ANN ARBOR – Merit Network, in partnership with ChoiceTel/ChoiceCyber, is bringing the OneStone Information Assurance Portal to Michigan for Merit’s Members.
Developed by Seccuris, a Canadian-based company, OneStone is a managed security service that provides reliable 24×7 threat monitoring, vulnerability management, business risk assessments, asset classification and tracking, and comprehensive reporting. Merit’s agreement with Seccuris continues its commitment to a strong portfolio of cybersecurity services for its Members.
Backed by a 24-hour Security Operations Center, OneStone will help Merit Members make effective risk-based decisions without the costs of maintaining a 24×7 in-house security department, including staffing, training, maintenance and infrastructure.
“Managing risk from cyber attacks is something we all struggle with,” said Don Welch, president and CEO of Merit Network. “Seccuris will be a great partner for Merit and our Members.”
Merit Awards “With a new world of evolving global cybercrimes invading almost every level of our lives, strategic business partnerships are imperative to provide the most effective security solutions,” said ChoiceTel President Diane Smith. “That’s why the synergies represented between Merit, Seccuris and ChoiceCyber will reap innumerous advantages for the Merit community.”
Educational institutions and non-profit organizations face cybersecurity threats daily. With OneStone, IT staff can take a proactive approach to managing their organization’s IT security posture. The service provides a detailed dashboard and real-time reports that identify, quantify and prioritize information security strengths and weaknesses of a computing environment, providing users with an action plan to reduce the risk of serious consequences.
Utilizing Seccuris’ advanced security information and event management technology, and supported by a team of highly-trained security professionals and analysts, OneStone protects against external and internal threats through reliable 24×7 remote monitoring and security management that’s easy to deploy and provides immediate benefits. It guards against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and keeps organizations compliant with rapidly changing industry and government regulations.
“We’re very excited to work with Merit to provide proven, integrated cybersecurity solutions to educational and non-profit organizations throughout Michigan,” said Patrick Hayes, managing director for Seccuris. “ChoiceTel and Seccuris have built a strong reputation for quality service delivery and client care. This alliance with Merit further demonstrates our companies’ commitment to the well-being of the people we serve.”
“Merit is adding cybersecurity services that can make a big impact to our Membership, and Seccuris’ OneStone is a great addition to our portfolio.” said David Dennis, director of product and software development at Merit Network. “The need in the public sector community is significant, and we will continue to seek out solutions that represent the best fit and value.”
If you are interested in deploying Seccuris’ managed security services for your organization, please contact Merit at [email protected] or 734-527-5785.
