Expel resources
Press release
Expel Does its Thing, But in the Cloud Now
October 9, 2018
If your data (or apps) are up there, we know what to do
Analyst report
Gartner Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services
Gartner
Use this research to determine whether MDR services are appropriate for your environment.
Press release
Expel announces “Have a Happy Holiday” program with 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring and response for short-staffed security teams
November 14, 2018
This limited-time program will help security teams to keep their phones holstered by beefing up their security monitoring and response programs during the holiday season.
News
Herndon cyber startup lands $20 million in venture capital
April 10, 2018
Washington Business Journal
News
Expel CEO Says Government Should Share Info With Twitter and Facebook
September 5, 2018
Bloomberg
Video
How to get started with the NIST CSF
Newsflash! The NIST Cybersecurity Framework was never intended to be something you could “do.” It’s supposed to be something you can “use.”
Whitepaper
Relativity Customer Story
Rapidly growing software company selects Expel as transparent managed security partner
Video
Getting a grip on your cloud strategy
Cloud security today looks a lot like where “traditional” on-prem security was 10 or 15 years ago. Most people are still figuring it out. The first step in coming up with a strategy is understanding how it's different.
Whitepaper
A common sense approach for assessing third-party risk
We’ve developed a third-party assessment process. We think it's lightweight but still achieves the objective – determining if a vendor can be trusted.
Video
Oh Noes! An adventure through the cyberz and $#*!
Oh Noes! is a role-playing game designed to help you and your organization become better prepared to respond to cybersecurity incidents.
Whitepaper
A beginner’s guide to getting started in cybersecurity
Our list of five things you can do to take the first steps to an entry-level technical cybersecurity career.
Video
Connecting network and endpoint data to find attackers
Watch this recorded webinar to see how to piece together evidence from endpoint & network detection and response tools -- like CarbonBlack and ProtectWise -- to tell the complete story of an incident.
Press release
Expel Recognized In Gartner’s Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services
July 11, 2018
We think sliced bread comparisons are just around the corner
Event
Level up (Black Hat party)
August 8, 2018
Skyfall Lounge, Delano Hotel
For one night only, you can Level Up on over 200 classic video games like Zelda, Mario Kart, Donkey Kong and more from the top of Las Vegas. Challenge fellow Black Hatters in our retro arcade and sip on custom cocktails (PacManhattan, anyone? How about a Gin and Sonic?).
Video
How to build a detection and response program
Listen in as Endgame and Expel chat about what an effective detection and response program looks like, key metrics to measure whether your program is effective, and how a managed endpoint detection and response program can help you.
Press release
Endgame Announces Partnership With Expel To Deliver Advanced Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Services
June 14, 2018
Businesses of all sizes can now experience the benefits of unified endpoint protection, combined with 24x7 detection and response
Video
Investigating with Darktrace
Expel analysts get to use a lot of really cool network and endpoint technologies. In this video, we highlight some of our favorite investigative features of Darktrace.
Datasheet
Expel 24x7 for Endgame | Managed Endpoint Detection Response
Expel analysts monitor your environment around the clock using Endgame’s comprehensive coverage across the MITRE ATT&CKTM matrix to stop threats and minimize damage and loss.
Analyst report
Now Tech: Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Services, Q2 2018
Forrester Research
This report provides an overview of 18 MDR providers in order to help you understand the value you can expect and select vendors based on size and functionality.
Press release
Expel Named a Gartner 2018 Cool Vendor in Security Operations and Vulnerability Management
May 15, 2018
We don’t think the report will help you beat the summer heat but it’ll help you understand what we do
Video
A common sense approach for assessing third-party risk
Supply chain partners can be a weak link when it comes to security. Third-party assessments are a great way to manage that risk. But they can quickly become burdensome and create mountains of paperwork without necessarily improving security.
Analyst report
Cool Vendors in Security Operations and Vulnerability Management
Gartner, Inc.
Research firm, Gartner Inc. named Expel a Cool Vendor in Security Operations and Vulnerability Management. Read a complimentary copy of the report, which includes an overview of why Gartner thinks each vendor is cool, their challenges and who should care.
Press release
Independent Research Firm Includes Expel in “Now Tech: Managed Detection And Response (MDR) Services, Q2 2018” Report
April 30, 2018
New report provides overview of 18 vendors to help organizations select from a diverse set of vendors
Press release
Cybersecurity company Expel announces $20 million in series B funding
April 10, 2018
Led by Scale Venture Partners, investment will accelerate growth of transparent managed security provider
Whitepaper
How to get started with the NIST Cyber Security Framework CSF
We give you a quick tour of the NIST CSF framework and describe how you can baseline your efforts in a couple of hours. So check it out.
Whitepaper
Five ways to keep your security nerds happy
Hiring and keeping good IT / security practitioners can be tough, so once you’ve got good talent you’ll need to work to keep them. Here are five ways to make them happy and keep them coming back.
Analyst report
CISO Career Paths: Plotting Your Course for Advancement
Forrester
The CISO role barely existed 20 years ago, and there's no guidebook for how you get hired, promoted or succeed in the role.
Forrester, a leading global research and advisory firm, analyzed the skills, experience and education of CISOs and heads of security in the Fortune 500. Check out their report to see what they learned.
Whitepaper
How much does it cost to build a 24x7 SOC?
Not all 24x7 SOCs are created equal. We outline four possible security operations centers and an estimate of your costs.
Whitepaper
The transparent managed security handbook
Learn what transparent managed security is, how it compares to other approaches and the role it plays in helping to improve your security
Whitepaper
Ready. Set. Go. Welcome to Expel.
We’ve been heads-down over the past year and change, building tech and working with customers, it seems crazy to think we’re here. Today, we’re announcing the first completely transparent managed security service.
Datasheet
Expel overview
Check out this brochure to learn what we do (transparent managed security) and what you get from Expel and our team of analysts
Whitepaper
Warning signs that your MSSP isn’t the right fit
Look out for these five indicators that it's probably time to start considering alternatives to your managed security services provider
Infographic
Where Expel fits in your security operations
Whether you’ve got a team of one, a team of 10 or a team of none here’s our take on how Expel can help
Press release
Expel delivers antidote for failed managed security relationships
November 7, 2017
New transparent managed security offering helps you break it off with your MSSP
(or avoid the frustration of working with one in the first place)
Whitepaper
Get your security tools in order: seven tactics you should know
Do you have the equipment and material needed to get your work right? Here are seven things to keep in mind to bring harmony to your toolchain
Whitepaper
Budget planning: determining your security spend
Guidance and a short list of things you can do to help you answer the common question "how much should I spend on cybersecurity?"
Whitepaper
Mistakes to avoid when measuring SOC performance
Discover the three most common mistakes companies make when developing their first set of operational metrics
Whitepaper
Recruit for team dauntless
A sample of questions posed in a recent interview, as we searched for the next member of our security team, and how to hire the fearlessly determined
Whitepaper
A cheat sheet for managing your next security incident
Tactical advice on how to survive a security incident when you don’t have an incident response plan
Whitepaper
How to triage Windows endpoints by asking the right questions
There are three parts of the investigative mindset. Learn what they are and how to apply them when you triage endpoint alerts.
Whitepaper
Getting started with Expel
A step-by-step overview of how to get your security products connected to Expel and login to the Expel Workbench.
Whitepaper
Expel service guide
Your "owner's manual" and reference guide for getting started and using the Expel Workbench.
News
It’s much easier to raise money when you’ve already sold a $1 billion company
September 27, 2016
Washington Post
News
The haves and have-nots in cybersecurity: how your company can level the playing field
August 29, 2017
Forbes
Press release
New security startup Expel secures $7.5 million series A financing
September 29, 2016
Led by Dave Merkel, former global CTO of FireEye and Mandiant, Expel will use funding to address long-standing problems in information security.