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Skyhigh Security Announces Achieving Amazon Web Services Security

Skyhigh Security Announces Achieving Amazon Web Services Security

Skyhigh security, a leading data security solutions provider, recently announced receiving Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security Competency accreditation in the infrastructure security industry. This distinction recognizes Skyhigh Security's extensive technical expertise in AWS and proven success in its ability to assist customers in achieving their cloud security objectives.

Achieving AWS Security Competency distinguishes Skyhigh Security as a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN) that offers specialized software to assist organizations in adopting, developing, and deploying complex security projects on AWS. To achieve the distinction, APN Partners must have in-depth knowledge of AWS and provide solutions on AWS effortlessly.

AWS delivers scalable, versatile, and cost-effective solutions to startups and large-sized organizations. To enable the seamless integration and implementation of these solutions, AWS launched the AWS Competency Program to assist customers in identifying consulting and technology APN Partners with extensive industry knowledge and expertise.

AWS users can buy the entire Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio of Skyhigh Security through the AWS Marketplace, which enhances the efficiency of the procurement process and provides flexible licensing options. The company's SSE portfolio is cloud-native, designed from the bottom up with Zero Trust principles, and includes a unified data loss prevention and policy engine.

Skyhigh SSE contains, Skyhigh Cloud Access Security Broker, Skyhigh Secure Web Gateway, and Skyhigh Private Access, among other products, offering one of the most extensive portfolios in the market.

About Skyhigh Security

Based in California, U.S., Skyhigh Security, a provider of a complete, market-leading data security platform built on a modern cloud stack, focuses on helping customers protect the world's data. It protects businesses with data-aware and user-friendly cloud-native security solutions. Its industry-leading Security Service Edge (SSE) portfolio extends beyond data access and focuses on data use, enabling enterprises to communicate from any device and location without compromising security.

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