Optiv Security Ranked Top 25 Solution Provider by CRN

-- Only Pure-Play Security Company Included in Top 100 --

Optiv Security, a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions, today announced that it ranked number 25 on The Channel Company’s 2016 CRN Solution Provider 500 (SP500), making it the only pure-play security company listed in the top 100.

“Cyber security continues to be a top issue for companies, making the need for holistic, end-to-end solutions even greater than ever,” said Tim Hoffman, executive vice president of client solutions for Optiv. “Optiv’s sole focus is helping organizations address their cyber security problems and meet business objectives through a comprehensive approach that incorporates the right people, process and technology. Our position as the top pure-play security company on the CRN SP500 is validation of our unyielding commitment to enabling our clients to plan, build and run successful cyber security programs. We are proud to receive this honor.”

“The 2016 Solution Provider 500 represent a total, combined revenue of over $334 billion – a testament to their success in keeping pace with the rapidly changing demands of today’s IT market,” said Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel Company. “This prestigious list recognizes those companies with the highest revenue and serves as a valuable industry resource for vendors seeking out top solution providers to partner with. We congratulate each of the Solution Provider 500 companies and look forward to their continued success.”

The CRN SP500 is an annual ranking of the largest technology integrators, solution providers and IT consultants in North America by revenue.

About Optiv SecurityOptiv 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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