Entries by Stacey Kusnier

Ostra Cybersecurity Earns Finalist Spot for 2024 ACG BOLD Awards

We’re honored to announce that Ostra Cybersecurity has been named a finalist for the prestigious ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) BOLD Awards in the category “Small & Growing.” These awards celebrate ambitious goals, game-changing innovations, and visionary leaders who make significant strides for their companies and stakeholders. They recognize exceptional corporate leadership and strategic success […]

PRESS RELEASE: Ostra Unveils Diversified Managed Cybersecurity Offerings to Meet Evolving SMB Client Needs

Company expands its industry-leading cyber threat remediation and resolution services with Ostra EncompassTM and Ostra ExtendTM. [Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 26, 2023] – Ostra Cybersecurity, a company that provides a multi-layered, holistic, and fully managed Security as a Service that continues to revolutionize the way cybersecurity is delivered to small and mid-sized businesses, announced its diversified managed cybersecurity […]

Ostra Cybersecurity Names EVP to Senior Leadership Team

Wade Hoffman to lead sales channel network and strategic sales initiatives. Ostra Cybersecurity, a leading provider of world-class cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, recently named Wade Hoffman to a new role as Executive Vice President, Channels & Strategy. This latest hire affirms Ostra’s continuing drive to meet the needs of small and medium-sized […]

Ostra Cybersecurity Expands Senior Leadership Team

Emad Bhatt to lead Technology Services team as Vice President of IT. Ostra Cybersecurity, a leading provider of world-class cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, recently welcomed Emad Bhatt as Vice President Information Technology. This latest hire speaks to Ostra’s significant expansion as a company, as well as the development of its Technology Services team—allowing […]

Ostra Cybersecurity Expands Partner Success Team

James Matheson joins team to help manage rapidly growing Channel Partner network. Ostra Cybersecurity, a leading provider of world-class cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, recently welcomed James Matheson as Partner Success Manager. With this latest hire, Ostra continues to strengthen its Channel Partner network during a season of exponential growth for the company. Ostra’s […]

Ostra’s Year in Review

As we officially begin the new year, we’re humbled to share some our top accomplishments of 2022. As Your Trusted Cybersecurity Team, Ostra is grateful to all of our Channel Partners, clients, shareholders and industry colleagues who helped us achieve great things last year. Here’s to an even more spectacular 2023!   Blocking Threats in […]

Ostra Cybersecurity Adds Director for Rapidly Expanding Channel Partner Network

Ostra Cybersecurity, provider of a world-class and fully managed cybersecurity solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, is pleased to welcome Mel Kolinski as Director of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Mel will collaborate with Mike Barlow, who leads Ostra’s strategic partnership initiatives, to give companies of all sizes access to Fortune 100-caliber data protection through […]

PRESS RELEASE: Ostra Cybersecurity Secures Capital to Bring Fortune 100-Caliber Protection to Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Funding led by Rally Ventures will fuel growth and strengthen channel partner relationships. [Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 16, 2022] – Ostra Cybersecurity, a company that provides a multi-layered, comprehensive and fully managed solution to simplify cybersecurity for small to mid-sized businesses, announced that they have recently raised $3.5 million in Series A funding led by Rally […]

“Who Can You Trust” – A Hacks and Hops Session Recap

Ostra was a proud sponsor and co-presenter at this year’s Hacks & Hops Information Security Conference, held October 6, 2022 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Hosted by FRSecure, one of Ostra’s Channel Partners, Hacks and Hops is a full-day conference that brings information security professionals together to learn, network and enjoy beer.  Who Can You […]

Ostra Cybersecurity Adds Director to Lead Partner Success Team Through Exponential Growth

Ostra Cybersecurity, a leading provider of world-class cybersecurity solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, is pleased to welcome Laura Riebschlager as Director of Partner Success. This new hire is the latest example of the company’s strategic investment in its Channel Partner program, which continues to generate exponential growth for the company. Ostra Cybersecurity’s channel partner program […]

Ostra Cybersecurity Ramps for Rapid Growth in Channel Partner Market with New Director of Strategic Partnerships Mike Barlow

Ostra Cybersecurity, a leading provider of world-class cybersecurity solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, is pleased to introduce Mike Barlow as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships. This latest hire signals the company’s commitment to leveraging channel partners to fuel its robust growth strategy in 2021 and beyond. Ostra Cybersecurity’s channel partner program is designed […]

Ostra’s Data Protection Commitment as a 2021 Data Privacy Day Champion

January 28, 2021 is Data Privacy Day—an annual initiative to generate awareness about the importance of privacy. Ostra is proud to join this global effort as a 2021 Data Privacy Champion. As our personal and business lives become more interconnected throughout our online communities, it’s crucial to understand the impact of our decisions and actions […]

PRESS RELEASE: Ostra Names Paul Dobbins as Chief Growth Officer

Leading cybersecurity provider kicks growth into high gear serving small and mid-market businesses with best-in-class data protection. [Minnetonka, Minn., Jan. 12, 2021] — Ostra, an industry leader in cybersecurity solutions, is excited to announce Paul Dobbins has joined the company as Chief Growth Officer. Dobbins will focus on strategic growth initiatives while expanding Ostra’s position […]