PCI DSS 4.0: Meeting the evolving security needs of the payments industry

In this video for Help Net Security, Sean Smith, Practice Manager, PCI Advisory Services at Optiv, discusses the new PCI DSS 4.0 requirements. At the end of March 2022, the PCI Council released the PCI DSS 4.0. The current version of PCI DSS will still… Continue reading PCI DSS 4.0: Meeting the evolving security needs of the payments industry

Hybrid threat model: Watch out for the unhappy employee

In this interview with Help Net Security, James Turgal, VP of Cyber Risk, Strategy and Board Relations at Optiv Security, talks about the hybrid threat model, a new approach that leverages social media to launch cyberattacks on organizations. Threats a… Continue reading Hybrid threat model: Watch out for the unhappy employee

The importance of implementing a zero trust strategy

Optiv has published a report based on a recent survey of cybersecurity leaders that highlights the critical importance of implementing zero trust as an effective way to reduce cyber risk. Respondents cited zero trust as one of the most effective securi… Continue reading The importance of implementing a zero trust strategy

How to improve your IR tabletop exercises and why you really should?

In this interview with Help Net Security, Curtis Fechner, engineering fellow at Optiv Security, explains the function of incident response tabletop exercises and how they can help reduce an organization’s overall cyber risk by keeping it prepared… Continue reading How to improve your IR tabletop exercises and why you really should?

Jason Lewkowicz joins Optiv as SVP of Cyber Defense and Applied Security

Jason Lewkowicz has been named senior VP of cyber defense and applied security at Optiv, overseeing cyber operations, solutions and capabilities. For every new device, move to the cloud, and digital transformation project a business takes on, the attac… Continue reading Jason Lewkowicz joins Optiv as SVP of Cyber Defense and Applied Security

Query.AI expands its leadership team with two new appointments

Query.AI announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointments of Rob Anderson as vice president of sales and Susan Vaillancourt as chief marketing officer (CMO). Anderson and Vaillancourt, both seasoned cybersecurity executives, are res… Continue reading Query.AI expands its leadership team with two new appointments

Tessian partners with Optiv Security to help enterprises secure the human layer

Tessian announces that it is moving to a 100% channel model, partnering with cybersecurity partners like Optiv Security to help enterprises secure the human layer and protect against threats caused by human error. There’s currently a gap in enterprise … Continue reading Tessian partners with Optiv Security to help enterprises secure the human layer

New infosec products of the week: August 6, 2021

Here’s a look at the most interesting product releases from the past week, featuring releases from McAfee, AppOmni, Satori, SentinelOne, and Optiv Security. McAfee MVISION Private Access secures access to private applications from any location and devi… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: August 6, 2021

Optiv Security MXDR offering enables clients to counter critical cyberattacks

Optiv Security launched its Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) offering at Black Hat USA 2021. The technology-independent offering enables clients to take rapid and decisive action against today’s most critical cyberattacks and streng… Continue reading Optiv Security MXDR offering enables clients to counter critical cyberattacks