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Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Ray Heffer

In the latest installment of our Privacy Protectors Spotlight series, we are excited to feature world-renowned privacy and security expert Ray Heffer. Ray is a cybersecurity veteran with 30 years of experience across areas such as secure cloud architecture, penetration testing, strategic advisory roles, privacy engineering, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) threat mitigation. He currently servesContinue reading "Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Ray Heffer"
June 24, 2025
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Optery Wins 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for Privacy Enhancing Technologies

Optery has been named a winner in the 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group. We were recognized in the category of Privacy Enhancing Technologies for our work in reducing the online exposure of employee and executive personal data—the most exploited vulnerability in modern cyberattacks. The Fortress Cybersecurity Awards program honors the industry’s leading companies andContinue reading "Optery Wins 2025 Fortress Cybersecurity Award for Privacy Enhancing Technologies"
June 3, 2025
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Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Bailey Marshall

In the latest installment of our Privacy Protectors Spotlight series, we are excited to feature ethical hacker and educator Bailey Marshall. Bailey Marshall is a hacker, cybersecurity educator and consultant whose technical expertise spans penetration testing, red-team engagements, dark web investigations, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and proactive security strategy. She is the Founder and Principal ConsultantContinue reading "Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Bailey Marshall"
May 20, 2025
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Cybersecurity in the Age of Agentic AI: Insights from Industry Leaders

Agentic AI was everywhere at RSAC 2025—and it’s quickly emerging as a major force reshaping cybersecurity. In a recent in-depth feature by Cybersecurity Tribe, twenty-one cybersecurity leaders shared how agentic AI is already transforming the cybersecurity landscape—from accelerating threat detection and automating defense, to creating new challenges posed by adversaries. Among them was Optery’s Founder and CEO, LawrenceContinue reading "Cybersecurity in the Age of Agentic AI: Insights from Industry Leaders"
May 16, 2025
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Fortinet’s 2025 Threat Report Makes the Case for Proactive Exposure Management  

Fortinet’s 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report shows attackers are moving faster and with greater precision—fueled by automation, AI, and a thriving underground economy for stolen credentials. Here are some of the key findings: “From pre-attack reconnaissance to post-compromise persistence, attackers now operate with unprecedented speed, precision, and reach, challenging organizations to shift from reactive defenseContinue reading "Fortinet’s 2025 Threat Report Makes the Case for Proactive Exposure Management  "
May 13, 2025
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SMBs in the Crosshairs: Key Findings from CrowdStrike

CrowdStrike’s latest survey on SMB cybersecurity shows smaller businesses are in the crosshairs. Phishing is surging. Ransomware is hitting the smallest businesses hardest. And most SMBs are still operating with outdated tools, limited budgets, and big execution gaps. Below are some of the report’s findings. “Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are no longer flying underContinue reading "SMBs in the Crosshairs: Key Findings from CrowdStrike"
May 5, 2025
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Optery Wins Best Service for Attack Surface Management in the 13thAnnual Global InfoSec Awards at RSAC 2025

Optery has won the Best Service for Attack Surface Management award from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry’s leading electronic information security magazine. Now in its thirteenth year, the Global InfoSec Awards recognize cybersecurity companies with innovative and compelling solutions that push the industry forward. “Data broker exposure, now officially part of the enterprise attackContinue reading "Optery Wins Best Service for Attack Surface Management in the 13thAnnual Global InfoSec Awards at RSAC 2025"
April 28, 2025
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Optery Named Winner in Three Categories by the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Optery is excited to announce its recognition for the second consecutive year as a winner in three categories by the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. Optery’s recognition in these categories highlights its ongoing commitment to mitigating risks associated with exposed executive and employee PII—commonly exploitedContinue reading "Optery Named Winner in Three Categories by the 2025 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards"
March 10, 2025
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Personal Data Removal: A Core Cybersecurity Measure

Why data broker removal is a must-have for organizations Personal data exposure is the biggest cyber threat to organizations today. It enables the most successful attack vectors: social engineering and the use of compromised credentials. Despite this reality, many companies continue to overlook a major security risk—vast amounts of employee and executive personal data readilyContinue reading "Personal Data Removal: A Core Cybersecurity Measure"
March 7, 2025
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Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello interviewed on “Unspoken Security” podcast

Optery Founder and CEO Lawrence Gentilello recently joined intelligence and security evangelist AJ Nash on the Unspoken Security podcast to talk about the shadowy world of data brokers, their impact on privacy and security, the challenges of protecting personal data, state-level data privacy legislation, the evolving role of AI in data brokering, proactive steps to minimize exposure and risk, andContinue reading "Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello interviewed on “Unspoken Security” podcast"
November 15, 2024
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Optery Named Top InfoSec Innovator Award Winner for Attack Surface Management by Cyber Defense Magazine for 2024

We are excited to announce that Optery has won Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top InfoSec Innovator Award for Most Innovative Attack Surface Management during CyberDefenseCon 2024! We are honored to be recognized in one of the world’s most prestigious cybersecurity awards and to be among such a distinguished group of innovators. The Top InfoSec Innovator AwardsContinue reading "Optery Named Top InfoSec Innovator Award Winner for Attack Surface Management by Cyber Defense Magazine for 2024"
October 31, 2024
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Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Rachel Tobac

In the latest installment of our Privacy Protectors Spotlight series, we are excited to feature Rachel Tobac, a renowned expert in human hacking and social engineering defense strategies. Rachel Tobac is an ethical hacker and the CEO of SocialProof Security, a company dedicated to helping businesses and individuals protect their sensitive data from cyber threats, particularlyContinue reading "Privacy Protectors Spotlight: Rachel Tobac"
September 24, 2024
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Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello interviewed on “The Security Ledger” podcast

Optery Founder and CEO Lawrence Gentilello recently joined seasoned reporter, editor, and industry analyst Paul Roberts on The Security Ledger Podcast to talk about data broker threats, the value of privacy laws, and what makes Optery unique as a personal data removal solution! The Security Ledger podcast features interviews with leading minds in the areaContinue reading "Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello interviewed on “The Security Ledger” podcast"
August 29, 2024
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PII Removal for Executives is Not Enough

Protecting a Broader Range of Employees is Essential Are your personal data removal efforts only focused on protecting your executives? In an era where mass SMS-phishing (smishing) campaigns and other social engineering attacks targeting non-executive staff are prevalent, extending personal data removal beyond just the C-Suite is essential. Our new whitepaper, “PII Removal for ExecutivesContinue reading "PII Removal for Executives is Not Enough"
July 31, 2024
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Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello interviewed on the “Unscripted” podcast

Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello recently appeared on the Unscripted podcast with David Raviv. Unscripted is a podcast focused on making the intricacies of security, privacy, and technology more accessible to everyone. Hosted by enterprise cybersecurity expert David Raviv, each episode journeys through the minds of entrepreneurs and leaders, sharing unfiltered stories and insights. It coversContinue reading "Optery CEO and Founder Lawrence Gentilello interviewed on the “Unscripted” podcast"
July 5, 2024
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The Dark Web vs. The Open Web: Assessing the Greater Threat to Enterprise Security

Many security professionals are rightly concerned about the dangers posed by personal information available on the dark web. Dark web monitoring services play a crucial role in identifying and mitigating these risks, alerting businesses to potential breaches and exposures. However, while the dark web garners much attention for its secretive and often illicit nature, it isContinue reading "The Dark Web vs. The Open Web: Assessing the Greater Threat to Enterprise Security"
May 15, 2024
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Optery Named Winner in Three Categories by the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards

Optery is excited to announce our recognition as a winner in three categories by the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards! With over 600 entries across more than 300 categories this year, these awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership in the cybersecurity industry. Optery’s recognition in these categories highlights our commitment to effectively managing exposed executive andContinue reading "Optery Named Winner in Three Categories by the 2024 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards"
May 3, 2024
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