A cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing exclusively in serving the U.S. federal government has named Daniel Wilbricht its new president at Optiv + ClearShark, a cybersecurity and IT solutions provider. As a member of Optiv's executive leadership team, Wilbricht will work on the company's efforts to increase its presence in the U.S. public sector as a cyber advisory and solution leader.
It was announced in March 2023 that Optiv had acquired Maryland-based ClearShark. In addition to doubling Optiv's federal presence, the acquisition also significantly deepened and increased its expertise in government, and expanded the breadth of the company's federal capabilities. A growth strategy that was mission focused and results-driven was architected and executed by Optiv + ClearShark's previous president - Brian Strosser - over the past two years.. Wilbricht will be able to continue building on Strosser's strong foundation by leveraging his 25 years of experience in the public sector to drive the next phase of the company's growth based on the strong foundation Strosser has laid
Wilbricht will be able to continue building on Strosser's strong foundation by leveraging his 25 years of experience in the public sector to drive the next phase of the company's growth based on the strong foundation Strosser has laid
It was announced in March 2023 that Optiv had acquired ClearShark, a Maryland-based company. It was through the acquisition that Optiv has more than doubled its federal presence, as well as significantly deepening and broadening the breadth of its government expertise and capabilities. A growth strategy that was mission-focused and results-driven has been designed and implemented over the past two years by Optiv + ClearShark's previous president - Brian Strosser - as part of the company's growth strategy. With the support of Wilbricht, the company will continue to build on Strosser's strong foundation by leveraging his 25 years of experience in the public sector to drive the next phase of the company's growth.
With the support of Wilbricht, the company will continue to build on Strosser's strong foundation by leveraging his 25 years of experience in the public sector to drive the next phase of the company's growth.
According to Kevin Lynch, CEO of Optiv, the federal government is experiencing a challenging time in history, since agencies and contractors are experiencing a significant increase in attack surfaces as a result of digital transformation, a highly sophisticated threat landscape, and a growing number of cybersecurity regulations.. As a result of our partnership with Optiv + ClearShark, organizations can get the advisory, consulting, and technology services they need to address these challenges and remain cyber-resilient. Throughout Brian's tenure with us, he has utilized our core differentiators to transform us into a federal cybersecurity powerhouse, and we are confident that Daniel will be able to utilize his decades of public sector experience to ensure continuity and stability in our organization as we move forward
Throughout Brian's tenure with us, he has utilized our core differentiators to transform us into a federal cybersecurity powerhouse, and we are confident that Daniel will be able to utilize his decades of public sector experience to ensure continuity and stability in our organization as we move forward
In the course of his career, Wilbricht has served the public sector in various leadership roles within the channel eco-system, including technology manufacturers, value-added resellers, and distribution companies. The previous role Wilbricht held prior to joining Optiv + ClearShark was that of general manager and senior vice president at Devo, where he led the team that was responsible for establishing strategic technology partnerships within the federal, state, local, and higher education institutions, as well as their programs and the system integrators supporting these sectors.. As a vice president of Ivanti Public Sector in the past, Wilbricht was responsible for. In addition to his experience in sales, he has also led sales teams at LogRhythm, Dell, and Red Hat, and he has worked in government purchasing, contracting, consulting, and software product marketing.
In addition to his experience in sales, he has also led sales teams at LogRhythm, Dell, and Red Hat, and he has worked in government purchasing, contracting, consulting, and software product marketing.
The combination of Optiv + ClearShark brings first-class federal capabilities to the world's largest pure-play cybersecurity provider. Wilbricht stated, "There is no company out there that is able to help clients secure greatness amidst today's advanced threat environment to a greater extent." My goal is to be part of this transformational company and be able to contribute to bringing lasting change to cybersecurity in the federal sector.
In addition to working with Wilbricht to ensure a smooth transition, Strosser will remain active in the business in an advisory capacity as well.
Optiv + ClearShark has been a valuable part of my career, and I am extremely proud of what our team has achieved thus far," said Strosser. Having completed the next phase of my career, I know that I am passing on the proverbial torch to Dan, who I am confident will carry forward our vision, mission, and strategy and lead the company to unprecedented growth and success in the future."
Furthermore, Wilbricht is a founding member of the Software in Defense Coalition and serves on its board of directors. In addition to his role at Optiv + ClearShark and Optiv, Wilbricht is also a founding member and member of the Optiv + ClearShark team, which promotes and advocates the adoption of emerging technologies by Americans as well as demonstrating how software plays a significant role in the country's global competitiveness.
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In order to serve the federal government as a cybersecurity and IT solution provider, Optiv + ClearShark specializes exclusively in cybersecurity and IT solutions. In the data center, cloud, and at the edge, we have decades of experience securing and modernizing federal agency data and infrastructure. In addition to our world-class advisory and engineering team, we have deep technology and agency domain knowledge and security clearances, who are mission-focused, results-driven subject matter experts.
Optiv + ClearShark, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, is now part of the Optiv group of companies. Optiv + ClearShark offers cyber advisory, deployment, and operations services to federal agencies.
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