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{{Short description|Cybersecurity software division of AT&T}}
{{Short description|American computer security company}}

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{{Infobox company
| name = AT&T Cybersecurity
| name = LevelBlue
| logo = AT&T Cybersecurity.png
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| foundation = [[Madrid]], [[Spain]] {{start date and age|2007}}
| former_name = AlienVault (2007-2019)
| founder = {{Plainlist|
* Julio Casal
* Dominique Karg
* Ignacio Cabrera
* Alberto Roman
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| location = [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], [[Texas]]
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| former_name = AT&T Cybersecurity (2019-2024), AlienVault (2007–2019)

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| location = [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]], [[Texas]], US
| founder = Robert McCullen, CEO


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| industry = [[Managed security services]], Managed security service provider (MSSP), Cybersecurity Consulting, XDR
* Gary Olson (AT&T VP - Sales & Marketing)
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| homepage = {{URL|https://www.levelblue.com/#}}
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| num_employees = 400+
| owner = [[AT&T]]
| parent = [[AT&T Communications]] (2018-present)
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'''AT&T Cybersecurity''' is a managed security service provider for network security, extended detection and response, and endpoints. From traditional computing to edge computing, the company
focuses on providing strategic services to customers. AT&T Cybersecurity also offers consulting services that are product neutral.



'''LevelBlue''' (formerly '''AT&T Cybersecurity'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=McDowell |first=Steve |title=AT&T Spins-Out Cybersecurity Business, LevelBlue |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevemcdowell/2024/05/07/att-spins-out-cybersecurity-business-levelblue/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=[[Forbes]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AT&T Splits Cybersecurity Services Business, Launches LevelBlue |url=https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/att-splits-cybersecurity-services-business-launches-levelblue |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=www.darkreading.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Liu |first=Nancy |date=May 6, 2024 |title=AT&T Cybersecurity becomes a separate business, rebranded as LevelBlue |url=https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/att-cybersecurity-becomes-a-separate-business-rebranded-as-levelblue/2024/05 |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=sdxcentral.com}}</ref>) is a managed security service provider. Cybersecurity investor WillJam Ventures officially launched LevelBlue, a joint venture with AT&T, to form a new, standalone managed cybersecurity services business at RSA Conference 2024. LevelBlue offers managed security services, consulting, threat intelligence and research.
==Products==
==Products==
LevelBlue is a managed security services business. Product and services include:
AT&T Cybersecurity offers a paid security platform, called Unified Security Management, that integrates threat detection, incident response, and compliance management into one application.<ref name=ComputerWorld /> Threat applications are offered via hardware, virtual machines, and as a [[Cloud computing|cloud service]].<ref name=TechCrunch /> Other services that AT&T provides include network vulnerability scanning, vulnerability assessment, and vulnerability management. The [[Open Threat Exchange]] (OTX) allows security experts to research and collaborate on threats, compare data, and integrate threat information into their security systems.<ref name="betanews" /> A big data platform, OTX uses [[natural language processing]] and [[machine learning]].<ref name="betanews" />


Cybersecurity Consulting Services that provide assessment, planning and advisory through the LevelBlue Consulting team. LevelBlue Consulting services include security strategy and build cyber resilience through Zero Trust, risk mitigation, and compliance assurance.
AT&T Cybersecurity also runs the Open Source Security Information Management ([[OSSIM]]) project, which provides computer security, intrusion detection, and response services.<ref name=eWeek /><ref name=eWeek2 />


Managed Security Services for Network Security, Threat Detection and Response, and Endpoint Security offer a strategic extension to help organizations simplify cybersecurity to deliver greater insights. LevelBlue Managed Security Services drive efficiency in security operations, identify costs and complexity and associate them with business outcomes, and pinpoint where to adapt and scale as business evolves.
==Finances==
In August 2015, the firm raised $52 million to expand its security business. The round was led by [[Institutional Venture Partners]] and included [[GGV Capital]], [[Kleiner Perkins]], Trident Capital, and Jackson Square Ventures.<ref name=TechCrunch /><ref name=eWeek />


Threat Intelligence from LevelBlue Labs identifies threats and accelerates threat detection and response through its threat intelligence platform. Enriched by machine learning and security expertise, the platform is backed by the LevelBlue [[Open Threat Exchange]] (OTX), a community of over 235,000 security professionals who submit 20 million plus threat indicators daily.
The company added 300 to 400 new clients each quarter, and it hired a Chief Financial Officer to help it prepare for a possible [[initial public offering]] (IPO).<ref name=TechCrunch />


LevelBlue also offers third-party integrations through its open XDR platform USM Anywhere.
By the end of the fiscal year 2016, AlienVault recorded about 53 percent year-over-year sales growth and increased its install base by about 65 percent to approximately 5,000 commercial customers.<ref name=IT>{{cite news|last1=Alvarez|first1=Dean|title=AlienVault Announces 5th Consecutive Year of Hypergrowth in 2016|url=http://www.itsecurityguru.org/2017/02/01/alienvault-announces-5th-consecutive-year-hypergrowth-2016/|access-date=7 October 2017|publisher=IT Security Guru|date=1 February 2016}}</ref>
LevelBlue operates across four global Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and three global Network Operations Centers (NOCs) that are monitored 24/7/365, providing service and support.

==Awards==

* Cybersecurity Excellent Awards awarded AT&T Cybersecurity as '''Gold Winner''' for AT&T Managed Threat Detection and Response; AT&T Managed Endpoint Security, AT&T SASE, and AT&T Managed Security Services in 2022.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cybersecurity Excellence Awards|url=https://cybersecurity-excellence-awards.com/2022-cybersecurity-product-service-awards-winners/}}</ref>
* Cyber Defense Awards awarded AT&T Cybersecurity as a Market Leader in 3 categories, including Endpoint Security, MSSP and Network Security Management in their Global InfoSec Awards in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cyber Defense Awards|url=https://cyberdefenseawards.com/global-infosec-awards-for-2022-winners-by-company/}}</ref>
*Business Intelligence Group named AT&T Managed XDR as a product category winner in their Fortress Cybersecurity Awards in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title= Fortress Cybersecurity Awards 2022|url=https://www.bintelligence.com/posts/100-named-in-2022-fortress-cyber-security-awards}}</ref>

==Competitors==
AlienVault competes in the [[Security Information and Event Management|SIEM]] and [[network security]] industry against Microfocus [[ArcSight]], IBM QRadar and [[LogRhythm]], among others.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Scarfone|first1=Karen|title=Comparing the best SIEM systems on the market|url=http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/feature/Comparing-the-best-SIEM-systems-on-the-market|access-date=November 8, 2015|publisher=TechTarget|date=September 2015}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
<ref name=betanews>{{cite news|last1=Barker|first1=Ian|title=Open Threat Exchange brings a community approach to fighting attacks|url=http://betanews.com/2015/07/28/open-threat-exchange-brings-a-community-approach-to-fighting-attacks/|access-date=November 8, 2015|publisher=betanews|date=August 2015}}</ref>
*{{Official|https://www.levelblue.com/}}


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<ref name=TechCrunch>{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Ron|title=AlienVault Secures $52M Round With Eye Toward IPO|url=https://techcrunch.com/2015/08/19/alienvault-secures-52m-round-with-eye-toward-ipo/|access-date=November 8, 2015|publisher=TechCrunch|date=August 19, 2015}}</ref>

<ref name=ComputerWorld>{{cite news|last1=Kepes|first1=Ben|title=AlienVault picks up $52M to secure all the things|url=http://www.computerworld.com/article/2971402/security/alienvault-picks-up-52m-to-secure-all-the-things.html|access-date=November 8, 2015|publisher=ComputerWorld|date=August 19, 2015}}</ref>

<ref name=eWeek>{{cite news|last1=Kerner|first1=Sean|title=AlienVault Raises $52M to Grow Its Security Business|url=http://www.eweek.com/security/alienvault-raises-52m-to-grow-its-security-business.html|access-date=November 8, 2015|publisher=eWeek|date=August 19, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

<ref name=eWeek2>{{cite news|last1=Kerner|first1=Sean|title=AlienVault Advances Open-Source SIEM|url=http://www.eweek.com/security/alienvault-advances-open-source-siem.html|access-date=November 8, 2015|publisher=eWeek|date=February 20, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=August 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 07:54, 22 November 2024

LevelBlue
FormerlyAT&T Cybersecurity (2019-2024), AlienVault (2007–2019)
IndustryManaged security services, Managed security service provider (MSSP), Cybersecurity Consulting, XDR
FounderRobert McCullen, CEO
HeadquartersDallas, Texas, US
Websitewww.levelblue.com

LevelBlue (formerly AT&T Cybersecurity[1][2][3]) is a managed security service provider. Cybersecurity investor WillJam Ventures officially launched LevelBlue, a joint venture with AT&T, to form a new, standalone managed cybersecurity services business at RSA Conference 2024. LevelBlue offers managed security services, consulting, threat intelligence and research.

Products

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LevelBlue is a managed security services business. Product and services include:

Cybersecurity Consulting Services that provide assessment, planning and advisory through the LevelBlue Consulting team. LevelBlue Consulting services include security strategy and build cyber resilience through Zero Trust, risk mitigation, and compliance assurance.

Managed Security Services for Network Security, Threat Detection and Response, and Endpoint Security offer a strategic extension to help organizations simplify cybersecurity to deliver greater insights. LevelBlue Managed Security Services drive efficiency in security operations, identify costs and complexity and associate them with business outcomes, and pinpoint where to adapt and scale as business evolves.

Threat Intelligence from LevelBlue Labs identifies threats and accelerates threat detection and response through its threat intelligence platform. Enriched by machine learning and security expertise, the platform is backed by the LevelBlue Open Threat Exchange (OTX), a community of over 235,000 security professionals who submit 20 million plus threat indicators daily.

LevelBlue also offers third-party integrations through its open XDR platform USM Anywhere. LevelBlue operates across four global Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and three global Network Operations Centers (NOCs) that are monitored 24/7/365, providing service and support.

References

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  1. ^ McDowell, Steve. "AT&T Spins-Out Cybersecurity Business, LevelBlue". Forbes. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "AT&T Splits Cybersecurity Services Business, Launches LevelBlue". www.darkreading.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Liu, Nancy (May 6, 2024). "AT&T Cybersecurity becomes a separate business, rebranded as LevelBlue". sdxcentral.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
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