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AWS re:Invent 2023 - Preparing for next-generation challenges with Kyndryl and AWS (SEC213)

Summary

Kyndryl, formerly IBM's global technology services, offers consulting and managed services with flexibility and independence.
Dan Riley, an actuary, and William DeForest, a retired major and cybersecurity educator, present their expertise in cybersecurity.
Kyndryl emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive security strategy to keep up with emerging threats.
The presentation covers the importance of accelerated threat insights, global compliance for cyber resilience, secure modernization, and integrated security and resiliency.
Kyndryl's resiliency framework includes four pillars: anticipate, protect, withstand, and recover.
The company leverages AWS technologies, including Amazon Security Lake and OCSF, to provide enhanced security services.
Kyndryl Bridge is an open integration platform that connects customer services with Kyndryl's backend, offering observability, intelligence, and acceleration.
Threat Insights is a service built upon Amazon Security Lake, providing actionable findings and insights for security analysts and leaders.
Kyndryl offers a full suite of security services, including SOC management, security platform management, and threat insights.
The presentation concludes with a call to action for an integrated security approach and an invitation to further engage with Kyndryl at their Experience Center.

Kyndryl's independence from IBM allows it to integrate a wide range of vendor technologies, enhancing its service offerings.
The combination of Dan Riley's actuarial background and William DeForest's military cybersecurity experience provides a unique perspective on risk management and security.
The emphasis on a comprehensive security strategy suggests that Kyndryl recognizes the evolving nature of cyber threats and the need for a multi-faceted approach to cybersecurity.
Kyndryl's use of AWS technologies, such as Amazon Security Lake and OCSF, indicates a strong partnership with AWS and a commitment to leveraging cloud capabilities for security solutions.
The introduction of Kyndryl Bridge and Threat Insights highlights Kyndryl's focus on innovation and the development of proprietary platforms to enhance customer security.
The presentation's focus on quantifying risk and integrating security with business objectives reflects a trend towards aligning cybersecurity with overall business strategy.
Kyndryl's approach to co-developing solutions with customers through Kindrel Vital suggests a customer-centric philosophy and a collaborative approach to product development.
The session's content indicates that Kyndryl is positioning itself as a leader in cybersecurity services, with a strong emphasis on using data analytics and cloud technologies to address emerging threats.