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Novawatch is proud to sponsor the ElevateIT: Houston Technology Summit. As an MSSP, we work with IT and security leaders who are balancing growing risk, limited internal resources, and increasingly complex environments. Events like ElevateIT are where those real-world conversations happen. If you are attending, stop by our booth to connect with our team: Chris Cocuzzo, Garrison Gauna, and Joseph Bejarano 👋 Talk through: - When managed security makes operational sense - How MSSPs can support internal teams without taking away control - Practical approaches to detection, response, and visibility We look forward to seeing you in Houston!

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Want the absolute best in cybersecurity? Sure — go Rolls-Royce. Full dark web monitoring. Attack surface management. 24/7 threat hunting. But if you're a 10-person team just trying to get from A to B safely? You probably don’t need the Rolls. If you work in construction, you need a truck. If you’re a real estate agent, maybe a reliable SUV that’s polished but practical. If you’re a consultant commuting daily, maybe a fuel-efficient hybrid that just works. Different jobs. Different tools. Different priorities. Cybersecurity is no different. Some companies need advanced MDR, full-stack telemetry, and continuous threat hunting. Others need strong EDR, hardened email security, and smart logging fundamentals done right. Not every business needs the luxury suite — and overbuying can drain budget without improving real protection. The smart play? Right-tool-for-the-job security. Built around your size. Your risk. Your goals. Your budget. That’s how we think about it at Novawatch. An MSSP designed to fit you, not force you into someone else’s package.

18 Months of Undetected Access? Not on Our Watch. The recent disclosure of the Dell RecoverPoint zero-day (CVE-2026-22769) is a wake-up call for every CISO. Attackers were "living off the land" in backup environments for over a year. When your backup infrastructure the literal safety net of your company is compromised, traditional security has failed. How Novawatch reduces attacker dwell time from months to minutes: 👉 24/7 Analysis and Correlation: Continuous monitoring with cross-source correlation. Our analysts connect signals across time and across your environment, catching low-and-slow threats that point-in-time detection misses entirely. 👉 Decision-Ready Escalation: When we escalate, you receive a structured briefing: confirmed threat classification, business impact, immediate recommended actions, and downstream risk if unaddressed. Every time. 👉 Continuous Optimization: Monthly tune cycles using real incident data improve fidelity month-over-month. We track false positive trends, emerging threat patterns, and your evolving environment. In a world where zero-days can stay hidden for years, the goal isn't just prevention, it's rapid eviction. #CISO #CyberSecurity #MDR #Novawatch #ZeroDay #ThreatHunting

Novawatch has been named 2026 MSSP Partner of the Year by Rapid7 for the second consecutive year! 🎉 This recognition reflects the strength of our partnership and the results we deliver for customers who need more than tools. They need a trusted security partner. As an MSSP with a 24/7/365 US-based Security Operations Center, Novawatch helps organizations reduce risk and simplify security operations through: • Managed XDR and MDR • Vulnerability and attack surface management • Cloud managed security • Penetration testing and ASV scanning Together with Rapid7 's Command Platform, we help security teams detect threats earlier, prioritize what matters most, and respond with speed and confidence. Thank you to our customers, our partners, and our team for making this possible. 👉 Read the full press release here: https://ow.ly/KGQu50YlpN5

Novawatch is proud to be sponsoring the ElevateIT: Phoenix Technology Summit alongside our partner MegaplanIT. As an MSSP with a 24/7/365 US-based Security Operations Center, Novawatch helps organizations strengthen their security posture through managed XDR, vulnerability management, attack surface management, cloud managed security, penetration testing, and ASV scanning services. Stop by Booth 506 to meet Chris Cocuzzo from Novawatch and Anthony Williams from MegaplanIT. We are looking forward to connecting with attendees to talk through real-world cybersecurity and compliance challenges, and how to address them with practical, scalable solutions. If you are attending ElevateIT Phoenix, we would love to connect. Visit us at Booth 506 or reach out to start a conversation today: https://lnkd.in/gFtTriyA #ElevateIT #Cybersecurity #MSSP #Compliance #SOC #PhoenixEvents

Small and medium-sized businesses face a security reality that did not exist a few years ago. Threat actors now target lean IT teams, limited security coverage, and environments with no one watching systems overnight. Our latest guide explains why SOC as a Service has become one of the most practical security models for SMBs in 2026 and beyond. It breaks down what SOCaaS really delivers, how 24/7 monitoring closes the overnight coverage gap, and why reducing false positives matters just as much as detecting threats. Drawing on real-world experience operating a 24/7 US-based SOC, this guide helps SMB leaders evaluate SOCaaS providers without unnecessary complexity. Written by Westley Thompson, Novawatch SOC Manager. Read the full guide on the Novawatch blog and talk to a SOC expert to see how a right-sized approach can strengthen your security posture: https://lnkd.in/geWD58dW

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Cyber threats continue to escalate across industries, but data from Check Point Research shows one sector under particularly sustained pressure. In November 2025, the education sector was the most targeted industry worldwide, facing an average of 4,656 cyber attacks per organization per week—a 7% increase year-over-year. Source: https://lnkd.in/g2fGeYzt This trend reflects how attackers are exploiting broad attack surfaces, underfunded defenses, and the growing integration of digital tools in education environments. From student and staff data to research systems and online platforms, educational institutions often hold high-value information yet lack the mature security capabilities seen in other sectors. At Novawatch, our 24/7/365 U.S.-based Security Operations Center and managed extended detection and response help organizations stay ahead of evolving threats with continuous monitoring, rapid response, and expert insight. If your organization needs greater visibility and protection against rising cyber risks, let’s connect: novawatch.com/contact-us/

Wishing everyone a joyful, healthy, and safe start to 2026. May the year ahead be full of new opportunities, growth, and positive moments with loved ones. From all of us at Novawatch, happy New Year!