GuidePoint Security

Name: GuidePoint Security
Address: 1900 Reston Metro Plaza; Suite 701, Reston, VA, 20190, US
Telephone: +18778890132

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GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk.

Founded in 2011 by veterans of the information security industry, GuidePoint Security aims to be our clients’ trusted advisor for both security technologies and professional services. GuidePoint Security differentiates itself through its organizational structure, ensuring that the resources you deal with before the sale have a vested interest in your success following the sale. Our continued referrals and repeat clients reiterate our focus on providing our clients with the right technologies and professional services that support their organization’s goals.

10/16/2026

GuidePoint Security has a new home in Southern California! We’ve officially opened the doors to our Irvine office, our eighth location and first on the West Coast.

This marks an exciting milestone in our continued growth, creating a shared space for our people, customers, partners and the local cybersecurity community.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate. We look forward to hosting you soon!

10/15/2026

We’re pleased to share that Mark Thornberry has been promoted to Chief Business Officer (CBO) at GuidePoint Security.

Mark has built one of the industry's strongest channel programs and made vendor partnerships central to how we serve our customers. In this expanded role, he'll continue to lead those relationships while driving our hyperscaler strategy, deepening our strategic partnerships with leading AI providers and exploring new routes to market.

As AI and cloud continue to reshape how organizations buy and secure technology, the CBO role positions us to move faster, for both our customers and our partners. Congratulations, Mark!

Read the full announcement: https://okt.to/kLSr5e

10/14/2026

Gartner projects that by 2028, 1 in 4 job candidates worldwide could be fake, backed by deepfake video, AI-generated voices and synthetic resumes. The hiring process is now an attack surface.

In a new guest blog, Andrew Jones, CPO and Co-Founder of Adaptive Security, shares six defenses organizations can layer into their hiring process before an offer letter becomes a breach.

Read more: https://okt.to/sR1ALa

10/13/2026

AI agents are becoming one of the fastest-growing identity classes in the enterprise, and one of the least governed.

Join guest speaker Grace Trinidad, PhD, MPH, MS, Research Director of AI Security and Trust at IDC, and GuidePoint Security's Kevin Converse and Paul Gagacki as they unpack findings from a new IDC white paper sponsored by GuidePoint Security.

Drawing on findings from a 13-member expert panel and three IDC surveys, they’ll examine gaps in IAM and PAM, identity’s role as the control plane and practical security steps for every maturity level.

Register now: https://okt.to/Bu6Kxj

10/12/2026

Ransomware victims rose 75% year over year in Q3, even as payment rates fell. What’s behind the numbers?

Hear directly from the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) analysts who authored the new Q3 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Insights Report as they explore:
🔹 Why ransomware activity keeps climbing
🔹 Which threat groups are driving the most activity
🔹 How AI is being used in real ransomware attacks

Register now: https://okt.to/V13SpR

10/09/2026

CRN has recognized GuidePoint Security as a 2026 Triple Crown Award winner, marking our sixth consecutive year! This annual honor recognizes solution providers that earned a spot on CRN’s Solution Provider 500, Tech Elite 250, and Fast Growth 150 lists.

See the full list of winners here: https://okt.to/geNHGT

10/08/2026

Even as ransom payment rates declined, the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) tracked 2,760 ransomware victims in Q3 2026—more than in any previous quarter—with more threat groups active across more countries.

The latest report examines the groups driving record-high activity, a surge in vulnerability disclosures and how AI agents are beginning to shorten intrusion timelines.

Read the full report: https://okt.to/DnFOvd

10/05/2026

Security awareness training should do more than check a compliance box. It should help employees recognize threats, make safer decisions, and know how to respond when something does not look right.

In a new guest blog, Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4 outlines seven ways organizations can strengthen their security awareness programs. Learn how frequent, relevant lessons, simple reporting processes, and positive reinforcement can help employees identify threats and become a proactive part of the organization’s defense.

Read more: https://okt.to/MiTtpd

10/02/2026

AI adoption is moving faster than many security teams can see or govern. Employees are incorporating AI into everyday work, often before organizational policies and controls have caught up.

In a new blog, GuidePoint Security's Zachary Sheaffer explains why visibility is the starting point for effective AI governance — and how organizations can establish clear ownership and risk-based guardrails that evolve with the technology.

Read more: https://okt.to/Sprl27

10/01/2026

October is !

This year’s CISA theme, “Securing the Next 250,” calls on organizations to strengthen the systems our country depends on. We’re kicking off with four essentials businesses and government organizations can put into practice today. Follow along for expert guidance each week throughout October.

Visit our Education Center for more resources: https://okt.to/R83Xit

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1900 Reston Metro Plaza; Suite 701
Reston, VA
20190

Telephone

+18778890132

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http://www.guidepointsecurity.com/

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