with Stronger Security Solutions
· Zen and Kroll will deliver penetration testing, attack simulations, and managed detection and response (MDR) solutions across the UK
· Businesses will benefit from experienced and accredited analysts, threat hunters and incident response experts, helping businesses secure their networks as they undergo digital transformation
UK, 13 April 2022: Zen Internet has today announced a new strategic partnership with Kroll, the leading provider of data, technology and insights related to risk, governance and growth, to enhance online protection for businesses across the UK.
Zen will offer Kroll’s flagship managed detection and response solution, Kroll Responder, and its penetration testing, attack simulation and protection services. Zen’s customers will benefit from Kroll’s front-line threat intelligence and experienced team of accredited analysts, threat hunters and incident response experts who handle more than 3,200 incidents every year.
With more robust and resilient cyber security in place, organisations’ cyber risk will be minimised and their ability to quickly identify and respond to threats in real-time will be improved, a critical capability given that digital communications and therefore the potential opportunities for attack are accelerating at pace.
Mark Nicholls, Chief Research Officer in Kroll’s Cyber Risk practice comments: “With the UK’s Information Commissioners Office only recently sayingthat we’ve entered a ‘new era of security’ and our researchfinding that there was a 140 percent increase in data breach cases reported between 2019 and 2020, it’s clear that businesses in the UK need to invest in their protection against cyber attacks.
We’re looking forward to working with Zen to bring our security solutions to more businesses in the UK market. It will allow organisations to not only improve their cyber resilience through better detection and response – but also allow them to assess the effectiveness and maturity of these measures – something which is essential in the current threat environment.”
Dave Barber, Portfolio Management Director at Zen Internet, comments: “With the number of cyberattacks rising sharply, businesses are feeling the pressure to ensure their security measures are up to scratch, whilst simultaneously accelerating their digital transformation journey post-covid. With the skills gap in the cybersecurity industry ongoing, businesses are increasingly outsourcing services to experts in the field who can provide a one-stop shop for holistic security solutions.
“Our partnership with Kroll is fundamental in enhancing our clients’ cybersecurity strategies; it brings a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity and risk management, providing UK businesses with round the clock access to qualified analysts to support their digital transformation and protect their business.”
Penetration Testing Services
Kroll’s Penetration Testing Services offer Zen’s clients cyber assessments of computer networks, systems, and applications to identify and address security weaknesses. The range of penetration testing engagements helps organisations to effectively manage cybersecurity risk by identifying, safely exploiting, and helping to remediate vulnerabilities that could otherwise lead to data and assets being compromised by malicious attackers. Given the scale of increasingly sophisticated breach attacks being encountered by businesses, this will enhance the overall cyber resilience of organisations.
Kroll Responder
A managed detection and response (MDR) solution, Kroll Responder merges frontline threat intelligence and incident response experience with proprietary forensic tools and rich telemetry from endpoints, network, cloud and SaaS providers. It delivers enhanced visibility to enable organisations to rapidly shut down cyber threats.
This new portfolio of security products will be available from today. For more information, visit Security|Zen.
About Zen:
Zen Internet is the largest B Corporation certified telecommunications and network connectivity provider in the UK. Zen provides a full range of broadband, data, voice, hosting and infrastructure services to homes and businesses across the country. The company also delivers complex network and cloud solutions for a wide range of large businesses and corporate customers through its strategic partnerships with AWS and Cisco.
As the only Which? recommended provider for broadband 2021, Zen is renowned for delivering excellent customer service and technical support and has been awarded Best Broadband ISP in PC Pro’s Technology Excellence Awards for 18 consecutive years. Other accolades include Sustainability Winner in Comms National Awards 2021 and Highly Commended in CRN Tech Impact Awards as Sustainable Vendor of the Year.
As a proud member of the B Corp community – balancing profit with people and the planet – Zen is carbon neutral and is working towards achieving Net Zero status by 2028. The company is also a recommended Best Buy in Ethical Consumer’s latest guide to broadband.
Zen has offices in Rochdale and Leeds and employs more than 500 people. The organisation puts great emphasis on maintaining a people-centric business and was named a Great Place to Work
in November 2021.
About Kroll:
Kroll provides proprietary data, technology and insights to help our clients stay ahead of complex demands related to risk, governance and growth. Our solutions deliver a powerful competitive advantage, enabling faster, smarter and more sustainable decisions. With 5,000 experts around the world, we create value and impact for our clients and communities.
