Qualys Expands Managed Risk Operations Center for Enhanced Cyber Risk Management Globally
In a significant stride towards redefining cybersecurity, Qualys, Inc. (NASDAQ: QLYS), a renowned provider of innovative cloud-based security and compliance solutions, has recently unveiled its expansion of the Managed Risk Operations Center (mROC) Partner Alliance. This expansion features a new roster of global partners and serves as a cornerstone in Qualys’ strategy to foster a robust Risk Operations Center (ROC) ecosystem, ultimately enhancing the accessibility and scalability of business-aligned cyber risk management for organizations worldwide.
The mROC initiative is built on Qualys' enterprise-grade TruRisk™ Management Platform, which consolidates diverse risk signals across an organization's digital landscape into a cohesive framework. This system enables Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), facilitating cyber risk quantification and risk remediation. With such capabilities, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) can effectively convey cyber risk in business-centric terms, ensuring organizations are always prepared for audits while fostering long-term resilience.
The enhancement of the mROC Partner Alliance signifies a milestone in Qualys’ commitment to propelling growth, delivering enhanced ROC services powered by Qualys’ technology that notably transforms traditional measures of cyber risk. The newly onboarded partners add a wealth of expertise aimed at addressing shared cybersecurity challenges, which frequently manifest as fragmented tools, disjointed responses to risks, and limited visibility. By fostering a proactive approach to cyber risk management, these alliances enable businesses to operate on a much grander scale.
The inaugural mROC Partners include notable names across different regions: North America’s BlueVoyant, GuidePoint Security, and ImagineX; Europe’s NetHive and The Tech Collective; and the Middle East’s Teksalah. These alliances indicate a collective commitment to ensuring that businesses receive a comprehensive, actionable overview of their risk exposure. Each mROC Partner has been meticulously trained to utilize the Qualys Enterprise TruRisk Management system, allowing them to offer managed risk services that integrate risk signals from both Qualys and third-party tools, thus delivering an enriched understanding of enterprise risk.
Sumedh Thakar, the President and CEO of Qualys, articulated the transformative potential of the ROC, saying, "When we introduced the concept of the Risk Operations Center, we knew it had the potential to redefine how organizations manage cyber risk. Today, with the launch of our inaugural global mROC partners, we're delivering on that vision. This is a major milestone in building a thriving ROC ecosystem—one that helps businesses around the world take control of cyber risk with clarity, speed, and measurable impact."
Quotes from key mROC Partners emphasize the strength of their collaborative efforts in enhancing cyber defense. Austin Berglas, Global Head of Professional Services at BlueVoyant, expressed that the mROC’s strength lies in providing clients with leading technology combined with expert advisory services, ultimately leading to enhanced business outcomes.
Kyle Rohan, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Guidepoint Security, remarked, "Our collaboration with Qualys through the mROC alliance enables our clients to unify risk data, streamline prioritization, and ensure they receive proactive guidance, continuous monitoring, and rapid threat response." This highlights the integrated service offered to modern organizations which are increasingly facing sophisticated threats.
Murali Konasani, CEO of Teksalah, noted, "The Teksalah and Qualys partnership is built on a shared vision—to embed a holistic risk-based, proactive approach at the core of enterprise cybersecurity. Through our powerful platforms, intelligent tools, and proven services, we are enabling organizations to manage risk with precision. Together, we are transforming our client's cybersecurity from a control function into a catalyst for business growth and resilience."
Interested Qualys partners are encouraged to delve deeper into the mROC Partner Alliance via the official Qualys website. Furthermore, organizations seeking to develop a ROC can discover certified mROC partners dedicated to assisting them in tapping into the full potential of cyber risk management.
Qualys continues to mark its territory as a leading provider in the security space, with more than 10,000 subscription customers globally, including numerous high-profile enterprises within the Forbes Global 100 and Fortune 100. With a legacy dating back to 1999, Qualys remains dedicated to advancing the discourse on security by continually helping organizations streamline their compliance and security frameworks onto a unified platform. As Qualys advances its endeavors, the launch of the expanded mROC Partner Alliance clearly underscores the pressing need for effective cyber risk management solutions in the contemporary digital landscape.