Optiv Security: Denver MSSP

Q: What industries does Optiv Security serve?

Financial Services, Healthcare, Government & Public Sector, Manufacturing, Technology, Retail & E-Commerce, Energy & Utilities, Defense & Aerospace

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Provider Snapshot

Core services: Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS), Identity & Access Management (IAM) +5 more
Platforms: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike +5 more
Client focus: Mid-Market (201-1000), Enterprise (1000+)
Response SLA: 15 minutes
Website: optiv.com

Optiv Security is headquartered in Denver, CO, and runs three security operations centers staffed in the US, Canada and the UK, pairing Managed Detection & Response and SOCaaS with a 15 minute response commitment. It serves mid-market and enterprise organizations, among them Financial Services, Government & Public Sector and Defense & Aerospace buyers who need CMMC and NIST CSF coverage.

Company Details

Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2015
Employees: 1000+
SOCs: 3
Response SLA: 15 minutes

Pricing

Pricing Model: Custom
Starting Price: Custom quote

About Optiv Security

Optiv was formed in 2015 through the merger of Accuvant and FishNet Security, creating one of the largest cybersecurity-only companies in North America. With 2,000+ security professionals, Optiv delivers a full spectrum of cybersecurity services: managed detection and response, security operations center services, threat intelligence, identity and access management, cloud security, application security, and strategic advisory. Their Optiv Security Operations platform integrates threat detection across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, with automated response playbooks and 24/7 analyst coverage. Optiv's extensive portfolio of vendor partnerships — spanning 400+ technology providers — combined with their deep consulting expertise makes them a strong choice for organizations undertaking security program transformations or vendor consolidations.

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Services Offered

Optiv Security offers 8 security services. Click any service to see other providers that offer it.

Managed Detection & Response (MDR)Security Operations Center as a Service (SOCaaS)Identity & Access Management (IAM)Cloud Security Threat Intelligence Penetration Testing Incident Response Vulnerability Management

Industries Served

Optiv Security has experience serving 8 industries, including the regulatory requirements and security challenges unique to each.

Financial Services Healthcare Government & Public Sector Manufacturing Technology Retail & E-Commerce Energy & Utilities Defense & Aerospace

Supported Platforms

Optiv Security supports 8 security platforms. MSSPs with hands-on experience in your tools can onboard faster and tune detections more accurately.

Splunk Microsoft Sentinel CrowdStrike Falcon Palo Alto Networks SentinelOne Zscaler Okta IBM QRadar

Client Company Sizes

Optiv Security serves Mid-Market (201-1000), Enterprise (1000+) organizations. Providers focused on your company size tend to offer pricing and service levels that match your budget and team capacity.

Mid-Market (201-1000)Enterprise (1000+)

Compliance Frameworks Supported

Optiv Security provides compliance support for 7 frameworks. Compliance support typically includes control mapping, evidence collection, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring to keep you audit-ready year-round.

SOC 2HIPAAPCI DSSGDPRISO 27001NIST CSFCMMC

Certifications Held

Optiv Security holds 2 certifications. Each certification means the provider passed an independent audit of their security practices, operations, or technical skills.

SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001

Optiv Security Categories and Capabilities

These comparisons and profile attributes are based only on listed services, customer fit, technology support, and verified research data.

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Regions served

Global
North America

Verified capabilities

24/7 Monitoring
Managed Detection & Response
Managed SIEM
Threat Hunting
Incident Response Retainer
Vulnerability Management
Cloud Security
Identity Security
Network Security
Endpoint Security
Compliance Services
SOC as a Service
Log Management
DFIR Services
Red Team Services

Technology integrations

AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Check Point
Juniper SRX

What Should You Ask When Evaluating Optiv Security?

Before engaging any MSSP, use these questions to assess whether the provider is the right fit for your organization. These apply to Optiv Security and any other provider on your shortlist.

What is included in the base service vs. what costs extra? Clarify whether incident response, compliance reporting, and additional log source onboarding are included or billed separately.
What response actions does the provider take directly? Some MSSPs only send alerts for your team to act on. Others take containment actions like host isolation or account lockout on your behalf.
What does the onboarding process look like? Ask about typical onboarding timelines, how much work your team needs to put in, and when full monitoring coverage goes live.
Can you provide references from similar organizations? Ask for references from companies in your industry and size segment. The experience of similar organizations is the best predictor of how the MSSP will perform for you.
What happens if we need to switch providers? Understand data portability, contract termination terms, and transition support. A transparent exit process is a sign of a provider that prioritizes long-term trust over lock-in.