White Rock Cybersecurity Celebrates 80% Growth and Expanded Market Footprint in 2022

IT and cybersecurity solutions leader enters 2023 with a portfolio of new technology and services partners to meet evolving client needs

DALLAS – February 7, 2023 – White Rock Cybersecurity, a premier information technology and network security solutions provider, today announced it achieved a record 80% revenue growth for 2022. The company also expanded its team by 30% and welcomed 10+ strategic partners to its partner ecosystem to bolster its MDR, Zero Trust, and pen testing solutions. White Rock delivers comprehensive cybersecurity and information technology solutions including endpoint, email, and web security, encryption solutions, and data discovery software to enterprises across the US.

White Rock attributes its growth to its commitment to delivering only best-in-class solutions and building personalized 1:1 relationships with its customers. “Each of our clients has highly unique and dynamic cybersecurity needs, which means they each require technologies and services adaptable to their business,” said James Range, founder and CEO of White Rock Cybersecurity. “That’s why we’re constantly evaluating and introducing new partners that reflect our clients’ modern security demands. This proactive, tailored approach to supporting our clients was a huge growth driver in 2022, and we expect it to be an even bigger factor in 2023, especially as we continue to expand nationally.”

White Rock got its start in the Dallas market, where the company is headquartered, but the business has since gained traction in major tech hubs across the country. In 2022, White Rock took to the road with several of its partners to host in-person cybersecurity workshops and thought leadership events in cities including Boston, Charlotte, and Denver. The company was also recently listed among CRN’s “Fast Growth 150” for a third time, while its Vice President of Technology, Ron Brown, won the 2022 SentinelOne Technical Star trophy.

In August, White Rock moved to a larger office space in Dallas to support the company’s expansion moving forward. The new space is more than double the size of the company’s original footprint. The company also invested in new strategic hires in sales and administration, and partnered with Boston-based digital marketing agency Three Rings Inc., to help meet White Rock’s aggressive growth goals for 2023.

The larger office space also reinforces White Rock’s commitment to the Dallas community. In 2022, the company hosted and participated in multiple local charitable efforts, including a run challenge to benefit Toys for Tots and the sixth annual BBQ competition – White Rock Que – to support the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC). This event raised $125,000 to assist DARCC support of individuals impacted by sexual violence.

About White Rock Cybersecurity
White Rock Cybersecurity is a premier solutions provider specializing in information technology and network security. White Rock's comprehensive suite of IT and network security solutions defend enterprises from existing and emerging security threats, with leading edge, best-in-class products and services for the most advanced protection. For more information, visit wrsecure.com or check us out on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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White Rock Cybersecurity: Celebrating our Growth and Looking Forward

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on our team’s incredible success and the milestones we hit as a company this year. 2022 was truly the year of growth – we expanded our events reach by hosting our first ever in-person events outside of the Dallas area, brought on brand new partners (check them out HERE), and moved into a bigger and better office space.

Fair warning, this blog is chock-full of shameless plugs as I dive into some of our achievements, but if you’re a cybersecurity fanatic like me, I think you’ll enjoy the read.

In 2022, our customer base and partnerships have grown exponentially, and we now have a strong presence in major tech hubs across the country. We kicked off the year by hosting three in-person events outside our Dallas home base – in Boston, Denver, and Charlotte. Meeting our stakeholders and learning from thought leaders in the cybersecurity space (in person!) was definitely a highlight.

Events like these wouldn’t be possible without our incredible partners. Our goal continues to be partnering with the best in the business so we can offer our clients the perfect mix of security solutions for their teams. Throughout the year, we’ve brought on new strategic partners and added new customers to our portfolio that we’re extremely proud to be working with. 

Arguably the biggest news of all? We moved! In August, we packed up and moved into a larger office space in Dallas to support the expansion of our team and continue our growth trajectory. We welcomed two Account Managers and an Office Manager to the White Rock family and partnered with a new marketing agency to help share our cybersecurity offerings with the world! 

The White Rock company culture has been a top priority for me in 2022 (and, of course, will continue to be). I'm always looking to hear what our “Rockers” need to create an environment for awesome work, foster support for the team, and have some fun along the way. Many of our employees are based in the Dallas area, and it was important for us to start giving back to our community.

For the sixth year, we sponsored a local BBQ competition, White Rock Que, benefiting the Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center (DARCC). The event raised $125,000 and brought awareness for DARCC, an organization providing compassionate support to individuals impacted by sexual violence. We also sponsored Oktoberfest Dallas, a celebration of food and community, which benefited the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands’ grant and scholarship programs. Lastly, during the month of November, 10 members of our team participated in a run challenge to benefit Toys for Tots. Everyone ran at least a mile every day – yes, you read that right - and at the end of the challenge, we donated to the Toys for Tots Foundation in celebration of our runners' hard work!

Don’t forget to check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter profiles for fun updates about employee events like these.

A well-rounded culture isn’t complete without celebrating and recognizing the work of our incredible team. We’re proud to share that we were again ranked on CRN’s “Fast Growth 150” for a third time! And our VP of Technology, Ron Brown, won the 2022 SentinelOne Technical Star trophy.

We look forward to continued partnerships and milestones in the coming year that’ll bring us all closer to making the cyber world safer for all. All that we’ve highlighted is a true reflection of our growth over the last nine years, and we’re extremely proud of each of these achievements. Thank you to our incredible team and customers – we wouldn’t be where we are without you!

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Women in Cybersecurity Panel

White Rock Cybersecurity “Women in Cybersecurity” Event Featured Front Line Stories, Lessons Learned

In recognition of Women in Cybersecurity Month, White Rock Cybersecurity celebrated the successes of women in the industry with a special event, “Women in Cybersecurity,” highlighting the amazing women that help make the cybersecurity industry what it is today.  Topics ranged from how each panelist got started in cybersecurity to stories from the front lines.

If you missed the event, watch it now.

PANELISTS

Kim Stevens

Women of the Channel Community Leader

Melissa Nacerino

Head of Global Channels & Alliances Marketing Netskope

Odessa Criales-Smith

SLED Security Consultant, White Rock Cybersecurity

Leah McLean

Vice President – Cybersecurity Specialist Mastercard Data and Services

Charity Wright

Expert Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Shelly Shinnick

Systems Administrator at IDS Engineering Group

Stacie Bon

White Rock Cybersecurity, Moderator

Leah Weiland, CISSP

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Cybersecurity: A Look Back at 2021, Predictions for 2022

Security in 2021 can best be described as a continued explosion of threats: cloud security, phishing attacks, remote work, insider threats, social media and mobile malware all dominated security teams’ time. In addition to well-publicized cyberattacks like Colonial Pipeline, JBS and Kaseya, the year ended with a bang in December with the critical Log4j vulnerability, serving as a reminder of the fragility of the world’s digital infrastructure.

Given the ongoing threat landscape, what can we expect in 2022?

The need for cyber insurance will be a bigger priority. Given the continued surge of ransomware attacks, which soared 288% in the first half of 2021 alone, the need for cyber insurance, especially in the SMB market, has never been greater. Though many industry experts argue against payouts, making cyber coverage a controversial topic, the evolving threat landscape means cyber insurance should be a top consideration as part of organizations’ cyber strategy. As such, we anticipate a booming cyber insurance industry as many organizations heed these warnings and seek to guard against ransomware attacks. Yet, in addition to cyber insurance, companies will need a designated DR or RR (Rolling Recovery) plan.

Zero trust will take on greater prominence with the continued role of the remote and hybrid workplace. Remote work will continue, with hybrid work gradually becoming the new normal – driving the need for zero trust. With the federal government mandating agencies to adopt zero-trust network policies and design, we expect this to become more common in the private sector to follow suit as 2022 becomes the year of verify everything.

Log4j will continue to be a top threat. As one of the top vulnerabilities to hit in over 20 years, log4j is not going away any time soon. Look for this vulnerability to push a new surge in hardware purchases and software replacements and upgrades as tech teams look to stay ahead of bad actors looking to continue to exploit this vulnerability.

Data security will take on even greater importance. As malicious actors seek new ways to exploit data and vulnerabilities, organizations must shore up their data protection practices. Alongside this, governments and consumers are looking to protect their data with many new laws and regulations regarding data collection and storage moving forward. Everyone will adopt privacy practices and will need to educate employees to help safeguard data while increasing their data security posture.

Cyber teams are going to be in the spotlight now more than ever. Understanding your security posture is crucial; knowing what current tools are available and what gaps currently exist in your infrastructure will help you to protect your enterprise. The need for a budget and having the right people in place is critical. With ongoing talent shortages, consider partnering with a third-party firm to ensure you have fail-proof processes, documentation, and regular third-party assessments.

Stay up to date on all White Rock Cybersecurity initiatives through LinkedIn or Twitter. 

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WHITE ROCK CYBERSECURITY REACHES KEY MILESTONES IN 2021 New partners, industry award recognition among the highlights

DALLAS – January 19, 2021 – White Rock Cybersecurity, a premier solutions provider of information technology and network security, today announced key milestones the company reached during 2021.

As insider threats, nation-sponsored entities, and evolving cyber-attack techniques wreak havoc on enterprises, White Rock takes proactive steps in helping businesses fine-tune cybersecurity programs to safeguard against these threats. As more companies seek assistance, White Rock is realizing significant growth. During 2021, the company marked the following key highlights: 

• White Rock ranked #25 on CRN’s Fast Growth 150 Company Award, where CRN recognizes the fastest-growing North American technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants for their significant growth and meaningful performance over the previous two years.

• Kaspersky's Cloud Partner of the Year recognition.

• The addition of several new solutions to the company’s prestigious partnerships providing best-in-class cybersecurity resources for their clients.

• Greater access and insights into industry-specific national security concerns as White Rock Cybersecurity president James Range joined InfraGard, a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Range, also graduated from the class of 2021 FBI Citizen’s Academy.

“During a time where a cybersecurity breach puts small and medium sized companies out of business, we want to make sure that our customers have the right tools at hand to guard against breaches at all times,” said Range.  “Companies need endpoint and email protection, employee security awareness programs and data backup solutions to reduce risk.”

About White Rock Cybersecurity
White Rock Cybersecurity is a premier solutions provider specializing in information technology and network security. White Rock's comprehensive suite of IT and network security solutions defend enterprises from existing and emerging security threats, with leading edge, best-in-class products and services for the most advanced protection. For more information, visit wrsecure.com or check us out at LinkedIn or Twitter.

Retailers: Protect Your Business Against Cyberattacks This Holiday Season

By Ron Brown, VP of Technology, White Rock Cybersecurity

Digital transformation has been the biggest disruptor for retailers over the past few years, holding the promise to truly transform retail business models. Yet with the holiday season fast approaching, that same digital transformation is also a double-edged sword. In a survey by BDO, 34% of retailers cite cyber attacks or privacy breaches as the top digital threat facing their businesses, with long-term objectives by 40% of retailers surveyed being to shore up their cybersecurity.

 With cyber attacks and breaches on the rise, the holidays have become a lucrative time for cybercriminals. Consider:

• Retailers are often targeted by a wide range of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) including Card Not Present (CNP), gift card fraud, skimming, malware, account takeovers, and denial of service.

• Third-party vendor security has become a greater concern. When Target was breached back in 2014, the compromise happened via stolen vendor credentials of Target’s heating and air conditioning contractor. For most retailers, their Point of Sale (PoS) software and devices will be the Achilles Heel that constitutes a third-party risk.

Today, every organization is a target for cyberattacks, with industries that possess the most valuable data being the biggest targets. Retail is at the top of that list. However, following these steps, retailers can protect their businesses, their supply chain, and their customers from falling victim to cybercrime.

1. Ensure Continuous Monitoring, Detection, & Response (MDR)
   Invest in an appropriate level of MDR services based upon the cyber threats your organization anticipates. The key is to rapidly detect intrusions to quickly contain and eradicate the malware to reduce negative impacts upon the information system and data assets.

2. Perform Network and Endpoint Threat Assessments
   The growing list of information systems, software applications, bring your own devices, and Internet of Things (IoT), testing networks and endpoints with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) will reduce potential vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks.

3. Conduct Email Threat Assessments
   Email is a top gateway into an organization’s infrastructure. Conduct periodic email threat assessments targeting malware that may have made it through their anti-virus and firewalls. 

4. Implement an Effective and Timely Patch Management Program
   Some of the most significant data breaches were the result of organizations failure to implement effective and timely software patch management program of Microsoft and Cisco software.

5. Establish a Cybersecurity Awareness and Education Program
   The most cost-effective means to improve cybersecurity posture is to create a human firewall by providing quality cybersecurity educational programs to all employees and partners.

Cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication and magnitude of impact across all industries globally. However, taking proactive precautions and fine-tuning cybersecurity programs can help protect your business, supply chain and your customers against cyberattacks this holiday season.

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