UScellular has partnered with ActZero to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services to businesses who need to secure mobile devices from ransomware and phishing attacks. The collaboration represents UScellular’s latest move in expanding enterprise mobile security offerings by offering the ActZero MDR service, which will enable customers to protect their devices from potential threats that could compromise their networks and corporate data.
ActZero’s on-device cyberdefense technology plus 24×7 security operations staff will make it easier for UScellular’s business customers to stop mobile threats quickly, before they spread into the corporate network. This patent-pending artificial intelligence (AI) means better defense and fewer false alarms. With ActZero’s 24/7 threat coverage, the company can stop breaches on mobile devices and networks, responding within 15 minutes for critical alerts, and showing a 90% block rate.
The UScellular Business Ultimate and Business Premium unlimited handset plans now include ActZero MDR for Mobile. Customers can easily deploy ActZero MDR for Mobile within minutes to their employees’ iOS, Android, or Chrome mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. On-device protection and real-time notifications eliminate delays if a mobile device is compromised.
ActZero is a Gartner-recognized provider of MDR services that delivers a powerful and affordable cybersecurity service to protect small and mid-sized enterprises against ransomware attacks. By continuously testing defenses against the latest attack techniques and variants, ActZero ensures AI detections and human threat hunters quickly stop threats. The company brings deep roots and expertise in cybersecurity to deliver measurable ransomware defense, reducing false alerts, and responding quickly on a customer’s behalf.
Kim Kerr, senior vice president, enterprise sales and operations for UScellular, said in a statement, “Our customers often don’t have the IT resources to ensure they are protecting their network and devices from malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks. The unique artificial intelligence and machine learning from ActZero intelligently pinpoints threats so less time is spent filtering noise and more time is focused on the action that should be taken, when it’s truly important.”
The collaboration with ActZero is part of UScellular’s strategy to provide comprehensive mobile security along with its enterprise solutions. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest technology and plays a critical role in helping businesses of all sizes navigate the wireless ecosystem, delivering advanced technology, increased network security, and reliability.
ActZero empowers businesses with confidence that they and their customers are protected. For more information, please visit actzero.com. UScellular customers can learn more about Business Ultimate and Business Premium plans by visiting their retail stores or uscellular.com/business.