The story of Accuvant
Accuvant was founded in 2002 by a group of security veterans who saw the need for comprehensive solutions in an industry that had become too specialized and fragmented. The founders' vision was to create a company that would bridge the gap between vendors and end users by combining best-of-class technology with expert consulting services. Since then, the security landscape and corporate priorities have dramatically changed, and Accuvant has continually refined its strategy, client offerings, and position in the marketplace to remain at the forefront of this swiftly changing technology sector.
In 2003, in response to the rapid increase in regulatory and
compliance pressures facing their clients, Accuvant built a
dedicated risk and compliance management practice. By hiring
dedicated compliance professionals, Accuvant was among the first in
the industry to allow organizations to make strategic security
decisions within the context of their unique and specific
regulatory requirements.
Once again, organizations are experiencing a pivotal shift: the
convergence of security and IT. Information security is no longer a
silo within organizations but has become a critical component of
all aspects of IT infrastructure. Accuvant has reacted by expanding
our talent base to include resources with specific knowledge about
all aspects of IT infrastructure. By providing expertise in
networking, applications, systems and processes, we allow our
clients to smartly and efficiently align IT and security
strategies.
And, in continued support of helping organizations proactively address the rising complexity and volume of security threats before they impact the business, the company added a research and development division to its assessment practice. Launched in 2009, Accuvant Labs can provide clients with an array of strategic and tactical services that include penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, reverse engineering, advanced security research and exploit development.
By having the ability to respond to industry trends and diverse
client needs, Accuvant has expanded from a boutique security
consultancy to one of the nation's largest and most respected
security and compliance providers. From 2002 to 2008, Accuvant
experienced an impressive growth rate of 7,889% as validated by its
recognition on the prestigious 2007 and 2008 Inc. 500 Lists. No
matter how dynamic the information security space continues to be,
Accuvant will be the leader in helping organizations protect their
reputations, keep their competitive advantage, stay compliant, and
manage ongoing risk.
