Thrive today announced new investments in its NextGen platform through modernized security integrations from Elastic and Cato Networks.
As part of this investment, Thrive has enhanced the technology foundation of its managed detection and response (MDR) service with Elastic, strengthening how security data is collected, analyzed and prioritized across customer environments. The enhanced platform enables Thrive to:
- Analyze a broader range of cloud, SaaS, endpoint, network and on-premises security data, providing a more complete view of each customer’s environment.
- Apply AI and machine learning to identify emerging threats while reducing false positives, enabling faster, more accurate threat detection.
- Scale to support growing customer environments and increasing volumes of security telemetry without sacrificing performance or visibility.
These enhancements help Thrive’s 24×7 security experts focus on the activity that matters most, improving both the speed and accuracy of threat detection and response.
Thrive is also introducing Cato Networks Universal Zero Trust Network Access (UZTNA) technology into its managed security portfolio, helping organizations replace traditional VPNs with a modern approach to secure access.
Key benefits include:
- Seamless application access from anywhere without relying on traditional VPN architecture.
- Continuous identity validation and application-specific access controls to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement.
- Secure access for contractors and BYOD users without adding friction for IT or end users.
- Reduced operational complexity through a cloud-native Zero Trust platform that simplifies ongoing management.
“Secure access needs to follow the user, not the network,” said Addie Finch, vice president of channels, Americas at Cato Networks. “As security and networking continue to converge, organizations are looking for platforms that apply consistent, risk-based access policies across users, devices, and applications without increasing operational burden. Together with Thrive, we’re helping customers simplify secure access with a Zero Trust approach designed for today’s distributed environments.”
