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Scoop
a day ago
- Business
- Scoop
Bitdefender Launches Powerful Compliance Management Solution Unified With Endpoint Security
GravityZone Compliance Manager Reduces the Cost and Complexity of Regulatory Compliance Requirements Across All Environments and Industries Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced GravityZone Compliance Manager, a new addition to its GravityZone platform that helps organisations reduce the burden of compliance and streamline audit readiness. Designed specifically for today's complex regulatory landscape, the solution provides real-time visibility, automated remediation, audit-ready reports, and one-click compliance documentation fully integrated with Bitdefender endpoint security and risk analytics. 'GravityZone Compliance Manager performed well for us during early access. The continuous monitoring and assessment feature reduced our reliance on manual scans, saving valuable time. Because it's integrated into our existing security stack, we've avoided the additional cost and complexity of using external tools. It has simplified our operations by eliminating the need for multiple point solutions,' stated Alin Paunescu, chief information security officer at Patria Bank. In recent research, Gartner® recommends that organisations, 'Combine compliance and risk management effectively by prioritising the implementation of impact-based assessments and automated, continuous monitoring capabilities¹.' With regulations like GDPR, PCI DSS, NIS2 and DORA introducing stricter penalties, organisations can no longer afford fragmented or manual compliance approaches. The financial consequences of non-compliance are severe with fines up to €20 million or four per cent of global annual turnover under GDPR and US$100 thousand per month under PCI DSS. These penalties come in addition to significant reputational damage organisations face that often follows regulatory violations. Regulatory demands are increasing, but most organisations still rely on fragmented tools and manual processes. Designed as an add-on to Bitdefender GravityZone, the company's flagship unified security and risk analytics platform, GravityZone Compliance Manager minimises complexity by unifying compliance, risk, and security operations in a single platform. It delivers real-time compliance scoring, automated reporting, and guided remediation, all without the need for specialised in-house expertise. Key Benefits of GravityZone Compliance Manager: Automated Audit-Ready Reports in Seconds –Instantly generate compliance reports aligned with auditor requirements using existing Bitdefender tooling. GravityZone Compliance Manager simplifies audit preparation by automating evidence collection and removing reporting complexity. Reports are structured for auditor review and include an executive summary of the organisation's overall compliance score, a breakdown of compliant versus non-compliant checks, and a risk overview detailing the severity of high, medium, and low risks. One Platform for Security, Risk Management, and Compliance – GravityZone Compliance Manager builds on Bitdefender's unified platform by adding compliance management to a foundation that already includes prevention, detection, response, and risk analytics. Combined with Bitdefender Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR), which proactively reduces exposure by disabling unused or risky system tools, organisations can both harden their environments and stay continuously aligned with compliance requirements. When risks are resolved, compliance status updates automatically which streamlines operations and improves organisations' cybersecurity posture. Supports Major Industry and Geo Specific Compliance Standards – GravityZone Compliance Manager provides immediate visibility into endpoint compliance posture and streamlines regulatory alignment with out-of-the-box support for major frameworks—including region and industry-specific standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, DORA, NIS 2 Directive, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CISv8, CMMC 2.0 and more. Businesses quickly identify and remediate compliance gaps with a single click and can drill down further into specific standards or benchmarks to view detailed information on associated risks and affected assets. 'The consequences of non-compliance, including financial loss, operational disruption, and reputational damage, rival those of a data breach or ransomware attack, yet most businesses lack the resources or specialised talent needed to manage compliance with confidence,' said Andrei Florescu, president and general manager of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. 'GravityZone Compliance Manager is a game-changer that consolidates compliance, risk management, and endpoint security on a single platform, enabling businesses to meet regulatory demands effortlessly and reduce complexity to strengthen cyber resilience.' Availability Bitdefender GravityZone Compliance Manager is available now for new and existing customers. All Risk Management users receive automatic access to a basic standard with real-time insights and best-practice guidelines. A full Compliance Manager add-on license unlocks support for advanced compliance frameworks, detailed scoring, full compliance visibility, and exportable reports. For more information visit here. Notes: ¹Gartner, 2025 Strategic Roadmap for Cyber GRC, Jie Zhang, Michael Kranawetter, October 4, 2024. Gartner is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. * Legal Notice Bitdefender GravityZone Compliance Manager features and reports are designed to help organisations with compliance-related security activities, in particular with assessing and helping maintain compliance with its listed standards and baselines but can neither fully replace internal efforts nor guarantee that an organisation will pass a compliance audit. Bitdefender recommends working with an approved auditor to obtain any official compliance certifications. About Bitdefender Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumers, enterprises, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry's most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioural analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world's most recognised technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. For more information, visit
Techday NZ
a day ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Bitdefender unveils GravityZone tool for easier compliance
Bitdefender has released a new compliance management solution designed to address the growing regulatory and audit requirements faced by organisations across industries. The company has introduced GravityZone Compliance Manager, which aims to assist businesses in reducing the costs and operational obstacles associated with compliance while streamlining the process of achieving audit readiness. The solution comes at a time when regulations such as GDPR, PCI DSS, NIS2, and DORA are enforcing stricter penalties for non-compliance, including fines up to EUR €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover under GDPR, and USD $100,000 per month under PCI DSS. These penalties are in addition to reputational harm that can result from regulatory breaches. GravityZone Compliance Manager provides real-time visibility into an organisation's compliance posture, automates remediation tasks, generates audit-ready reports, and allows for one-click compliance documentation. The solution is fully integrated with Bitdefender's existing endpoint security and risk analytics platform. Andrei Florescu, President and General Manager of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group, commented on the release: "The consequences of non-compliance, including financial loss, operational disruption, and reputational damage, rival those of a data breach or ransomware attack, yet most businesses lack the resources or specialised talent needed to manage compliance with confidence." "GravityZone Compliance Manager is a game-changer that consolidates compliance, risk management, and endpoint security on a single platform, enabling businesses to meet regulatory demands effortlessly and reduce complexity to strengthen cyber resilience." Patria Bank has served as an early access client for GravityZone Compliance Manager. Alin Paunescu, Chief Information Security Officer at Patria Bank, shared insights on the tool's impact: "GravityZone Compliance Manager performed well for us during early access. The continuous monitoring and assessment feature reduced our reliance on manual scans, saving valuable time. Because it's integrated into our existing security stack, we've avoided the additional cost and complexity of using external tools. It has simplified our operations by eliminating the need for multiple point solutions." Recent guidance from Gartner has underscored the importance of integrating compliance and risk management via automated, continuous monitoring and impact-based assessments. According to research cited by Bitdefender, organisations increasingly risk severe consequences for fragmented or manual approaches to regulatory compliance. Despite escalating regulatory demands globally, many organisations continue to rely on siloed tools and manual processes that may be insufficient to address comprehensive compliance requirements. GravityZone Compliance Manager is designed as an add-on to the company's core GravityZone platform to provide a unified approach, bringing together compliance, risk, and security operations in one system. This integration includes real-time compliance scoring, automated reporting, and guided remediation without requiring specialised in-house compliance expertise. The solution's features include automated audit-ready reports that can be generated in seconds, using information already collected by Bitdefender tools. These reports are structured to meet auditor standards and include an executive summary, an analysis of compliant versus non-compliant checks, and a risk overview with a severity breakdown. Additionally, the platform integrates compliance management with security and risk analytics alongside tools like Bitdefender Proactive Hardening and Attack Surface Reduction (PHASR). This combination allows organisations to reduce system vulnerabilities and maintain ongoing alignment with compliance requirements. Whenever risks are mitigated, the platform automatically updates compliance status, enhancing operational efficiency and cybersecurity posture. GravityZone Compliance Manager supports immediate alignment with a broad range of industry and geography-specific frameworks, such as GDPR, HIPAA, DORA, NIS 2 Directive, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001, CISv8, and CMMC 2.0. Organisations can identify and address compliance gaps with a single click and access detailed information on risks and affected assets per standard. The solution's full feature set is available to new and existing GravityZone customers. Organisations using the platform's risk management functions gain immediate access to a standard set of compliance tools, while a full Compliance Manager add-on licence provides support for advanced frameworks, comprehensive scoring, enhanced visibility, and exportable reports. Bitdefender has indicated that while GravityZone Compliance Manager is intended to assist organisations with compliance-related activities, it does not replace internal compliance efforts or guarantee the outcome of external audits. The company recommends that organisations work with approved auditors for formal compliance certification processes.
Business Wire
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
DataGuard Partners with QBS Software, Strengthening its Presence in the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, DataGuard, a leading SaaS security and compliance vendor, announced a new distribution agreement with QBS Software. This new partnership builds on DataGuard's existing presence in Europe, helping more organizations manage risks, speed up certification processes, and stay compliant with key frameworks such as ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, and the European AI Act. Following the success of its first distribution partnership with CIPS Informatica, which expanded DataGuard's customer base in the Italian market, this new agreement marks another significant step in the company's growth strategy. "Our collaboration with QBS Software reflects our commitment to making security and compliance solutions more accessible globally," said Johannes Kamleitner, Chief Revenue Officer at DataGuard. "Through QBS Software's extensive network, we can equip more organizations with the tools they need to meet today's growing regulatory demands with frameworks like NIS2 and the EU AI Act." The NIS2 Directive introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements for essential service providers across the EU. While it primarily applies to organizations within member states, it can also impact companies outside the EU that operate in regulated markets. DataGuard's platform helps address these requirements through guided risk assessments, real-time asset monitoring with integrated vulnerability detection, and cybersecurity training. Through its growing network of distribution partners and resellers, DataGuard is ensuring more organizations across Europe can leverage these capabilities. QBS Software, established in 1987 and headquartered in London, has built a strong reputation as a specialist software distributor. Supporting over 4,000 resellers, MSPs, system integrators, and retailers across 40 European countries, QBS Software helps software publishers grow effectively in the enterprise, cloud, and consumer markets. Recognized by CRN UK as one of the "Top 25 UK Distributors", QBS Software brings deep industry knowledge and regional reach to this partnership. "We're excited to add DataGuard's platform to our portfolio and offer our resellers a solution that helps businesses tackle growing security and compliance demands efficiently," said Oliver Roth, Group Chief Commercial Officer at QBS. "With regulations like NIS2 evolving rapidly, this partnership offers our network an intelligent and scalable way to address these challenges." DataGuard is committed to delivering smart security and compliance solutions to businesses worldwide through its growing partner network. Resellers and system integrators are encouraged to learn more and join the DataGuard Partner Program at About DataGuard DataGuard, the European leader in security and compliance software, is trusted by more than 4,000 organizations such as Canon Giessen, Scout24, Völkl, and Warsteiner across 50+ countries. Its all-in-one platform helps businesses manage security risks, fast-track certifications, and comply effortlessly with industry frameworks including ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, and the European AI Act. By combining AI and automated workflows with tailored expert consultancy, DataGuard reduces the time and costs of building robust Information Security and Compliance Management Systems (ISMS & CMS). Founded in 2018, DataGuard has offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, a team of 250+ experts, and a growing network of partners. About QBS Software QBS Software (QBS) operates the world's largest enterprise software delivery platform, with a network of over 12,500 SaaS vendors. QBS specializes in long-tail software procurement, delivering niche and emerging software solutions. By simplifying software sourcing, procurement, and delivery, QBS empowers partners to focus on driving business growth. The strategic acquisition of Prianto, one of the largest enterprise software value-added distributors (VAD) with 12 operating companies across 10 countries in EMEA, brings together two established players in software distribution, positioning the combined organization as a market leader in EMEA, with recurring revenues approaching $600 million and a team of over 400 professionals across 12 geographies. p TISAX® is a registered trademark of the ENX Association. DataGuard is not affiliated with the ENX Association. We provide consultation and support for the assessment on TISAX® only. The ENX Association does not take any responsibility for any content shown on DataGuard's website.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
DataGuard Partners with QBS Software, Strengthening its Presence in the UK, Ireland, and the Nordics
The strategic partnership between DataGuard and QBS Software will enable more organizations across Europe to strengthen their security posture and streamline compliance processes with an AI-powered platform. MUNICH, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, DataGuard, a leading SaaS security and compliance vendor, announced a new distribution agreement with QBS Software. This new partnership builds on DataGuard's existing presence in Europe, helping more organizations manage risks, speed up certification processes, and stay compliant with key frameworks such as ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, and the European AI Act. Following the success of its first distribution partnership with CIPS Informatica, which expanded DataGuard's customer base in the Italian market, this new agreement marks another significant step in the company's growth strategy. "Our collaboration with QBS Software reflects our commitment to making security and compliance solutions more accessible globally," said Johannes Kamleitner, Chief Revenue Officer at DataGuard. "Through QBS Software's extensive network, we can equip more organizations with the tools they need to meet today's growing regulatory demands with frameworks like NIS2 and the EU AI Act." The NIS2 Directive introduces stricter cybersecurity requirements for essential service providers across the EU. While it primarily applies to organizations within member states, it can also impact companies outside the EU that operate in regulated markets. DataGuard's platform helps address these requirements through guided risk assessments, real-time asset monitoring with integrated vulnerability detection, and cybersecurity training. Through its growing network of distribution partners and resellers, DataGuard is ensuring more organizations across Europe can leverage these capabilities. QBS Software, established in 1987 and headquartered in London, has built a strong reputation as a specialist software distributor. Supporting over 4,000 resellers, MSPs, system integrators, and retailers across 40 European countries, QBS Software helps software publishers grow effectively in the enterprise, cloud, and consumer markets. Recognized by CRN UK as one of the "Top 25 UK Distributors", QBS Software brings deep industry knowledge and regional reach to this partnership. "We're excited to add DataGuard's platform to our portfolio and offer our resellers a solution that helps businesses tackle growing security and compliance demands efficiently," said Oliver Roth, Group Chief Commercial Officer at QBS. "With regulations like NIS2 evolving rapidly, this partnership offers our network an intelligent and scalable way to address these challenges." DataGuard is committed to delivering smart security and compliance solutions to businesses worldwide through its growing partner network. Resellers and system integrators are encouraged to learn more and join the DataGuard Partner Program at About DataGuard DataGuard, the European leader in security and compliance software, is trusted by more than 4,000 organizations such as Canon Giessen, Scout24, Völkl, and Warsteiner across 50+ countries. Its all-in-one platform helps businesses manage security risks, fast-track certifications, and comply effortlessly with industry frameworks including ISO 27001, TISAX®, SOC 2, GDPR, NIS2, and the European AI Act. By combining AI and automated workflows with tailored expert consultancy, DataGuard reduces the time and costs of building robust Information Security and Compliance Management Systems (ISMS & CMS). Founded in 2018, DataGuard has offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, a team of 250+ experts, and a growing network of partners. About QBS Software QBS Software (QBS) operates the world's largest enterprise software delivery platform, with a network of over 12,500 SaaS vendors. QBS specializes in long-tail software procurement, delivering niche and emerging software solutions. By simplifying software sourcing, procurement, and delivery, QBS empowers partners to focus on driving business growth. The strategic acquisition of Prianto, one of the largest enterprise software value-added distributors (VAD) with 12 operating companies across 10 countries in EMEA, brings together two established players in software distribution, positioning the combined organization as a market leader in EMEA, with recurring revenues approaching $600 million and a team of over 400 professionals across 12 geographies. TISAX® is a registered trademark of the ENX Association. DataGuard is not affiliated with the ENX Association. We provide consultation and support for the assessment on TISAX® only. The ENX Association does not take any responsibility for any content shown on DataGuard's website. View source version on Contacts Yvette Hastingspr@ Website LinkedIn Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Standard
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Shieldworkz Expands OT Cybersecurity Offerings to Tackle Emerging Threats and Posture Management Needs
PRNewswire Abu Dhabi [UAE] / Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], May 23: Shieldworkz, a leading cybersecurity innovator, today announced the expansion of its Cyber-Physical System security offerings. This strategic move addresses the evolving threat landscape, increasing regulatory compliance obligations, and growing demand for proactive security posture management across industries. The expanded portfolio focuses on enhanced AI-powered risk and gap assessment, automated exposure and cyber risk management, and security posture optimization--enabling enterprises to stay ahead of sophisticated cyber threats and regulatory expectations. Shieldworkz has been working with leading enterprises and governments around the world to secure their critical systems through its comprehensive suite of services. With this move, Shieldworkz reinforces its OT security leadership while strengthening its commitment to delivering end-to-end OT security solutions. Kiran Zachariah, CEO Shieldworkz: "Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever, and so must the way we defend against them. Our expanded OT security offerings are designed to give organizations the insights and control they need to proactively manage cyber risk--not just react to it. We're bridging the gap between visibility and action." About Shieldworkz Shieldworkz (Shieldworks OT Systems) is a leading cybersecurity firm specializing in safeguarding cyber-physical systems (CPS) across industries such as utilities, oil and gas, airports, ports, manufacturing, mining and smart cities. Leveraging proprietary technologies, unmatched OT security services portfolio, SOC offering (including SOCaas) and a robust consulting platform, Shieldworkz enables businesses to secure their infrastructure. Shieldworkz' offerings align with global frameworks, regulatory mandates and standards such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS2, NCA OTCC, MITRE ATT & CK® and Zero Trust architectures. These offerings include advanced managed security service offerings, automated risk and exposure management, and AI-driven security posture optimization, enabling enterprises to proactively manage cyber risks. With a commitment to delivering end-to-end security offerings, Shieldworkz empowers security teams to gain real-time visibility, reduce risk, comply with global standards and strengthen resilience. For more information, visit: Download OT security compliance kits here Access the latest OT Security Threat Landscape Report here.
