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Breadcrumb Home About Us Press Releases Optiv + ClearShark President Daniel Wilbricht Named a ‘Top 25 Government Consultant and Leader of 2025’ November 24, 2025 Optiv + ClearShark President Daniel Wilbricht Named a ‘Top 25 Government Consultant and Leader of 2025’ The Consulting Report Recognized Wilbricht for Transformative Leadership and Industry Impact CHANTILLY, Va. — Nov. 24, 2025 — Optiv + ClearShark, the leading cybersecurity and IT solutions provider focused exclusively on serving the U.S. federal government, today announced its president, Daniel Wilbricht, was named a Top Government Consultant and Leader of 2025 by The Consulting Report (TCR), a leading resource for corporate executives and industry leaders across all sectors. “Federal agencies face unprecedented challenges in cybersecurity and technology modernization,” said Wilbricht. “I’m honored to be recognized among industry leaders who are driving mission success and grateful to work alongside a team dedicated to advancing security and resilience for our nation’s most critical institutions.” Candidates for TCR’s annual Top 25 Government Consultants and Leaders list are carefully reviewed for career track record and industry contributions. The list, and other TCR publications, is distributed to more than 68,000 executives and investors. “These professionals strengthen national defense, public health, infrastructure, and financial management, helping agencies navigate complex challenges under constant public scrutiny,” according to TCR. “Their guidance shapes how governments allocate resources, manage technology, and meet the expectations of citizens who depend on these programs.” Under his guidance since joining Optiv + ClearShark in 2023, the company expanded into the civilian federal space, introduced co-managed services and achieved compliance readiness for frameworks like CMMC Level 2. Wilbricht’s leadership has also redefined how solutions providers serve the federal market, including launching innovative offerings such as SecOps IO, a reference architecture integrating AI-enhanced technologies for accelerated threat detection and response. In May, Wilbricht was named a MeriTalk 2025 Cyber Defender, joining an exclusive list of cybersecurity innovators and practitioners forging the cutting edge of protection in the defense of networks and infrastructure across the government and private sector. For the latest news and updates from Optiv, visit https://www.optiv.com/company/optiv-newsroom. Follow OptivLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/optiv-incFacebook: www.facebook.com/optivincYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/OptivIncBlog: www.optiv.com/explore-optiv-insights/blog Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com. Share: Related Insights Image Optiv CEO Kevin Lynch Named CRN’s First-Ever ‘Best Solution Provider CEO of the Year’ This award recognizes Lynch’s dedication to channel innovation, excellence and his transformative impact on Optiv and the broader cybersecurity industry. Learn More Image Optiv Recognized for Championing Women in Cybersecurity with 2025 Executive Women’s Forum Corporate Award The EWF Corporate Award honors organizations that promote diversity through employee resource groups, mentorship, STEM programs, bias training and flexible work. Learn More Image Optiv + ClearShark Named 2025 Splunk PBST Technology Innovation Partner of the Year The 2025 PBST Technology Innovation Partner of the Year award recognizes a Splunk partner that has demonstrated innovation and resilience using Splunk products and technologies to deliver breakthrough solutions to solve complex customer challenges. Learn More
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Optiv Security: Secure greatness.® Optiv is the cyber advisory and solutions leader, delivering strategic and technical expertise to nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. We partner with organizations to advise, deploy and operate complete cybersecurity programs from strategy and managed security services to risk, integration and technology solutions. With clients at the center of our unmatched ecosystem of people, products, partners and programs, we accelerate business progress like no other company can. At Optiv, we manage cyber risk so you can secure your full potential. For more information, visit www.optiv.com.