Critical Start

Critical Start Recognized for Two Best Places to Work Awards

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced it is among the Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas, Texas by Built In's Best Places to Work Awards. The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.

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  • Built In Honors Critical Start as one of the Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas, TX
    PLANO, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced it is among the Best Places to Work and Best Midsize Places to Work in Dallas, Texas by Built In's Best Places to Work Awards.
  • The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to those in the enterprise, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the U.S.
    "It is always an honor to be recognized for the culture and benefits we offer at Critical Start," says Rob Davis, CEO and Founder of Critical Start.
  • Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits.
  • "I'd like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Best Places to Work winners," says Maria Christopoulos Katris .

Resecurity Appoints Chris Mancuso as Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity, a cybersecurity solutions provider protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies globally, announces the appointment of Chris Mancuso as Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity, a cybersecurity solutions provider protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies globally, announces the appointment of Chris Mancuso as Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances.
  • With over 13 years at IBM, Chris Mancuso served as the Security Solutions Channels and Alliances Leader, specifically in the capacity of North America Channel, Alliance & OEM Leader.
  • As Vice President of Global Channels and Alliances, Chris will play a pivotal role in expanding Resecurity's reach and influence across the cybersecurity landscape in multiple regions.
  • "With a track record of successful leadership at Cisco Systems and IBM, Chris brings a wealth of experience to Resecurity.

New Study Reveals 81% of Enterprises Have an Inadequate Approach to Cyber Risk Management

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced the results of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Critical Start, which found that 81% of surveyed security and risk leaders agree their organization's cyber risk management approach is inadequate and 97% agree their organizations need to be more proactive in the way it manages cyber risk. The study highlights insights from security executives around the current state of cyber risk management in enterprise organizations and priority investments companies are making to improve security management.

Key Points: 
  • The Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR) Opportunity Snapshot highlights the increasing need to implement a proactive approach to cyber risk management and reduction for business success.
  • The study highlights insights from security executives around the current state of cyber risk management in enterprise organizations and priority investments companies are making to improve security management.
  • "We believe Forrester's research highlights the desire for organizations to be more proactive in the way they manage cyber risk.
  • To create this snapshot, Forrester Consulting supplemented this research with custom survey questions asked of 231 security and risk leaders responsible for cyber risk strategy at North American enterprises.

CRITICALSTART® Redefines Cyber Risk Assessments with Peer Benchmarking and Prioritization Engine to Help Organizations Improve Their Security Posture

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Critical Start Risk Assessments provide organizations with visibility and insight into their risk posture against similar organizations, with the ability to measure security maturity against expected levels and receive data-driven insights to prioritize next steps toward improved security.

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  • Critical Start Risk Assessments provide organizations with visibility and insight into their risk posture against similar organizations, with the ability to measure security maturity against expected levels and receive data-driven insights to prioritize next steps toward improved security.
  • According to Critical Start's 2023 Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report , 61% of security leaders are concerned about the misalignment between cybersecurity investments and their organization's risk reduction priorities.
  • These leaders know there must be a better way to derive insights from risk assessments to validate and prioritize investments for maximum impact.
  • Critical Start's Risk Assessments go beyond solving those challenges to provide true alignment between risk reduction and cybersecurity investment.

CRITICALSTART® Launches Asset Visibility to Ensure Managed Detection and Response Has Full Signal Coverage for a More Effective Approach to Reducing Cyber Risk

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced the general availability of their Asset Visibility offering.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced the general availability of their Asset Visibility offering.
  • Businesses today face increasing challenges with managing cyber risk, maximizing current technology, and optimizing costs.
  • Compounding these challenges, security leaders are tasked with safeguarding their organization by doing more with less.
  • For customers needing enhanced asset visibility and management capabilities beyond Endpoint Security Coverage Gaps, Critical Start offers Asset Visibility as a standalone module that can be used with or without existing MDR services.

CRITICALSTART® and Microsoft Kick-off Threat Protection Delivered Roadshow

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Designed to showcase the full power of Microsoft Defender threat protection solutions alongside Critical Start's Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) service.

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  • Designed to showcase the full power of Microsoft Defender threat protection solutions alongside Critical Start's Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) service.
  • Workshops will take place at Microsoft facilities throughout North America, and will feature Critical Start CTO, Randy Watkins, joined by security experts from Microsoft.
  • "The launch of Threat Protection Delivered roadshow underscores our commitment to providing security leaders with practical strategies to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity.
  • The first stop on the Threat Protection Delivered roadshow takes place on Tuesday, November 28th at the Microsoft Technology Center in Denver, CO. A virtual roadshow is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 6th.

CRITICALSTART® is a Proud Participant in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start , a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), announced its participation in the Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Private Preview.
  • Critical Start was selected based on their proven experience with Microsoft Security technologies, willingness to explore and provide feedback on cutting edge functionality, and close relationship with Microsoft.
  • "It is an honor to have been selected for the Microsoft Security Copilot Private Preview for Partners and have the opportunity to help shape the product's development," said Randy Watkins, Chief Technology Officer at Critical Start.
  • Security Copilot is the first AI-powered security product that enables security professionals to respond to threats quickly, process signals at machine speed, and assess risk exposure in minutes.

CRITICALSTART® Named Winner of the Coveted Top InfoSec Innovators Awards for 2023

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Monday, October 30, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of the industry's first Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR) solutions, today announced that it has been named the winner of the Most Innovative Managed Detection and Response category in Cyber Defense Magazine's Top InfoSec Innovators Awards.

Key Points: 
  • In today's turbulent cyber threat environment, Critical Start disrupts the security space with a complete portfolio of services designed to reduce and mitigate risk exposure.
  • "As cyber-attacks continue to proliferate and evolve rapidly and relentlessly, organizations require more innovative, holistic, and proactive approaches to reducing cybersecurity risk.
  • "Among a field of thousands of cybersecurity vendors, it's truly an honor to be singled out by esteemed industry publications like Cyber Defense Magazine through their Top InfoSec Innovators Awards."
  • The full list of the Top InfoSec Innovators for 2023 is found here: https://cyberdefenseawards.com/top-infosec-innovators-for-2023/

New Cyber Threat Intelligence Report from CRITICALSTART® Highlights Prominent Threats and Emerging Cybersecurity Trends with Implications Spanning Multiple Industries

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions and pioneer of the industry's first Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR) solutions, published its biannual Cyber Threat Intelligence Report, leveraging research from its Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team to highlight top cyber threats from the second half of 2023 and emerging cybersecurity trends impacting critical industries such as finance, education, manufacturing and state and local government (SLED).

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  • Sixty-seven percent of organizations experienced a breach requiring attention within the last two years, despite having traditional threat-based security measures in place.
  • Education remains one of the most susceptible industries to cyber-attacks, yet there is more diversity in the types of threats.
  • "In an effort to democratize cyber threat intelligence, this report highlights the most prominent security-related issues plaguing business and how they can proactively reduce cyber risk."
  • For future updates on emerging threats, follow the Critical Start Intelligence Hub .

CRITICALSTART® Research Uncovers 66% of Businesses Lack Understanding of Their Cyber Risks

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Critical Start, a leading provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, published its first-ever Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report, which explores major concerns and challenges currently confronting cybersecurity leaders as they manage risk within their organizations. The report also examines the amount of risk organizations are willing to accept, resource constraints, and key priorities for approaching cyber risk in the future. Results of the study, conducted in partnership with research consultancy, Censuswide, reveal businesses are struggling to understand their cyber risks, with 66% of respondents indicating that they have limited visibility and insight into their cyber risk profiles, hindering their ability to prioritize investments and allocate resources effectively.

Key Points: 
  • The report also examines the amount of risk organizations are willing to accept, resource constraints, and key priorities for approaching cyber risk in the future.
  • Results of the study, conducted in partnership with research consultancy, Censuswide, reveal businesses are struggling to understand their cyber risks, with 66% of respondents indicating that they have limited visibility and insight into their cyber risk profiles, hindering their ability to prioritize investments and allocate resources effectively.
  • Further, 61% of security executives expressed concerns over the current misalignment between cybersecurity investments and their organization's risk reduction priorities.
  • The publishing of the Cyber Risk Landscape Peer Report comes on the heels of Critical Start's recent introduction of Managed Cyber Risk Reduction (MCRR), a groundbreaking new approach to security designed to reshape the way businesses combat cyber risks.