SECEON INC: Creating Bastion Against Cyber Threats
In the technologically driven era, owing to global connectivity, cybersecurity risks have been on the rise. Past few years in particular have revealed some major cyber breaches leading to appalling cyberattacks that have affected many organizations in the worst possible ways. An organization may suffer immensely due to a cyberattack that is commonly propelled by the cybercriminals gawking security lapses. Business leaders have acknowledged the need of approaching the cybersecurity professionals in the wake of cyber threats such as Ransomware, DDOS, Inside Threats, Vulnerability exploits, APTS, Email phishing, etc. It is need of the hour to recognize the essentiality of this domain as humans are heavily relying upon the computer systems, nowadays. With the aim to cater to these cybersecurity needs for organizations across verticals and size, Seceon Inc. has become a significant player in the respective domain. Incorporated in January 2015, the built a comprehensive cybersecurity platform globally to combat rising cybersecurity threats for enterprises and managed security service providers.
‘COMPREHENSIVE CYBERSECURITY PLATFORM FOR THE DIGITAL- ERA’
With the aim – ‘Cybersecurity done right’, the Company was incorporated by Mr Chandra Pandey along with the team of security experts in Westford, MA, USA. The firm converges on conjoining dynamic threat models, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence(AI) with actionable contextual awareness to proactively surface threats and breaches, and addresses them in real-time. Here, we are enlisting their exclusive anti-threat services built on their Open threat Management (OTM) Platform-
- Seceon aiSIEMTM: In the early 2000s, the conventional SIEM services were the best security models as they were capable of detecting targeted attacks and data breaches. This outstanding solution has eliminated the need of adding multiple silo solutions in the respective sphere. It ingests raw streaming data like- Logs from all devices, Os, Apps, and services in the ecosystem(on-premise, cloud); Flows, such as NetFlow, IPFix. sFLOW, j FLOW from network infrastructure, and subscribers to identify management infrastructure, Microsoft® Windows® Active Directory™ service, LDAP, DNS, DHNP, Azure AD, etc. The platform has been constituted with all the primitive SIEM features like SOAR, user and entity behavioral analytics (UEBA), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA), Network-Based Anomaly Detection (NBAD), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), threat intelligence feeds for correlation and enrichment, advanced machine learning (ML). Besides these, the merchandise possesses AI with actionable intelligence and proprietary feature engineering, Policy 2.0, that proactively detects threats and breaches through an automated framework or via push button containment, and terminating them accordingly in real-time and continuous compliance & reporting.
- Seceon aiMSSP™: This framework enables Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) to offer outsourced security services that consist of 24×7 security monitoring, threat intelligence, proactive threat detection, elimination and containment immediately at an affordable price. Primarily the framework encourages MSSPs to offer cost-efficient security products like aiMDR, aiSIEM, and aiSOC to all scales of organisations (enterprises, SMEs, and SMBs) eventually, optimizing their financial growth. The main USP of the aiMSSp service is it works as a “pay-as-you-grow model”. This model helps MSSPs to grow without investing any considerable amount of resources and also helps to allure new consumers.
- Seceon aiXDR™: It is the fully-automated, real-time cyber threat detection and remediation solution that integrates endpoint, network, and cloud data to detect & stop sophisticated attacks (bad actors and breaches) in their tracks. It is built on Seceon’s Open Threat Management (OTM) platform providing integrated visibility, detection, prioritization, and response for unparalleled security and operational efficiency plus accuracy.
ENSURING AN EDGE OVER ITS PEERS
Digital Platforms have made all scales of enterprises susceptible to cyber threats. Undoubtedly, cyber risks will step forward to affect SMBs to large enterprises with time.
Fathoming this, Seceon conducts in-depth R&D practices, to ensure that its cybersecurity solutions leave no gaps in an organization’s security posture. Investing in R&D is an indispensable practice for perpetual growth; henceforth, Seceon keeps a very unreserved approach towards investing in R&D, which help in leveraging to modern technologies to procure more fruitful solutions:
- Machine learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Elastic Search Redis
- Kafka
- Docker Container
- Spark
- Cassandra
- Advanced correlation
- Flexible compute
- Scalable stream processing
- Multi-petabyte storage
Incorporating cutting-edge customizations of cybersecurity within its trove of solutions, the Company is portraying a significant value to their customers and staying ahead in a competitive scale.
WHAT MAKES SECEON STAND OUT OF THE CROWD?
With 5 years of vigorous global business, Seceon currently stands as industry’s first fully-automated platform offering real-time, proactive threat detection, containment and elimination for all threat categories, including malware, ransomware, spyware, botnet, compromised credentials, insider threats, denial of services for applications & protocols, vulnerability exploits for web/emails/OS applications, data breaches and exfiltration, IT mistakes, IDS, Network Behaviors and IoT. However, the reason behind this forte has been a challenging one. During the initiation, Seceon had to face issue approvals of partners, for executing various processes. This was hampering the relation between Seceon and its clients because of the unavailability of a freewheeling delivery structure.
Seceon is a self-sustained business venture outside of the Silicon Valley and VC universe. The team had been through a lot of adversities to enhance the visibility of the Company and establishing credibility in the relevant market. However, as the solutions began to satisfy the client’s accordingly, the management of the Company was overwhelmed with positive responses. By offering effortless services in real-time elimination of threat with minimal human intervention, they are ensuring the client’s contentment in every possible way. The services offered from their end are enriched with- Comprehensive Visibility, Reduce Mean-Time-To-Identify (MTTI) with Proactive Threat Detection, Reduce Mean-Time-To-Resolve (MTTR) with Automatic Threat Remediation and Continuous Compliance, Policy Management and Risk Monitoring.
Offering a wide range of success-oriented services, the Company has received accolades from various notable names of different Industrial scales- Grigoriy Milis, Chief Technology Officer, RFA, – Larry Cecchini, GM & Vice President at ADT Cybersecurity, Inc., Richard Maier, Senior V.P., Information System Operations, Caduceus Inc.
AN EXCEPTIONAL WORK CULTURE
Seceon has assembled a team of industry experts from diverse spheres such as Cybersecurity, Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fast/Big Data Streaming and Dynamic Threat Modelling. The adroit team is highly versed with technological advancements and have spent decades of working cybersecurity and advancements. Furthermore, the workforce of the Company is empowered by Chandra Shekhar Pandey, the Founder and CEO, who is well-reckoned for developing innovative cybersecurity solutions.
The work culture of Seceon Inc. embodies rational thinking where each employee is empowered with decision-making capacities, advocating open and respectful communications, and building a culture of continuous up-gradation. Their holistic work culture and plausible solutions are the prime factors behind sustaining 60+ passionate professionals on a mission-“Cybersecurity Done RIGHT”. Mr Pandey with a sense of gratitude acknowledges that his intellectual and competent team has made Seceon a ‘Comprehensive Cybersecurity Platform for the Digital-Era.’
RECOGNITIONS PROFFERING A BRIGHT FUTURE
Within about 3 years of its entrepreneurial journey, Seceon effortlessly claimed more than 100+ awards, especially for its aiSIEM and aiMSSP solutions. Most recently, they were presented with “Next-Gen Security Information Event Management (SIEM)” and “Publisher’s Choice Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP)” awards by InfoSec at RSA Conference 2020.
Further adding to this, many eminent foundations like 451 Research, Ovum, Enterprise Management Associates, IDC Research, CSO International Data Group, Markets and Markets, and Solutions Review, recognized Seceon with “EMA Top 3 Decision Guide for Security Analytics.” Moreover, the Company has built an admirable channel partner program that assists Seceon in building a network of 100+ U.S. and international Managed Service Providers, distribution and reselling partners. Recently, the Company had released its 6th generation of the platform in January 2020, ensuring one major software release every year.
For the future, Seceon aims to remain as an unbiased cybersecurity enterprise and continue to focus on protecting and empowering their clients with next-gen customizations. Moreover, the Company also aspires to install further features in aiSIEM and aiMSSP services, so that their prime goal can be sustained with efficiency.
