Cohesity Strengthens Cyber Resilience with Expanded Cyber Event Response Service and Strategic Partnerships

Collaborations with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Arctic Wolf, Sophos, Fenix24, and Semperis Enhance Incident Recovery Through Expertise and Seamless Coordination.

Singapore, 14 January 2025 – Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, has announced an expansion of its Cyber Event Response Team (CERT) service through partnerships with industry-leading incident response (IR) providers. Since its establishment in 2021, Cohesity CERT has been instrumental in helping organisations respond to high-stakes security events swiftly and effectively. By joining forces with IR experts such as Palo Alto Networks Unit 42, Arctic Wolf, Sophos, Fenix24, and Semperis, Cohesity is enhancing the traditional IR process with enriched data, robust backup and recovery expertise, and seamless collaboration to expedite incident recovery.

Leveraging its native platform capabilities, Cohesity CERT provides IR partners with customer-approved operational data, such as logs, reports, and inventories. This integrated approach enhances digital forensics, threat intelligence, and containment capabilities, enabling faster and more efficient incident resolution while minimising business disruption. Customers benefit from peace of mind knowing that their chosen IR provider can work directly with Cohesity to streamline cyber response efforts and restore clean data swiftly.

Sanjay Poonen, CEO of Cohesity, stated, “With ransomware, data breaches, and other cyber threats becoming an unavoidable reality, organisations need the assurance that they can bounce back faster, stronger, and smarter. Cohesity CERT is a natural extension of our mission to empower organisations with resilient, secure data management. Cyber resilience is the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, and we are committed to helping our customers achieve it.”

Cohesity CERT is included as part of the company’s subscription services, offering customers significant benefits:

1. Minimised Business Disruption and Financial Loss: With cyberattacks becoming increasingly frequent and damaging, Cohesity aids organisations in detecting, investigating, and recovering from incidents swiftly. This reduces operational downtimes, preventing prolonged disruptions and financial repercussions.
2. Comprehensive, Coordinated Response and Recovery: By collaborating with leading IR partners, Cohesity has developed a robust methodology that leverages its Data Security Alliance and native platform capabilities. Sharing consolidated operational data with approved partners enhances incident analysis, ensuring safer and faster recovery after cyberattacks.
3. Around-the-Clock Availability and Multi-Vendor Support: Cohesity CERT operates 24/7 to address incidents ranging from ransomware and data breaches to targeted cyberattacks. This continuous support ensures rapid response and collaboration with IR partners, enabling agile decision-making and effective resolution of threats.
4. Expert Guidance and Proactive Recommendations: Cohesity CERT’s personnel, alongside its IR partners, are seasoned professionals with expertise in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and incident response. Their actionable recommendations and insights empower organisations to fortify their defences and adapt to the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.

Industry Leaders on Cohesity CERT’s Impact

Sam Rubin, Senior Vice President of Consulting and Threat Intelligence at Unit 42, stated, “Cybercriminals are increasingly emboldened by new technology, making cyberattacks more effective and efficient. Through this new partnership, Cohesity will play a crucial role in expediting backup and business recovery processes for shared customers. This collaboration will greatly benefit our customers, ensuring a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity that enhances the overall investigation process for Unit 42.”

Kerri Shafer-Page, Vice President of Incident Response at Arctic Wolf, highlighted, “Time and information are two of the most critical parts of incident response. Cohesity’s quick response toolkit gives us access to valuable data that enables more comprehensive investigations and quicker recovery. Partnering with Cohesity CERT adds expertise in backup and recovery, helping us ensure joint customers remain resilient no matter what challenges they face.”

John Anthony Smith, Founder and Chief Security Officer at Conversant Group, noted, “Your organisation is only as safe as its backup controls. Cohesity CERT’s expertise in backup and recovery ensures resiliency, simplifying the complexity of incident response investigations and providing invaluable support to our customers.”

Rob Harrison, Senior Vice President of Product Management for SecOps and Endpoint Security at Sophos, remarked, “With Cohesity CERT, Sophos’ global IR team can quickly assess and neutralise active threats. This partnership streamlines the response process, enabling us to disrupt attackers before they cause significant damage. By working together, we ensure our joint customers recover faster and stronger from cyberattacks.”

Mickey Bresman, CEO of Semperis, commented, “Expanding our partnership with Cohesity enhances resilience by protecting critical pathways such as Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID systems. Without robust backup and recovery solutions, disruptions to identity systems can have severe consequences. Cohesity’s expertise ensures these systems are safeguarded and restored quickly.”

Empowering Cyber Resilience

As highlighted by 451 Research, “One-third of enterprises express that their current staffing levels are inadequate for today’s cybersecurity challenges. Enterprises increasingly seek value-added services from vendors to improve processes and address evolving threats.” Cohesity CERT, through its partnerships and innovative methodologies, meets this demand by empowering organisations to navigate the complexities of modern cybersecurity with confidence and resilience.