PRESS RELEASE
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Abstract security, built by category creators who have consistently redefined the cybersecurity landscape, today announced the general availability (GA) of its revolutionary platform designed for the future of security operations. Already used by customers, Abstract’s platform helps security analysts and operations teams navigate the complexity of data pipelines, increase security effectiveness and reduce costs.
“Since the inception of Abstract, we have worked tirelessly to address today’s security operations challenges, delivering a tool that focuses on important data and connects security to business value,” said Ryan Clough, co- founder and CPO. abstract security. “With the explosion of data in recent years, customers need a more customizable approach that goes beyond saved searches and dashboards. We are excited to reach this GA milestone as we bring the future security operations platform to more customers.
A key feature of the Abstract platform is the Abstract Security Engineer (ASE), which leverages a combination of AI, expert systems, machine learning and subject matter expertise and connects to security data sources. entire organization, providing instant data and detection capabilities. The Data Fabric security approach allows:
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Advanced analytics and correlation: Abstract’s platform enables customers to detect threats across their business and cloud infrastructure in real time. It leverages ready-to-use detection content provided by the Abstract research team, specifically designed for cloud and SaaS threats.
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Security pipelines: With data routing, transformation, and enrichment tailored for security telemetry, customers can reduce the volume and cost of log data sent to their SIEM. A single collection point enables drag-and-drop routing of data to an unlimited number of sources, including cloud storage, SIEMs, and data platforms.
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Optimized storage: 95% of collected log data is not usable for detection. Abstract’s platform intelligently divides hot, hot, and cold storage tiers to automatically optimize storage and compute costs and make data relevant for security analysis accessible via instant queries.
Since he came out of stealth and announcing its seed funding earlier this year, Abstract Security expanded its global presencehired a experienced technology leader as CTOand appointed a long-time industry expert on its board. To contribute to the continued development of the Abstract Security platform, the team added visionary and innovator Jon Oltsik to its advisory board. With over 35 years of experience in the technology industry, Jon founded the cybersecurity firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) in 2003 and spent the next 20 years studying cyber threats, cyber risk management , technical defenses and CISO strategies. Jon is widely recognized as an expert in all aspects of cybersecurity and is often called upon to help clients understand a CISO’s perspective. Jon is a founding member of the Cybersecurity Canon, a project dedicated to identifying a list of must-read books for all cybersecurity practitioners, and he was named one of the Top 100 Cybersecurity Influencers by Onalytica.
“Defending yourself against cyberattacks is more difficult today than ever. With the complexity of infrastructure and the sheer volume of data that organizations must manage, today’s security analytics teams are tired of the status quo,” said Jon Oltsik, Security Advisory Board Member. abstract. “Working as an analyst and advisor has given me a unique perspective on the problems of industry leaders, and that’s why I’m so excited about the unique approach that Abstract Security takes to solving problems in the SIEM market and have the opportunity to support and guide the team as it grows.
In recent months, Abstract has also been recognized with prestigious industry awards, including a Global Information Security Award for “Pioneering Cybersecurity Startup” at RSA Conference 2024, and more recently, at a 2024 conference Cybersecurity Excellence Award in the “Best Cybersecurity Startup” and “SIEM” categories. The team’s commitment to creating a great platform for customers, staying focused on innovation, and demonstrating thoughtful leadership, earned Abstract the award in both categories, beating out more than 600 applicants .
To learn more about Abstract Security’s growing team and accomplishments, visit https://www.abstract.security/our-team or watch this Questions and answers withh Jon Oltsik and CEO Colby DeRodeff. To book a demo, please contact (email protected).
About abstract security
Abstract Security, founded in 2023, has built a revolutionary platform equipped with an AI-based assistant to better centralize the management of security analytics. Built by category creators and industry veterans known for redefining the cybersecurity landscape, Abstract transcends next-generation SIEM solutions by correlating real-time data across data streams. As a result, compliance and security data can be leveraged separately to increase detection efficiency and reduce costs – an approach that does not currently exist in the market.
Co-founders Colby DeRodeff, Ryan Clough, Aaron Shelmire and Chris Camacho bring a unique set of backgrounds and product development and business-building expertise, formerly at companies like ArcSight (acquired by HP), Mandiant (acquired by Google). ), Palo Alto Networks and others. For more information about the company, please visit https://www.abstract.security/ and follow the journey @Get_Abstract.
