CIPHER Security Named to 2018 MSSP Alert Top 100 Managed Security Services Providers List

Second Annual List Honors Leading MSSPs and Cyber Security Companies that Safeguard Customers’ Digital Assets

MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc, has named CIPHER Security to the Top 100 MSSPs list for 2018. The list and research identify and honor the top 100 managed security services providers (MSSPs) that specialize in comprehensive, outsourced cyber security services.

The Top 100 MSSP rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s 2018 readership survey combined with aggregated third-party research. MSSPs featured throughout the list and research proactively monitor, manage and mitigate cyber threats for businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

“We’re honored to be recognized within the Top 20 MSSPs worldwide,” said Ed Boucas, Chief Executive Officer at CIPHER. “We are dedicated to bringing world-class managed security and security consulting services to our customers in the enterprise and mid-market.”

The Top 100 MSSP rankings are based on MSSP Alert’s 2018 readership survey combined with aggregated third-party research. MSSPs featured throughout the list and research proactively monitor, manage and mitigate cyber threats for businesses, government agencies, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations of all sizes.

Building and operating a true MSSP requires major financial, technical and business commitments. Sixty three percent of the top MSSPs surveyed maintain their own security operations centers (SOCs) on a 24x7x365 basis. Another 24 percent depend on hybrid models in which some SOC services are outsourced, with the remaining 13 percent either formulating strategies or completely outsourcing their SOC services.

Demand for MSSPs has escalated amid rising cyberattacks, malware and ransomware incidents worldwide. The cyber security skills shortage has further heightened the need for world-class MSSPs. The global managed security services market is expected to skyrocket to $101 billion in the next nine years, advancing at an eye-popping 18% compound annual growth rate, according to Persistence Market Research.

“After Nines Inc. and MSSP Alert congratulate CIPHER on this year’s honor,” said Amy Katz, CEO of After Nines Inc. “CIPHER continues to stand out in the fiercely competitive cyber security market.”

The Top 100 MSSPs list and research were overseen by Content Czar Joe Panettieri (@JoePanettieri). Find the online list and associated report here: https://www.MSSPAlert.com/top100.

About CIPHER

Founded in 2000, CIPHER is a global cybersecurity company that delivers highly accredited SOC I & SOC II Type 2 and ISO 20000 & ISO 27001 certified Managed Security Services and Security Consulting Services with expertise across PCI DSS holding the PCI QSA and PCI ASV certifications. We have received many awards including Best MSSP from Frost & Sullivan for the past six years. These services are supported by the best-in-class security intelligence lab: CIPHER Intelligence. Our offices are located in North America, Europe, and Latin America with 24×7×365 Security Operations Centers and complemented by strategic partners around the globe.

Our clients consist of Fortune 500 companies, world-renowned enterprises, and government agencies with countless success stories. CIPHER provides organizations with proprietary technologies and specialized services to defend against advanced threats while managing risk and ensuring compliance through innovative solutions.

About After Nines Inc.

After Nines Inc. provides timeless IT guidance for strategic partners and IT security professionals across ChannelE2E (www.ChannelE2E.com) and MSSP Alert (www.MSSPAlert.com). ChannelE2E tracks every stage of the IT service provider journey — from entrepreneur to exit. MSSP Alert is the global voice for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs).

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