Optiv Managed Services Set to Surge After Massive Strategic Spin Off

Cybersecurity Powerhouse Streamlines Operations to Fuel Next Gen Threat Defense and Secure AI Innovation

The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a massive shift as industry giant Optiv Security officially spins off its advisory, consulting, and transformation business. According to corporate updates tracked by CIO Bulletin, this strategic carve-out creates a brand-new, independent entity operating as Optiv Consulting. Backed by technology investment firm Vobis Ventures, the newly formed consulting company will inherit 500 specialized employees, allowing the core brand to heavily reinvest capital directly into its fast-growing Optiv managed services ecosystem.

Unlocking the Future of Cyber Defense

This transition allows Optiv Security to sharpen its focus on advanced threat detection and high-growth security sectors. By offloading its traditional advisory wing, the firm is freeing up immense resources to scale its Advanced Fusion Centers and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) capabilities.

To ensure a seamless transition for its 800 global clients, the two companies have locked in an exclusive one-year partnership and referral agreement.

Dual Engines of Innovation

While Optiv Security doubles down on operational defense, Optiv Consulting will carve out its own path under new CEO Anup Kumar. The independent entity plans to heavily target the intersection of artificial intelligence and corporate governance.

• Optiv Security Retains: Core managed security portfolios, federal divisions, and their data-driven intelligence platform.

• Optiv Consulting Inherits: 500 remote professionals across the US, Canada, and India, with a quarter of clients in the Fortune 500.

Reflecting on the decision, Optiv Security CEO Kevin Lynch emphasized that the move was entirely about maximizing value rather than financial pressure.

“The only thing that's really changed is our ability to take this capital and reinvest back where we're getting a higher return, with effectively no change to the way we serve our clients or our field teams.”

With both organizations now hyper-focused on their respective strengths, this split marks a pivotal evolution in how modern enterprises will consume cybersecurity and AI advisory moving forward.