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'Building the Future' of Secure Operations: Abstract Security Expands SOC Deployments by Adding Support for Google Cloud Platform

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Happy Hump Day, readers.

Let’s briefly talk about Abstract Security. (I’ll refer to the company simply as “Abstract” from here, but do note right out the gate that their security solutions sound like anything but.)

I’ll explain.

I’d say it’s a pretty solid idea — i.e. one not quite so abstracted — that security teams today shouldn’t feel as though they have to become full-blown ETL (extract, transform, load; a three-phase data-related process) engineers or round-the-clock programmers to get real value from their telemetry. Establishing robust, future-proof architecture yourself can be a truly daunting task, and deploying the right security measures therein may feel like the most complex game of Whac-A-Mole ever; picking the right solutions, proactively addressing issues, etcetera etcetera. It can be a lot.

Enter Abstract.

By providing a one-click data lake on a privacy-first architecture, teams need not worry about scaling storage or losing data to vendor lock-in. “80% of data lake projects fail,” as one Abstract representative wrote, “so, operations need to be made easier.” And across the modern IT landscape where there are so many tools that may not provide measurable business value, you really do need to make decisions backed by real confidence in data management; streamlined security analytics, compliances adhered to effectively, and cost-saving opportunities reaped.

This is why — announced literally earlier this morning — Abstract announced that it has officially added support for deployments within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Here’s why this is great news:

With GCP support (following Abstract’s previous moves in lining up support for AWS and Azure), Abstract can expand how it enables multi-cloud deployments of its SOC platform. Being able to deploy multiple Abstract Security instances around the world (i.e. for teams that already have enough on their plates, let alone further data/security/workspace complexities) will be a big win in the long haul, if you ask us. This is indicative of support for deep data localization requirements and the elimination of undue data transfer costs, to boot.

For a smidge more context, Abstract’s SOC platform already offers:

  • Seamless integration with local GCP services, ensuring strong security coverage and visibility into GCP services.
     
  • Abstract Intel Gallery; as part of Abstract’s data fabric, organizations can leverage no-code ETL to enrich events with real-time threat intelligence, enhancing detection accuracy and relevancy.
     
  • Real-time streaming threat detection with security analytics powered by AI, enabling enterprises to stay ahead of rapidly evolving cyber threats.
     
  • Compliance and data sovereignty, providing a single search and reporting view across regional deployments, enabling compliance with data localization requirements.

As I sit here, writing this article (and wrapping it up, at this point), I am cognizant of how this news would also be highly suitable for other sites of ours, too — namely, MSP Today, Cloud Computing, or even GenAI Today. (Check out those links for other great stories, still.) Nevertheless, Abstract’s M.O. revolves around “building the future” of secure workplace solutions, so it felt fitting for our slate of Future of Work news drops.

In other words, as Colby DeRodeff (co-founder and CEO of Abstract Security) has described:

“Abstract’s ability to offer customers a true multi-cloud offering with three different cloud platforms in AWS, Azure and now GCP is something we’re very proud of for this growing startup. Because we deploy directly into our customers’ cloud environment, we enable those customers to truly own their own data, which separates us from most of our competitors.”

And being able to “truly own your data” is not something exclusive to one or two verticals; broader industries, in general, should take notice.

Be part of the future-is-now conversation (and the ever-changing customer and employee experiences that come with it) at Future of Work Expo 2025, taking place February 11-13, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Part of the #TECHSUPERSHOW experience, this conference will focus on key elements of today's reimagined workplace; not just for improving productivity, but also providing better experiences through the intersection of technology like AI and the human element.




Edited by Greg Tavarez
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