In today’s hyper-connected Asia-Pacific (APAC), cybersecurity is no longer a siloed IT function, but a fundamental pillar of business resilience and growth. The relentless surge of sophisticated cyber threats demands a paradigm shift from reactive defense to proactive security strategies. Organisations must evolve beyond simply responding to attacks; they must anticipate, predict, and neutralise threats before they materialise. This is the core principle driving Lumen Technologies’ approach to Managed Security Services (MSS). It is why we are proud to share that, according to IDC’s analysis and customer feedback, Lumen is positioned in the Major Players Category in the 2024 Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services IDC MarketScape1.
Beyond Detection: Lumen’s Proactive Security Edge
The traditional model of cybersecurity, focused primarily on detection and response, is increasingly insufficient. The speed and complexity of modern cyberattacks overwhelm reactive systems, leading to breaches, data loss, and significant business disruption. True security leadership demands a proactive stance – an approach that embeds security into the very fabric of the organisation.
Lumen’s vision, embodied in our “See More, Stop More” mission, champions this proactive approach. By aligning our MSS portfolio with the NIST 2.0 cybersecurity framework, Lumen provides expert consultation on governance, assessments and testing, and delivers proactive protection, advanced detection, and rapid response and recovery capabilities. Services like our Advanced-MDR with active enterprise-wide threat hunting, visibility on configuration of cloud, devices, application, and continuous vulnerability management, are concrete manifestations of this mission.
Building a Proactive Security Architecture
To achieve this proactive security posture, organisations need a robust and integrated suite of solutions. Lumen’s MSS portfolio is designed to address the multifaceted challenges of the modern threat landscape:
1) Threat Detection and Intelligence
• Security Log Monitoring (SLM): Beyond simple log aggregation, our SLM provides 24/7 threat intelligence and analysis through multi-tenanted SIEM and SOC analytics, delivering actionable insights from your organisation’s on-premise and cloud environments. This is about proactive threat hunting, not just passive monitoring.
• Managed Security Behavioural Analytics (MSBA): Proactive identification of insider threats and compromised accounts requires more than just anomaly detection. Our MSBA, powered by cloud-based User and Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA), establishes behavioural baselines to identify deviations that signal malicious activity, enhancing threat detection.
• Advanced Managed Detection and Response (Advanced-MDR): Taking threat hunting to the next level, our Advanced-MDR combines cutting-edge XDR technology, threat intelligence, and 24/7 world class security operations to detect, investigate, and respond to threats from various attack vectors across your ecosystem providing crucial managed detection and response.
2) Protection and Prevention
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR): Eliminating ransomware and malware demands rapid and decisive action. Our MDR solutions leverage cloud-based EDR/XDR to provide 24/7 proactive threat detection and response, minimising dwell time and mitigating damage, offering essential cybersecurity protection.
• Managed Cloud Security (MCS): In the multi-cloud era, security must be seamless and consistent. Our MCS provides unified vulnerability management, compliance, and posture management across leading hyperscalers and cloud providers, ensuring proactive protection of your organisation’s cloud assets.
• Managed Network Security: The network remains a critical control point. Our managed network security services, including managed firewall, adaptive network security, managed SD-WAN and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), provide proactive protection against network-borne threats, delivering essential network security.
• Asset-Based Cyber Defense (ABCD) SaaS: In response to escalating threats like advanced TTPs, zero-day vulnerabilities, and AI-enhanced social engineering, our ABCD SaaS offers comprehensive Advanced-MDR. Developed with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, it provides 24/7 proactive security monitoring extending to cloud, IoT/OT, and user behaviour. Leveraging unique MITRE ATT&CK-based threat modeling, it delivers broad, risk-based visibility and rapid, automated response across all attack vectors.
3) Comprehensive Security Management
• Recognising the breadth of modern security challenges, Lumen also provides managed secure service edge (SSE), database activity monitoring, managed security awareness, and digital forensics and incident response, along with third-party supply risk assessments.
The Power of Global Expertise, Delivered Locally
Lumen’s commitment to the APAC region is demonstrated through our strategic, global network of SOCs, with four located in Asia (Singapore, Melbourne, Bengaluru, and Tokyo). These centres are staffed by a deep bench of security experts, including threat hunters, security automation engineers, and incident responders. This local presence is amplified by the global threat intelligence of Black Lotus Labs, our threat research and operations arm, and strategic partnerships with leading network, cloud and endpoint security innovators. This combination of global technology with local expertise and delivery is crucial for providing relevant and effective security solutions and cybersecurity support in APAC.
Your Strategic Security Partner
In an era defined by digital transformation and escalating cyber risk, organisations need a security partner that transcends traditional service provision. Lumen’s proactive security approach, combined with a deep understanding of APAC’s unique regulatory and business environment, delivers personalised solutions and localised support, ensuring that our solutions are tailored to your specific needs and challenges. As a Tier 1 global communications and managed security services provider, Lumen delivers unified and comprehensive solutions to secure your digital environment. With proven technology expertise, we have enhanced the network and security resilience of over 2,500 clients across the world. If you seek a strong regional MSS partner offering advanced proactive security in APAC, explore Lumen’s Managed Security Services.
1 IDC MarketScape: Asia/Pacific Managed Security Services 2024 Vendor Assessment, doc # AP51571224 September 2024
