TELUS enables organizations of all sizes to be cyber resilient, bolstering its suite of privacy, security and compliance offerings
VANCOUVER, BC, May 7, 2024 /CNW/ - TELUS Corporation ("TELUS"), a world-leading communications technology leader, today announced the successful acquisition of Vumetric Cybersecurity ("Vumetric"), a leading cybersecurity provider specializing in advanced penetration testing designed to identify cyber vulnerabilities and threats to companies across Canada and North America.
With an escalating number of cyber threats and the global cost of data breaches now averaging $4.45 million USD, a 15% increase over the last three years, it's more important than ever that businesses are equipped with technology to defend themselves. business risks posed due to poor security management include loss of data integrity, data loss, service availability and increased risk of non-compliance, leading to overall brand and reputational damage.
TELUS is enhancing its security services portfolio, which includes Advisory Services, Cloud Security, Network Security, and Cyber Defence, through the integration of Vumetric's specialized digital platform. Fully integrated with major cloud platforms, Vumetric's platform delivers a cutting-edge, client-centric approach to cybersecurity testing. This solution simplifies penetration testing complexities and enables businesses to proactively strengthen their cybersecurity with efficient, on-demand testing, addressing today's dynamic cyber threats.
"Canadian businesses are looking for comprehensive visibility into the security of their infrastructure and a more robust security posture, and ...