In the spring of 2025, a mid-sized retail chain faced a crisis that could have shattered its reputation. A routine audit revealed that its systems—handling thousands of daily credit card transactions—had not been scanned for vulnerabilities in over six months. Worse, a misconfigured firewall had left a critical payment server exposed to the internet. The company had no idea. It wasn’t negligence—it was overwhelm. Their IT team was stretched thin, juggling compliance, threat detection, and day-to-day operations.
This story isn’t unique. Across industries, organizations are struggling to keep pace with the evolving threat landscape and increasingly complex regulatory requirements. Security teams are expected to defend against sophisticated attacks, maintain compliance with frameworks like PCI DSS, and support digital transformation—all while facing talent shortages and shrinking budgets.
That’s why OpenText™ is proud to introduce Cybersecurity Cloud CE 25.4, a release designed to simplify security operations, boost compliance, and empower businesses to focus on what matters most—their customers. Cloud CE 25.4 includes new services including Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing for PCI DSS Compliance, a new OpenText MxDR Advanced EDR Agent, and extensions of our Managed Security Services in new Global Operation Center locations.
The compliance conundrum
PCI DSS compliance is often seen as a checklist exercise. But for businesses that store, process, or transmit payment card data, it’s a lifeline. A single breach can lead to fines, reputational damage, and loss of customer trust. And with the rise of payment fraud and ransomware targeting financial data, the stakes have never been higher.
OpenText’s new offering integrates PCI-DSS ASV Attestation Services, powered by SAINT, a trusted Approved Scanning Vendor since 2008. This partnership brings decades of expertise to the table, helping organizations proactively identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Combining the OpenText Attack Team and SAINT’s scanning tools offers an assessment that goes far beyond formal attestations—it delivers actionable insight and expert advice to improve cyber resilience.
The OpenText Attack Team brings deep expertise in threat analysis and remediation, working alongside SAINT’s tools to deliver not just compliance, but strategic security improvements. This collaboration ensures that organizations aren’t just meeting regulatory requirements—they’re strengthening their overall security posture.
Consider the example of a regional healthcare provider. With patient billing systems tied to cardholder data, they needed to meet PCI DSS requirements without diverting their focus from patient care. Using OpenText’s Attestation Services, they automated quarterly scans, received detailed remediation guidance and hands-on assistance, and maintained a secure cardholder data environment—all without expanding their IT team. The result was not just compliance—it was confidence.
As explored in Rethinking Vulnerability Management: Playing Offense to Strengthen Security, attackers don’t wait for vulnerabilities to be rated ‘critical’ before exploiting them. That’s why OpenText’s PCI-DSS ASV Attestation Services focus on identifying misconfigurations and exposures early—before they become breaches. This is the kind of transformation OpenText aims to deliver: turning regulatory obligations into strategic advantages.
From detection to prevention: the power of MXDR
While compliance is critical, it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Threats are evolving faster than ever, and traditional security tools often fall short when used in isolation. That’s where OpenText’s MXDR (Managed Extended Detection and Response) comes in—combining technology, people, and process to deliver greater cyber resilience.
Built in partnership with SentinelOne, the OpenText MXDR Advanced EDR Agent is a next-generation endpoint detection and response solution. It leverages behavioral analytics and real-time threat intelligence to detect anomalies, understand them, and respond decisively. But it’s not just about the software—it’s about the skilled analysts behind it.
The MXDR service, powered by the Advanced EDR Agent, empowers OpenText’s Managed Security Services analysts to interpret signals, respond to threats, and guide customers through recovery. When a ransomware variant began spreading through a manufacturing firm’s network, MXDR flagged the unusual lateral movement and quarantined the affected endpoints before any data was encrypted. The attack was stopped in its tracks. The firm didn’t just avoid a breach—they avoided downtime, reputational damage, and costly recovery.
This kind of proactive protection is what sets Cybersecurity Cloud CE 25.4 apart. It’s not just about reacting—it’s about anticipating. And it’s about empowering organizations to move from a defensive posture to a resilient one.
Simplifying security for the overwhelmed
Security teams today are under immense pressure. Many organizations rely on a patchwork of tools and vendors, which leads to complexity, inefficiency, and gaps in coverage. They’re expected to defend against nation-state actors, comply with regulations, and support digital transformation—all with limited staff and shrinking budgets.
OpenText’s Managed Security Services are designed to offload that burden. Whether you’re a CISO at a global enterprise or an IT Manager at a growing startup, the platform offers scalable solutions tailored to your needs. From vulnerability scanning and penetration testing to policy templates and compliance reporting, everything is integrated into a single, easy-to-use ecosystem.
One financial services firm used OpenText’s services to consolidate three separate security vendors into one unified platform. The result? Faster response times, reduced complexity, and a 40% drop in operational costs. Their security team could finally shift focus from firefighting to strategic planning.
And for smaller organizations without dedicated security staff, OpenText becomes an extension of their team—providing expertise, automation, and peace of mind.
Why it matters
Cybersecurity Cloud CE 25.4 isn’t just a product release—it’s a strategic shift. It reflects OpenText’s commitment to delivering end-to-end security solutions that address real-world challenges. By combining advanced threat detection with robust compliance tools and a world-class Managed Security Services team, we’re helping organizations build resilience in an increasingly hostile digital world.
Customers will take note of the holistic approach—covering people, process, and technology. Analysts will recognize the value of integrated threat defense and compliance. And in a time when ransomware and payment fraud dominate headlines, the media will see a story of innovation and impact.
Most importantly, businesses will see OpenText as a trusted partner—one that understands their pain and delivers real solutions.
Learn more
With threats evolving daily and compliance requirements tightening, now is the time to strengthen your security posture. Learn more in this blog Why Managed Security Services are essential in today’s cyber landscape or contact us to learn how we can simplify your security operations, boost your compliance, and empower businesses with greater cyber resilience.
