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Globe and Mail
01-08-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
LevelBlue Completes Acquisition of Aon's Cybersecurity and IP Litigation Consulting Groups
LevelBlue, a global leader in cloud-based, AI-driven managed security services, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Aon's (NYSE: AON) Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property (IP) Litigation consulting groups, including the renowned cybersecurity firm, Stroz Friedberg, and Elysium Digital. With this completion the consulting group will operate as Stroz Friedberg, a LevelBlue company. This strategic acquisition adds elite cyber and high-tech IP litigation consulting expertise to the LevelBlue portfolio, which includes a globally recognized platform of approximately 300 technology professionals with deep relationships across Fortune 500 companies, 80 percent of the Am Law 100, and most of the UK's top 20 law firms. As a result, LevelBlue will significantly fortify its incident response and advisory capabilities, while expanding its footprint within the legal sector. LevelBlue is also redefining cybersecurity by integrating Stroz Friedberg's expert consulting with its 24/7 managed detection and response (MDR) services. LevelBlue's MDR offerings will benefit from real-time threat data coming from incident response team engagements, using machine learning to continuously feed new threat indicators, while helping auto-detect and auto-respond to threats. This unified, AI-driven approach enhances the company's ability to protect against digital threats and quickly manage incidents. These integrated capabilities position LevelBlue as the largest global independent pure-play Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). 'The close of this acquisition enables LevelBlue to deliver an unmatched breadth of cybersecurity services and expertise to customers on a global scale,' said Robert McCullen, Chairman and CEO of LevelBlue. 'Capitalizing on the Stroz Friedberg consulting expertise along with our AI-driven managed security services, we are empowering organizations to proactively manage digital risk and respond to incidents with greater speed and precision. Our combined strengths will set a new standard for cyber resilience in the industry.' With the close of this transaction, Aon and LevelBlue will work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to clients. 'Cybersecurity challenges are becoming increasingly complex and urgent for our clients, demanding more integrated and adaptive solutions,' said Christian Hoffman, Global Specialty & Financial Products Leader at Aon. 'Aon will continue to deliver leading cyber brokerage capabilities through our Cyber Solutions group, CyQu platform and Cyber Risk Analyzer, while deepening our collaboration with providers like LevelBlue to enhance our clients' protection and resilience in an evolving threat landscape.' Santander served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to LevelBlue. Lazard served as financial advisor and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to Aon. In addition to this deal, LevelBlue recently announced an agreement to acquire Trustwave, a global provider of cybersecurity and MDR services from the MC2 Security Fund (MC2). Together, these acquisitions further solidify LevelBlue's position as the largest, independent pure-play MSSP in the industry. For more information on LevelBlue and its managed security, consulting, and threat intelligence services, please visit About LevelBlue We simplify cybersecurity through award-winning managed services, experienced strategic consulting, threat intelligence, and renowned research. Our team is a seamless extension of yours, providing transparency and visibility into security posture and continuously working to strengthen it. We harness security data from numerous sources and enrich it with artificial intelligence to deliver real-time threat intelligence; this enables more accurate and precise decision making. With a large, always-on global presence, LevelBlue sets the standard for cybersecurity today and tomorrow. We easily and effectively manage risk, so you can focus on your business. About Aon Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.
National Post
21-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Charting Its Own Course: LevelBlue Celebrates a Year of Growth and Innovation in Cybersecurity
Article content Article content DALLAS — LevelBlue, a leading provider of managed security services, strategic consulting, and threat intelligence, is celebrating its one-year anniversary as a standalone cybersecurity company, a joint venture between WillJam Ventures and AT&T formed in May 2024. LevelBlue has demonstrated significant growth and strategic evolution, earning industry recognition while advancing its commitment to helping organizations simplify cybersecurity. Article content Over the last year, LevelBlue has delivered on its mission to make security outcomes more accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes, helping them achieve cyber resilience in an increasingly complex threat landscape. According to LevelBlue research, 45% of executives say that cyber resilience is recognized as a whole company priority rather than simply a cybersecurity issue—an increase from 27% last year. 'Our first year as LevelBlue has been defined by strategic execution and measurable impact,' said Sundhar Annamalai, President of LevelBlue. 'We're focused on results—delivering value through our consulting services, 24/7 managed security operations, tailored threat intelligence, and ongoing Security Operations Center and service support. As organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, we remain dedicated to helping them mature their security posture with precision, agility, and deep partnership.' Article content 'In just a year, LevelBlue has made notable strides in the managed security space,' said Christina Richmond, Founder & Principal Analyst at Richmond Advisory Group. 'Its emphasis on customer outcomes, threat intelligence, and ecosystem alignment reflects market trends. The company's progress highlights the growing demand for scalable, adaptive cybersecurity services in today's complex threat environment.' Significant milestones from the past year include: Article content The announcement of a new Partner Program: LevelBlue unveiled a flexible and scalable Partner Program in March, built to support Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), and Value-Added Distributors (VADs). With a modern consumption-based model and deep security integration, the program allows partners to better safeguard their customers, enhance their service offerings, and drive more revenue opportunities. Continued cutting-edge threat research: LevelBlue Labs published multiple pieces of influential research, driving critical conversations around threat actor behavior, AI-driven cyberattacks, and the evolving tactics targeting cloud environments. Most recently, the LevelBlue security operations team authored the Threat Trends Report, 2025 Edition 1 in January 2025. The launch of the inaugural Futures Report: In May of last year, LevelBlue debuted its 2024 Futures Report: Beyond the Barriers to Cyber Resilience. This research showed businesses frequently take different approaches to their cybersecurity resilience strategies, struggle with deep-seated barriers, and face inconsistencies with senior executive attention to cyber resilience issues. This annual report has evolved, with the 2025 version examining how AI is challenging organizations to rethink cyber resilience. To dive further into the report findings, register here for LevelBlue's webinar on Wednesday, May 28 at 2 pm ET. Consistent industry recognition for LevelBlue services and leadership: Recognized repeatedly for its industry-leading solutions, LevelBlue was most notably named a Leader in the 2024 Frost & Sullivan Radar™ Report for Managed Security Services in the Americas. The SC Media 2024 Women in IT Security awards also highlighted LevelBlue's Bindu Sundaresan, director of cybersecurity solutions, as a beacon for expansion and diversity in the field. The company also ranked high on MSSP Alert's Top 250 MSSPs list, tracking the world's top managed security services providers. Article content LevelBlue continues to drive innovation in managed detection and response (MDR), as demonstrated by the launch of its LevelBlue Managed Threat Detection and Response (MTDR) for Government solution in September 2024. Within the next 12 months, LevelBlue will prioritize expanding upon its channel ecosystem and continue to deliver threat-informed solutions that prioritize security outcomes over complexity. Article content We simplify cybersecurity through award-winning managed services, experienced strategic consulting, threat intelligence and renowned research. Our team is a seamless extension of yours, providing transparency and visibility into security posture and continuously working to strengthen it. Article content We harness security data from numerous sources and enrich it with artificial intelligence to deliver real-time threat intelligence- this enables more accurate and precise decision-making. With a large, always-on global presence, LevelBlue sets the standard for cybersecurity today and tomorrow. We easily and effectively manage risk, so you can focus on your business. Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
06-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Globalgig Expands Managed Security Portfolio with Scalable Service Tiers for Growing Enterprises
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2025-- Globalgig, a leader in global managed communication and connectivity solutions, today announced the expansion of its managed security portfolio with new scalable tiers designed to meet the needs of enterprise organizations and distributed IT environments. Built for organizations that want to retain control over their security environment while supplementing their team with expert Security Operations Center (SOC) support, the expanded offering provides: Essential protection, policy enforcement, and visibility Scalability to support future growth and evolving needs Flexible service levels based on in-house IT capabilities A broader menu of managed support options, including flexible choices for administrative and SOC services These new tiers extend Globalgig's security portfolio beyond Globalgig's Premier Security Management solution, offering customers more control and choice based on their IT resources and security maturity. The expanded options are particularly valuable for organizations offering IT teams the ability to retain control while gaining expert support to balance agility with risk mitigation. Fundamental Security Management provides core administrative support, including user account management, group policy assignments, and access controls. provides core administrative support, including user account management, group policy assignments, and access controls. Plus Security Management includes advanced security monitoring, threat identification and investigation, and remediation guidance. includes advanced security monitoring, threat identification and investigation, and remediation guidance. Premier Security Management delivers a comprehensive Zero Trust as a Service (ZTaaS) solution with continuous security monitoring, full policy remediation and enforcement, and compliance-ready protection. Powered by Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access , Globalgig's Managed SSE (Secure Service Edge) service delivers features, including secure web gateway (SWG), cloud access security broker (CASB), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)—through a cloud-delivered platform built to scale with enterprise needs. All managed security services can be paired with Globalgig's orchestration support and Orchestra Insight platform, providing end-to-end visibility into network performance, policy enforcement, and threat landscape. 'The modern WAN demands security that evolves with a rapidly changing landscape—with users, apps, and threats spread across geographies,' explained Greg Bryan , Senior Manager at TeleGeography . 'Partnering with a managed services provider for SSE can be crucial for enterprises to make sure they have integrated, expert-led protection that keeps pace with change—without adding complexity.' 'Expanding our managed security offerings demonstrates Globalgig's dedication to providing adaptable, precisely tailored solutions that meet the changing security demands of today's enterprises,' said Gina Nomellini , COO of Globalgig. 'Security needs vary widely, particularly as businesses support hybrid workforces and scale their operations. Globalgig simplifies the path to robust, scalable protection.' The new Managed Security service tiers will be available for direct and partner-led engagements beginning in May. To learn more, visit . About Globalgig Globalgig is a leader in globally managed communication and connectivity solutions, delivered through our innovative Orchestra platform. Leveraging cutting-edge network management and AI technologies, we drive digital transformation and enhance customer experiences for enterprise networks. By integrating SD-WAN/SASE, wireless, and managed network services, Globalgig offers innovative, customized solutions focused on delivering business outcomes and unmatched flexibility across various technologies, access methods, and carriers. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with offices in the U.S., U.K., France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, we simplify and optimize the digital transformation process, ensuring superior customer experiences. Discover more at . View source version on CONTACT: Globalgig Media Inquiries iMiller Public Relations Tel: +1.914.315.6424 Email:[email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: DATA MANAGEMENT SECURITY TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS HARDWARE SOURCE: Globalgig Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/06/2025 08:35 AM/DISC: 05/06/2025 08:34 AM
