COLOGNE - q.beyond AG has significantly expanded its IT security services, according to a recent announcement. The Cologne-based IT service provider has diversified its security offerings to include enhanced consulting services, managed security, and an upgraded Cyber Defence Centre. This expansion is aimed at increasing the competitiveness and resilience of its customers against cyber threats.
The company's security consulting services are now geared towards assisting companies in complying with the upcoming NIS2 Directive, a European Union initiative to strengthen cyber resilience. q.beyond offers an "NIS2 check-up" to help businesses assess and align with the forthcoming legal requirements, providing recommendations and implementing necessary cybersecurity solutions.
Thies Rixen, CEO of q.beyond AG, emphasized the growing demand for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company's approach covers the entire spectrum of cyber protection, from analysis and strategy development to the deployment and continuous improvement of security mechanisms.
The Cyber Defence Centre is a key component of q.beyond's security infrastructure, designed to ensure swift response times to security incidents. An example cited was the rapid resolution of a flawed software update issue from Crowdstrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) earlier this year, where q.beyond restored over 1,000 systems for affected customers in a single day.
q.beyond has also started to secure critical infrastructure, attracting new clients from sectors such as finance and public administration. The company's broadened security services have been well received, particularly by organizations operating essential services.
With a team of over 1,100 specialists, q.beyond positions itself as a digitalization partner for SMEs, offering expertise in areas such as cloud, artificial intelligence, SAP, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), data intelligence, security, and software development. The company operates across Germany and has international locations, along with certified data centers, making it one of the country's leading IT service providers.
The expansion of q.beyond's IT security services is based on a press release statement and reflects the company's strategic response to the evolving cybersecurity landscape and regulatory environment.
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