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Applaudo, a salvadoran company leader in Central America in the technology industry, announced the expansion of its cybersecurity services offering, from its Cyber Defense Center. In addition to being a Google Cloud Partner, Applaudo has partnered with Google Cloud’s cybersecurity company, Mandiant, to integrate a holistic offering of services of the highest level. These two technology giants are responsible for monitoring, detecting, responding and managing cybersecurity incidents anywhere in the world, from El Salvador.
The strategic alliance between Applaudo, Google Cloud and its cybersecurity company Mandiant offers various levels of cybersecurity services for the most demanding customers in the United States and other regions of the world. Applaudo offers services ranging from strategic diagnostic and monitoring consulting, secure code development, penetration testing and state-of-the-art cyber defense capabilities. Mandiant is a global expert in cyber threat intelligence and incident response, which complements a strong multilevel service offering.
Applaudo, in addition to being a Google Cloud partner, is SecOps (Security Operations) certified, underscoring its commitment to technological innovation and operational security. As a Google Cloud partner, Applaudo not only has access to Google Cloud tools and solutions, but also collaborates directly with Google Cloud to offer optimized, scalable and secure services.
“With our Cyber Defense Center, we position ourselves as the ideal nearshore partner in Latin America for companies in demanding markets such as the United States. Together with Google Cloud’s Mandiant, we expand our services to provide a multilevel response service, ranging from basic first contact tasks to the management of more complex situations that require the highest level of specialization, providing protection and peace of mind in an environment where cyber-attacks are part of everyday life”, said César Bendeck, CEO of Applaudo.
“For Applaudo, cyber-attacks are a reality in the face of which we see the need to be technologically advanced strategic allies focused on customer needs. It is important to be agile in implementing advanced security measures, such as AI-driven threat detection and rapid response capabilities, without neglecting the human factor, with resilient cybersecurity cultures”, said Bendeck.
Key certifications for advanced cybersecurity protection
Applaudo’s cybersecurity technical team has a solid portfolio of globally recognized certifications, reflecting their experience and commitment to cybersecurity. They have top-tier certifications such as CISSP, CISM and CCISO, which demonstrate their leadership in governance and strategy. In addition to having specialized certifications and meeting PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, SOC II, which highlight their strengths in compliance and auditing.
With advanced training in Google Cloud Security Operations, Mandiant Cyber Defense Solutions and OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional), Applaudo’s team is equipped with cutting-edge capabilities in cloud security, offensive security and threat management, enabling them to deliver world-class solutions with strategic vision and technical mastery.
“With more than a decade of operations, Applaudo has established itself as a strategic partner for leading global Fortune 500 brands, contributing to the success of their technology solutions and accelerating their digital transformation in industries such as sports and entertainment, manufacturing, energy, banking, among others. We are proud to support their digital transformation, protect their digital assets with our cybersecurity services and accelerate the growth of these important companies in the United States, from El Salvador and with Salvadoran talent”, said Bendeck.
