Innovator Spotlight: Fortra

by Dan K. Anderson CEO, CISO, and vCISO

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and frequent, organizations face immense pressure to simplify their security stacks and improve operational efficiency. According to Security Magazine, 78% of organizations are using over 50 security tools, creating complexity and noise, which makes it difficult to extract actionable insights.

80% of all attacks leverage just four common attack vectors—credential theft, phishing, exploit vulnerabilities, and botnets (Verizon DBIR). The shortage of cybersecurity professionals, with over 4 million unfilled roles globally (ISC2), further complicates the landscape. Fortra is addressing these critical challenges with an integrated platform that consolidates security tools, enhances threat detection, and improves response times.

For organizations, managing these threats while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency has become a daunting challenge. Fortra is redefining cybersecurity by delivering a suite of integrated solutions that empower businesses to proactively defend against these evolving threats.

Dan K Anderson, a CISO and vCISO with deep expertise in cybersecurity strategy, underscores the need for consolidation: “Organizations are moving away from a tool-centric approach and are now focused on achieving business outcomes. Fortra’s platform offers a unified, cloud-native solution that integrates across multiple threat vectors, reducing complexity and enhancing security efficacy.”

Fortra’s unified platform helps organizations navigate the complexities of today’s threat landscape, offering advanced threat intelligence, streamlined operations, and a stronger security posture.

Fortra has evolved from managing IBM i infrastructure to offering a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio that provides scalable, integrated solutions. The company’s cloud-native, multi-vector defense platform aggregates data across various security tools to provide unified protection. With Fortra Threat Brain, the platform correlates and shares insights from its suite of solutions—spanning data security, infrastructure protection, and digital risk protection—ensuring that customers benefit from enhanced threat detection and response.

Fortra’s platform addresses the problem of tool sprawl and siloed security measures that often lead to missed threats and inefficient operations and allows security teams to focus on what matters most: reducing risks and improving business resilience. Current featured technologies in the Fortra platform include cloud email protection, vulnerability management, and extended detection and response (XDR).

Launched at RSA 2024 earlier this year, Fortra’s platform has already gained traction with over 100 customers. It provides not only improved security outcomes but also efficient operations through a common UI and shared threat intelligence model, helping organizations demonstrate compliance, mitigate cybersecurity risks, and reduce operational costs.

A key differentiator for Fortra is its ability to adapt to an organization’s specific needs and environment. Whether an organization is focused on protecting sensitive data, automating repetitive security tasks, or building a more resilient security posture, Fortra’s suite of solutions can be tailored to align with their objectives. The platform’s modular approach allows businesses to choose the components that best fit their requirements, while still benefiting from seamless integration and centralized management.

Fortra’s commitment to continuous innovation is evident in its proactive approach to addressing emerging threats and regulatory requirements. The company’s advanced threat detection tools leverage AI and machine learning to provide real-time insights and automate responses, ensuring that security teams can stay ahead of cybercriminals. With its robust managed security services, Fortra provides additional support for organizations seeking to enhance their in-house capabilities or fill gaps in their security operations. Fortra’s managed security services offerings include:

• Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
• Managed Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Managed Digital Risk Protection (DRP)
• Managed Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Managed Integrity Monitoring

“We are reshaping the industry by bringing leading solutions into one best-in-class portfolio. In doing so, the organizations we work with can create a stronger line of defense from a single provider. Our team of experts stays ahead of the ever-evolving threat landscape and collaborates with customers to ensure the solutions we provide reduce risk while also supporting business productivity,” said Kate Bolseth, CEO of Fortra.

“Fortra has been a strategic partner in helping us consolidate our security stack and achieve more with less. Their unified platform has significantly reduced our tool management overhead and provided clear, actionable intelligence that has improved our response times and overall security posture,” said the CISO of a Fortune 500 financial services firm.

Call to Action
Fortra offers a comprehensive, cloud-native, multi-vector cyber defense platform that empowers organizations to consolidate their security tools, enhance threat detection, and streamline operations. By providing integrated solutions and managed security services, Fortra helps businesses improve their security maturity while reducing operational burdens.

Learn how Fortra can elevate your cybersecurity strategy—

Visit https://www.fortra.com/contact-us to get in touch.

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About the Author

Dan K. Anderson, Winner Top Global CISO of the year 2023 & 2024, Dan currently serves as a vCISO and On-Call Roving reporter for CyberDefense Magazine.  BSEE, MS Computer Science, MBA Entrepreneurial focus, CISA, CRISC, CBCLA, C|EH, PCIP, and ITIL v3.  Dan’s work includes consulting premier teaching hospitals such as Stanford Medical Center, Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital, University of Utah Hospital, and large Integrated Delivery Networks such as Sutter Health, Catholic Healthcare West, Kaiser Permanente, Veterans Health Administration, Intermountain Healthcare and Banner Health.

Dan has served in positions as President, CEO, CIO, CISO, CTO, and Director, is currently CEO and Co-Founder of Mark V Security, and Cyber Advisor Board member for Graphite Health. Dan is a USA Hockey level 5 Master Coach.  Current volunteering by building the future of Cyber Security professionals through University Board work, the local hacking scene, and mentoring students, co-workers, and CISO’s.  Dan lives in Littleton, Colorado linkedin.com/in/dankanderson