Stronger Together: How BlueAlly And Fortinet Simplify Security For Modern Businesses

As cybersecurity becomes more complex and harder to manage, many organizations are turning to managed security service providers for help. BlueAlly is meeting that need with an end-to-end managed security approach, built on a long-standing partnership with Fortinet.

According to Dan Timko, chief strategy officer at BlueAlly, customers are feeling the pressure of an evolving threat landscape and limited internal resources.

“I think right now what we're hearing from our clients is that the threat landscape just keeps evolving and it's really hard for them to keep up,” Timko said. “Most organizations don't have the resources to do that internally and therefore they need experts from an outside organization who have a core competency in that.”

To help customers navigate that complexity, BlueAlly supports the full security lifecycle, from assessments and compliance considerations to implementation and ongoing managed services.

“We have an entire practice that can help our clients holistically…all the way to product installation, implementation, and then through to manage services for ongoing support,” Timko said.

Fortinet has been a strategic partner for more than 12 years, giving BlueAlly the flexibility to scale managed services and operate more efficiently across diverse customer environments.

“I think what's most interesting is the platform vision for Fortinet,” Timko said. “It really helps our team be far more efficient in managing multiple client environments, multiple technologies.”

That partnership recently came to life in a large hospitality project, where BlueAlly managed security deployment and logistics across thousands of locations. Following the success of the initial rollout, the project is now expanding globally.

From a business standpoint, BlueAlly has also deepened its collaboration with Fortinet through the Engage Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) program.

“So recently BlueAlly is a certified EPSP partner,” Timko said. “So, it's a true partnership.”

For solution providers looking to grow managed services practices, Timko offered a straightforward reminder.

“In regards to managed services, I think it's very important that you don't dabble,” he said. “You really have to commit to it.”

To learn more about BlueAlly’s managed security services and its work with Fortinet, visit BlueAlly.com.