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Building the Cybersecurity Workforce: The Rise from Intern to Engineer

It’s a mantra High Wire employees hear frequently, that defines the company mission—to build something great and allow people to be the best version of themselves. Sam Barus, 2024 graduate […]

Global Tech Outage: Technical Support

UPDATE 7/22/24  From SentinelOne: Our architecture is built for global redundancy and isolated multi-tenancy. Gradual, progressive roll outs are mandatory in our software development lifecycle – for everything we do, […]

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High Wire Networks Sells Technology Services Business Assets in All Cash Transaction to Become Pure-Play, AI-Powered Managed Cybersecurity Provider

Funds from Divesture to Accelerate Growth and Development of Company’s Award-Winning Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Business and its Higher Margin Recurring Revenue Streams BATAVIA, Ill., June 27, 2024 — High Wire Networks, […]

The Art of Winning: AI in Global Cyber and Hybrid Warfare | Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 51

In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, host Susanna Song takes the global stage in Warsaw, Poland. You may not always hear about cyberattacks or feel the immediate impact, but […]

High Wire Networks Appoints Veteran Cybersecurity Thought Leader and Executive, Edward Vasko, as Strategic Advisor

Vasko to Help Accelerate Growth and Development of High Wire’s Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Services High Wire Networks, Inc.  (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, […]

The Future of SIEM | Cybersecurity Simplified Ep. 50

SIEM has been a cybersecurity standard as far back as 2005. Its job is to collect, correlate and analyze data from disparate sources for use in risk detection and forensic […]

Rapid Threat Detection with Overwatch Enhanced Managed XDR

High Wire CTO David Barton shares the one major differentiator in Overwatch Enhanced MXDR. Plus, let’s not forget the inherent value-add of Overwatch MXDR: 📂 Open/Vendor-agnostic Platform ☄️ Integration to […]

High Wire Awarded Contract to Deliver Cybersecurity Solutions for Major U.S. Health System

High Wire Awarded Contract to Deliver Overwatch OT/IoT Security™ Agentless, Zero Trust, Cybersecurity Solution for Major U.S. Health System Batavia, Ill., May 22, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: […]

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High Wire Reports Q1 2024 Revenue of $7.7 Million, up 57% Sequentially, Driving Adjusted EBITDA of $674,000

High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, reported results for continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024. All comparisons […]

High Wire Networks CMO, Susanna Song, Named to CRN 2024 Women of the Channel Power 100 Solution Provider List

CMO Susanna Song Invited to Moderate Cyber & Hybrid Warfare Panel at the PISM Strategic Ark 2024 Conference on May 23 BATAVIA, Ill., May 13, 2024 – High Wire Networks, […]

Cybersecurity Simplified – Episode 49: Macrotrends in Managed Cybersecurity with Jay McBain

Cybercrime is relentless and keeps cybersecurity pros on their toes looking for creative and cutting-edge solutions to secure their operations. Worldwide investment in cybersecurity is now nearly $250 billion a […]

Case Study: High Wire Delivers Complex Networking Solutions to 2,100 Stores for Major Retailer

Partner Profile: Global Value Added Reseller Use Case: Multi-site Access Point and Cabling installation across over 2,000 stores across the U.S. High Wire Project Management Team delivers project coordination, remote support, deliverables […]

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High Wire Reports 2023 Revenue of $27.0 Million, with Annualized Recurring Revenue at $12.0 Million

Q1 2024 Revenue Outlook of $7.7 Million+, up 58% Sequentially, Driving Positive Adjusted EBITDA. BATAVIA, Ill., April 19, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed […]

High Wire Awarded Additional Fiber Installation Project for National Environmental Solutions Provider, Bringing Total Value of Engagement to $2.8 Million+

High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been awarded a $1.23 million fiber installation project for a Fortune 500 national environmental […]

High Wire Network Awarded 2023 TMCnet Best Tech Podcast Award

High Wire Networks Honored for Offering Exceptional Solutions   BATAVIA, IL (4/4/2024) – High Wire Networks announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named the Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast […]

Brute Force Botnet: Overwatch Experts Discuss

As Overwatch keeps a close eye on the recent Brutus botnet attacks that are impacting multiple industries, Senior Director of Partner Success Bob Roberts and Director of Security Engineering Aaron […]

Overwatch Update 3/25 – Brute Force Cyberattack

Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity continues to monitor the brute force cyberattack, as it impacts myriads of companies across the country. We are still seeing unique non-disclosed usernames being brute forced– the […]

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Happening Now: Cyberattack Using Brute Force Login Attempts

From the Overwatch Threat Intel Team:  Over the last 24 hours, the Overwatch Security Operations Center observed a wide scale and significant cyberattack utilizing brute force login attempts across multiple […]

Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 48 – Why You Should Care About the NIST 2.0 Launch

We’ve got big news in the world of cybersecurity for you all today! The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, just issued version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework, […]

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High Wire Awarded Contract Renewal to Deliver Full Range of Tech Managed Services for National Environmental Solutions Provider

High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been awarded an annual contract renewal to provide technology managed services to a Fortune […]

High Wire Networks to Present at the 36th Annual ROTH Conference, March 18-19, 2024

BATAVIA, Ill., February 27, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been invited to present at the 36th Annual ROTH […]

High Wire Networks Named to CRN MSP 500 and Elite 150 Listings of Nation’s Top IT Managed Service Providers

BATAVIA, Ill., February 12, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been named by CRN Magazine to its MSP 500 […]

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High Wire Networks Launches Pilot Project as Part of a $2.4 Billion, 10-Year Network Modernization Initiative

Program Secured with Channel Partner and National Wireless Network Operator for a Large U.S. Government Agency’s 4,000 Locations BATAVIA, Ill., January 30, 2024 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading […]

Cybersecurity Simplified Episode 47 – Why Reinforce MDR with Zero-Trust Microsegmentation

If a thief or vandal breaks into your house by picking the front door lock, they can take or break anything and everything in your home. But what if every […]

What MSPs Should Look For In a Managed Security Services Provider

“You guys actually care.” That’s a common piece of feedback we’ve received from several of our customers. Why? As CTO of High Wire Networks David Barton explained in a recent […]

The Hallmarks of Effective Security Operations Centers

What makes a Security Operations Center (SOC) effective? In an interview with Stellar Cyber and D3 Security, High Wire Networks CTO David Barton discusses what makes Overwatch’s SOC unique– from […]

Is There Value in Open and Agnostic Security?

We always say we’ll meet you and your clients where you’re at. But what does that mean, exactly? David Barton, CTO of High Wire Networks, breaks down how Overwatch takes […]

Cybersecurity Simplified – Episode 46 – Beyond Prevention, Detection & Response: It’s Time for Proactive Security

When it comes to cybersecurity, most businesses focus on prevention and detection. That sounds reasonable, but today’s guest — a former CIA hacker, presidential cybersecurity commissioner and Air Force Cyber […]

High Wire Networks Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2023 Results

Annualized Recurring Revenue at Record $15.6 Million, up 30% from Previous Quarter, Generated by Managed Cybersecurity and Tech Services Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity TCV up 53% Sequentially to Record $9.5 Million […]

Case Study: Overwatch Managed XDR and EDR Elevate Cybersecurity for Enterprise HVAC and Plumbing Distributor

Challenge: A New Jersey/Pennsylvania-based Managed Services Provider (MSP) discovered one of its largest customer, a multimillion-dollar enterprise supplier of home supplies, HVAC and plumbing, fell victim to a ransomware attack. […]

High Wire Networks Joins Forces with Exclusive Networks to Offer Advanced Managed Cybersecurity Services

Combination with Exclusive Networks Delivers Enhanced Capabilities for Managed Endpoint Detection and Response   High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has […]

Cybersecurity Simplified- Episode 45- The Cyber Queen’s Untraditional Rise & Mission

On episode 45 of Cybersecurity Simplified, our guest, Amber Devilbiss, shares her path to stardom, from a college drop out to a now successful cybersecurity and technology author, practitioner and […]

Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity Stops Ransomware Attack

MSP Says He Was Blown Away by Overwatch Support and Expertise   Partner Profile: Managed Services Provider (MSP) in Chicago, Illinois End Customer: Manufacturing Client Incident: Early Tuesday morning, October […]

High Wire Networks’ Aaron Martin Recognized as One of CRN’s 2023 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders

Batavia, IL, November 3, 2023– High Wire Networks is proud to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has chosen Aaron Martin, Director of Security Engineering as one […]

Why MSPs Should Operationalize Cybersecurity for Their Business Clients

When it comes to cybersecurity, the abundance of tools and lack of expertise makes it difficult for MSPs and their business clients to manage it all themselves. Operationalizing cybersecurity brings […]

Overwatch Managed Cybersecurity’s Ecosystem

There are so many cybersecurity tools out there, and none of them are designed to work together. CEO of High Wire Networks Mark Porter joins Julian Lee of eChannelNEWS to […]

How Automation Simplifies Cybersecurity

High Wire Networks CEO Mark Porter joins eChannelNEWS’ Julian Lee to talk about cybersecurity, and specifically how automation works to simplify data and help analysts filter out the noise. Be […]

How Overwatch Meets Your Clients Where They Are

CEO Mark Porter joins eChannelNEWS’ Julian Lee to talk about the service delivery aspect of cybersecurity and break down how Overwatch meets clients where they are to deliver the best […]

CEO Mark Porter Discusses Cybersecurity on National TV

Mark Porter gives expert insight on how to keep yourself and your businesses safe online with WGN’s Daytime Chicago hosts Tonya Francisco and Sarah Jindra. It all comes down to […]

How Overwatch Offloads Work for MSPs

Having proper cybersecurity measures in place shouldn’t mean more work for you or your clients. CEO Mark Porter discusses how Overwatch by High Wire Networks handles all the work for […]

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High Wire Networks Enters into $5 Million Securities Purchase Agreement

Funding to Provide Growth Capital and Retire Higher Interest Debt BATAVIA, Ill., September 29, 2023 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI) (“High Wire” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of […]

High Wire Networks’ Brian Mavigliano Recognized as One of CRN’s 100 People You Don’t Know But Should for 2023

High Wire Networks is thrilled to announce that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Brian Mavigliano, Director of Service Delivery, as one of the IT channel’s 100 […]

Cybersecurity Simplified – Episode 44 Show me the Money — Ransomware Attacks Hit Las Vegas Casino Giants

It’s been all over the news— casino giants MGM and Caesar’s were victims of a massive cyber-attack this past week. With such high-profile cybersecurity news, you know that co-hosts of […]

Webinar: How to Simplify and Reduce Risk with Managed Endpoint Detection and Response

With new cyber threats emerging constantly, your business is a target for a cyberattack. But what do you do with this risk? Internationally recognized cybersecurity expert and FOX Business and […]

High Wire Networks Named to MSSP Alert’s 2023 List of Top 250 MSSPs

Seventh Annual List Reveals Leading MSSP, MDR and MSP Security Companies Expect Strong Revenue Growth in 2023 vs. 2022  BATAVIA, Ill., September 19, 2023 — High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a […]

Why MSPs Need to Operationalize Cybersecurity for Their Business Clients

More than 5 billion pieces of personal information were stolen in 2021, according to IT Governance. With the record number of breaches, managed services providers (MSPs) and their business clients […]

Why Should MSPs Deliver Zero Trust Cybersecurity to SMBs?

Once reserved for enterprise-class networks, Zero Trust security is now a hot pursuit for smaller organizations, too. Two-thirds (64 percent) of midmarket firms and 21 percent of small and medium […]

High Wire Networks to Present at National Investment Banking Association Conference, September 6-7, 2023

BATAVIA, Ill., August 29, 2023– High Wire Networks, Inc. (OTCQB: HWNI), a leading global provider of managed cybersecurity and technology enablement, has been invited to present at the National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) […]

High Wire Reports Revenue of $16.1 Million in First Half of 2023, with Monthly Recurring Revenue Reaching Record $1 Million

2023 Guidance Remains on Track for Revenue up 59%-74% to $43 million-$47 million, Driving Positive Operating Income, Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA BATAVIA, Ill., August 15, 2023 — High Wire Networks, […]

Cybersecurity Simplified – Episode 43 What’s Making Cybersecurity Headlines

Cybersecurity threats make headlines daily. It’s hard to keep up – unless it’s your job like it’s ours at High Wire Networks. Our  team meets daily to review the top […]

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