Successful mitigation of today’s security threats requires an approach that is both on the offensive and on the defensive. Here, we give our take on how to approach and handle specific security challenges, as well as our reaction to some of the latest industry topics.
09.18.24DENVER – Sept. 18, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced the appointment of two new executives to the leadership team. Varun Dhingra joins as Senior Vice President of Services Product Management and Melissa Cox was hired as Senior Director of Operations. These new roles will accelerate growth, drive service innovation,… Read more »
08.13.24NEW YORK, August 13, 2024 – Inc. revealed today that DirectDefense ranks No. 3924 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour,… Read more »
08.05.24DENVER – August 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked DirectDefense on its 2024 Fast Growth 150 list at #76. This is the second year in the row DirectDefense ranks on this list. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing… Read more »
07.24.24Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Industry Recognition Position DirectDefense for Continued Success DENVER – July 24, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., a leading information security services company, today announced significant growth across key sectors for the first half of the year. This momentum is driven by strategic leadership, industry partnerships, and compelling research, positioning the company for… Read more »
06.05.24Paul Roberts interviewed DirectDefense CSO Chris Walcutt about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT). They talk about how the industry is responding, including the growing role of government, ISACs and MSSPs in helping shore up the security of critical infrastructure. Listen now on Security Ledger.
06.05.24Compared to IT, OT systems are often misunderstood and mishandled. There’s a reason for this: OT carries many unique challenges, such as the inability to use standard IT protections like antivirus and the use of different communication protocols. Listen to what DirectDefense CISO Chris Walcutt has to say about the important role of visibility in… Read more »
06.05.24Partnership Enhances Real-time Monitoring and Response Capabilities for Industrial Control Systems DENVER – June 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., an information security services company, today announced its partnership with Dragos, the global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) environments. This collaboration marries DirectDefense’s expertise in managed security services with Dragos’s cutting-edge technology for visibility,… Read more »
05.28.24DENVER – May 28, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked DirectDefense on its 2024 Solution Provider 500 list at #481. This is the second year in the row DirectDefense ranks on this list. CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 recognizes North… Read more »
05.21.24On Monday, the US Environmental Protection Agency issued an enforcement alert outlining the cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities facing community drinking water systems. What does it mean for drinking water utilities? Here’s what DirectDefense CSO Chris Walcutt had to say. Read the article on Cybersecurity Dive.
05.16.24Paul Roberts interviewed Chris Walcutt of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology. They discussed how organizations that manage OT – including critical infrastructure owners – are being targeted by sophisticated cyber actors and the strategies best suited to manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. Listen now on Security Ledger.
