PARTNERS ’ PERSPECTIVE
Growing MSSP business value through alliances
Mayuresh Ektare , Vice President , Product Management , Enterprise TruRisk Management , Qualys
Qualys recognises that managing the Risk Operations Centre requires more than just technology ; it demands expertise , strategy , and continuous monitoring . This is why it has introduced the Qualys Managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance , an invite-only programme designed to enhance MSSPs with expertise to deliver comprehensive managed risk services .
The launch of Qualys ’ Enterprise TruRisk Management , the world ’ s first Risk Operations Centre , ROC in the cloud , in October 2024 , has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response from Qualys customers as they see the potential of a unified approach to managing cyber risk .
In October 2024 , Qualys , announced the launch of the industry ’ s first Risk Operations Centre with Enterprise TruRisk Management . The solution enables CISOs and business leaders to manage cybersecurity risks in real time , transforming fragmented , siloed data into actionable insights that align cyber risk operations with business priorities .
The application consolidates both Qualys and non-Qualys security risk data , including technology alliance partners like Forescout , Identity Threat Protection with Okta AI , Microsoft , Oracle , and Wiz across cloud , onpremises and hybrid environments .
Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management boosts risk management by ingesting and analysing risk data from Qualys and non- Qualys solutions , normalising and enriching security findings with threat intelligence and business context , automating risk orchestration , and quantifying cyber risk in business terms .
Qualys recognises that setting up and managing the Risk Operations Centre requires more than just technology ; it demands expertise , strategy , and continuous monitoring . This is why it has introduced the Qualys Managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance , an invite-only programme designed to enhance MSSPs with tools and expertise to deliver comprehensive managed risk services .
These include advisory , onboarding and integration , risk monitoring , and risk remediation services , aimed at accelerating the implementation of a Risk Operations Centre to deliver measurable security outcomes .
Modern risk management means tackling complexity across siloed tools and expanding attack surface . The Qualys Managed Risk Operations Centre partner alliance enables partners to unify risk data , streamline prioritisation , and ensure swift , effective risk remediation for their clients .
This is more than just a new offer ; it is a win-win collaboration . MSSPs gain new business opportunities and solidify their role as trusted cyber risk advisors , while customers receive the expert guidance they need to maximise their Enterprise TruRisk Management investment and proactively manage cyber risk .
With Managed Risk Operations Centre services , organisations can finally cut through complexity , consolidate risk management ,
and stay ahead of evolving threats with the support of trusted security partners .
With the Managed Risk Operations Centre , Qualys customers gain access to an ecosystem of partners who can assist with operationalising the Risk Operations Centre . They act as strategic risk advisors , allowing Qualys customers to leverage a wide range of services offered by these partners including Cyber Risk Advisory Services , Onboarding and Integration Services , Continuous Risk Monitoring Services , Risk Remediation Services .
With the Managed Risk Operations Centre , MSSPs can elevate their approach from traditional vulnerability management services to strategic cyber risk orchestration . By analysing risk signals and their impact
Qualys Managed Risk Operations Centre Partner Alliance , is an invite-only programme designed to enhance MSSPs with expertise to deliver managed risk services .
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