Quann Launches Cyber Range in the Cloud

SINGAPORE – October 10, 2016 – Formerly e-Cop, Quann,
a Singapore-based Managed Security Services Provider and a business unit of
Singapore’s leading security organisation Certis CISCO, has announced the
launch of its Cyber Range that leverages on capacity from the cloud. The Cyber
Range will not only offer a hands-on environment to develop and equip
enterprise security teams to deal with cyberwarfare, but also provide
organisations with the ability to simulate cybersecurity scenarios across
physical, cyber and operational technology (OT) domains. It will also provide
enterprises with the unique capability to test and validate cybersecurity
solutions, tools and processes pre-purchase and post-installation. This allows
enterprises to undertake a more effective evaluation of solutions as well as
determine the appropriate security posture.

Testing in a Cyber Range has traditionally been performed within the confines of a fixed,
pre-designated physical location. However, by leveraging the advantages of the
cloud, customers will have the flexibility and scalability to rapidly create,
configure and validate their bespoke virtual environments regardless of
geographical location. They will also no longer need to build and operate a
separate physical environment for testing. This will allow organisations to
focus their time and resources on staying vigilant and protected against cyber
threats.

Aside from a cloud-based model, the Cyber
Range will also be available via on-premise deployment or a hybrid of both
on-premises and in the cloud. This offers companies deployment flexibility to
meet their specific cybersecurity and operational requirements.

“With
Quann’s Cyber Range-as-a-service, customers are no longer restricted to small
networks or to virtual environments that may not be fully representative of the
customer’s specific network environment and typical traffic. We provide full
featured pre-configured and tailorable Ranges that are deployed on-demand in
isolated environments, regardless of country or region,” said Foo Siang-tse,
Managing Director, Quann.

Quann’s Cyber Range-as-a-service provides
cybersecurity simulation in a controlled scenario designed to replicate an
actual enterprise network environment. This enables organisations to
efficiently bring their security teams up to speed with the latest developments
in vulnerability exploitation, and conduct tools, techniques and solutions
testing. Unlike other cyber ranges, Quann’s offering will allow users to test
their defence capabilities through simulated attacks, which tap on an extensive
library of the latest range of known and unknown threats.

“When
it comes to cybersecurity, it is crucial for organisations to prepare for the
unexpected. Capitalising on our expertise built around our 15-year industry
experience, our security professionals continually develop new zero-day threats
within the controlled environment of Quann Labs. Together with our extensive
library of threats, customers can test their defence capabilities through
simulation of attacks on a virtual environment. This provides greater
effectiveness in testing a company’s vulnerabilities, as well as defence and
response capabilities.” said Mr. Foo.

Another key feature of Quann’s Cyber Range is
its ability to conduct end-to-end testing and simulations across physical,
cyber and OT domains, enabling companies to implement holistic security
strategies. This is of vital importance as attacks increasingly involve
physical assets such as CCTV cameras and ATMs, as well as OT equipment
including Industrial Control Systems.

The solution will be available in the Singapore
market by the end of 2016.

The launch of the Cyber Range comes at a time
when there is a growing demand for skilled cyber security professionals in
Singapore, and the line between physical and cyber security is blurring.

According to figures from IDA, now known as
the Infocomm Media Development Authority, Singapore may require about 30,000
specialists in cyber security, data analytics and application development by
next year. The growing Internet of Things (IoT) industry in Asia Pacific, on
the other hand, is driving the convergence of physical, cyber and OT security.
IDC forecasts that the IoT industry in the region will continue to grow, with
the number of connected units expected to grow from 3.1 billion to 8.6 billion
in 2020.

Quann’s Cyber Range will be on display at
GovWare from 10 – 12 October at Suntec Singapore Convention and
Exhibition Centre.