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🌟 This week’s #OntinueSpotlight shines on 🛡️Patrick Robson-Ritch! 🌟 Patrick’s IT journey began 26 years ago as a field engineer before moving into a support desk role and eventually transitioning into project work. It was here that he discovered his passion for cybersecurity, officially entering the field three and a half years ago. What sets Patrick apart is his commitment to continuous learning. Currently, he’s learning German to better connect with Ontinue’s German-speaking customers—a true testament to his dedication to providing exceptional support. Outside the Office: Patrick enjoys quality time with his family, hiking in the great outdoors, and indulging in computer games. Patrick’s drive to grow and serve makes him an invaluable part of the Ontinue team!

At Ontinue, we believe cybersecurity is fundamentally human. Our team works tirelessly to empower CISOs and their organizations by simplifying complex challenges, leveraging deep integrations with Microsoft technology, and fostering transparent, collaborative partnerships. A special thank you to the Swiss Economic Forum for this recognition and for sharing our mission to innovate and scale cybersecurity services with Swiss quality standards at our core.

We truly value being an extension of our customers' teams. Ontinue customer, Frank Bäcker Head of Shared Services and Platforms at Vossloh Ag said, “With Ontinue ION, we have successfully implemented a unified and centralized security strategy. Together, we have laid the foundation for further measures in the fight against cyberattacks.” Read the full customer success story 👉 https://bit.ly/4dlEL5l #CustomerSuccess #CustomerStory

You could do a lot with an additional $1M. In this #DefendYourTime episode, Microsoft Security expert ☁️Daniel Morris and security strategist Sam McHugh discuss a security assessment that uncovered $1,000,000 in cost savings through tool reduction and optimization. Tune in: https://bit.ly/41rYEnU #Microsoft #securityassessment #optimization

The chaos of the holiday season often leads to mistakes and oversight, and cybercriminals are taking advantage. The dramatic surge in traffic creates a multitude of opportunities for threat actors to target consumers and execute crimes such as ransomware, identity theft, financial fraud, and more. Our VP of SecOps, Craig J., outlined some popular types of scams to look out for during the holiday season. Read more on Cybersecurity Insiders: https://bit.ly/4gEDZ4s #holidayscams #cyberthreats #onlineshopping

Stacking countless security tools isn’t just inefficient, it’s counterproductive and can create vulnerabilities. 🚨 We are witnessing the decline of the defense-in-depth era and the rise of the platform era. In the past, organizations had to choose between the effectiveness of best-of-breed technologies and the convenience of an integrated platform. Today’s platforms, offer the best of both worlds: top-tier tools within a cohesive, integrated, secure environment. This shift is set to transform the industry. Read the full article by Geoff Haydon: https://bit.ly/40P7ZWG #Microsoft #ManagedSecurity #PlatformEra

We had a fantastic end-of-year meeting with our partner scopewyse GmbH. It was a great opportunity to connect with the team and reflect on our shared successes. We finished the day with a delicious team lunch and some warm Glühwein at the Christmas market, bringing the perfect festive touch to a productive day. Here’s to many more successful collaborations in the coming year! 🎄🤝 #Teamwork #PartnerSuccess #Glühwein #MicrosoftPartner Andrin Kaufmann Alain Schneiter Michael Rueefli Roger Wattenhofer Nicole Friedrich David Bilang Marc Gehri Rachel Schneiter Philippe Decker Ogi Stanovcic Thierry Aubry

Read the latest Q&A with our CISO Gareth Lindahl-Wise to understand what steps senior business leaders can take to align innovation goals with the need for cybersecurity -- without compromising either. 👀 https://bit.ly/3BqQBNI

🌟 This week’s #OntinueSpotlight shines on Philippe Decker! 🌟 Philippe’s career in sales began unexpectedly. Initially holding common stereotypes about the field, his perspective shifted when he joined a startup where the sales team’s curiosity and problem-solving focus resonated with him. He discovered his dream role—combining travel, creative thinking, and collaboration with clients to build impactful solutions for executives. Today, Philippe thrives at Ontinue, as it blends the innovation and agility of a startup with the stability of a mature organization. He’s passionate about IT security’s critical yet often invisible role in keeping the world running and enjoys bringing visibility to this vital mission. Fun fact about Philippe: He spends his winters chasing sunshine on the ski slopes ⛷️ and his summers exploring Switzerland’s scenic mountain ⛰️ pass roads. Want to learn more about a career at Ontinue? Check out our open positions: https://lnkd.in/eynP-Gad #cyberjobs #EmployeeSpotlight #TeamOntinue

🚨 Microsoft's December Patch Tuesday Update is Here 🚨 This month's update addresses 71 vulnerabilities, with 16 classified as Critical and one vulnerability already being exploited. With 9 Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities impacting Remote Desktop Services, this highlights the urgent need for organizations to apply patches and proactively strengthen their cyber postures. Read more: https://bit.ly/4g6oDpF #PatchTuesday #Microsoft #RCE Balázs Greksza