Rhymetec

This week at Rhymetec, we had the pleasure of onboarding three new team members to our security team: Guy Holman, Justin M. and Josh F. 🎉 From London to Georgia to Arizona, Rhymetec continues to expand globally, building a team as diverse as the clients we protect. Our newest hires bring a range of expertise spanning government, compliance and risk management, and engineering, strengthening our mission to deliver forward-thinking, hands-on cybersecurity solutions across the globe. We’re thrilled to see how this next chapter of growth helps us continue setting the standard for managed security and compliance. Welcome to the team! 👏

We’re evolving to move forward with you. Redesigned to move as fast as your business grows, while keeping security at the core. Our new look is coming soon. Watch this space → https://lnkd.in/eMa-XreJ

Yesterday, we got to join our partners A-LIGN at their CMMC Edition of Compliance Connections in D.C.! 🎉 As their Diamond Sponsor, we had the opportunity to have our CISO, Metin K., join a panel on CMMC Readiness, and connect with government leaders and tech innovators. As a Registered Provider Organization (RPO), Rhymetec is committed to helping defense contractors confidently navigate CMMC requirements—and it was inspiring to connect with others doing the same in D.C. this week. With C3PAO partners on our side like A-LIGN, we’re able to deliver end-to-end CMMC readiness support—from gap assessments and remediation to audit preparation and certification success.

How can artificial intelligence be beneficial to cybersecurity experts? How is AI being used now in the field of cybersecurity? And how are laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks keeping up with rapidly evolving AI technologies? In this episode of Decipher, Rhymetec CISO Metin Kortak discussed how organizations are approaching data privacy and security, compliance, and risk management policies when it comes to generative AI in the workplace. Listen to the episode to learn more: 🔽 https://lnkd.in/eKZ9Z_ir

🌟 Introducing Partner Spotlight! 🌟 We'd like to take a moment to showcase some of the outstanding partners we work with! This week, we're spotlighting Joshua Padwa! Drata is a security, compliance and risk automation platform that continuously monitors and collects evidence of a company’s security controls, while streamlining compliance workflows end-to-end to ensure audit readiness. In February 2024, Drata acquired SafeBase, which combines an enterprise-grade Trust Center with powerful AI to accelerate security questionnaire workflows, reduce manual effort, and deliver the trust signals your buyers need — fast. Drata has partnered with Rhymetec for 3+ years to help our joint customers seamlessly manage their GRC program with minimal friction, no exceptions, and confidence that they will achieve and maintain compliance with as little human intervention as possible. Rhymetec is an industry leader in the managed service cybersecurity space and is a top MSSP in Drata's service partner ecosystem. A fun fact about Joshua is that he is exceptional at setting up beach chairs and umbrellas. He also made four hole-in-ones in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, all in June. 🔐 With Joshua and Drata by our side, we're helping businesses take their cybersecurity to the next level - ensuring they meet compliance with confidence and stay ahead of industry regulations.

🎉 Please join us in congratulating Jacob Berger on reaching his 1-year anniversary as a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at Rhymetec! Over the past year, Jacob has played a key role in helping our clients strengthen their security posture and streamline their compliance programs across multiple frameworks. His technical expertise and dedication to proactive security have made a real impact across our team and the organizations we support. Here’s to continued success and growth ahead - we’re lucky to have you on the team, Jacob! 👏

AI is everywhere, but not everything labeled “AI” is what it seems. From chatbots dressed up as autonomous agents to tools built entirely on third-party APIs, many “AI-powered” solutions come with hidden security and compliance risks. Too often, companies adopt them without asking the right questions about data handling, transparency, and accountability. In Rhymetec CISO Metin K.'s latest Forbes article, we break down: ✅ The difference between AI agents and true agentic AI ✅ The security risks of third-party AI models ✅ The essential questions to ask before buying an AI solution ✅ Which frameworks and certifications (ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, SOC 2, etc.) to look for When it comes to AI, trust isn’t automatic. It’s earned. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ey5nFi-C

🎉 This month marks three years since Kyle Jones, CISSP joined Rhymetec, and we’re so proud to celebrate! 🔐 Over the past three years, Kyle Jones, CISSP has played a key role in strengthening our global information security programs and supporting clients through every stage of their compliance journey. 🌍 This year, Kyle Jones, CISSP took on a new challenge - relocating to Europe to help lead Rhymetec’s international compliance efforts and ongoing expansion. From frameworks like DORA, NIS 2, and the EU AI Act, to day-to-day client security support, Kyle continues to bring technical expertise and leadership to our growing global team. ✨ Thank you, Kyle Jones, CISSP, for three impactful years of dedication and hard work. With amazing leaders like you, we’re excited for everything ahead as Rhymetec continues to expand internationally!

Rhymetec's own Metin Kortak, CISO, will join an esteemed panel of experts - Chris Arrendale, Morgan L. Kaplan, Dixon Wright, and Michael Brooks, CISSP, PMP, MBA for a powerful discussion on CMMC Readiness. The session takes place on October 27 in Washington, D.C., as part of the Compliance Connections Tour hosted by A-LIGN. This is a timely and practical conversation for any organization preparing for CMMC certification in 2025. Don’t miss it!

We’re packing our bags for #WebSummit Lisbon this November! As proud partners of one of the world’s biggest tech conferences, we’ll be holding it down at Booth E363. Swing by to: - Talk with our experts about leveling up your cybersecurity, compliance, & data privacy - Grab some swag - Say hi 👋 See you in Lisbon!