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Globe and Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
ThreatLocker Chosen for 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Orlando, Florida, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThreatLocker ® C hosen for the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 – ThreatLocker® today announced its inclusion on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. In addition to ranking in the top 8% on the national list, ThreatLocker is No. 7 in the Orlando metro area, No. 47 in the state of Florida and No. 10 in the security industry in the U.S. The list provides a data-driven snapshot of the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment: its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. 'Earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 underscores how central Zero Trust has become in cybersecurity,' said ThreatLocker CEO and Co-founder Danny Jenkins. 'Our proactive approach is essential in an era where cyberattacks are more frequent, more sophisticated, and more disruptive than ever. That's why we're growing so quickly.' This year's Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years. For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: 'Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company's tenacity and clarity of vision,' said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. 'These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn't just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.' Since its founding in 2017, ThreatLocker has grown from launching its first product, Allowlisting, to a global cybersecurity leader serving more than 50,000 organizations. Milestones include the introduction of key solutions such as Ringfencing™, Storage Control, Elevation Control, Network Control, Detect, and Cyber Hero® MDR. In 2025, ThreatLocker launched five new solutions: Web Control, Patch Management, Insights, User Store, and Cloud Control. The company also released Defense Against Configurations (DAC) and is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. ThreatLocker has expanded its presence to more than 10 countries, added data centers worldwide, and grown its team to over 600 members, all while continually advancing its Zero Trust endpoint protection platform. Methodology Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit About ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global cybersecurity leader that helps organizations stop cyberattacks at the source by taking a true Zero Trust approach to securing endpoints. Through powerful tools like Application Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, and Network Control, ThreatLocker gives IT teams the granular control they need to block ransomware, prevent zero-day exploits, and harden their environments from the inside out. Designed for simplicity, scalability, and speed, ThreatLocker security stack reduces complexity, accelerates compliance, and empowers businesses to take control of their cybersecurity—before threats strike. Headquartered in the United States with a growing global presence, ThreatLocker protects 50,000+ organizations across industries. Learn more here. Cyber Hero® Team
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Okta, Inc. (OKTA) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Okta (OKTA) has recently been on list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future. Over the past month, shares of this cloud identity management company have returned -18.9%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Security industry, which Okta falls in, has gained 4%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction? While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making. Rather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings. Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements. Okta is expected to post earnings of $0.84 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +16.7%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +22.2%. For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.28 points to a change of +16.7% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed +12.3%. For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $3.57 indicates a change of +8.6% from what Okta is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.4%. With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) for Okta. The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate: While earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth. For Okta, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $710.75 million indicates a year-over-year change of +10%. For the current and next fiscal years, $2.86 billion and $3.13 billion estimates indicate +9.4% and +9.6% changes, respectively. Okta reported revenues of $688 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +11.5%. EPS of $0.86 for the same period compares with $0.65 a year ago. Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $679.73 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of +1.22%. The EPS surprise was +11.69%. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. The company topped consensus revenue estimates each time over this period. No investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance. While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price. As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued. Okta is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade. The facts discussed here and much other information on might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Okta. However, its Zacks Rank #2 does suggest that it may outperform the broader market in the near term. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Okta, Inc. (OKTA) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research Sign in to access your portfolio
Independent Singapore
11-06-2025
- Business
- Independent Singapore
‘Even S$2K/month salary is fine; I just need rest' — Security veteran hopes to switch jobs for better work-life balance
SINGAPORE: A 36-year-old Singaporean man with over 10 years of experience in the security industry is hoping to transition into a new line of work that offers more stability and a better work-life balance. In a post on the r/askSingapore subreddit on Tuesday (June 10), the man shared his personal struggles after more than a decade working in security. While the job has provided him with steady income over the years, he admitted that the physically demanding nature of the work, combined with long hours and irregular shifts, has left him feeling mentally and physically drained. 'I'm starting to feel tired and burnt out, especially with the long shifts and lack of weekend breaks,' he wrote. He also mentioned that he is now actively looking for a change, not necessarily something high-paying or glamorous, but a role that provides some form of work-life balance. Ideally, he hopes to find a full-time job that follows regular Monday-to-Friday working hours and offers weekends off so that he can rest and spend more time with loved ones. 'I'm not looking for a high-paying role—something around S$2,000/month is okay as long as it's stable. But I'd prefer not to sit in an office typing all day,' he shared. The man also clarified that he is not looking to go back to school or take on further studies, and would rather find something he can transition into using his current experience or with just basic training. At the end of his post, he reached out to the Reddit community for advice and recommendations, asking if anyone knew of jobs in Singapore that might fit what he's looking for. 'How about trying to go into building management?' In the comments, Redditors suggested that he consider jobs with similar responsibilities to security work, such as office or building receptionist roles. Some also recommended exploring positions in the healthcare sector—for example, customer service for visitor management and/or outpatient services, operating technicians, and hospital porters, noting that hospitals are often open to accommodating preferred working hours. See also New pay bump announced for part-time security officers Others questioned whether a $2,000 salary would be sustainable over time and encouraged him to look into slightly better-paying options. Private-hire driving or delivery gigs with platforms like Lalamove were also mentioned as flexible alternatives, though commenters pointed out that such roles typically lack benefits like CPF contributions, bonuses, or paid leave. One Redditor also proposed, 'How about trying to go into building management or facility management? Last heard, condo management paid more than S$2-3K. Most buildings/MNC-owned buildings would have facility management to handle matters relating to security and facilities.' Another added, 'There are plenty of security positions that fit your description in the airport.' In other news, a woman took to social media to share that she felt confused and 'lost' after her employer suddenly stopped communicating with her just as her probation period ended. In her post on the r/askSingapore subreddit on Monday (June 9), she explained that she had been working at the company for a little over three months, which marked the official end of her probation. However, there was no word from her employer about whether she had passed, and she was left hanging with no clarity about her future at the company. Read more: 'Lost at work due to lots of mind games' — Worker says her employer cut off her contact after probation for being sick Featured image by freepik (for illustration purposes only)
CNA
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
IN FOCUS: Could perceptions of poor resale value slow Singapore's electric vehicle push?
Another driver who is looking out eagerly on the used EV market is Mr Ikhsan Suri, 36. He currently drives a hybrid vehicle and is considering a resale EV – but only in about five years' time. 'There has been a lot of hype in the past one-and-a-half years with a big oversupply of EVs trying to flood the market,' said Mr Ikhsan, who is in the security industry. He is banking on there being a big supply of resale EVs on the market in 2030. 'Hopefully, this can bring prices down a bit,' he said. Will the perception of poor EV resale value affect Singapore's EV push? The gap between the resale prospects of EV and ICE vehicles is beginning to close, says Mr Daren Yoong, an EV car reviewer who regularly posts videos on YouTube. This gap will narrow as the resale value of ICE cars could fall in the next few years. 'In Singapore's context, the resale value of ICE cars may actually go down faster, because the country is banning sales of new ICE cars by 2030,' he said. 'There's a perception that, if I buy an ICE car now, will people still want it or not in future?' EV prices have also become competitive or even surpassed those of ICE cars, said Mr Yoong. For example, some EV brands are being sold at 20 per cent cheaper than a similar ICE car. 'If you buy (an EV) at 20 per cent cheaper than an ICE car, but then the depreciation is 20 per cent more, net-net it's zero,' he said. Echoing Mr Ikhsan's sentiment, Mr Yoong added that at the moment, the EV resale market is still nascent in Singapore. As it matures, there will be more stability. 'Most people are buying a resale EV for the first time in Singapore,' he said. 'But in the coming two to three years, when people buy their second resale EV, there will be more data, and there will be more confidence.'
