Open Systems Launches Partner Program For MDR Division

In February, cybersecurity firm Open Systems launched a new partner program for Ontinue, its rebranded managed detection and response (MDR) division. Ontinue by Open Systems aims to help Microsoft partners extend their security offerings beyond Sentinel and Defender or even start up a security practice, May Mitchell (pictured), CMO of Open Systems and Ontinue, told CRN.

“Security as we all know is complex—and it doesn’t have to be,” Mitchell said. “We believe that if a customer or partner has a more secure environment, it’s a more innovative environment.”

Ontinue promises to bring Microsoft partners more expertise around the Redmond, Wash.-based vendor’s Defender and its security information and event management (SIEM) tool Sentinel while adding the option for Ontinue’s own Ion platform and a 24-hour globally distributed security adviser and defender staff, according to Ontinue. The company’s offerings integrate with existing Microsoft environments, and customer data stays in the tenant. Ontinue offers security automation and uses Microsoft collaboration application Teams to bring together the stakeholders needed to solve security issues.