Blumira redefines security operations for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with its comprehensive threat monitoring and response platform. Throughout the first half of 2024, Blumira led the industry with impactful announcements and insightful thought leadership. The company also swept the award season.

In this post, we unpack some of Blumira’s 2024 triumphs. It’s important to note that these are the highlights, not a comprehensive summary of all announcements and coverage.

Beltex Partnership

In February, Blumira announced its collaboration with Beltex, providing enhanced cybersecurity insurance solutions for SMBs. The partnership enables both companies to provide access to better coverage, lower rates, and improved incident-response capabilities for MSPs and their SMB customers.

Published Coverage

1. MSSP Alert News, Fixing the MSP/MSSP Cyber Insurance Problem
2. MSP Today, SMBs Gain Improved Cyber Insurance Options Through Blumira-Beltex Partnership
3. KM World, KMWorld NewsLinks – March 05, 2024
4. ChannelE2E, Beltex Intros Cybersecurity Insurance Policy for MSPs
5. AI Tech Park, Blumira and Beltex announce strategic partnership
6. Cyber Insurance News, Blumira & Beltex: Strengthening MSPs’ Cyber Insurance Offerings & Client Security
7. KM World, Blumira and Beltex collaborate to provide enhanced cybersecurity insurance
8. Life Insurance International, Blumira partners Beltex on cybersecurity insurance for SMBs
9. Security Info Watch, Blumira, Beltex partner to enhance cybersecurity insurance offerings through MSPs
10. ChannelE2E, Channel Brief: New Chapter, Blumira, Beltex, More
11. MSSP Alert News, MSSP Market News: Exabeam, Fortra, Blumira
12. Tech Century, Blumira, and Beltex announce ‘strategic partnership’ for cybersecurity insurance
13. BNN Breaking, Blumira Teams Up with Beltex to Revolutionize Cybersecurity Insurance for SMBs and MSPs

Thought Leadership

This year, CEO Jim Simpson joined the Forbes Technology Council. He has published two articles so far:

1. Building A Cyber-Aware Company Culture: Make It A Team Effort
2. Four Cornerstones Of Cyber Resilience In Modern Manufacturing

Amidst the ongoing threat of cyber-attacks on municipalities, SMBs, hospitals, and critical infrastructure, Blumira team members lent their voices to decision-makers across industries. They shared expert tips on identifying, protecting against, and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

Amanda Berlin, lead incident detection engineer, outlined steps municipalities can take to mitigate cyber threats, publishing stories in BetaNews and Security Magazine. Matt Warner, CTO and co-founder of Blumira, connected with Joao-Pierre S. Ruth, senior editor for InformationWeek, to discuss guarding water utilities. Nick Brigmon, security operations and support manager, echoed similar ideas in his advice for hospital decision-makers in Healthcare IT Today, as well as for library leaders in Security Magazine.

In an article for Cybersecurity Insiders, Head of IT and Security Mike Toole counseled business leaders to overcome cyber complacency. Brett Bzdafka, principal product manager, wrote a story for VMblog, sharing tips to combat the rising costs of cyber insurance.

Blumira team members contribute their expertise to the collective effort of enhancing cybersecurity measures and resilience in multiple sectors. Their insights help organizations navigate the complex cyber threat landscape and safeguard critical infrastructure.

RSAC 2024

In May, the Blumira team attended and exhibited at RSA Conference (RSAC) in San Francisco. While onsite, executives met with reporters and analysts to discuss industry trends and the important factors that separate Blumira from its competitors.

Blumira CEO Jim Simpson and CTO and Co-Founder Matt Warner participated in a podcast with The ChannelPro Network, available here: Voice of the Vendor: 2024 RSA Conference, Part 2. The interview begins at 25:22.

During the interview, Jim explains how Blumira is meeting customers’ needs with the launch of Blumira Investigate. He also talked about developing better integrations to help MSPs and their businesses, and where the company is heading. Matt highlights the more technical side, including how Blumira native integrations and more powerful tolling are helping MSPs meet their business objectives.

Jim also participated in a video interview with Security Weekly to discuss leveling the cybersecurity playing field.

Additional published coverage includes: 

1. Channel E2E, What’s in Store for MSPs and MSSPs at RSAC 2024
2. Security Weekly, 2024 Cyber Resilience Trends & Leveling the Cybersecurity Playing Field – BSW #351
   1. SC Media, Leveling the Cybersecurity Playing Field – Jim Simpson – RSA24 #3
   2. SC Media, June 5, 2024 SC Media Newsletter: Leveling the Cybersecurity Playing Field – Jim Simpson – RSA24 #3

Award Wins

Blumira has dominated industry award programs this year – and we’re only halfway through. Below is a snapshot of awards Blumira has secured this year:

1. Blumira SIEM + XDR won a TMCnet Remote Work Pioneer Award
2. The 2024 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity presented Blumira with Silver Globee® Awards for SIEM and XDR. 
3. Two Global Infosec Awards: Market Leader for Next-Generation Security Information and Event Management (NGSIEM) and Best Solution for Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
4. A 2024 Cloud Security Award for Best Security Solution With 1,000+ Licensed Users.
5. Blumira won two awards from the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards: Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
6. Chief Marketing Officer Pam Cory was included in the CRN Women of the Channel list.

Looking Ahead: Q3 and Beyond

As we approach Q3, Blumira’s leadership in advancing access to cybersecurity for SMBs will continue to grow. With its dedication to innovation and excellence, Blumira is poised to drive an even greater impact in the cybersecurity landscape throughout the rest of 2024 and beyond.