Protecting What Matters: A Note of Gratitude This Thanksgiving

As we approach Thanksgiving, the pace of the cybersecurity industry tends to collide with a moment of necessary pause. It’s a time to step back from the daily tempo and reflect on the journey we are on. Leading BlastWave is a privilege, but this year specifically, I find myself overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude, not just for where we are, but for why we are here.

Gratitude for Resonance

First and foremost, I am thankful for the reception we have received from the market this year. In a noisy industry often focused on "detecting" and "responding" to breaches after the fact, our message of true prevention is cutting through the static.

I am deeply grateful that our vision, stopping cyberattacks before they can ever touch the network, is resonating so strongly with customers and partners. It validates the hard work we’ve put into our technology. Seeing the market embrace a proactive stance on security tells me that we aren't just building a company; we are shifting a paradigm.

The Privilege of Protection

There is a unique weight to the work we do. When I look at our customer base, I don’t just see logos; I see the backbone of our society. I am incredibly thankful that BlastWave is in a position to give back by protecting critical infrastructure. Knowing that our solution safeguards the essential services that communities rely on: power, water, transportation, and connectivity, provides a profound sense of purpose to our daily grind. It is an honor to help secure the infrastructure that keeps our world moving, ensuring safety and continuity for everyone.

A Team That Punches Above Its Weight

Finally, and importantly, I want to express my thanks to the BlastWave team.

It is rare to find a group of individuals who are so collectively committed to a mission. To put it simply: this team punches above its weight.

Every day, I watch our employees tackle challenges that would stall much larger organizations. They bring agility, intelligence, and grit to the table. But beyond just technical excellence, I am thankful for their obsession with delivering a superior customer experience. They understand that buying security software is a partnership, and they treat our customers’ success as their own.

To our customers, partners, and the incredible team at BlastWave: Thank you for your trust, your hard work, and your partnership.

As a gift to you, I wanted to link you to an out-of-the-box contribution to OT Cybersecurity - a customized BlastWave OT Cybersecurity Cookbook. The team has curated some of their favorite holiday recipes and added an OT security twist to them. We hope you download and use at least one during this holiday season (I highly recommend the Beef Wellington if you have never made it!). Here is the link to the Cookbook.

I wish you and your families a safe, peaceful, and Happy Thanksgiving.

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Tom Sego

CEO, BlastWave