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Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
TekStream and LSU to Launch New Student-Run SOC
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TekStream, a cybersecurity and IT solutions leader, is expanding its relationship with Louisiana State University (LSU) with the launch of a new, larger student-run security operations center (SOC). Located on LSU's campus, TigerSOC was established in partnership with Splunk and AWS to provide students with increased access to real-world cybersecurity experience supporting TekStream's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) operations. The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates 82% of CISOs outsource their cybersecurity to managed service providers and overseas agencies. TigerSOC offers a U.S.-based solution for organizations that is affordable, scalable and proven to produce exceptional cyber talent. TekStream and the student-run TigerSOC will provide customers with access to 24/7 security coverage, with TekStream providing training and oversight to ensure the highest quality of service while also covering hours when students are unavailable. 'Students are the future of our workforce,' LSU CIO Craig Woolley said. 'TigerSOC provides our students with a unique opportunity to gain invaluable cybersecurity skills that give them the head-start they need in today's competitive job market. We're excited TigerSOC is not only paving the way for LSU graduates to be successful, but we also hope it sets a new industry standard for the level of hands-on education undergraduate students can receive on their path to long-term career success.' TigerSOC is built on TekStream's co-managed security monitoring services, which leverage the company's whole-of-state framework. By using a distributed network to establish a multi-tenant SOC with AWS and Splunk, organizations can safeguard their assets while benefiting from shared threat intelligence, a stronger overall security posture and reduced MDR costs. At launch, TigerSOC will provide cybersecurity training and career counseling for approximately a dozen students, regardless of major. Within the program, students can gain up to 1,000 hours of frontline cybersecurity experience in one year, acquiring skills equivalent to those of a mid-level cyber engineer before graduation. Combined with a detailed dashboard outlining all completed activities and events handled during their time in the program, TigerSOC graduates will enter the workforce with a significant competitive edge. 'The cybersecurity industry is at a unique crossroads,' TekStream CEO Rob Jansen said. 'There is a significant need for upskilling and developing new talent across the workforce. Meanwhile, the global economy is forcing many to tighten their budgets. Nearly 60% of current industry practitioners fear existing skill shortages put their organizations at risk. TigerSOC offers public and private entities an opportunity to invest in affordable, domestic talent while building the future of the workforce.' TigerSOC is modeled after the state-funded, student-run SOC powered by TekStream, LSU, Splunk and AWS. Launched in 2023, the program serves 38 higher education institutions in Louisiana. With the launch of TigerSOC, Louisiana is home to two world-class student-run SOCs serving the state's universities and commercial customers across the nation. Guided by TekStream, both SOCs equip students with tailored career support that aligns their academic progress with the cybersecurity fields in which they are most likely to succeed. Through immersive training that includes Splunk Academic Alliance coursework and hands-on use of TekStream's operational playbooks based on Splunk SOAR, students gain practical, workforce-ready experience from day one. Companies using TigerSOC will have the opportunity to hire graduates directly from the program, fostering a pipeline of top talent. TekStream was named a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services. To access the report, click HERE. About TigerSOC TigerSOC, based at Louisiana State University (LSU), is a student-run security operations center (SOC). The SOC serves the university as well as public and commercial sector organizations to help safeguard assets, offer shared threat intelligence, reduce the cost of their MDR operations and ultimately provide a stronger overall security posture. TigerSOC was established in 2025 as a partnership between LSU, TekStream, Splunk and AWS to provide students with increased access to real-world cybersecurity experience while supporting TekStream's Managed Detection and Response (MDR) operations. About TekStream TekStream, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, helps clients accelerate digital transformation by navigating complex technology environments through a combination of technical expertise and staffing solutions. Named a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services, TekStream provides proven processes and methodologies to help companies with legacy systems migrate to the cloud faster, enabling them to become more agile, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiencies. Focused on collaboration, shared intelligence and workforce development, TekStream's unique Whole-of-State cybersecurity approach addresses public sector vulnerabilities. Built on TekStream's Splunk-powered MDR services, the model combines workforce development with a cost-deferment strategy that empowers organizations to maintain long-term ownership of their programs. With hundreds of successful deployments, TekStream guarantees on-time and on-budget project delivery and proudly maintains a 98% customer retention rate. About LSU's Commitment to Cybersecurity Talent and Technology Development Under its Scholarship First Agenda, LSU has made cybersecurity a top priority for education and research to serve Louisiana and the nation. Designated by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), LSU secured the country's first NSA-supported cybersecurity clinic for small businesses while building out student-staffed security operations centers (SOCs) on both its flagship campus in Baton Rouge and its LSU Shreveport campus.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TekStream To Bring Public-Private Workforce Development Program to Educause Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference
TekStream and Partners Establish New Table Stakes for Cybersecurity Higher Education Training ATLANTA, May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TekStream, a cybersecurity and IT solutions leader, is bringing its public-private workforce development program to the Educause Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference in Baltimore, MD, from May 19-21, 2025. The framework will be discussed during a breakout session, Removing Economic, Social and Demographic Barriers to Cybersecurity, on Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. TekStream, in partnership with Louisiana State University, Splunk, and AWS, provides cybersecurity through automation, shared threat intelligence, consistent architecture, and student training that offers a higher degree of skills than current academia provides. Initially launched as a pilot, the student-powered SOC represents a first-of-its-kind approach to affordable MDS and high-quality, hands-on student cybersecurity training. The program has been implemented at other higher education institutions nationwide, including the New Jersey Institute of Technology, since its initial success. The breakout session, taking place during the second full day of the event, will be presented by Bruce Johnson, Senior Director, Enterprise Security at TekStream; Sharon Kelley, Executive Director for Information Security & CISO at New Jersey Institute of Technology; Craig Woolley, Chief Information Officer at Louisiana State University; and Ed Wozencroft, Vice President for Digital Strategy & CIO at New Jersey Institute of Technology. The panel will discuss how the student-powered SOC alleviates the expense of a standalone cybersecurity approach, how they use AI for level 1 detections and how student training overcomes the barrier AI has created for entry-level job seekers. Session attendees will: Learn how the collaborative SOC protects entities on an institutional, statewide and national level. Hear how LSU and NJIT's training includes escalation, response, remediation and threat intelligence skills that aren't teachable from textbooks. Discover how LSU and NJIT are creating economies of scale, removing barriers to best-in-class cybersecurity with partners. Demand for well-trained, qualified employees is at an all-time high, with an industry average vacancy rate of 28%. Meanwhile, new graduates looking to enter the cybersecurity industry are struggling to overcome the hurdle of AI augmenting level 1 analysis, replacing most entry-level cybersecurity positions. TekStream's public-private workforce development program goes beyond current higher-ed classroom education to provide real-time, hands-on training, combining real-world cybersecurity incident response and engineering experience with a formal, tiered curriculum, oversight and customized guidance. "The industry is at a crossroads right now, needing new, qualified talent to enter a workforce with few entry-level positions for them," says Bruce Johnson. "What we are doing with LSU and NJIT is opening the door for a new, accessible talent pipeline that is replicable, easy to stand up and affordable to manage." Within the program, students are taught how to differentiate severity, identify risk, assess blast radius, implement effective remediation, communicate appropriately and work as a team, with professional oversight from TekStream. In turn, TekStream covers odd hours (the time outside of traditional business working hours), ensuring that LSU and NJIT have the 24/7 coverage needed without burdening students. Unlike other student-powered SOCs, TekStream pulls candidates from all majors and backgrounds. Students within the program learn at their own pace, progressing as quickly or slowly as they like. This approach expands post-graduation opportunities for the students, allowing them to establish a thorough resume and portfolio and giving them the skills needed to enter mid-level roles right after graduation. Ten students will have successfully completed the program with this year's spring graduating class. In addition to its application for improving higher-education learning for students, TekStream's workforce development program offers a fast-paced, easy-to-manage framework for entities looking to upskill existing employees. In early use cases, some organizations have been able to upskill their existing IT and cybersecurity talent in as little as six weeks. Visit to learn more about the event, or stop by the session on May 20 at 4 p.m. About TekStream TekStream, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, helps clients accelerate digital transformation by navigating complex technology environments with a combination of technical expertise and staffing solutions. TekStream provides battle-tested processes and methodologies to help companies with legacy systems get to the cloud faster so they can become more agile, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. With hundreds of successful deployments, TekStream guarantees on-time and on-budget project delivery and is proud to have 98% customer retention. View source version on Contacts Media Contact Brianna LaRoucheTrevelino/Kellerblarouche@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
TekStream To Bring Public-Private Workforce Development Program to Educause Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TekStream, a cybersecurity and IT solutions leader, is bringing its public-private workforce development program to the Educause Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference in Baltimore, MD, from May 19-21, 2025. The framework will be discussed during a breakout session, Removing Economic, Social and Demographic Barriers to Cybersecurity, on Tuesday, May 20, at 4 p.m. TekStream, in partnership with Louisiana State University, Splunk, and AWS, provides cybersecurity through automation, shared threat intelligence, consistent architecture, and student training that offers a higher degree of skills than current academia provides. Initially launched as a pilot, the student-powered SOC represents a first-of-its-kind approach to affordable MDS and high-quality, hands-on student cybersecurity training. The program has been implemented at other higher education institutions nationwide, including the New Jersey Institute of Technology, since its initial success. The breakout session, taking place during the second full day of the event, will be presented by Bruce Johnson, Senior Director, Enterprise Security at TekStream; Sharon Kelley, Executive Director for Information Security & CISO at New Jersey Institute of Technology; Craig Woolley, Chief Information Officer at Louisiana State University; and Ed Wozencroft, Vice President for Digital Strategy & CIO at New Jersey Institute of Technology. The panel will discuss how the student-powered SOC alleviates the expense of a standalone cybersecurity approach, how they use AI for level 1 detections and how student training overcomes the barrier AI has created for entry-level job seekers. Session attendees will: Learn how the collaborative SOC protects entities on an institutional, statewide and national level. Hear how LSU and NJIT's training includes escalation, response, remediation and threat intelligence skills that aren't teachable from textbooks. Discover how LSU and NJIT are creating economies of scale, removing barriers to best-in-class cybersecurity with partners. Demand for well-trained, qualified employees is at an all-time high, with an industry average vacancy rate of 28%. Meanwhile, new graduates looking to enter the cybersecurity industry are struggling to overcome the hurdle of AI augmenting level 1 analysis, replacing most entry-level cybersecurity positions. TekStream's public-private workforce development program goes beyond current higher-ed classroom education to provide real-time, hands-on training, combining real-world cybersecurity incident response and engineering experience with a formal, tiered curriculum, oversight and customized guidance. 'The industry is at a crossroads right now, needing new, qualified talent to enter a workforce with few entry-level positions for them,' says Bruce Johnson. 'What we are doing with LSU and NJIT is opening the door for a new, accessible talent pipeline that is replicable, easy to stand up and affordable to manage.' Within the program, students are taught how to differentiate severity, identify risk, assess blast radius, implement effective remediation, communicate appropriately and work as a team, with professional oversight from TekStream. In turn, TekStream covers odd hours (the time outside of traditional business working hours), ensuring that LSU and NJIT have the 24/7 coverage needed without burdening students. Unlike other student-powered SOCs, TekStream pulls candidates from all majors and backgrounds. Students within the program learn at their own pace, progressing as quickly or slowly as they like. This approach expands post-graduation opportunities for the students, allowing them to establish a thorough resume and portfolio and giving them the skills needed to enter mid-level roles right after graduation. Ten students will have successfully completed the program with this year's spring graduating class. In addition to its application for improving higher-education learning for students, TekStream's workforce development program offers a fast-paced, easy-to-manage framework for entities looking to upskill existing employees. In early use cases, some organizations have been able to upskill their existing IT and cybersecurity talent in as little as six weeks. Visit to learn more about the event, or stop by the session on May 20 at 4 p.m. About TekStream TekStream, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, helps clients accelerate digital transformation by navigating complex technology environments with a combination of technical expertise and staffing solutions. TekStream provides battle-tested processes and methodologies to help companies with legacy systems get to the cloud faster so they can become more agile, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. With hundreds of successful deployments, TekStream guarantees on-time and on-budget project delivery and is proud to have 98% customer retention.
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
TekStream Partners with Cloudflare to Bolster Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience Offerings
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025-- TekStream , a cybersecurity and IT solutions leader, has partnered with Cloudflare to expand its cybersecurity and digital resilience offerings. As a Cloudflare Solution Partner, TekStream now offers its customers a broad range of security, zero trust, and performance platform capabilities. 'Building and maintaining strategic partnerships has long been a priority of ours,' said Rob Jansen, CEO of TekStream. 'Expansions like this enable us to address key customer challenges by providing a broad set of leading-edge solutions while deepening our sales channels. Over the past few years, we've cultivated strong partnerships with AWS, Oracle, and Splunk. We're excited to add Cloudflare to enhance our digital resilience offerings and look forward to delivering future enhancements to our customers with the right partnerships.' Cloudflare assists businesses in protecting digital assets, enhancing performance, and strengthening security while ensuring seamless cloud operations. As a Cloudflare Solution Partner, TekStream now delivers Cloudflare's advanced security, zero trust, and performance solutions to its customers. Combining TekStream's expertise with Cloudflare's cutting-edge platform confidently empowers organizations to scale their cloud environments with maximum security and reliability. 'The addition of Cloudflare is extremely complementary to our AWS and Splunk customers, given the deep integrations between both platforms,' shared Judd Robins, Executive Vice President at TekStream. 'Cloudflare enhances our customers' technological investments and provides essential data source inputs into a customer's security and log aggregation platform with Splunk. We're thrilled about the added potential this brings for both new and existing clients.' TekStream's 4S Framework — Strategy, Services, Support, and Sourcing — ensures clients maximize Cloudflare's full potential, helping businesses enhance security, optimize cloud performance, and drive long-term success. To learn more about TekStream's new Cloudflare capabilities, click here . About TekStream TekStream, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, helps clients accelerate digital transformation by navigating complex technology environments with a combination of technical expertise and staffing solutions. TekStream provides battle-tested processes and methodologies to help companies with legacy systems get to the cloud faster, so they can become more agile, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. With hundreds of successful deployments, TekStream guarantees on-time and on-budget project delivery and is proud to have 98% customer retention. View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact Brianna LaRouche Trevelino/Keller [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA GEORGIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DATA MANAGEMENT SECURITY TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE SOURCE: TekStream Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/06/2025 07:55 AM/DISC: 05/06/2025 07:54 AM
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
TekStream Named in 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TekStream, a cybersecurity and IT solutions leader, today announces it has been named a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services. TekStream's MDR services leverage best-of-breed technologies along with its experienced team of security analysts and a highly refined operations process to address today's ever-evolving security landscape. The company's shared Security Operations Center (SOC), one of the nation's largest Joint Special Operations Centers (JSOC), enables customers to mitigate the impact of nefarious actors more effectively, ensuring a more resilient digital infrastructure with a united front. 'We're incredibly proud to make our inaugural appearance as a Representative Vendor in the 2025 Gartner Market Guide for Co-Managed Security Monitoring Services. 'Gartner estimates that there are more than 500 vendors that offer co-managed security monitoring services.' We believe this acknowledgment is a true honor,' said Rob Jansen, CEO of TekStream. 'The mention comes on the heels of other industry accolades, with TekStream's MDR services winning three cyber excellence awards recognizing our team's hard work and commitment to working with our customers to improve their security maturity swiftly and economically, without compromise.' The report stated, 'Threat detection, investigation and response-capable products are challenging to deploy, maintain and operate. Co-managed security monitoring services aid cybersecurity leaders in the operation, configuration and maintenance of these products with lower SOC staffing overhead.' Focused on collaboration, shared intelligence and workforce development, TekStream's unique Whole-of-State approach addresses public sector cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Built on TekStream's Splunk-powered MDR services, this model combines workforce development with a cost-deferment strategy that empowers organizations to maintain long-term ownership of their programs. Piloted in partnership with Louisiana State University (LSU), Splunk and AWS, the framework was developed in response to the growing cybersecurity workforce crisis and the need to provide the public sector with a better pathway to enhanced cyber protection amid increasing cyberattacks. Since resources are shared under a multi-tenant SOC built on Splunk SIEM/SOAR and powered by AWS digital infrastructure on a distributed network, public and private organizations can offset the cost of establishing a best-in-class SOC while benefiting from shared threat intelligence. Expenses are further reduced as TekStream's involvement lessens with increased employee or student proficiency. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner's research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About TekStream TekStream, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, helps clients accelerate digital transformation by navigating complex technology environments with a combination of technical expertise and staffing solutions. TekStream provides battle-tested processes and methodologies to help companies with legacy systems get to the cloud faster so they can become more agile, reduce costs and improve operational efficiencies. With hundreds of successful deployments, TekStream guarantees on-time and on-budget project delivery and is proud to have 98% customer retention.
