Meet Vertek

Established in 1988, Vertek brings over 30 years of experience delivering innovative solutions to MSPs, SMBs, Enterprises, and Network Providers. Rooted in software development, we've engineered efficiencies into everything we do—giving Vertek and our clients a competitive edge.

Meet the Leadership Team

Jim McCormick
Chairman
Jorge Reis
President
Ron Hruby
Chief Operating Officer
Wayne Richards
Chief Financial Officer
Derrick Farmer
Director, Security Operations
Kristen Kennedy
Manager, Security Operations
Bruce Haskin
Manager, DevSecOps
Lori Johnson
Telecom Operations
Mark Szotkowski
Channel Chief
Christina Jones
Channel Sales Director
Brent Walden
Account Director
Sally Smith
Channel Sales Director

Timeline: Key Developments in Cybersecurity

SIEM and SOC Offering: First managed SOC service launched powered by AlienVault Unified Security Management.
24x7 Operations: Continuous client security product monitoring, incident triage, security recommendations and incident forensics documentation.
Security Compliance: ISO 27002/1 controls framework leveraged to secure Telecom and Cybersecurity services.
Client Engagements: SIEM and SOC including integrated IDS and vulnerability management programs.
Infrastructure: Operating physical datacenters, co-location and cloud environments in AWS and Azure.

Acquisition: AlienVault by AT&T Cybersecurity.
Master MSSP: Recognized as a Master AlienVault MSSP.
SOAR Initiative: Broadened service offerings with Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR).
Security Compliance Shift: Achieving NIST 800-171 and progressing towards CMMC Level 2.
Achieved Government Facility Clearence: Documented secure score with SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System).
Achieved SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance: Demonstrating the effectiveness of our controls through an independent third-party audit.
Infrastructure: Shift from Physical Datacenters and Co-location to AWS and Azure.

Strategic Partnerships: D3 Security SOAR and Halcyon Ransomware Prevention and Recovery Platform.
Product Launches thru SOAR and AI/ML technology innovations:

  • flexMDR: Bring your own security product monitoring with 500+ security Intergrations.
  • ransomMDR: Specialized ransomware protection with Halcyon.
  • Microsoft Integration: Expanded Microsoft Defender, XDR and Sentinel capabilities.

LevelBlue AlienVault Spin-off from AT&T Cybersecurity: Participation on advisory board.
RansomMDR Agent Onboarding Milestone: 10,000 agents.
Partnerships: Microsoft CSP program launched to position management and monitoring of Microsoft tenants at scale.
Channel Growth: Vertek signs up with Telarus and expands relationships within Bridgepointe Technoligies.
Infrastructure: Shift from AWS to Azure Native.
Product Development: Positioned cyber360 MXDR for launch - first Microsoft focused service.

Product Launch: cyber360 MXDR providing 360-degree threat detection and response services.
Microsoft CSP Expansion: Expands Microsoft certifications, licensing audit and engineering capabilities.
Channel Growth: Featured security vendor at events with Telarus and Bridgepointe Technoligies.
SOC Enhancements: Improved NIST focused analytics, trending metrics, advanced security posture recommendations and automated response.
AI-Powered SOC: Enhanced ADR (Autonomous Detection Response) capabilities and strategic SOAR AI developed playbooks/analysts' actions.

We empower individuals and organizations to defeat data breaches

We leverage cutting-edge AI/ML and XDR technology, alongside robust SIEM and SOAR capabilities, as core components of our approach to empower individuals and organizations. This enables them to significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and minimize downtime, with the continuous support of our expert cybersecurity professionals.

Monitoring 14+ Industries

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Driven by Core Values

The foundation of our operations rests upon our core values. These principles govern our collaborative efforts, inspire a culture of ethical conduct, underscore our commitment to service excellence, promote innovation through ongoing learning, and serve as a reminder to acknowledge and celebrate all successes.

Teamwork & Collaboration

We work together both within and across teams and in partnership with clients, leveraging skills and knowledge to achieve our common goals.

Integrity & Respect

We act with mutual respect and ethical behavior in our relationships and actions, and take responsibility to deliver on our obligations.

Service Excellence

We make every effort to satisfy and elate customers with an exceptional service experience which provides value to our clients.

Continuous Learning & Innovation​

We promote a learning environment that encourages employees to think and act creatively and empowers a shared commitment to personal and professional growth.

Celebrate Success

As we each contribute to our overall success, we pause to acknowledge the value and efforts of individuals and teams.

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