Houston, TX (October 14, 2024) – ThreatGEN®, a leader in cybersecurity simulation and gamification-based training, today announced that Defend-OT, a Belgium-based operational technology (OT) cybersecurity firm, has joined its partner program at the Gold level. This partnership aims to enhance cybersecurity preparedness and incident response capabilities for organizations across the Benelux region. As a Gold partner, Defend-OT will have exclusive rights to resell ThreatGEN’s products in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.
The collaboration leverages Defend-OT’s expertise in OT cybersecurity with ThreatGEN’s innovative platforms, including ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue and AutoTableTop™. ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, an immersive multiplayer cybersecurity training game, provides hands-on experience in both defensive and offensive cybersecurity subjects. AutoTableTop™, powered by generative AI, offers automated incident response tabletop exercises, allowing organizations to rapidly improve their cyber incident response readiness.
Jelle Verbeeck, founder of Defend-OT, will be showcasing the partnership’s capabilities and the AutoTableTop product at an upcoming event titled “Unlock the cybersecurity code: NIS2 for OT insiders” on October 17, 2024, at De Koninck in Antwerp. Verbeeck will present on “Cybersecurity System integrator / Service provider’s view” as part of the International Society of Automation (ISA) segment of the program.
“We are excited to welcome Defend-OT to our Gold partner program,” said Robert C. Rhodes, Director of Business Development at ThreatGEN. “Jelle Verbeeck’s extensive experience in OT cybersecurity, combined with our innovative platforms, will provide unparalleled value to organizations in the Benelux region facing ever-evolving cyber threats.“
Verbeeck added, “Partnering with ThreatGEN represents a significant step forward in our mission to enhance OT cybersecurity in the Benelux countries. By integrating ThreatGEN’s cutting-edge simulation with our expertise, we revolutionize the way that we do tabletop exercises with our customers and give them valuable insights in the way that they do Incident Response planning.“
The upcoming event where Verbeeck will present is designed for OT insiders and will cover various aspects of the NIS2 directive, featuring speakers from LSEC, Toreon, and HMS, alongside a live hosted tabletop exercise.
About Defend-OT
Defend-OT is a Belgium-based cybersecurity firm specializing in operational technology (OT) environments. With a focus on protecting critical infrastructure and industrial systems, Defend-OT offers tailored solutions to address the unique security challenges faced by organizations in the OT sector.
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About ThreatGEN
ThreatGEN® offers state-of-the-art cybersecurity simulation products that foster and enhance security discussions. The ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue platform provides an immersive, gamified experience from both cyber defense (Blue Team) and hacker (Red Team) perspectives. AutoTableTop™ complements this by offering automated incident response exercises, leveraging Generative AI to deliver limitless scenarios across various industries, all with minimal preparation time and effort.
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