Abacode and Tech Data Partner for Cybersecurity and Regulatory Compliance Readiness & Implementation Services

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Feb 19, 2019, 10:15 ET

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting ready for cybersecurity compliance audits and certifications can be a formidable task for any organization. Abacode has partnered with Tech Data, the world's leading end-to-end distributor of technology products, services and solutions, to provide unparalleled security and compliance program implementation services to companies of all sizes.

Our professionals give your organization peace of mind and serve as your compliance advocate throughout the entire process, from understanding the driving needs to reaching compliance/certification.

It's hard to miss the constant deluge of negative cybersecurity news in the media – massive hacks, breaches, ransomware, and social media attacks seem to occur daily. Users are more aware of the dangers their data faces and are increasingly demanding data protection and cybersecurity for the products and solutions they purchase. All organizations should deploy security programs. Security and compliance is not only good business practice to fulfill obligations and protect data, but also a marketing differentiator for the services of proactive organizations.

Security and compliance should be at the forefront of any organization's marketing strategy. Effective and mature security programs coupled with third-party attestations can reduce customer onboarding wariness and help smaller organizations secure larger enterprise clients. Abacode's security professionals are experienced in assessing, remediating, and implementing processes in compliance with the following:

·         DFARS

·         ISO 27001

·         FERPA

·         NIST Cybersecurity Framework

·         FISMA

·         NY DFS/NYCRR

·         GDPR

·         PCI DSS

·         GLBA

·         SOC 1 (Types 1/2)

·         HIPAA

·         SOC 2 (Types 1/2)

·         HITRUST


As a full-service cybersecurity firm, Abacode offers complete security program implementation services. Our compliance specialists have years of experience conducting assessments and consulting clients through entity-wide process and control implementations, performing security services according to the above compliance standards.

"As North American companies come to grips with sweeping compliance and regulation, we understand the importance of partnering with Tech Data in order to help their clients and partners meet this critical need," said Bryan Graf, SVP and Partner at Abacode. "Our business has been engaged in helping organizations consolidate all of their cyber-risk, regulatory compliance and managed security services under one roof. It's been great to partner with Tech Data and such a great team."

"We rely on strategic vendor partnerships to help drive Tech Data's brand and services forward, and Abacode is one of those companies that we are excited to collaborate with," commented Alex Ryals, Vice President, Security Solutions at Tech Data. "Abacode's people and processes are top-notch, and they bring a level of quality and depth of services that fits perfectly into our value-added portfolio."

About Abacode

Abacode is a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), dedicated to delivering unbiased products, solutions and compliance services for national and multi-national organizations. We deliver enterprise-wide guidance and solutions before attacks become disruptions and financial hardships.

Clients and partners collaborate with Abacode utilizing our cybersecurity capability maturity model, which includes the Cyber S.M.A.R.T. ™ core set of services:

  • Security Governance
  • Managed Threat Detection - 24/7
  • Advanced Threat Response
  • Real-Time Optimization
  • Training and Education

Visit www.abacode.com @Abacode_Cyber, or contact us at [email protected].

About Tech Data

Tech Data connects the world with the power of technology. Their end-to-end portfolio of products, services and solutions, highly specialized skills, and expertise in next-generation technologies enable channel partners to bring to market the products and solutions the world needs to connect, grow, and advance. Tech Data is ranked No. 83 on the Fortune 500® and has been named one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 10 straight years.

To find out more, visit www.techdata.com or follow them on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. For more information on Tech Data's offerings of Abacode solutions, please email [email protected] or call 1-800-237-8931.

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