Enhancing your security program doesn't always require a bigger budget. In this article from CSO Online, CISO Gary Brickhouse recommends focusing on key elements such as prioritization, visibility and optimizing your current resources. It's a good reminder that true resilience often stems from discipline and clear strategies rather than just acquiring new tools. Discover how to make the most of what you have: https://okt.to/zJ6Qyc #RiskManagement #SecurityLeadership
GuidePoint Security
IT Services and IT Consulting
Reston, Virginia 61,021 followers
We help organizations make smarter cybersecurity decisions that minimize risk.
About us
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations make informed decisions and minimize risk. Our experts act as your trusted advisor to understand your business and challenges, helping you through an evaluation of your cybersecurity posture and ecosystem to expose risks, optimize resources and implement best-fit solutions. GuidePoint’s unmatched expertise has enabled 40% of Fortune 500 companies and more than half of U.S. government cabinet-level agencies to improve their security posture.
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https://www.guidepointsecurity.com
External link for GuidePoint Security
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, Virginia
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2011
- Specialties
- Application Security, Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, Penetration Testing, Endpoint Security, Network Security, Data Security, Email Security, Endpoint Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Incident Response and Threat Intelligence, Network and Infrastructure Security, Managed Security Services, Security Awareness, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, and Privileged Access Management
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Most organizations don’t view cameras as part of their attack surface. Threat actors do. IoT camera risk is growing—and in many cases, it comes down to fixable gaps like outdated firmware and poor segmentation. Austin Turecek breaks down what’s driving the risk and how to reduce it: https://okt.to/tscPJQ
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Cloud environments aren’t short on signals. The challenge is turning them into something teams can actually execute on. Our next live Brick House roundtable brings together Gary Brickhouse and a panel of GuidePoint Security experts to share what they’re seeing across multi-cloud environments—where tools are delivering, where they’re not and how teams are closing the gap. Register now: https://okt.to/nWND4Y
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GuidePoint Security has been named Snyk's 2026 Americas Partner of the Year! This recognition reflects the strength of our partnership, helping organizations embed security into AI-era development without slowing innovation. Thank you to our team and clients who make work like this possible. Learn more: https://okt.to/7UmaEg
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This week's Pay-It-Forward nomination is from Cameron Stish for Korissa M., Project Manager at GuidePoint Security. Cameron noted how Korissa consistently exemplifies our core values, writing: "Take Ownership & Complete Our Mission - Korissa and I recently worked together on a project with a very tight turnaround. From day one, she was diligent and proactive, quickly understanding what the project needed and taking responsibility for it. Managing a tight timeline requires constant attention, and she gave it exactly that. No Jerks! - Korissa made the work easier for everyone involved. She was a true team player throughout the engagement, clearing obstacles and keeping lines of communication open so the technical experts could stay focused. She managed everything on the client side so well that stress never entered the picture for the technical team or the client." Please join us in congratulating Korissa!
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Ransomware victims are up 58% year over year. Hospitals, schools and government agencies are increasingly in the crosshairs—sectors where downtime isn't just costly, it's dangerous. Mark Lance, SVP, DFIR & Threat Intelligence at GuidePoint Security, recently joined WHYY to talk through the real calculus behind these attacks and how organizations can protect themselves. Listen here: https://okt.to/vuqfJP
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We’re proud to congratulate GuidePoint Security's own Gary Brickhouse on being named a Finalist in SC Media's 2026 Resilient CISO Awards! This recognition highlights security leaders whose vision, adaptability and steady leadership help organizations navigate disruption and stay resilient. Gary’s business-aligned approach—uniting people, process and technology—drives real outcomes for our clients and community. Learn more: https://okt.to/Xmqug0
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Is your organization treating AI governance as a strategic advantage? Governance is quickly becoming a prerequisite for scaling AI effectively. It enables faster innovation, strengthens customer trust and helps organizations stay ahead of evolving regulations—all while keeping risk in check. Explore our latest whitepaper for more: https://okt.to/Ela1gY
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Yesterday, we hosted an incredible group of women shaping the future of cybersecurity at our RSA Women in Cyber Breakfast. The energy, candor and expertise in the room made one thing clear: progress is driven by those willing to share, challenge and lead. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable morning.
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For the third consecutive year, GuidePoint Security has been named CyberArk's Services Delivery Partner of the Year! This recognition means a lot to us—but what matters most is what it represents: our clients can count on us to help them build stronger identity security programs and reduce real risk across their environments. Thank you to the CyberArk team for the continued partnership. We look forward to the work ahead.