Forthright Technology Partners, an award-winning provider of modern, secure, and compliant IT solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Forthright Cyber, a division focused on delivering consultative, tactical, managed cybersecurity, compliance, and risk advisory services.
Forthright Technology Partners is a minority-certified, award-winning provider of IT, Security, and Regulatory Compliance solutions headquartered in Weston, Florida. Originally named Synergy Development (1992–2016), the company has established a long-standing reputation as a leading builder of user-centric IT solutions and services. Forthright’s expertise spans a wide range of legacy and current technologies, including Active Directory, application delivery, ERP systems, cloud-native infrastructure, data migration, virtualization, and more.
As the threat landscape continues to evolve and cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated, organizations are recognizing the critical importance of partnering with a “security-first” service provider, ensuring that robust cybersecurity measures are never an afterthought. Forthright Cyber emerges as a strategic response to this growing need, leveraging Forthright’s decades of expertise in delivering tailored solutions to their global clientele.
Forthright Cyber is focused delivering world-class cybersecurity solutions to our global clientele bringing together a combination of experienced internal resources, best-in-class security vendors and several strategic partnerships to form a unique and robust blend of talent and services. From risk advisory, consulting and tactical testing to fully managed or co-managed solutions, they are committed to keeping your organization resilient in the face of evolving cyber threats.
Rory Sanchez, CEO of Forthright
“Forthright is more than just another service provider, we are our clients’ trusted partner” said Rory Sanchez, CEO of Forthright. “They’ve asked us for help in navigating today’s complex cybersecurity landscape with confidence. Now, with our trusted vendors and strategic partners, we intend to deliver. At the end of the day, the launch of Forthright Cyber is simply another milestone in our continuing mission to exceed expectations and always hold our clients’ interests above all else.”
In 2023, 83% of organizations experienced more than one data breach. Business that outsourced cybersecurity gained 35% in efficiency (they were able to allocate internal resources more strategically and focus on other core IT functions). According to an IBM report, the average lifecycle of a breach is 258 days, 194 days to detect it and 64 days to contain it. That lifecycle rate is 25% less when businesses partner with an MSSP.
Forthright introduces Heath Gieson, who recently joined the organization as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Heath will be heading up Forthright Cyber and brings a wealth of real-world experience to this role. “Heath was doing cybersecurity before cybersecurity was cool,” Sanchez added. “I’m excited to be working together again. He’s a great fit to the culture here at Forthright.”
To learn more about Forthright Cyber, visit www.forthright.com/cyber