Optiv Federal Wins NASA SEWP VI Prime Contract
Optiv Federal Inc. has been awarded a prime contract in Category A (IT Solutions) under NASA’s Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement VI Governmentwide Acquisition Contract. SEWP VI gives federal agencies a streamlined way to access Optiv + ClearShark’s portfolio of cybersecurity, AI, cloud and digital infrastructure solutions, along with cleared managed services. The contract intends to
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Tom Mahoney on Elevating Cyber Marketing Strategy
As cybersecurity challenges grow more complex, mission-driven marketing becomes increasingly critical, and leaders like Tom Mahoney are helping shape how GovCon engages with the federal market. As vice president of marketing at Optiv + ClearShark, Mahoney is aligning strategy, innovation and execution to support government customers navigating today’s threat landscape. Mahoney is a finalist for
What a Fascination With Serial Killers Taught a Cybersecurity Exec About Hackers
Daniel Wilbricht was about one year old when the FBI established the Behavioral Science Unit at the FBI Academy in 1972. Fast forward a couple of years, and the colorblind kid who’d already crossed astronaut off his list decided he’d find another way to chase the worst kind of people, by learning how they thought.
How a Summer Job Transformed Tom Mahoney’s Career Path
At heart, Tom Mahoney is a storyteller. In college, he studied literature as classic American novels captivated his mind and introduced him to the power of narrative. In business, he learned what it takes to bring together teams to build clarity around messaging that transforms market interactions. Today, he’s vice president of marketing for Optiv
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: Optiv + ClearShark’s Dan Wilbricht
Dan Wilbricht President, Optiv + ClearShark Dan Wilbricht’s most significant recent achievement was leading Optiv + ClearShark through a pivotal growth period in 2025, including achieving Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and strengthening the company’s role as a trusted partner to federal agencies. During that time, the company expanded its mission-focused service offerings and deepened its
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2026: Optiv + ClearShark’s Tom Mahoney
Tom Mahoney Vice President, Marketing, Optiv + ClearShark Tom Mahoney and his team are continually modernizing the Optiv + ClearShark marketing engine to better support cybersecurity solutions and professional services teams. Their recent work included refreshing the website, integrating Marketo with Salesforce, capturing over 6,000 net new leads year-over-year, and mapping those leads to defined
Optiv + ClearShark Opens New Chantilly HQ to Bolster Support for Federal Clients
Optiv + ClearShark has opened a new 8,800-plus-square-foot headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, positioning the company in one of the nation’s busiest technology and cybersecurity corridors. The facility at 4795 Meadow Wood Lane increases the company’s presence in the National Capital Region and strengthens collaboration with federal clients and partners, the company said. The Chantilly office
Optiv + ClearShark Earns CMMC Level 2 Certification
Optiv + ClearShark has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, validating its ability to protect sensitive government data and meet the Defense Department’s top security standards for contractors. The program requires defense contractors to meet rigorous cybersecurity controls under NIST SP 800-171 to safeguard controlled unclassified information. Level 2 certification ensures compliance with upcoming
Top MarCom Execs to Watch in 2024: Optiv + ClearShark’s Thomas Mahoney
Thomas Mahoney Vice President of Marketing, Optiv + ClearShark Thomas Mahoney’s biggest recent achievement was helping launch OptivClearShark.com on March 14, 2024, marking one year since Optiv announced its acquisition of ClearShark. The new site unites the value propositions of four separate legal entities under a single brand and mission: to solve the toughest cybersecurity
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