🚨 Big News! 🚨 We’re proud to announce that RKON has officially acquired Bridge Security Advisors! This strategic move will expand our cybersecurity services and enhance our ability to serve clients in highly regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. As we welcome Bridge to the RKON family, we’re better positioned to help businesses tackle today’s most complex cybersecurity challenges with solutions that include: 🔒 Cloud Security for risk mitigation 📊 Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) to ensure regulatory adherence 🚨 Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for protecting critical infrastructure 🛡️ Zero Trust Architecture to prevent unauthorized access 👥 Identity and Access Management (IAM) to safeguard people, devices, and processes 🧑💼 Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services for organizations needing top-tier cybersecurity leadership This acquisition is a significant step forward as we continue to strengthen our end-to-end cybersecurity capabilities and provide unparalleled value to our clients. We’re looking forward to integrating Bridge’s expertise and delivering even more comprehensive solutions to our customers! Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gBKBPBgh Stay tuned for more updates. 💼🔐 #RKONStrong #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #GRC #zerotrust #identitymanagement #ITsolutions
RKON
IT Services and IT Consulting
Chicago, Illinois 11,378 followers
Since 1998, RKON has focused on providing intelligent #QuietIT solutions to private equity and enterprise firms.
About us
Since 1998, RKON has delivered IT Transformation helping private equity and enterprise firms achieve Quiet IT from vision to execution. We believe IT should seamlessly serve the business strategy versus getting in the way of execution. Our team at RKON has developed a refined approach, through years of experience, that delivers a clear vision of a scalable, agile, secure, cost optimized and low risk end state. To achieve this end state, RKON provides IT solutions in three stages, first building an advisory practice that sends the strategy in the right direction, an execution practice ensuring that vision is turned into reality and a management practice the keeps the vision on track as IT evolves to serve the business. Because of our record in providing best-in-class IT solutions and our staff of respected and extremely knowledgeable professionals, RKON has been recognized by Crain’s Fast Fifty, CRN Growth 150, Inc. 5000 and Inc. Magazine’s list of 500 fastest-growing private companies. RKON’s trusted advisors deliver strategic guidance, advanced technical knowledge and realistic assessments to give your organization the competitive advantage it requires in today’s environment of rapidly evolving technologies. Here at RKON, we understand that our client’s success starts with our organizational cohesion. Recognized by Computerworld as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT, RKON is focused on developing an organization that fosters creativity, innovation and cooperation across all levels. This approach plays an integral role in providing our clients the quality IT solutions they require. We encourage and reward an environment that promotes imagination, innovation and collaboration – where our intelligent IT solutions grow from the bright minds of the RKON team. Build your organization’s IT infrastructure with RKON and realize the unrestricted possibilities of Quiet IT.
- Website
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http://www.rkon.com
External link for RKON
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1998
- Specialties
- Managed Cloud Services, Professional Services, Mobile Security Solutions, Virtualization, Iaas, Mobility Management, Security, Vulnerability Management, Disaster Recovery, Perimeter Security, Saas, Data Migration, SIEM, Managed Service Center Operations, Private Equity IT Transformation, and Private Equity Managed Services
Locations
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Primary
328 S. Jefferson
Suite 450
Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
Employees at RKON
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Joe Knape
Cross-functional Leadership | Technology Advisor | Information Security | Threat Intelligence | Vulnerability Management | Cloud Security | Risk…
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Bruce A Bothwell
Managing Director at RKON
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Larry Fitzgerald
Managing Director, Private Equity Advisory Services at RKON
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Jeff Mullarkey
Chief Problem Solver at RKON | Untangling IT Chaos & Fortifying Cybersecurity for the Fortune 2000
Updates
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🎃👻 Halloween spirit was in full swing at RKON! Our talented RKONites went all out this year, showing off their creativity and spooky style in some amazing costumes! Shout out to the winner of our costume competition, Bob Stewart as "Human Error" - a nod to our Mimecast security awareness training... if you know you know. 😅 #Halloween2024 #teamspirit
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Is your organization struggling to accelerate your time-to-value with #Azure? Meet the RKON experts featured here at Microsoft Ignite to explore proven strategies and solutions. Don’t miss this chance to connect in person, explore the potential of Microsoft technologies like Azure and #Copilot, and get inspired by firsthand success stories. Join us for a happy hour during Ignite to connect, unwind, and network with industry leaders, co-hosted with our friends at Synack, Inc. and Cyera. Reserve your spot today 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzrNTsi3 #RKONStrong #MicrosoftIgnite #CloudSecurity #ITInnovation #partnersmakemorepossible
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It’s a new name, and it’s the beginning of an exciting new adventure. It's time for Black Duck :https://bit.ly/3yd6NAo
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📢 Join RKON and ExtraHop for an exclusive evening of cocktails, connections, and cutting-edge #cybersecurity! 🥂 Dive deep into the world of Zero Trust and discover why it's one of the most critical shifts in modern #security. This exclusive event offers the chance to connect with peers, gain valuable insights, and explore real-world applications of Zero Trust to safeguard your organization. Event Highlights: 👉 Insightful presentation on the future of cybersecurity 👉 Interactive Q&A session with industry experts on specific use cases 👉 Delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, and plenty of networking 📅 Date: Thursday, November 7th, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:30PM 📍 Location: RKON HQ Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your security knowledge. Reserve your spot today: https://loom.ly/ytyWgPA #zerotrust #RKONStrong #event
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We’re thrilled to share highlights from our recent experience at Private Equity International's Operating Partners Forum in New York where RKON had the privilege to not only attend but lead a dynamic panel discussion! Thank you to the panelists, including Brian Heery, 🚀 Alex Bello, Ajaykumar Kutty, and Robert Sheesley. Here’s to fostering more impactful conversations and pushing boundaries in our industry. #PEI #IndustryLeadership #RKON #Innovation #Cybersecurity
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The ExtraHop 2024 ransomware report showed some scary statistics. 🎃 Looking to fortify your organization against bad actors in 2025? Talk to a #cybersecurity expert today: https://lnkd.in/g4_EqExi
They're heeeere. Our 2024 #ransomware report analyzes how attackers are targeting a wide range of countries, industries, and organizations of different sizes, so you don’t become their next victim. https://xtra.li/4daswYZ
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RKON is excited to sponsor ACG Florida Capital Connection! ✅ Come see us at booth SP18 to meet the team. ✅ Attend our breakout session on Thursday, November 14th at 11:00am – The AI Advantage in Private Equity: How A&M and RKON Created an AI-Powered Solution for Due Diligence. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/giHC2Gab #PrivateEquity #AI #ACGFlorida #RKON #Transformation
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Thank you to everyone who joined RKON and NewVision Software for our recent event discussing Generative AI use cases for the mid-market! A very special thank you to our presenters, Saksham Sarode and Raj Chandani. It was exciting to dive into how AI can transform businesses, from optimizing operations to accelerating decision-making and automating processes. We’re just getting started in exploring how these innovations can shape the future of business. If you’d like to continue the conversation or learn more about how we can help your firm leverage AI for a competitive edge, let’s connect: https://loom.ly/dsFYpxg #GenerativeAI #PrivateEquity #DigitalTransformation #RKON #AIFuture #Innovation
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RKON is excited to be heading to Operating Partners Forum New York, where we’ll be hosting a breakout session! 🤝 Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative strategies and network with industry leaders. Use code OPNY24_RKON for 10% off at registration: https://loom.ly/xRD7irE #PEIOP #PEI #RKONStrong Private Equity International