Bit9 + Carbon Black Honors Optiv With Top Partner Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Optiv Security, a leading provider of cyber security solutions, today announced it received the 2015 Bit9 + Carbon Black Best National Partner Award. This marks the fourth year in a row that Bit9 + Carbon Black has recognized the company as a top partner for showcasing outstanding cyber security expertise.

“As a trusted advisor, Optiv takes a consultative approach to delivering quality security solutions for their clients,” said Ed Filippine, vice president of worldwide sales for Bit9 + Carbon Black. “The Optiv team also continues to bring tremendous value to Bit9 + Carbon Black as our top partner. Their support, thought leadership and client relationships truly stand out at all levels of their organization, making this a partnership we highly value.”

“Given the accelerating frequency and complexity of cyber risks, organizations are seeking an end-to-end cyber security solutions provider that has awareness over every domain of cyber security and the ability to execute a comprehensive security strategy,” said Dan Wilson, executive vice president of partner solutions for Optiv. “Optiv combines extensive expertise, field experience and research with powerful partnerships with industry leaders like Bit9 + Carbon Black to help clients achieve their security objectives. Our unique method encompasses people, process and technology, enabling companies to find the best solution that addresses their needs. We are honored to be recognized by Bit9 + Carbon Black for our capabilities and success working alongside them.”

Optiv offers a wide range of solutions and services that help organizations plan, build and run their cyber security programs. The company objectively evaluates new technologies as they become available to ensure that its cyber security experts are able to identify the appropriate solutions for each client. Optiv also provides its clients with commercial insights in the form of consultations, workshops, technology reviews, research results, best practices and visibility into integration and operability with multi-vendor technologies. Optiv services related to Bit9 + Carbon Black products include resale, identification and selection, implementation and integration, optimization and support.

About Optiv SecurityCreated from the merger of Accuvant and FishNet Security, Optiv is a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions. We help clients plan, build and run successful cyber security programs that achieve business objectives through our depth and breadth of cyber security offerings, extensive capabilities and proven expertise in cyber security strategy, managed security services, incident response, risk and compliance, security consulting, training and support, integration and architecture services, and security technology. A Blackstone (NYSE: BX) portfolio company, Optiv maintains premium partnerships with more than 300 of the leading security technology manufacturers. For more information, visit www.optiv.com or follow us at www.twitter.com/optiv, www.facebook.com/optivinc and www.linkedin.com/company/optiv-inc.

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