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Cision Canada
28-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Optiv Report Finds Increased Cybersecurity Incidents, Strategic Budget Shifts as Organizations Combat Evolving Threat Landscape
Based on an independent Ponemon Institute survey, the report reveals 79% of respondents say their organization is making changes to its cybersecurity budget. Of these respondents, 71% say security budgets are increasing, with the average budget at $24 million. This correlates with the heightened volume of threat vectors, with 66% of respondents reporting cybersecurity incidents have increased significantly or increased in the past year, up from 61% in 2024. Download Optiv's 2025 Cybersecurity Threat and Risk Management Report: The report also highlights a notable shift in how organizations determine their cybersecurity budgets, with 67% now using risk and threat assessments to inform budget decisions, up from 53% in 2024. This move toward data-driven decision-making comes as organizations increasingly turn to managed security service providers (MSSPs), with outsourcing to MSSPs jumping from 47% in 2024 to 58% in 2025, particularly for cloud security guidance. "The data clearly shows a concerning trend: despite increases in cybersecurity budgets and resources, organizations continue to face more frequent attacks," said John Hurley, Optiv's chief revenue officer. "What's promising is the shift toward more strategic, data-driven approaches to budget allocation and the growing adoption of MSSPs to extend capabilities, particularly as organizations work to better understand their security vulnerabilities within the threat landscape." Additional key findings include: AI and Machine Learning Adoption Accelerating: Forty-six percent of respondents say their organizations use AI/ML to prevent cyberattacks, with 88% of these respondents incorporating generative AI at some level. The primary drivers for AI/ML adoption are improving operational efficiency (41%) and maintaining competitive advantage (40%). Automation Transforming Response Times: Fifty-seven percent of respondents report automation has reduced the time to respond to vulnerabilities, with 34% seeing significant improvements, highlighting automation's transformative role in cybersecurity operations. Vulnerability Management Challenges: Nearly three in four respondents (74%) identify a lack of understanding of every potential source of vulnerability as their biggest challenge to effective vulnerability management. SASE and SOAR Implementations Growing: Sixty-six percent of respondents say their organizations have fully or partially implemented Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), while 72% continue to significantly or moderately use Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) to reduce cyber threats. Effectiveness of Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans (CSIRPs): Fifty-one percent of respondents say their organizations have a CSIRP applied consistently across the entire enterprise, up from 46% in 2024. The effectiveness of CSIRPs in minimizing the consequences of cybersecurity incidents has increased from 50% of respondents in 2024 to 57% of respondents in 2025. "Our independent research for Optiv reveals that organizations are making strategic investments in technology, processes and people to combat increasingly sophisticated threats," said Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute. "The growing adoption of AI, machine learning and automation technologies signals a significant shift in how organizations approach cybersecurity defense, focusing on both prevention and rapid response capabilities." Findings from Optiv's report are based on responses from 620 U.S.-based IT and IT security practitioners familiar with their organizations' strategies to manage threats and risks. For the latest news and updates from Optiv, visit Optiv Security: Secure greatness. ® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit About Ponemon Institute: Ponemon Institute is dedicated to independent research and education that advances responsible information and privacy management practices within business and government. Our mission is to conduct high quality, empirical studies on critical issues affecting the management and security of sensitive information about people and organizations. We uphold strict data confidentiality, privacy and ethical research standards. We do not collect any personally identifiable information from individuals (or company identifiable information in our business research). Furthermore, we have strict quality standards to ensure that subjects are not asked extraneous, irrelevant or improper questions.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CrowdStrike Named Optiv 2024 Partner of the Year
Award highlights the Falcon platform's transformative impact in consolidating cybersecurity at scale AUSTIN, Texas, March 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced it has been recognized as Optiv's 2024 Partner of the Year. This honor highlights CrowdStrike's outstanding growth, strategic relevance, and unwavering commitment to driving shared go-to-market success with Optiv, delivering superior customer outcomes built on the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform. Optiv's Partner of the Year Awards recognize forward-thinking innovation, performance and growth, and technology solutions that empower organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. CrowdStrike's recognition underscores its industry leadership and the growing demand from organizations around the world, across industries and market segments, for driving cybersecurity transformation with the Falcon platform and Optiv's world-class solutions and services. Previously, CrowdStrike and Optiv surpassed $1 billion in sales together, a milestone that reflects a strong partnership and significant impact in the cybersecurity market. Together, the companies are helping organizations accelerate their adoption of the Falcon platform, consolidating disjointed point products and reducing operational complexity, which maximizes security investments. "In today's rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations need a cybersecurity approach that is both proactive and adaptable," said John Hurley, Chief Revenue Officer at Optiv. "CrowdStrike's cutting-edge technology, combined with Optiv's deep expertise and strategic guidance, empowers our clients with industry-leading threat detection, response, and mitigation capabilities. Together, we deliver an integrated security approach that strengthens defenses, enhances operational efficiencies, and ensures businesses stay ahead of cyber threats." "The partnership between CrowdStrike and Optiv is built on a shared commitment to delivering cybersecurity solutions that empower organizations to stay ahead of evolving threats," said Amanda Adams, Vice President of Americas Alliances at CrowdStrike. "By combining the power of the Falcon platform with Optiv's outcome-driven approach, we're reducing complexity, optimizing costs, and driving meaningful business outcomes." About CrowdStrike CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a global cybersecurity leader, has redefined modern security with the world's most advanced cloud-native platform for protecting critical areas of enterprise risk – endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data. Powered by the CrowdStrike Security Cloud and world-class AI, the CrowdStrike Falcon® platform leverages real-time indicators of attack, threat intelligence, evolving adversary tradecraft and enriched telemetry from across the enterprise to deliver hyper-accurate detections, automated protection and remediation, elite threat hunting and prioritized observability of vulnerabilities. Purpose-built in the cloud with a single lightweight-agent architecture, the Falcon platform delivers rapid and scalable deployment, superior protection and performance, reduced complexity and immediate time-to-value. CrowdStrike: We stop breaches. Learn more: Follow us: Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Start a free trial today: © 2025 CrowdStrike, Inc. All rights reserved. CrowdStrike and CrowdStrike Falcon are marks owned by CrowdStrike, Inc. and are registered in the United States and other countries. CrowdStrike owns other trademarks and service marks and may use the brands of third parties to identify their products and services. View source version on Contacts Media Contact: Jake SchusterCrowdStrike Corporate Communicationspress@
Globe and Mail
26-02-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Optiv Announces 2024 Partner of the Year Awards Celebrating Leading Partner Ecosystem
Awards Highlight Collaboration, Growth and Go-to-Market Success DENVER , /CNW/ -- Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, today announced its 2024 Partner of the Year Award winners, highlighting its expansive array of industry-leading technology partners. The winners were announced during Optiv Kick Off, the company's annual sales event. With more than 450 technology partners in its ecosystem, Optiv provides clients with best-in-class security technology and solutions that equip organizations to detect and manage cyber threats effectively and efficiently in today's growing attack surface. Optiv's Partner of the Year Awards recognize forward-thinking innovation, performance and growth, and unparalleled technology solutions. "The strength and growth of our partner ecosystem demonstrates the unwavering trust our clients place in us as a category of one in the cybersecurity space," says John Hurley, chief revenue officer at Optiv. "Our people understand the importance and power of the channel, and our partnerships are built on a strong foundation that uniquely positions us to provide value-added opportunities that drive the business with a clear roadmap to success." Partner of the Year — CrowdStrike Demonstrated outstanding growth, relevance and commitment to driving shared go-to-market success. Services Partner of the Year — SailPoint Delivered exceptional professional or managed services, elevating client outcomes through collaboration. Ecosystem Partner of the Year — Google Cloud Hyperscaler, distributor or alliance partner that has strengthened our collective cybersecurity ecosystem. Emerging Partner of the Year — Cribl Rising partner that has shown exceptional commitment and momentum in advancing our shared goals. "As the convener of the largest partner ecosystem in the industry, our Partner of the Year Awards demonstrate a collaborative approach to how we best serve our clients, while offering world-class security technologies and solutions," said Scott Goree , Optiv's senior vice president of partners, alliances and ecosystems. "We are committed to providing our clients with industry-leading capabilities, and each of these partners represent the best-of-the-best within their categories." Optiv Security: Secure greatness. ® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Optiv Announces 2024 Partner of the Year Awards Celebrating Leading Partner Ecosystem
Awards Highlight Collaboration, Growth and Go-to-Market Success DENVER, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, today announced its 2024 Partner of the Year Award winners, highlighting its expansive array of industry-leading technology partners. The winners were announced during Optiv Kick Off, the company's annual sales event. With more than 450 technology partners in its ecosystem, Optiv provides clients with best-in-class security technology and solutions that equip organizations to detect and manage cyber threats effectively and efficiently in today's growing attack surface. Optiv's Partner of the Year Awards recognize forward-thinking innovation, performance and growth, and unparalleled technology solutions. "The strength and growth of our partner ecosystem demonstrates the unwavering trust our clients place in us as a category of one in the cybersecurity space," says John Hurley, chief revenue officer at Optiv. "Our people understand the importance and power of the channel, and our partnerships are built on a strong foundation that uniquely positions us to provide value-added opportunities that drive the business with a clear roadmap to success." Partner of the Year — CrowdStrikeDemonstrated outstanding growth, relevance and commitment to driving shared go-to-market success. Services Partner of the Year — SailPointDelivered exceptional professional or managed services, elevating client outcomes through collaboration. Ecosystem Partner of the Year — Google CloudHyperscaler, distributor or alliance partner that has strengthened our collective cybersecurity ecosystem. Emerging Partner of the Year — CriblRising partner that has shown exceptional commitment and momentum in advancing our shared goals. "As the convener of the largest partner ecosystem in the industry, our Partner of the Year Awards demonstrate a collaborative approach to how we best serve our clients, while offering world-class security technologies and solutions," said Scott Goree, Optiv's senior vice president of partners, alliances and ecosystems. "We are committed to providing our clients with industry-leading capabilities, and each of these partners represent the best-of-the-best within their categories." For the latest news and updates from Optiv, visit Follow Optiv LinkedIn: Optiv Security: Secure greatness.®Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Optiv Security Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
