cybersecurity

Cytracom Hires CISO, Launches Trust Center to Raise the Bar in Cybersecurity for MSPs

by | Apr 14, 2023

Allen-based Cytracom, a provider of cloud solutions for managed service providers (MSPs), has announced the appointment of Chief Information Security Officer James Hill and the launch of its Trust Center.

The two moves underscore Cytracom’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity and its dedication to providing its partners with the tools and resources they need to navigate the constantly changing landscape of cybersecurity threats, company execs say....

MORE
Critical Start Appoints 2 C-Suite Execs to Continue Impressive Growth
by | Apr 14, 2023

Critical Start, a Plano-based provider of managed detection and response cybersecurity solutions, announced the recent appointment of Sean Goldstein to chief marketing officer and the promotion of Chris Carlson to chief product officer to continue a trend of impressive growth and to support accelerated growth, the company said.

The company attributed the growth to increased demand for its analytics and response orchestration platform combined with a human-led managed SOC approach to breach prevention and cyber risk reduction....

MORE
Partnerships and Personalization Drove White Rock Cybersecurity to Record 80% Revenue Growth in 2022
by | Mar 22, 2023
CEO James Range shares insights on the company's journey from one customer to more than 2,500 in tech hubs across the country.
MORE
How Jeff Farris is Guiding Growth at CloudRadial, a ‘First Mover’ Startup
by | Feb 14, 2023
The Dallas company just snagged a $3 million investment from Cypress Growth Capital, positioning the 5-year-old ‘client services automation’ platform for IT Managed Service Providers to ramp up its global sales and marketing efforts.
MORE

Critical Start Announces 3 New Executives, 2 Promotions Among Leadership

by | Sep 13, 2022

Critical Start CEO and Founder Rob Davis says the cyber threat landscape continues to expand— and the need for breach prevention solutions has never been greater. The Plano-based provider of managed detection and response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, has added a trio of new executives to its leadership team amidst the evolving field, along with two internal promotions:

The leadership moves are:

Chris Williams has joined the company as the new chief revenue officer....
MORE
Cybersecurity Firm TXOne Networks Raises $70M to Expand Global Reach
by | Aug 18, 2022
TXOne focuses on securing operational technology (OT) networks and devices for industries from pharmaceuticals to aerospace to smart manufacturing. The Taiwan-based company—which recently moved its U.S. HQ to Irving— says the new funding will help it serve growing demand in the industrial control systems market.

“With cyberattacks on the rise, the zero-trust era has arrived for OT networks,” says CEO Terence Liu.
MORE
Local Tech Founders Duke it Out at Digital Fight Club, Capping Off Dallas Startup Week
by | Aug 12, 2022
Ten local founders and innovators sparred in gloves-off debates, "fighting" to win each round.

The fight card included challenges like: Should brands be transparent? Should the government be involved in building the metaverse? And is ESG important? Here are the knockout rounds.
MORE
From SaaS to Coding to Social Impact, See What Awaits You at Dallas Startup Week
by | Aug 2, 2022
Dallas Startup Week is only days away. In addition to three big summits, the DEC Network's flagship week-long event will offer sessions on 21 different "tracks." From social impact to startup funding to esports and emerging tech, here's a look at what the week holds in store.
MORE
Joshua Aaron

Aided by Grant Funding, a Fast-Growing Cybersecurity Startup is Relocating its HQ to McKinney

by | Jun 14, 2022
With a grant from the McKinney EDC added to its $2.9 million 2021 seed funding round, Aiden Technologies is moving to Serendipity Labs in McKinney's Craig Ranch Development. The startup has been on a tear since it launched its tech a little over a year ago. With offices in New York and California and $1 million in annual recurring revenue, it plans to grow its team and expand its market.
MORE
Global Cybersecurity Firm Eyes ‘Rapid’ Growth from New Irving HQ
by | Jun 8, 2022
Taiwan’s TXOne Networks, which focuses on operational technology networks and devices, is opening an Americas HQ in the Urban Towers complex in Las Colinas. “We've assembled an experienced team with the unique expertise to help companies counter the cyberthreats that could paralyze day-to-day operations," its CEO says.
MORE
Ascent Solutions To Launch a Global Cybersecurity Think Tank in Cypress Waters
by | Jun 6, 2022
Minneapolis-based startup Ascent Solutions recently announced it has chosen Cypress Waters in Coppell for its new 33,000-square-foot "cybersecurity epicenter." The center will house secure areas for cyber investigation, automation, and intelligence. But it will also feature a nationally scaled cyber apprenticeship program and serve as a think tank to drive thought leadership in the industry.

CEO JD Harris tells Dallas Innovates the center will be a place for "cyber professionals to gather to share important ideas, pilot critical technologies, and test many new security processes, systems, and workflows."
MORE
Plano Information Security Startup Raises New Funds Amid Growing Global Threats
by | Jun 1, 2022
In about 24 months, Plano-based Tentacle has grown from an "idea sketched out on a PowerPoint deck to a valuable enterprise application that's able to solve real problems," says founder and CEO Matt Combs. 

Now a new investment by Providence Strategic Growth will help the cybersecurity startup expand both its functionality and market position, after a 105% surge in ransomware attacks and a 350% increase in social engineering attacks in 2021.
MORE

Plano Cybersecurity Firm Raises $215M as Threat of Attacks Grows

by | Apr 12, 2022
Plano-based Critical Start—which says its mission is "delivering badass cybersecurity"—raised the $215 million strategic growth investment from Austin's Vista Equity Partners. The move comes as ransomware attacks increased 104% in North America last year, and as other Dallas-area cybersecurity firms have been recent targets of $525M to $1B acquisitions and investments.
MORE
Richardson-Based Digital Transformation Firm Aims to Hire Thousands Globally
by | Apr 11, 2022
InfoVision says it plans to hire 2,000 additional employees in India by next year, in addition to opening a 300-person development center in Guadalajara, Mexico. "We believe that our investments in digital will help clients accelerate innovation and reimagine their businesses," Co-Founder and President Sean Yalamanchi said, citing the need to be "future proof at the convergence of technologies."
MORE
Dallas Cybersecurity Company Acquired by Former U.S. Secretary of Treasury-Owned Firm in a $525M Deal
by | Mar 29, 2022
Dallas-based Zimperium, a mobile security platform, is set to be acquired by Washington, D.C.’s Liberty Strategic Capital, a firm led by former Goldman Sachs CIO and Trump Administration appointee Steve Mnuchin.
MORE
Aiming to Make Fort Worth a Hub of ‘Energy 2.0,’ Electric Motor Maker Launches Production with $17M Funding
by | Mar 2, 2022
With 95 patents issued or pending on its tech, Fort Worth's Linear Labs wants to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., seeing the electrification supply chain as a "national security strategic imperative."

Brad Hunstable launched Linear Labs in 2014 after incubating in the TechFW program. This year his company aims to produce 20,000 electric motors and intelligent drive systems—with twice the torque and half the size and weight of competitors.
MORE
Protecting your privacy. We have strengthened our Privacy Policy to better protect you. This Policy includes our use of cookies to give you the best online experience and provide functionality essential to our services. By clicking ‘I Accept’ or by continuing to use our website, you are consenting to our Privacy Policy.