Cyber Magazine September 2022 | Page 138

Sonesta and its partnerships When it comes to its partnerships , Sonesta is always on the lookout for those committed to developing a strategic partnership . “ Being strategic is an important element of a partnership : it adds value , something that is incredibly important to Sonesta . Listening to our customers and developing strategic relationships with our partners have been very important elements of our cybersecurity strategy ,” says Woodson .
“ It ’ s not just about price , it ’ s about added value ,” he adds . “ When we work with our partners , we are looking for organisations that can advise us on the right products , that can collaborate with us and suggest other approaches that we may not have considered . Sun Management is one such organisation that has given us that ability . “ Sun Management provides us with the ability of value-add both to meet the needs of the organisation and from a cost perspective . They have been a trusted advisor and trusted partner , who have helped not just on the cybersecurity side but on the infrastructure side . They have helped with project management and bringing third parties to help improve our security posture holistically .”
The next 12 to 18 months for Sonesta In the upcoming months , Woodson is committed to growing the organisation . “ I ’ ve been in the digital equipment industry for more than 30 years – as a Director , you never know what tomorrow will bring , but I try to see cracks before they become holes , and my job is to prevent them from becoming craters . The next 12 to 18 months will continue to be dedicated to the development of our security programme and the mitigation of threats and risks ,” says Woodson .
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