Day 8: Insights from Vital Cyber and new blog series
As cybersecurity threats evolve, MCNC remains steadfast in providing cutting-edge solutions to protect North Carolina’s digital landscape. Through the launch of new services, enhancements to existing offerings, and educational initiatives, we are empowering organizations to navigate today’s complex cyber challenges with confidence.
Introducing ASM: A Fully-Managed Security Solution
This year marks the launch of MCNC’s newest, fully-managed service, Attack Surface Monitoring (ASM), powered by Palo Alto Network’s Cortex Xpanse platform. ASM enables organizations to discover, assess and respond to unknown risks across all connected systems through:
- Continuous, automated internet-wide scanning
- Machine-learning-driven analysis for real-time insights
- Prioritized remediation efforts
Supported by MCNC’s Security Operations team, ASM streamlines proactive risk management through automation, quicker support and regular reporting.
Consulting Services Tailored to Your Needs
In response to the diverse challenges organizations face, MCNC’s cybersecurity consulting group offers both packaged solutions and customized approaches. Our new Cybersecurity Risk Assessment service helps organizations identify vulnerabilities, assess risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. This service is a testament to our commitment to equipping North Carolina institutions with tools to fortify their defenses.
Building Cyber Hygiene Foundations
To complement these efforts, our team has launched a blog series focusing on the basics of cyber hygiene. This series aims to equip organizations with practical tips and insights to bolster their cybersecurity posture, ensuring that safety begins with strong foundational practices.
Here are a couple pieces for you to get started:
- Laying the Foundation: Guiding organizations on effective asset identification and monitoring.
- Enterprise Asset Management: Highlighting strategies to protect online systems and data.
- Software Asset Management: Often overlooked, but critical to a solid cybersecurity posture.
A Strong and Growing Portfolio of Services
Beyond these new developments, MCNC’s existing cybersecurity services remain strong and continue to evolve. Our diverse portfolio includes the following:
- Managed Firewall
- Managed Endpoint Protection
- DNS Security Filtering
- Secure Application Access
- Web Security Service
With these comprehensive offerings, MCNC ensures organizations across North Carolina have access to the tools and expertise needed to stay ahead of cyber threats. MCNC’s innovative and expanding cybersecurity offerings reflect our commitment to supporting the technology needs of our community. With the addition of ASM, new consulting solutions and educational initiatives, we are poised to help organizations tackle cyber threats with confidence.
