across RSM’s global client network, shedding light on evolving cybersecurity demands and the innovative solutions designed to meet them.
RSM’s foray into leveraging the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform underscores a strategic shift in managing cybersecurity defenses. Traditionally, RSM and similar managed security service providers (MSSPs) relied on a piecemeal approach to security, utilizing separate tools and consoles for various security aspects such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), NDR (Network Detection and Response), UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics), and TPA (Threat Protection Automation). This fragmented approach often complicates threat detection and response efforts, creating silos of information that hinder effective security management.
The decision to integrate Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform into RSM Defense’s operation workflow represents a unified and expansive strategy to cybersecurity across its vast client network. Open XDR, or Extended Detection and Response, offers a “single pane of glass” through which security events across a client’s infrastructure can be viewed and managed. This not only streamlines the security management process but also ensures that threats are detected and responded to more efficiently and effectively.
Todd Willoughby, RSM Defense Director and Threat Operations Leader, highlighted the transformative potential of Open XDR, noting its ability to bridge the gap between existing security tools and data sources without the usual integration headaches. Furthermore, Willoughby emphasized the platform’s machine learning capabilities and ready-to-use detection rulesets as key advantages. These features not only enhance threat detection and response but also democratize security analysis capabilities, allowing less experienced analysts to operate at a level previously reserved for their more senior counterparts. This is a critical advantage in an industry facing a scarcity of skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Steve Garrison, SVP Marketing at Stellar Cyber, also pointed out the necessity for enterprises and MSSPs to have control over their security management with comprehensive visibility, automatic data correlation, and analysis. He lauded the Open XDR platform for delivering a solution that meets these requirements in a way unmatched by other market offerings.
This collaboration between RSM and Stellar Cyber marks a significant step forward in the cybersecurity realm, particularly for middle market companies that form the backbone of global commerce and economic growth. RSM’s commitment to developing leading professionals and services to meet the evolving needs of their clients is reflected in this initiative, promising enhanced cybersecurity posture and resilience in an era of increasing digital vulnerabilities.
Both RSM and Stellar Cyber are positioned at the forefront of innovating and implementing cybersecurity solutions that not only address current challenges but also anticipate future threats. As cyber threats evolve in complexity and scale, such advancements in cybersecurity infrastructure and services alongside strategic partnerships will be pivotal in safeguarding the digital landscape for businesses worldwide.
