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High Wire Networks Named to MSSP Alert’s 2024 List of Top 250 MSSPs

Eighth Annual List Reveals Leading MSSP, MDR and MSP Security Companies  BATAVIA, Ill., October 22, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity, announced it […]

Is AI a Friend or Foe in Cybersecurity? Insights from The Godfather of Digital Forensics

AI fortifies cybersecurity but it also strengthens cyberthreats. How can your company tackle this double-edged dilemma? Let’s ask today’s guest, Rob Lee, Chief of Research at the SANS Institute, the […]

How Is Overwatch Leveraging AI to Boost Efficiency and Revenue?

AI is quickly becoming one of the most useful tools as businesses work to automate their systems, driving efficiency and growth. So how is Overwatch utilizing this tool? Overwatch CEO […]

From Classroom to Crisis: A Firsthand Account of a K-12 Cyber Breach

  In our last episode, we talked about how K-12 school districts can be just as vulnerable to cyber breaches as any other organization or company. In this episode, we […]

Lessons Learned: Combating the Growing K-12 Cybersecurity Crisis | Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 54

With K-12 schools going digital, they’re in the cross-hairs for cybercriminals. Why are they such easy prey, and what’s being done to stop it? To answer these questions, we’ve invited […]

Overwatch- Frost Radar Winner for Top MSSP in Americas, 2024

Chairman and CEO Mark Porter shares his insights on the Frost Radar win! Across a field of more than 200 competitors, Frost & Sullivan ranked High Wire Networks’ Overwatch Managed […]

High Wire Networks Recognized as Top Cybersecurity Leader in Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Managed Security Services Report

High Wire Networks Receives Frost Radar™ Top 15 Ranking of Cybersecurity Companies in Growth and Innovation Categories BATAVIA, Ill., September 25, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global […]

High Wire Networks Appoints Edward Vasko as COO

New Senior Leadership Expected to Drive Growth and Development of High Wire’s Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Services Division and Secure Voice Business Unit BATAVIA, Ill., September 19, 2024 — High Wire […]

High Wire Awarded Expanded Contract Renewal with National Luxury Automotive Group for Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity, Increasing Contract Value 5x

Annual Contract Renewal Provides 24/7 Managed XDR Services Across Multiple Upscale Dealerships   BATAVIA, Ill., September 12, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed […]

The New Rules of Marketing: How Cybersecurity Partners Can Adapt & Win | Episode 53

The rules of B2B marketing have changed– traditional plays won’t cut it anymore. From AI content overload to dark social, five major disruptors are shaking up the game. Khali Henderson, […]

Video Announcement: New Overwatch CEO & CRO Discuss Ambitious Growth Plans

High Wire Networks Inc. embarks on a new era with three incredible cybersecurity executives to take the helm of Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity. Newly appointed CEO Ed Vasko and CRO Mark […]

High Wire Networks Appoints Edward Vasko as CEO and Mark Dallmeier as CRO of Overwatch

New Management Appointments to Accelerate Growth and Development of High Wire’s Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Services High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity, has appointed Edward […]

Case Study: Overwatch Blocks Spray Attack in Earliest Stages

Partner Profile: Managed Services Provider (MSP) in Myrtle Beach, SC Incident: On the morning of Monday, July 1, 2024, an Overwatch MSP partner was reviewing the Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity tickets […]

eChannelNews: Overwatch is Pureplay Managed Security Service Provider

High Wire Networks Doubles Down On Cybersecurity High Wire Networks, Inc. , a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity, has sold its technology enablement services business to ServicePoint, a leading provider […]

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High Wire Reports Q2 2024 Revenue up 14% to $1.9 Million; Net Income of $4.8 Million

BATAVIA, Ill., August 23, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity, reported results for continuing operations for the three months and six […]

The Roadmap to a Career in Cyber | Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 52

Building the Cybersecurity Workforce: The Rise from Intern to Engineer

It’s a mantra High Wire employees hear frequently, that defines the company mission—to build something great and allow people to be the best version of themselves. Sam Barus, 2024 graduate […]

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High Wire Networks Sells Technology Services Business Assets in All Cash Transaction to Become Pure-Play, AI-Powered Managed Cybersecurity Provider

Funds from Divesture to Accelerate Growth and Development of Company’s Award-Winning Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Business and its Higher Margin Recurring Revenue Streams BATAVIA, Ill., June 27, 2024 — High Wire Networks, […]

The Art of Winning: AI in Global Cyber and Hybrid Warfare | Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 51

In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, host Susanna Song takes the global stage in Warsaw, Poland. You may not always hear about cyberattacks or feel the immediate impact, but […]

High Wire Networks Appoints Veteran Cybersecurity Thought Leader and Executive, Edward Vasko, as Strategic Advisor

Vasko to Help Accelerate Growth and Development of High Wire’s Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Services High Wire Networks, Inc.  (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, […]

The Future of SIEM | Cybersecurity Simplified Ep. 50

SIEM has been a cybersecurity standard as far back as 2005. Its job is to collect, correlate and analyze data from disparate sources for use in risk detection and forensic […]

Rapid Threat Detection with Overwatch Enhanced Managed XDR

High Wire CTO David Barton shares the one major differentiator in Overwatch Enhanced MXDR. Plus, let’s not forget the inherent value-add of Overwatch MXDR: 📂 Open/Vendor-agnostic Platform ☄️ Integration to […]

High Wire Awarded Contract to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions for Major U.S. Health System

High Wire Awarded Contract to Deliver Overwatch OT/IoT Security™ Agentless, Zero Trust, Cybersecurity Solution for Major U.S. Health System Batavia, Ill., May 22, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: […]

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High Wire Reports Q1 2024 Revenue of $7.7 Million, up 57% Sequentially, Driving Adjusted EBITDA of $674,000

High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, reported results for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024. All comparisons […]

High Wire Networks CMO, Susanna Song, Named to CRN 2024 Women of the Channel Power 100 Solution Provider List

CMO Susanna Song Invited to Moderate Cyber & Hybrid Warfare Panel at the PISM Strategic Ark 2024 Conference on May 23 BATAVIA, Ill., May 13, 2024 – High Wire Networks, […]

Cybersecurity Simplified – Episode 49: Macrotrends in Managed Cybersecurity with Jay McBain

Cybercrime is relentless and keeps cybersecurity pros on their toes looking for creative and cutting-edge solutions to secure their operations. Worldwide investment in cybersecurity is now nearly $250 billion a […]

Case Study: High Wire Delivers Complex Networking Solutions to 2,100 Stores for Major Retailer

Partner Profile: Global Value Added Reseller Use Case: Multi-site Access Point and Cabling installation across over 2,000 stores across the U.S. High Wire Project Management Team delivers project coordination, remote support, deliverables […]

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High Wire Reports 2023 Revenue of $27.0 Million, with Annualized Recurring Revenue at $12.0 Million

Q1 2024 Revenue Outlook of $7.7 Million+, up 58% Sequentially, Driving Positive Adjusted EBITDA. BATAVIA, Ill., April 19, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed […]

High Wire Awarded Additional Fiber Installation Project for National Environmental Solutions Provider, Bringing Total Value of Engagement to $2.8 Million+

High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been awarded a $1.23 million fiber installation project for a Fortune 500 national environmental […]

High Wire Network Awarded 2023 TMCnet Best Tech Podcast Award

High Wire Networks Honored for Offering Exceptional Solutions   BATAVIA, IL (4/4/2024) – High Wire Networks announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast […]

Brute Force Botnet: Overwatch Experts Discuss

As Overwatch keeps a close eye on the recent Brutus botnet attacks that are impacting multiple industries, Senior Director of Partner Success Bob Roberts and Director of Security Engineering Aaron […]

Overwatch Update 3/25 – Brute Force Cyberattack

Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity continues to monitor the brute force cyberattack, as it impacts myriads of companies across the country. We are still seeing unique non-disclosed usernames being brute forced– the […]

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Happening Now: Cyberattack Using Brute Force Login Attempts

From the Overwatch Threat Intel Team:  Over the last 24 hours, the Overwatch Security Operations Center observed a wide scale and significant cyberattack utilizing brute force login attempts across multiple […]

Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 48 – Why You Should Care About the NIST 2.0 Launch

We’ve got big news in the world of cybersecurity for you all today! The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, just issued version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework, […]

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High Wire Awarded Contract Renewal to Deliver Full Range of Tech Managed Services for National Environmental Solutions Provider

High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been awarded an annual contract renewal to provide technology managed services to a Fortune […]

High Wire Networks to Present at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, March 18-19, 2024

BATAVIA, Ill., February 27, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been invited to present at the 36th Annual ROTH […]

High Wire Networks Named to CRN MSP 500 and Elite 150 Listings of Nation’s Top IT Managed Service Providers

BATAVIA, Ill., February 12, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been named by CRN Magazine to its MSP 500 […]

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High Wire Networks Launches Pilot Project as Part of a $2.4 Billion, 10-Year Network Modernization Initiative

Program Secured with Channel Partner and National Wireless Network Operator for a Large U.S. Government Agency’s 4,000 Locations BATAVIA, Ill., January 30, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading […]

Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 47 – Why Reinforce MDR with Zero-Trust Microsegmentation

If a thief or vandal breaks into your house by picking the front door lock, they can take or break anything and everything in your home. But what if every […]

What MSPs Should Look For In a Managed Security Services Provider

“You guys actually care.” That’s a common piece of feedback we’ve received from several of our customers. Why? As CTO of High Wire Networks David Barton explained in a recent […]

The Hallmarks of Effective Security Operations Centers

What makes a Security Operations Center (SOC) effective? In an interview with Stellar Cyber and D3 Security, High Wire Networks CTO David Barton discusses what makes Overwatch’s SOC unique– from […]

Is There Value in Open and Agnostic Security?

We always say we’ll meet you and your clients where you’re at. But what does that mean, exactly? David Barton, CTO of High Wire Networks, breaks down how Overwatch takes […]

Cybersecurity Simplified – Episode 46 – Beyond Prevention, Detection & Response: It’s Time for Proactive Security

When it comes to cybersecurity, most businesses focus on prevention and detection. That sounds reasonable, but today’s guest — a former CIA hacker, presidential cybersecurity commissioner and Air Force Cyber […]

High Wire Networks Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2023 Results

Annualized Recurring Revenue at Record $15.6 Million, up 30% from Previous Quarter, Generated by Managed Cybersecurity and Tech Services Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity TCV up 53% Sequentially to Record $9.5 Million […]

Case Study: Overwatch Managed XDR and EDR Elevate Cybersecurity for Enterprise HVAC and Plumbing Distributor

Challenge: A New Jersey/Pennsylvania-based Managed Services Provider (MSP) discovered one of its largest customer, a multimillion-dollar enterprise supplier of home supplies, HVAC and plumbing, fell victim to a ransomware attack. […]

High Wire Networks Joins Forces with Exclusive Networks to Offer Advanced Managed Cybersecurity Services

Combination with Exclusive Networks Delivers Enhanced Capabilities for Managed Endpoint Detection and Response   High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has […]

Cybersecurity Simplified- Episode 45- The Cyber Queen’s Untraditional Rise & Mission

On episode 45 of Cybersecurity Simplified, our guest, Amber Devilbiss, shares her path to stardom, from a college drop out to a now successful cybersecurity and technology author, practitioner and […]

Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Stops Ransomware Attack

MSP Says He Was Blown Away by Overwatch Support and Expertise   Partner Profile: Managed Services Provider (MSP) in Chicago, Illinois End Customer: Manufacturing Client Incident: Early Tuesday morning, October […]

High Wire Networks’ Aaron Martin Recognized as One of CRN’s 2023 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders

Batavia, IL, November 3, 2023– High Wire Networks is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has chosen Aaron Martin, Director of Security Engineering as one […]

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