USX Cyber and Critical IT Solutions Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Cybersecurity for Small and Midsize Businesses

USX Cyber, a leader in advanced cybersecurity solutions, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Critical IT Solutions (CITS), a premier IT services company. This partnership aims to provide small businesses across the United States with enhanced cybersecurity services, reduced operational costs, and improved client satisfaction.

New Collaboration Enhances Cybersecurity Delivery, Reduces Costs, and Increases Profitability for Clients Nationwide.

By joining forces, USX Cyber and CITS are committed to protecting America’s small businesses through comprehensive and adaptive cybersecurity solutions. This partnership enables CITS to leverage USX Cyber’s state-of-the-art GUARDIENT^™ XDRTM platform, which offers enterprise-grade cybersecurity on a single pane of glass. This platform supports scalable, adaptive, and profitable cybersecurity operations.

“Partnering with USX Cyber allows us to reduce operational costs while simultaneously improving our cybersecurity delivery capabilities,” said Hani Eshack, President and CEO of Critical IT Solutions. “This collaboration replaces the pain and frustration of fragmented security tools and services with a cohesive, powerful solution that enhances our clients’ satisfaction and boosts our profitability.”

The GUARDIENT^™ XDR platform provided by USX Cyber is designed to be user-friendly and easy to onboard, supported by comprehensive X-MattersTM playbooks, SOPs, and documentation. This support elevates Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) capabilities, enabling them to deliver top-tier security services to their clients.

By partnering with USX Cyber, Critical IT Solutions enjoys numerous benefits:

• Protected and satisfied clients
• Increased value delivered to clients
• Savings on tool consolidation
• Decreased talent costs
• Reduced instances of client churn
• Increased revenue and profitability

USX Cyber and Critical IT Solutions are dedicated to their shared values of protecting small and midsize businesses across the nation. This partnership is set to revolutionize the way cybersecurity is delivered, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of protection and service.

About USX Cyber:
USX Cyber safeguards American businesses with cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. Our unwavering commitment to innovation, exceptional customer service, and robust security enables businesses and their partners to proactively defend against evolving cyber threats.

About Critical IT Solutions:
Critical IT Solutions is a full-service IT provider dedicated to delivering reliable, professional technology solutions to businesses worldwide. With a focus on exceptional customer service and expertise, Critical IT Solutions offers comprehensive IT support tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. For more information, visit CITS’s website.

To learn more about GUARDIENT^™ and how it can benefit your business, or explore partnership opportunities, please contact either company at:

USX Cyber Media Contact: Rod Volz
Chief Growth Officer, USX Cyber
Email: rod@usxcyber.com
Phone: (828) 974-8696‬

Critical IT Solutions Contact:
Email: linda@criticalitsolutions.com
Phone: (301)706-6080

USX Cyber Unveils Groundbreaking Mac Cyber Protection and Detection Capabilities for its Award Winning XDR Platform GUARDIENT^™

Vienna, VA – July 23rd 2024 – USX Cyber, a trailblazer in cybersecurity solutions, is thrilled to announce the latest advancements to GUARDIENT^™, its leading-edge cybersecurity platform. The new features introduce comprehensive Mac cyber protection and detection capabilities, a significant leap forward in safeguarding macOS environments. This development addresses a critical gap in the industry, which has lagged in providing robust security for Mac products and operating systems.

“With our latest update to GUARDIENT^™, we are setting a new standard in Mac cybersecurity,” said Clyde Goldbach, CEO of USX Cyber. “These breakthrough innovations, bring unparalleled protection and detection capabilities to macOS, ensuring that all devices, regardless of operating system, receive top-tier security.”

GUARDIENT^™ innovations include:

Antivirus Solution:

• Real-time scanning of file hashes to detect and mitigate threats instantly.
• Automated removal of files identified as malicious, ensuring continuous system protection.
• Integration with filescan.io for enhanced detection capabilities, expanding the platform’s threat identification reach.

Security Log Monitoring:

• Continuous monitoring of macOS system logs to track potential security issues.
• Immediate alerts for any suspicious activities or security breaches, enabling prompt response.
• Comprehensive logging and reporting for compliance and forensic analysis, ensuring thorough oversight.

System Hardening:

• Automated configuration management to streamline and enforce configuration changes ensuring systems are compliant with industry standards and organizational policies.
• Compliance framework integration to automate adherence to regulatory standards, avoid penalties, and maintain audit readiness.
• Proactive vulnerability management to continuously scan and automate remediation addressing weaknesses and strengthening overall security posture.

Enhanced Threat Detection:

• New rules for monitoring critical directories, such as the Downloads folder, to prevent the spread of threats.
• Active response capabilities to neutralize threats in real-time, minimizing potential damage.
• Robust endpoint security, enhancing overall threat detection and management.

Comprehensive Protection:

• Coverage for macOS endpoints alongside existing Windows and Linux support, ensuring all devices are protected.
• Unified platform for cross-device threat management and response, simplifying cybersecurity operations.
• Industry-leading ransomware detection and prevention capabilities, providing superior protection against one of the most pervasive cyber threats.

Enhanced Device Security:

• Removable media allow list/deny list for comprehensive control over external devices preventing data breaches and malware infections from unauthorized sources.
• Active response enabling automatic shutdown of ports when unapproved removable media device detected, preventing unauthorized access and threats in real time.
• Seamless integration for cohesive endpoint protection, enhancing overall system security without compromising usability or efficiency.

With these new features, GUARDIENT^™ solidifies its position as the most comprehensive and advanced cybersecurity solution available today.

USX Cyber Launches GUARDIENT^™: A Transformative Cybersecurity Solution for Managed Service Providers

Key Features of GUARDIENT^™:

• Advanced threat detection and automated response capabilities.
• Unified platform that integrates the entire cyber tool stack for simplified operations and cost reduction through elimination of redundant, costly, and unnecessary cyber tools.
• Proprietary Compliance Accelerators to ensure businesses meet current regulatory standards.
• Economic advantages through technical optimization, simplified pricing, and reduced need for specialized personnel.

“GUARDIENT^™ is not just another tool; it is the complete cybersecurity solution that MSPs need to effectively protect their clients,” said Clyde Goldbach, CEO of USX Cyber. “With GUARDIENT^™, we are empowering MSPs to turn their help desk into a fully functional security operations center (SOC). Simply put, our goal is to support our MSP Partners by providing them an easy to use, yet comprehensive, tool to protect their clients while increasing their revenue and profitability.”

USX Cyber Introduces GUARDIENT^™ XDR: Bringing Enterprise Level Cyber Security to Businesses of All Sizes.

Virginia, USA – May 23, 2024 – USX Cyber, a pioneer in cybersecurity solutions, is announcing the launch of GUARDIENT^™, a robust eXtended Detection and Response (XDR) platform designed to meet the needs of both businesses and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) looking to enhance their cybersecurity service offerings.

GUARDIENT^™ offers a comprehensive, enterprise-grade cybersecurity solution that is both accessible and manageable for organizations of all sizes.

USX Cyber’s GUARDIENT^™ XDR platform provides a unified ‘single pane of glass’ approach to cybersecurity, integrating numerous security tools into one manageable interface, eliminating the need for multiple cyber tools. This innovative solution allows for advanced threat detection, automated response capabilities, and streamlined compliance management, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking to fortify their cyber defenses.

Benefits of GUARDIENT^™ Include:

• Enhanced Protection: Advanced capabilities to detect and respond to threats in real-time, ensuring businesses and their data are safeguarded against cyber attacks.
• Ease of Use: Simplifies the cybersecurity process with a user-friendly interface that does not require deep technical knowledge. Customers and MSPs can choose to use comprehensive GUARDIENT^™ and X-Matters^TM playbooks and documentation to train their own staff or contract USX Cyber to manage it for them.
• Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for multiple security tools and specialized staff, thereby addressing cyber ‘tool sprawl’ and lowering operational and training costs.
• Scalability: Designed to grow with your business, providing a scalable security solution that adapts to ever-changing threats and evolving business needs.

“GUARDIENT^™ represents a significant advancement in making high-level cybersecurity capabilities accessible to every business,” said Cole McKinley, CTO of USX Cyber. “Whether you are a small, medium, or enterprise business, or an MSP looking to increase your value, GUARDIENT^™ and X-Matters playbooks and documentation equip you with the tools needed to protect your operations and confidently address the challenges of today’s cyber environment.”

USX Cyber Earns Three Gold Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

We are excited to announce that USX Cyber has been honored with three Gold 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards within the following categories:

• Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) 
• Cybersecurity Posture 
• Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards recognize companies, products, and professionals that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in information security. Winners are selected based on qualities such as demonstrated leadership, excellence and results in cybersecurity and the popular votes and comments received from the cybersecurity community. 

“We are honored to receive these awards, which reflect our team’s dedication to providing innovative and effective cybersecurity solutions to our clients,” said Clyde Goldbach, Jr., CEO of USX Cyber. “As cyber threats continue to evolve, our team remains focused on staying ahead of the curve and providing our clients with the best possible protection against these threats, no matter the size. We are proud to be recognized for our efforts and look forward to continuing to defend businesses that didn’t have access to this protection before.”