VirtualArmour Wins $2.8 Million Contract with Global Chemical Manufacturing Company

VirtualArmour was taken private in Q3 2021. These legacy press releases are kept online for informational purposes. VirtualArmour is a proud member of the Evergreen Services Group family of companies.

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, – (August 8, 2018) VirtualArmour International Inc. (CSE:VAI) (3V3:F) (OTCQB:VTLR), a premier cybersecurity managed services provider, has won a new Managed Threat Intelligence services contract with a global chemical manufacturing company and a long-time VirtualArmour customer.
The engagement includes managed services along with software valued at $2.8 million over three years. Splunk® Enterprise Security, an analytics-driven security information and event management (SIEM) solution will be augmented by VirtualArmour’s dedicated managed security service provider (MSSP) solution. This comprehensive solution will enable the ingestion and correlation of large security-related data sets, while providing security monitoring and complete visibility into the threat landscape.
“This long-time valued customer was concerned with overloading their dedicated cybersecurity team, and our MSSP solution was the answer,” said VirtualArmour CTO, Andrew Douthwaite. “We have replaced two incumbent providers for SIEM which were disparate and monitored siloed parts of their network. By utilizing our threat intelligence services, they gained a fully managed SIEM, incident response and threat hunting platform designed to be highly effective in cybersecurity.”
VirtualArmour’s MSSP solution employs a wide range of technologies to manage, monitor and maintain the customer security systems and prevent security breaches. This allows VirtualArmour’s team of expert analysts to actively hunt for security threats before they become a problem, alert the customer to a possible security threat within 15 minutes of detection, and provide through breach analysis.
As part of the services package, the customer will also have access to Cloudcastr, VirtualArmour’s proprietary reporting platform that provides 24/7 security visibility.
About VirtualArmour
VirtualArmour International is a global cybersecurity and managed services provider that delivers customized solutions to help businesses build, monitor, maintain and secure their networks.
The company maintains 24/7 client monitoring and service management with specialist teams located in its U.S. and UK-based security operation centers. Through partnerships with best-in-class technology providers, VirtualArmour delivers leading hardware and software solutions for customers that are both sophisticated and scalable and backed by industry-leading customer service and experience. The company’s proprietary CloudCastr client portal and prevention platform provide clients with unparalleled access to real-time reporting on threat levels, breach prevention, and overall network security.
VirtualArmour services a wide range of clients, which include Fortune 500 companies and several industry sectors in over 30 countries across five continents. For further information, visit www.virtualarmour.com.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and U.S. securities laws. This press release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning a service contract VirtualArmour has entered into with a current client, VirtualArmour’s continued relationship with various suppliers, the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of VirtualArmour. Although VirtualArmour believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information as VirtualArmour cannot provide any assurance that it will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the success of the Company in performing the IT implementation and migration, performance under the contract by all parties, the ability of VirtualArmour to meet timelines, the continued availability of necessary hardware, the absence of any trade war or tariffs affecting VirtualArmour’s ability to perform, competitive risks and the availability of financing. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and VirtualArmour disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

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VirtualArmour International Inc.
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VirtualArmour Wins $3.7 Million Contract from Leading Medical Equipment Company

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CENTENNIAL, Colorado, – (July 24, 2018) VirtualArmour International Inc. (CSE:VAI) (3V3:F) (OTCQB:VTLR), a premier cybersecurity managed services provider, has won a new contract with a leading medical equipment company to modernize its IT infrastructure across six global locations.
The contract includes $500,000 in professional services and $3.2 million in hardware and software including technologies from Juniper Networks, Palo Alto Networks, Aruba and Opengear. Additional purchases to complete the installation are anticipated.
“This win is the culmination of the first phase of this project that actually began early last year,” said VirtualArmour’s chief architect, Tianyi Lu. “We have worked closely with this existing client every step of the way, from design, architecting, engineering and proof-of-concept testing to now implementation and migration.”
“The installation will feature cutting-edge network design, with a next-generation backbone and data center architecture designed to scale over the next 10 years,” added Lu. “We’re excited to work alongside our technology partners to create a modern network that we believe will be truly first-to-market.”
According to the customer’s principal network architect: “VirtualArmour has been a long-term trusted partner of our corporate IT team, and its experienced team of network designers and engineers really sets them apart. Their professional skills and deep knowledge of network technologies will continue to be instrumental in the success of this large undertaking of modernizing and rebuilding our worldwide network infrastructure.”
About VirtualArmour
VirtualArmour International is a global cybersecurity and managed services provider that delivers customized solutions to help businesses build, monitor, maintain and secure their networks.
The company maintains 24/7 client monitoring and service management with specialist teams located in its U.S. and UK-based security operation centers. Through partnerships with best-in-class technology providers, VirtualArmour delivers leading hardware and software solutions for customers that are both sophisticated and scalable, and backed by industry-leading customer service and experience. The company’s proprietary CloudCastr client portal and prevention platform provides clients with unparalleled access to real-time reporting on threat levels, breach prevention and overall network security.
VirtualArmour services a wide range of clients, which include Fortune 500 companies and several industry sectors in over 30 countries across five continents. For further information, visit www.virtualarmour.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and U.S. securities laws. This press release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning a service contract VirtualArmour has entered into with a current client, VirtualArmour’s continued relationship with various suppliers, the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of VirtualArmour. Although VirtualArmour believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information as VirtualArmour cannot provide any assurance that it will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the success of the Company in performing the IT implementation and migration, performance under the contract by all parties, the ability of VirtualArmour to meet timelines, the continued availability of necessary hardware, the absence of any trade war or tariffs affecting VirtualArmour’s ability to perform, competitive risks and the availability of financing. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and VirtualArmour disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
Company Contact
Russ Armbrust
CEO
VirtualArmour International Inc.
Tel (720) 644-0913
Email Contact
Investor Relations:
Ronald Both or Grant Stude
CMA
Tel (949) 432-7566
Email Contact

VirtualArmour International Appoints Michael Panec as CFO

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CENTENNIAL, Colorado, – (July 23, 2018) VirtualArmour International Inc. (CSE:VAI) (3V3:F) (OTCQB:VTLR), a premier cybersecurity managed services provider, has appointed Michael Panec as its new chief financial officer.
“We welcome Michael’s extensive operational and financial experience and seasoned capabilities, including the development and implementation of financial management platforms,” said VirtualArmour CEO, Russ Armbrust. “Michael’s particular knowledge and operational skill set will enable us to better capitalize on the emerging opportunities in the fast-growing cybersecurity market.”
Panec most recently served as chief operating officer at Innovest Systems, a provider of technology-driven services for trust and wealth management companies and investment advisors. He earlier served in several roles of increasing responsibilities at Innovest, including as COO of its payment and fulfillment divisions, CFO of the Trust & Wealth division, and as director of technology. While serving as CFO of the Trust & Wealth division, he formalized its financial reporting and accounting function, and established standard practices to support growth and promote efficiency.
“Having been responsible for critical financial systems, I know the need for effective, proactive protection against cyber attacks is essential for any enterprise,” commented Panec. “I was attracted to VirtualArmour since it offers best-in-class cybersecurity solutions that is evident by an industry-leading 100% customer retention rate, including several Fortune 500 companies. I look forward to supporting VirtualArmour’s growth and especially the further expansion of its managed and professional services.”
Before Innovest, Panec served as technology director at Optech Systems, where he was responsible for systems development and participated in the launch of a mutual fund trading platform that lead to a joint venture and eventual profitable sale. Panec earlier served as vice president and manager of technology at Bankers Trust Company and Security Pacific National Bank.
About VirtualArmour
VirtualArmour International is a global cybersecurity and managed services provider that delivers customized solutions to help businesses build, monitor, maintain and secure their networks.
The company maintains 24/7 client monitoring and service management with specialist teams located in its U.S. and UK-based security operation centers. Through partnerships with best-in-class technology providers, VirtualArmour delivers leading hardware and software solutions for customers that are both sophisticated and scalable, and backed by industry-leading customer service and experience. VirtualArmour’s proprietary CloudCastr client portal and prevention platform provides clients with unparalleled access to real-time reporting on threat levels, breach prevention and overall network security.
VirtualArmour services a wide range of clients, which include Fortune 500 companies and several industry sectors in over 30 countries across five continents. For further information, visit www.virtualarmour.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and U.S. securities laws. This press release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs and intentions. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of VirtualArmour. Although VirtualArmour believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information as VirtualArmour cannot provide any assurance that it will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the success of the company, future interest in such lists, competitive risks and the availability of financing. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and VirtualArmour disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
Company Contact
Russ Armbrust
CEO
VirtualArmour International Inc.
Tel (720) 644-0913
Email Contact
Investor Relations:
Ronald Both or Grant Stude
CMA
Tel (949) 432-7566
Email Contact

What is a Managed Services Security Provider (MSSP)?

What is a Managed Services Security Provider (MSSP)?

Last updated August 19, 2022

Summary:

  • MSSPs are companies that help organizations monitor their networks for suspicious activity and unauthorized use.
  • Organizations often use MSSPs to support their in-house cybersecurity team while gaining cost-effective access to additional tools, resources, and skilled professionals.
  • Strong MSSPs provide numerous services, including Security Information & Event Management, Managed Firewalls, and Endpoint Protection.

What are Managed Security Service Providers?

Managed Security Service Providers are the security guards of the digital world. These companies exist to help you monitor your network traffic and other digital infrastructure for strange behavior, suspicious activity, and unauthorized access.

Should anything fishy be detected the managed security service provider will not only alert you to the possible security breach but help you respond to it effectively, minimizing potential damage and helping you increase security to avoid future breaches.

A good managed security service provider is also able to suggest preventive security measures and help your company implement them effectively, deterring cyber criminals, keeping your data safe, and informing your company about the latest phishing and malware tactics.

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Why Does my Company Need a Managed Security Service Provider?

Depending on the size of your company you may not have the financial resources to hire a cybersecurity team. Having an in-house security expert can be expensive, and not every security expert is an expert in all cybersecurity fields.

By outsourcing this job to a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) you can keep your security costs reasonable and benefit from the expertise of an entire cybersecurity team. Cybercriminals don’t take weekends and holidays off, so neither should your cybersecurity team.

A quick response time is integral to minimizing damage and limiting the amount of data that is compromised if a security breach occurs. Hiring a company that specializes in cybersecurity ensures that your data is protected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

What Types of Technologies and Solutions Do MSSP’s Use?

Managed Security Service Providers employ a wide range of technologies to manage, monitor, and maintain your security systems and prevent security breaches before they even happen. As part of the services package, our clients receive Cloudcastr, VirtualArmour’s proprietary reporting platform, which empowers you and your company with 24/7 security visibility.  We secure your business by focusing on three main fronts:

Security Information and Event Management

Using cutting-edge software products and expert-driven services we can provide you with a real-time analysis of any security breaches or alerts. This keeps you in the loop, empowering you and your company.

At VirtualArmour, our team of experts actively hunts for security threats before they become a problem. By acting offensively, instead of defensively, we can help keep security threats at bay, and prevent breaches from occurring in the first place. We repeat this process every 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Should a possible security threat be detected our experts will alert you within 15 minutes, allowing you to respond to threats before they become problems.

Should a breach occur we will conduct a thorough breach analysis, including an incident response. We will determine what type of threat it was, where the vulnerable entry point is and what information the unauthorized user was looking for. A detailed investigation is key to not only stopping the current attack, but also preventing similar attacks in the future.

Read more about our Managed SIEM services.

Managed Firewalls

A building is only as good as the locks on its doors. Our managed firewall services help you keep unauthorized users out, preventing unauthorized access to company systems and avoiding costly breaches. This in turn not only protects your network infrastructure from unauthorized access, it also keeps your trade secrets and other sensitive data shielded from prying eyes.

However, not all threats are external. While firewalls are great for keeping out unauthorized users, but they aren’t able to effectively monitor internal traffic because they are only placed at the ingress and egress points of the network (the entrances and exits of your virtual building).

Read more about our Managed Firewall services.

Managed Endpoint

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) security is an important part of cybersecurity. When we work with you to implement your managed security system we will review all of BYOD  (including laptops, tablets, smartphones and specialized equipment) to ensure they comply with specific security criteria.

Just as your firewall protects your system from external threats endpoint protection keeps your devices safe from any possible internal threats. If an employee’s laptop is compromised the firewall might not notice, since the laptop is already authorized to be inside the firewall.

Endpoint protection acts like a smaller firewall around each device on your network, so that if one device gets infected or compromised (say from a phishing email or a virus from a USB drive) you can keep that device isolated from the rest of the network until it can be fixed.

When we first set up your cyber security we will build a managed endpoint for you. By doing this before we grant your devices access to the network we can help you screen for security breaches before they can do any damage. A managed endpoint works like a security badge for each individual device: It lets the larger system know which devices are, and are not, authorized.

Read more about our Managed Endpoint Protection services.

Why should I choose VirtualArmour?

Your Business is Unique, and So Are Your Cybersecurity Needs

VirtualArmour understands that all businesses are different, and have different cybersecurity needs. That is why we tailor our services to the unique needs of your company, and never subscribe to the “one size fits all” business model. We believe in one-on-one client management, so you know your security is being given the care and attention to detail it deserves.

Our clients are guaranteed a personal response to any support ticket from an engineer within 15 minutes, and all change requests will be implemented within 24 hours. We have teams placed all over the world, so security support is always available.

Stay in the Loop with Your Personal Dashboard

VirtualArmour also provides each client with a personal dashboard, called Cloudcastr, giving you a bird’s eye view of your organization’s security position and keeping you involved in the entire security process.

See more about Cloudcastr.

Unsure How to Respond to a Breach? We Have You Covered

We also provide our clients with proprietary incident response protocols, which are clear and detailed playbooks that are designed specifically for your business and lay out what to do should a security breach occur.

See also: Hacked? Here’s What to Do Next.

Prevent Security Breaches Before They Happen

One of our main focuses is prevention. While no security-focused organization can guarantee total security all the time we can minimize the risks of a security breach by employing a multilayered approach to protection that covers you from cloud to core. Our proprietary technology is built using cutting-edge technology and is personalized to suit your business’s unique needs.

Conclusion

Cybercrime is a real threat, so your business needs a solid cybersecurity team on your side. Hiring your own in-house team can be cost-prohibitive, and may require more staff than you want to hire. By outsourcing this important job to a team of experts you know that your security needs are taken care of, and that you have 24-hour access to expert support should you need it. Contact us if you need help making a plan.

VirtualArmour Signs Exclusive Services Partnership with Snare

VirtualArmour was taken private in Q3 2021. These legacy press releases are kept online for informational purposes. VirtualArmour is a proud member of the Evergreen Services Group family of companies.

CENTENNIAL, Colo., July 12, 2018 — VirtualArmour International Inc. (CSE:VAI) (3V3:F) (VTLR:OTCQB), a premier cybersecurity managed services provider, has signed an exclusive reseller and services partnership with Snare Solutions, a trusted log management platform and subsidiary of Prophecy International (ASX:PRO).
VirtualArmour will be the exclusive professional services provider for all of Snares post-sales deployments in North America, as well as resell Snare’s suite of CA Veracode Verified security products.
The Australia-based Snare has been solving security log monitoring and management problems around the globe for nearly 20 years. It has been playing a key role in successful security information and event management (SIEM) deployments for nearly every SIEM vendor around the world. Snare’s technology is relied upon by global enterprises and government agencies for its easy deployment and rock-solid architecture.
Many thousands of organizations use Snare’s agent as a basis for their audit collection, analysis, reporting and archival systems. They collect event log information for many Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and multinational businesses worldwide.
VirtualArmour will integrate Snare’s log management solution into CloudCastr, its proprietary client portal that delivers rich, real-time information about the security environment and the state of the services VirtualArmour manages.
“Working in partnership with VirtualArmour, we can now deliver the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions to both the private and public sector,” said Prophecy CEO, Brad Thomas. “VirtualArmour’s proactive security services along with our world-leading log management solutions will provide our customers the most effective integration of log monitoring and managed services.”
Andrew Douthwaite, CTO of VirtualArmour, added: “We’ve seen how Snare’s ability to extend existing investments in nearly every SIEM platform results in faster and more accurate analysis, which in turn provides dramatically tighter security. Their leading enterprise log management solution strongly complements our managed services by providing substantial savings and a highly scalable technology, with combined benefits for our current and future customers.”
The North American headquarters of both companies are located in Colorado.
About Snare
Snare was originally developed by Intersect Alliane, was acquired by Prophecy International in 2011. Prophecy International Holdings Group is an ASX-listed company based in Adelaide, Australia. The company is known internationally for its innovative software, which is sold globally through partner channels. For more information, visit www.snaresolutions.com.
About VirtualArmour
VirtualArmour International is a global cybersecurity and managed services provider that delivers customized solutions to help businesses build, monitor, maintain and secure their networks.
The company maintains 24/7 client monitoring and service management with specialist teams located in its U.S. and UK-based security operation centers. Through partnerships with best-in-class technology providers, VirtualArmour delivers leading hardware and software solutions for customers that are both sophisticated and scalable and backed by industry-leading customer service and experience. VirtualArmour’s proprietary CloudCastr client portal and prevention platform provides clients with unparalleled access to real-time reporting on threat levels, breach prevention, and overall network security.
VirtualArmour services a wide range of clients, which include Fortune 500 companies and several industry sectors in over 30 countries across five continents. For further information, visit www.virtualarmour.com.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation and U.S. securities laws. This press release includes certain forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, as well as management’s objectives, strategies, beliefs, and intentions. The forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of VirtualArmour. Although VirtualArmour believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information as VirtualArmour cannot provide any assurance that it will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements are frequently identified by such words as “may”, “will”, “plan”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “estimate”, “intend” and similar words referring to future events and results. Forward-looking statements are based on the current opinions and expectations of management. All forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and subject to a variety of assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, including the success of this partnership, the future deal potential from this partnership, future interest in such partnerships, competitive risks and the availability of financing. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release and VirtualArmour disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.
Company Contact
Russ Armbrust
CEO
VirtualArmour International Inc.
Tel (720) 644-0913
Email Contact
Investor Relations:
Ronald Both or Grant Stude
CMA
Tel (949) 432-7566
Email Contact