The industry leader in cloud security expands team and welcomes new and expanded partnerships with Drata, Picnic, and A-LIGN.
(NEW YORK — April 30, 2024) –
Rhymetec, the industry leader in cloud security that provides innovative cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy services to modern-day SaaS businesses, today announces recent wins, new partnerships, and noteworthy company updates.
Hiring Growth
Since its inception in 2015, the Rhymetec leadership team has worked to build a dynamic culture that strives to pioneer the way in SaaS security, compliance, and data privacy for their clientele. The company currently boasts an innovative team that works hard to serve more than 600 clients globally today. Rhymetec has grown substantially over the last year and has doubled its employee headcount to meet the growing demand of new and existing clients.
New and Evolving Partnerships
Rhymetec is proud to announce strategic partnerships with industry-leading organizations Picnic Corporation and A-LIGN, adding to the list of vetted and trusted industry partners the company works with.
Picnic Corporation is a cybersecurity firm that provides enterprises with the capability to manage their external human attack surface by detecting, preventing, and protecting against social engineering and credential-stuffing attacks. The partnership with Picnic will help Rhymetec clients globally build more effective and compliant infosec programs by complementing technological controls and helping organizations effectively address the dynamic nature of cybersecurity threats.
"At Picnic, we're excited to announce our partnership with Rhymetec, empowering their clients worldwide to fortify their information security programs effectively," said Matt Polak, CEO and founder of Picnic Corporation. "By leveraging Picnic's innovative managed solutions, Rhymetec's clients can proactively mitigate human-centric cyber threats, moving beyond mere detection and response to true attack prevention."
A-LIGN is the leader in high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs, trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations to mitigate cybersecurity risks. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of audit services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. With this newly established partnership, Rhymetec clients can access high-quality cybersecurity audits.
"A-LIGN is proud to partner with Rhymetec, a company that shares the same goals and objectives that we do for our more than 4,000 global organizations we work with," said Ryan Grace, CRO at A-LIGN. "We are looking forward to extending our tailored, top-tier cybersecurity audit services to Rhymetec's clientele."
Rhymetec has had a long-standing collaboration with Drata, a leader in security and compliance automation. In February of 2024, Drata debuted "Launch - The Drata Alliance Program," headlining Rhymetec and one other partner as a Gold Tier channel partner. This top tier achievement is based on business, performance and certification requirements set by Drata. This enables Rhymetec to continue to provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions more effectively to Drata customers as a trusted partner.
"Rhymetec is an extension of Drata's GTM organization and we share the same core mission to build trust across the cloud," said Kevin Kriebel, vice president of partnerships at Drata. "As a Gold Tier partner, Rhymetec has proven to be a valued and trusted partner for Drata customers and we look forward to long term success."
Educational Initiatives
With a commitment to thought leadership and providing valuable educational resources to SaaS businesses and startups, Rhymetec has set a company-wide goal to become the go-to hub for cybersecurity, compliance and data privacy. One of the company's initiatives includes the release of a comprehensive "Cybersecurity for Startups" guide, aimed at equipping emerging businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape successfully. The guide dives into the five practical steps small businesses can take to improve their business security, along with insights into the most frequently asked questions about cybersecurity and more.
International Growth
The Rhymetec team headed down to Rio de Janeiro to attend the Web Summit Rio 2024 conference this month. The organizers of Web Summit conduct some of the world's biggest and best tech conferences, hosting over 100,000 attendees from around the world throughout their portfolio of shows, including founders and CEOs of tech companies and emerging startups. This is the company's first international conference to expand its global reach and audience.
"At Rhymetec our commitment to partnership fuels our ability to innovate and provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients," said Justin Rende, CEO and founder of Rhymetec. "Our recent achievements, including new partnerships with Picnic Corporation and A-LIGN and our recognition as a Gold Tier channel partner with Drata, showcase our ongoing dedication to our partners and reinforces our ability to deliver cloud security solutions that assist in safeguarding our clients' assets. We're excited about our continued growth as a company and will continue to serve our clients with unparalleled expertise and dedication."
To learn more about Rhymetec and its suite of cybersecurity services, please visit www.rhymetec.com.
About Rhymetec
Rhymetec is an industry leader in cloud security, providing innovative cybersecurity and data privacy services to the modern-day SaaS business. The company builds, deploys and manages compliant information security and data privacy programs directly within their customers' unique environments, allowing them to focus on their core competencies within their business. Over the years, Rhymetec's services have grown to include a vCISO (Virtual CISO) program, ISO Internal Audits, and a variety of Penetration Testing services. For more information, please visit www.rhymetec.com and follow us on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Since the pandemic began, remote work has grown in popularity to the point that many companies now operate remotely. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that around 27% of the U.S. workforce worked remotely at least part-time as of August and September 2022, but some academic surveys suggest the number was closer to 50%. With technological advancements driving the remote revolution, companies grapple with cultivating a cohesive culture without physical proximity. Is fostering a true team spirit and camaraderie in a remote setting a paradox? How does the lack of in-person interactions affect team dynamics, and what are some potential solutions to bridge this gap?
Here are some innovative approaches for nurturing a remote culture that resonates with the essence of the traditional workplace environment.
The Remote Work Paradox
Building a thriving culture remotely seems contradictory. The essence of a company's culture often lies in the intangible connections formed between its members. However, when interactions are confined to screens, this essence is challenged. The lack of personal contact and impromptu conversations (think: watercooler exchanges) that shape the organic development of relationships in a traditional office setting is acutely felt. Without in-person interactions, employees often miss out on small, unspoken signals, leading to potential misunderstandings.
Maintaining team morale and motivation is another challenge. In an office setting, the energy and enthusiasm of colleagues can be contagious; however, in a remote environment, maintaining this vibrancy becomes a chore. The spontaneity and warmth of face-to-face interactions are hard to replace in a virtual environment.
When employees work remotely, they often take a siloed approach to their tasks that can make them feel particularly isolated. This kind of separation makes building a united and friendly work atmosphere—which is important for success—difficult. Creating a sense of belonging and loyalty to the company is more difficult when workers don't interact with the organization's space and people.
These challenges demonstrate the importance of finding innovative ways to build a strong, interconnected remote culture.
Breaking Down The Barriers
Our cybersecurity firm recently tackled the remote culture conundrum head-on by organizing a company retreat. The retreat aimed to bridge the gap created (by working online) and build genuine connections between team members. The agenda was carefully crafted to balance formal business discussions with casual, fun activities designed to help team members bond and get to know each other outside of work.
The retreat was a game-changer. Team members, who only knew each other through computer screens, got to share experiences and get to know each other better in a relaxed environment. Meeting face to face broke down the usual formalities and helped everyone understand each other as co-workers and as people.
After the retreat, we saw a significant change in how the team interacted and cooperated. Colleagues who used to communicate primarily by email and online meetings formed personal bonds. These new relationships led to easier conversations, better teamwork and a stronger feeling of being part of the team. The retreat proved that while remote work is undoubtedly viable, meeting in person occasionally is critical for building a strong and united team culture.
The Impact Of In-Person Interaction
The value of in-person interactions in shaping a remote culture is massive. Meeting face to face helps people understand and relate to each other in ways that are hard to do online. The in-person meetings at the retreat enabled team members to get to know each other better and learn about each other's personalities, how they work and their lives outside of work.
This better understanding improved the way everyone communicated. Talks became more open and relaxed. It became easier for everyone to talk to each other, leading to a friendlier and more supportive atmosphere at work.
Tricky, But Not Impossible
Despite the challenges of remote work, the company remains committed to the remote model. However, we now know that meeting in person is important, too, so we aim to continue holding retreats and events a couple of times a year. We believe this will help keep the team's spirit and culture strong, like when employees meet in person.
Creating a remote work culture is tricky but possible. As the way we work keeps changing, combining the freedom of remote work with occasional in-person gatherings appears to be the right way to keep a team happy and productive and build a lively and effective culture.
You can read the original article posted in Forbes by Rhymetec CEO, Justin Rende.
About Rhymetec
Rhymetec was founded in 2015 as a Penetration Testing company. Since then, we have served hundreds of SaaS businesses globally in all their cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy needs. We’re industry leaders in cloud security, and our custom services align with the specific needs of your business. If you want to learn more about how our team can help your business with your security needs, contact our team for more information.
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