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Absolute Software earns top spot in Frost & Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar
Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Absolute Software, a prominent vendor in enterprise cyber resilience, has landed a leading position in Frost & Sullivan's Endpoint Security Radar. The industry report analysed over 50 endpoint security vendors, with only 18 innovators being granted standout status for their unparalleled contributions to cybersecurity investment.

Sarah Pavlak, Industry Principal at Frost & Sullivan, lauded Absolute's unparalleled approach to endpoint security: "Absolute stood out for its ability to not only ensure the efficacy, security, and recoverability of endpoints at the hardware and software levels, but also to apply a level of cyber resilience to the applications organisations deploy to defend against advanced threats." The report commends Absolute's unique problem-solving competence that aims at ensuring business continuity and promoting a quicker recovery from security breaches.

The Frost & Sullivan report provided specific insights into why Absolute deserved leadership recognition. It emphasised Absolute’s continuous device monitoring, compliance posture assurance, readiness for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and cyber resilience capabilities that ensure the flawless execution of essential security controls and applications.

Responding to this recognition, John Herrema, Chief Product Officer at Absolute Software, said, "To remain secure and compliant in the era of permanent mobile and hybrid workforces, today's global businesses and government agencies know they need to invest heavily in endpoints and security applications. This latest research from Frost & Sullivan will help security and risk leaders make smart decisions that protect their organisations against advanced threats and preserve business continuity following an incident.”

Absolute Software prides itself on partnering with more than 28 of the world's leading device manufacturers. Its security solutions have been embedded in the firmware of over 600 million endpoints and are trusted by over 21,000 global enterprise and government customers. With more than 14 million mobile and hybrid users, Absolute excels in Cyber Resilience, which ensures business operations can withstand, recover, and quickly reinstate full operational performance after cyberattacks, technical malfunctions, or tampering attempts. Its Absolute Secure Endpoint and Secure Access product lines are recognised as leaders in various technology spheres, including Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Endpoint Security, Security Services Edge (SSE), Firmware-Embedded Persistence, and Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA).

Absolute Software has proven that cyber resilience and durable performance are attainable in the increasingly complex world of enterprise cyber management. Their success cements their position as leading innovators, providing business leaders with the essential tools to protect against future threats and maintain ongoing operational resilience.