ACDS’ Cybersecurity Portfolio Gains Competitive Edge from AI-Powered Thoughtworks Application Managed Services
Thoughtworks has entered a strategic partnership with UK-based cybersecurity startup Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) to enhance ACDS' product offerings, particularly in Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM) and Attack Surface Management (ASM). The collaboration, which began in March 2024, focuses on improving ACDS' ASM product, OBSERVATORY, which has gained traction in the US market.
Thoughtworks will provide AI-powered application managed services through its DAMO™ platform, aiming to transform OBSERVATORY into an innovative and scalable solution. The partnership combines Thoughtworks' expertise in enterprise security and product development with ACDS' commitment to 'secure by design' principles, setting new standards in cybersecurity product safety and resilience.
Thoughtworks ha stretto una partnership strategica con la startup britannica di cybersecurity Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) per potenziare l'offerta di prodotti di ACDS, in particolare nel campo della Gestione Continua delle Minacce e delle Esposizioni (CTEM) e della Gestione della Superficie di Attacco (ASM). La collaborazione, avviata a marzo 2024, si concentra sul miglioramento del prodotto ASM di ACDS, OBSERVATORY, che ha riscosso successo sul mercato statunitense.
Thoughtworks fornirà servizi gestiti per applicazioni potenziati dall'IA attraverso la sua piattaforma DAMO™, con l'obiettivo di trasformare OBSERVATORY in una soluzione innovativa e scalabile. La partnership combina l'esperienza di Thoughtworks nella sicurezza aziendale e nello sviluppo di prodotti con l'impegno di ACDS per principi di 'sicurezza progettata', stabilendo nuovi standard nella sicurezza e nella resilienza dei prodotti di cybersecurity.
Thoughtworks ha establecido una asociación estratégica con la startup británica de ciberseguridad Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) para mejorar la oferta de productos de ACDS, particularmente en Gestión Continua de Amenazas y Exposición (CTEM) y Gestión de Superficie de Ataque (ASM). La colaboración, que comenzó en marzo de 2024, se centra en mejorar el producto ASM de ACDS, OBSERVATORY, que ha ganado tracción en el mercado estadounidense.
Thoughtworks proporcionará servicios gestionados de aplicaciones impulsados por IA a través de su plataforma DAMO™, con el objetivo de transformar OBSERVATORY en una solución innovadora y escalable. La asociación combina la experiencia de Thoughtworks en seguridad empresarial y desarrollo de productos con el compromiso de ACDS con los principios de 'seguridad por diseño', estableciendo nuevos estándares en seguridad y resiliencia de productos de ciberseguridad.
Thoughtworks가 영국 기반 사이버 보안 스타트업 Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS)과 전략적 파트너십을 체결하여 ACDS의 제품 제공을 향상시키고자 합니다. 이 파트너십은 지속적인 위협 및 노출 관리(CTEM)와 공격 표면 관리(ASM)에 특히 집중합니다. 2024년 3월에 시작된 협력은 ACDS의 ASM 제품인 OBSERVATORY의 개선에 중점을 두고 있으며, 이 제품은 미국 시장에서 인기를 얻고 있습니다.
Thoughtworks는 AI 기반의 애플리케이션 관리 서비스를 DAMO™ 플랫폼을 통해 제공하여 OBSERVATORY를 혁신적이고 확장 가능한 솔루션으로 전환할 계획입니다. 이 파트너십은 기업 보안 및 제품 개발에 대한 Thoughtworks의 전문성과 ACDS의 '디자인 보안' 원칙에 대한 의지를 결합하여 사이버 보안 제품의 안전성과 복원력에 대한 새로운 기준을 설정합니다.
Thoughtworks a établi un partenariat stratégique avec la startup britannique de cybersécurité Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) pour améliorer l'offre de produits d'ACDS, notamment dans le domaine de la Gestion Continue des Menaces et des Expositions (CTEM) et de la Gestion de la Surface d'Attaque (ASM). La collaboration, qui a débuté en mars 2024, vise à améliorer le produit ASM d'ACDS, OBSERVATORY, qui a gagné en popularité sur le marché américain.
Thoughtworks fournira des services gérés d'application alimentés par l'IA via sa plateforme DAMO™, dans le but de transformer OBSERVATORY en une solution innovante et évolutive. Ce partenariat allie l'expertise de Thoughtworks en matière de sécurité des entreprises et de développement de produits à l'engagement d'ACDS envers les principes de 'sécurité par conception', établissant de nouvelles normes en matière de sécurité et de résilience des produits de cybersécurité.
Thoughtworks hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit dem britischen Cyber-Sicherheits-Startup Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) eingegangen, um das Produktangebot von ACDS zu verbessern, insbesondere im Bereich der kontinuierlichen Bedrohungs- und Expositionsverwaltung (CTEM) sowie der Angriffsurfaceverwaltung (ASM). Die Zusammenarbeit, die im März 2024 begann, konzentriert sich darauf, das ASM-Produkt von ACDS, OBSERVATORY, zu verbessern, das im US-Markt Fuß gefasst hat.
Thoughtworks wird KI-gestützte Anwendungsmanaged-Services über seine DAMO™-Plattform bereitstellen, um OBSERVATORY in eine innovative und skalierbare Lösung zu verwandeln. Die Partnerschaft vereint die Expertise von Thoughtworks im Bereich Unternehmenssicherheit und Produktentwicklung mit dem Engagement von ACDS für 'sichere by design'-Prinzipien und setzt neue Maßstäbe für die Sicherheit und Widerstandsfähigkeit von Cybersecurity-Produkten.
- Strategic partnership with UK-based cybersecurity startup ACDS
- Focus on enhancing ACDS' OBSERVATORY product, which has gained traction in the US market
- Potential for Thoughtworks to expand its presence in the cybersecurity market
- Leveraging AI-powered application managed services through Thoughtworks DAMO™ platform
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The partnership between Thoughtworks and ACDS marks a significant step in enhancing cybersecurity solutions. By leveraging Thoughtworks' AI-powered DAMO™ services, ACDS is poised to transform its OBSERVATORY product, potentially disrupting the Attack Surface Management (ASM) market. This collaboration could lead to a more robust and adaptive cybersecurity offering, addressing the critical need for proactive threat management in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
The focus on 'secure by design' principles and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI and threat intelligence could set new industry standards. However, the real test will be in the execution and market adoption of these enhanced solutions. While promising, investors should closely monitor the tangible outcomes and market reception of this partnership to gauge its true impact on ACDS's competitive position and potential market share growth.
ACDS's strategic move to partner with Thoughtworks demonstrates a keen understanding of market demands in the cybersecurity sector. The focus on Continuous Threat & Exposure Management (CTEM) and Attack Surface Management (ASM) aligns with the industry's shift towards proactive and AI-driven security measures. This could potentially position ACDS as a frontrunner in addressing evolving cyber threats.
However, the cybersecurity market is highly competitive and rapidly evolving. The success of this partnership will hinge on ACDS's ability to quickly iterate and deliver tangible improvements to its OBSERVATORY product. Investors should watch for metrics such as customer acquisition rates, product adoption and the speed at which new features are implemented. The 'secure by design' approach, if executed well, could be a significant differentiator in a market where trust and reliability are paramount.
The collaboration between ACDS and Thoughtworks taps into several key market trends: the growing demand for AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, the shift towards proactive threat management and the increasing importance of scalable, cloud-native security platforms. This strategic move could potentially expand ACDS's market reach, particularly in the lucrative US market where OBSERVATORY has already gained traction.
However, it's important to note that success in the cybersecurity market often depends on factors beyond just technological innovation. Brand trust, ease of integration with existing systems and the ability to demonstrate clear ROI are all critical. Investors should monitor ACDS's go-to-market strategy and how effectively they communicate the enhanced value proposition of their upgraded OBSERVATORY product. The partnership's impact on ACDS's market position and financial performance will likely become clearer in the coming quarters.
The partnership launched in March 2024 with Thoughtworks conducting a thorough assessment of ACDS’s products, its digital infrastructure and industry landscape. The evaluation led to a focus on enhancing OBSERVATORY, ACDS’ ASM product, which has gained significant traction in the US market. The partnership is combining Thoughtworks’ expertise in enterprise security and product design and development to help ACDS transform OBSERVATORY into an innovative and scalable solution, equipping enterprises to proactively handle the ever-evolving threat landscape.
“We’re excited to work with Thoughtworks to take our ASM product to the next level and accelerate our efforts to deliver rapid innovations, quickly implementing new critical features in response to customer needs. Their expertise in evolutionary architecture and enterprise security will be invaluable and supports our intention to invest in the security of our products from the outset, committing to principles of ‘secure by design’ to set a new standard in terms of cybersecurity product safety and resilience. We are confident that OBSERVATORY will remain at the leading edge of attack surface management solutions,” said Elliott Wilkes, Chief Technology Officer, ACDS.
ACDS aims to leverage this engagement to position itself as a leader in proactive cybersecurity, by reverse-engineering real-world security pain points and incorporating cutting-edge technologies, including threat intelligence, offensive security, and artificial intelligence (AI) to delivering a product that not only identifies and mitigates threats but also sets new standards in the industry.
“By modernizing their product architecture and focusing on continuous threat and exposure management, we aim to help ACDS unlock new opportunities in the cybersecurity market and deliver greater value to their customers,” said Filip Huysecom, Communications, Media and Technology Market Director, Thoughtworks Europe. “What differentiates our partnering is our ability to move at pace with ACDS’ ambitious goals, proactively identify potential improvements with AI-powered insights and share a relentless focus on ACDS’ end-customer.”
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