Open Systems Confirmed to Speak at the Gartner® Security & Risk Management Summit 2022 in London

Redwood City, CA - September 7, 2022 - Open Systems, the only cybersecurity services provider with Mission Control, today announced its participation in the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit, September 12-14, at the InterContinental Hotel London - The O2.

Open Systems Tips for Deploying SASE
Attendees will learn how to avoid the common pitfalls experienced when implementing a secure access service edge (SASE) architecture in the company’s presentation entitled: “Don’t Get Stuck: How to Make SASE Work for You.” The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 13 at 4:10 p.m. in the summit’s Exhibit Showcase Theatre.

Meet Senior Members of the Open Systems Team
In addition to stopping by the Open Systems booth (407) for an impromptu meeting, attendees can also schedule a formal briefing to learn more about the company and its managed security services from senior team members including Carl Pharoah, Managing Director UK; Michael Huber vice president sales EMEA; Liam Cooney, head of sales engineering; and Steve Mathis, sales engineering director.

Gartner Recognition
Open Systems has been included in several Gartner reports, with the company being listed as one of 40 Representative Vendors in the 2022 Gartner Market Guide for Managed Security Services1 (MSS). Gartner also named Open Systems as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services (MDR) in 20212 for the second year in a row. Open Systems was also cited in the 2021 Best Security Practices for SD-WAN3 report.

Open Systems Managed Security Services

Open Systems believes a comprehensive and tailored cybersecurity approach is essential for rapid threat detection and an effective response to protect an organization’s most critical assets. The Open Systems MDR+ and Open Systems SASE+ services with Mission Control combine certified experts, exemplary processes, and seamless technology to deliver 24×7 security and connectivity protection specialized to an organization’s environment and business operations.

[1] Gartner, “Market Guide for Managed Security Services,” Pete Shoard, Mitchell Schneider, John Collins, Al Price, March 16, 2022
[2] Gartner, “Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services,” Pete Shoard, Craig Lawson, Mitchell Schneider, John Collins, Mark Wah, Andrew Davies, October 25, 2021
[3] Gartner, “Best Security Practices for SD-WAN,” Bjarne Munch, Craig Lawson, June 23, 2021

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About Open Systems

Open Systems is an AI-first SASE platform company delivering secure access and networking to help enterprises connect users, applications and infrastructure across complex hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Its proprietary platform combines SSE capabilities, including ZTNA, SWG, CASB and FWaaS, with SD-WAN, end-to-end connectivity, unified policy management, and advanced analytics in a single architecture.

While many cybersecurity providers focus primarily on advancing technology capabilities, Open Systems combines its AI-first SASE platform with an execution model designed for real-world operability, ensuring services are not only deployed, but continuously run, adapted and improved through a combination of AI-enabled operations and NOC-based expertise (Mission Control), built on decades of operational experience, helping organizations reduce complexity, increase visibility and strengthen security outcomes at global scale.

Founded in Switzerland in 1990, Open Systems generates more than USD 100 million in annual revenue and supports global enterprise customers operating in more than 180 countries. Since 2024, the company has been part of Swiss Post, combining Swiss trust and stability with global reach. As a European alternative to US- and Israel-based cybersecurity providers, Open Systems is guided by strong principles around sovereignty requirements, regulatory alignment, transparency and shared responsibility - taking clear ownership for security, performance and operational outcomes, helping organizations maintain control in an increasingly complex digital landscape.