{"id":51016,"date":"2023-03-14T22:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T22:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.darkreading.com\/risk\/optiv-more-than-doubles-federal-presence-with-clearshark-acquisition"},"modified":"2023-03-14T22:12:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T22:12:00","slug":"optiv-more-than-doubles-federal-presence-with-clearshark-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threatshub.org\/blog\/optiv-more-than-doubles-federal-presence-with-clearshark-acquisition\/","title":{"rendered":"Optiv More Than Doubles Federal Presence With ClearShark Acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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DENVER \u2014 March 14, 2023 \u2014 <\/strong>Optiv<\/a>, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, today announced it has acquired Maryland-based ClearShark LLC and ClearShark Services, Inc. (collectively ClearShark), a premier advisor and top value-added reseller of cybersecurity and modernization technology to the United States federal government. The transaction more-than doubles Optiv\u2019s federal presence, while significantly deepening its bench of government expertise and expanding the breadth of its federal capabilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cClearShark is now the cornerstone of a vibrant Optiv federal business where we will together bring a new level of world-class federal capabilities to the market at scale,\u201d said Optiv CEO Kevin Lynch. \u201cBetween the uptick in cyberattacks, the recentBiden-Harris Administration\u2019s National Cybersecurity Strategy<\/a> and other security regulations, cybersecurity has never been more vital. Together with ClearShark, we are primed to better help federal agencies and contractors ensure a strong cybersecurity posture and build a lasting legacy in the public sector space.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining forces with the largest pure-play cybersecurity company in the world provides us, our clients and partners with a tremendous growth opportunity. We couldn\u2019t be more excited about this partnership or more bullish on the future,\u201d said Brian Strosser, ClearShark LLC president.<\/p>\n

ClearShark Services President Marshall Bailey added, \u201cLeveraging Optiv\u2019s comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions and services, we can continue to expand our already dominate delivery capabilities and operate at scale while also providing employees with new career opportunities.\u201d <\/p>\n

The acquisition brings together two leading cybersecurity companies to create a powerhouse partnership that will better serve current and new clients by providing:<\/p>\n