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The technology-independent offering enables clients to take rapid and decisive action against today's most critical cyberattacks and strengthen their security posture. "Optiv MXDR brings simplicity, transparency and automation to clients' environments, enhancing existing defenses to counter known and emerging threats with confidence and speed," said David Martin, chief services officer for Optiv.

The traditional "Trusted network" is no longer viable, forcing organizations to build upon a zero trust architecture to protect and strengthen their network infrastructures. Optiv Security is helping clients do just that with its Zero Trust Readiness Assessment.

Optiv Security announced three key appointments to help accelerate growth and drive brand, stakeholder engagement and partner alliances. Heather Rim, chief marketing officer, leads all aspects of marketing and communications to accelerate brand visibility, drive demand generation and inspire stakeholder engagement.

Optiv Security unveiled its Enterprise Internet of Things Lab in response to a growing and ever-present pain point for client security leaders - the proliferation of IoT devices on organizational networks. Show organizations how to discover IoT devices present in their environment, assess devices for vulnerabilities, and mitigate outstanding security issues.

Optiv Security announced new capabilities to help clients navigate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, a set of DOD regulations aimed at keeping the United States government supply chain safer by requiring 300,000+ defense contractors to protect sensitive information. "Firms must upgrade their cyber defenses, and Optiv is determined to provide American companies with the most effective and most efficient comprehensive, integrated, managed cybersecurity solution possible."

Cyberbit announced a new partnership with Optiv to bring simulation-based SOC Team training to Optiv clients throughout North America. Through this strategic partnership, Optiv will offer the Cyberbit platform to train cybersecurity teams from "Zero to hero," developing skills in cyber labs before responding to real-world cyberattacks, simulated in a virtual SOC within the cyber range.

Optiv Security, a security solutions integrator delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, announced that it has named Kevin Lynch as the company's Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective April 17, 2020. Lynch comes to Optiv from Deloitte, where he served in a variety of leadership roles for more than two decades.

Optiv Security, a security solutions integrator delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions, emphasized its continued investment in securing Canadian enterprises and government entities with the grand opening of its Mississauga-based security operations center. "Our clients in Canada are not immune to the reality that security teams around the globe are understaffed," said Cheryl McGrath, area vice president and country general manager, Canada, Optiv.

Optiv Security, a security solutions integrator delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions across the globe, announced it has appointed Todd Weber as chief technology officer (CTO), Americas....

Optiv Security, a security solutions integrator delivering end-to-end cybersecurity solutions across the globe, announced the opening of its new Dallas Innovation and Fusion Center, a...