CynomIQ Shifts Cybersecurity Focus to Proactive Risk Management with Continuous Cybersecurity Posture Management

WARRENTON, Virginia, September 12, 2024 – Today, most cybersecurity teams struggle to anticipate threats and prevent attacks before they emerge, leaving companies vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. This reactive approach, often described as “right-of-boom,” focuses on detection, response, and recovery after a breach has already occurred. However, with mounting pressure from regulators, frustrated consumers, and demanding C-suites, this outdated method is no longer enough.

In the old game, compliance-driven frameworks, fragmented workflows, and siloed data made it nearly impossible to proactively manage risk. Threat actors have scaled their operations while security teams remain stretched thin, unable to keep up with the growing demands of vulnerability management and patching. Organizations need a new approach—one that offers full visibility and actionable context to prevent attacks before they happen. That’s where CynomIQ comes in.

Founded by industry leaders with deep expertise in cybersecurity and technology, CynomIQ, a division of CybrIQ, was born out of a shared vision to transform the industry by addressing the critical gaps in reactive cybersecurity. These founders, who have held key leadership roles at organizations such as Bank of America, Capital One, McAfee, the Office of Director of National Intelligence, the National Security Agency, and Booz Allen Hamilton, identified the urgent need for a proactive, continuous approach to securing digital environments.

CynomIQ is transforming cybersecurity by shifting the focus from reactive to preventative security. Continuous Cybersecurity Posture Management (CCPM) allows companies to continuously assess and mitigate exposures caused by vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and ineffective controls. Unlike traditional solutions, CynomIQ integrates technology and services to provide a truly holistic view of cybersecurity posture by integrating disparate data harmonizing analytics and scoring systems, and delivering real-time insights within the context of evolving threats and attack vectors.

The CynomIQ platform offers complete visibility across teams and tools, enabling organizations to move ‘left of boom.’ This means they can address risks before they become incidents, strengthening their defenses through advanced analytics, automation, and unified action. CynomIQ’s proactive approach helps companies shift from chaos to control, making continuous posture management a key element of modern cybersecurity strategies.

In addition to these accomplished individuals who recognized the critical need for a proactive cybersecurity approach, Arve Kjoelen, most recently serving as Global CISO at McAfee, has joined the leadership team as Chief Solutions Officer. With extensive experience in technology, financial services, and consulting, Arve has a proven track record of protecting company value from nation-state and criminal actors across multiple corporate transactions. He strongly advocates for greater information sharing, collaboration, and transparency in cybersecurity.

“During my several years as a CISO, I was bothered by how difficult it was to manage our preventive controls. Today’s siloed tools do not provide the integrated visibility, analytics and workflow defenders need. I am excited to join this team and help build solutions that enable companies to manage their security posture proactively.” said Arve Kjoelen, Chief Solutions Officer.

Arve’s expertise helps CynomIQ’s clients receive solutions tailored to their specific security needs, while also improving the protection of their digital assets. His focus is on building strong, proactive defenses that enable companies to stay ahead of evolving threats.

In line with this mission, CynomIQ is proud to announce the launch of its official website. Visitors can explore the company’s platform overview and learn how CynomIQ can transform their cybersecurity posture management from reactive to proactive. With CynomIQ, companies can break free from fragmented systems and outdated approaches, embracing a future where cybersecurity is proactive, continuous, and unified. Learn more here.