Ostra Cybersecurity Launches “Truth In Cyber” Initiative 

Ostra Cybersecurity is proud to announce the launch of a new initiative conceived by our founder, Michael Kennedy: the Truth In Cyber Pledge. This movement is designed for IT leaders and vendors who are tired of the status quo, and want to join us to help change the industry.

What Inspired this movement? 

Throughout his career as a cybersecurity industry trailblazer, Michael Kennedy noticed a growing problem with service providers in the cybersecurity space: a lack of transparency.  

Thanks to a highly saturated and competitive market, Michael saw that many technology providers and MSSPs are losing sight of their core purpose—which is to help clients prevent and recover quickly from cyberattacks.

“Some providers have resorted to promoting a particular product or service—even when they know it’s not the right solution for a customer,” Kennedy said. “As a result, we are all losing the war on cybercrime.” 

To change this narrative, Kennedy and Ostra Cybersecurity decided to sponsor a new movement that calls on technology, IT, and cybersecurity solution providers to be intentional about collaborating and working transparently with clients, peers and competitors. Visit TruthInCyber.org to learn more and sign the Truth In Cyber Pledge. 

What’s in the Truth In Cyber Pledge?

The Truth In Cyber Pledge seeks to establish a culture of accountability and transparency within the cyber community that will help us create a united front to win the war on cybercrime. 

Key attributes of the Pledge include:

Honesty 

• Using plain, everyday language that all user levels can understand 
• Using transparent sales & marketing practices 
• Using non-predatory practices (no fear tactics) 

Self-awareness 

• Openly recognizing their organization/solution is not perfect or ideal for everyone 
• Commitment to constantly growing, learning, and improving for the good of clients 

Transparency 

• Being open to giving and receiving constructive feedback 
• Sharing critical information with competitors and other vendors in the interest of serving and protecting clients 

Accountability 

• Educating others as the first priority (over sales) 
• Seeking collaboration with industry partners 
• Donating time, talents, and other resources to bettering the industry 

 

Sign the Truth In Cyber Pledge:

Join other committed cybersecurity leaders and sign the Truth In Cyber Pledge! Take a stand against the shadows of cyber-confusion in our industry—and let’s win the cyber war through a united front of transparency. 

About Michael Kennedy

Michael Kennedy led network infrastructure, security, program management, and M&A integration teams for over two decades. But then a defining ransomware event changed his focus forever—when his friend’s small business was the target of a cyberattack.

Building on his experience building multi-layered cybersecurity solutions for some of the world’s largest corporations, Michael founded Ostra Cybersecurity in 2018 to protect SMBs — a historically marginalized community in our industry. 

Do you have questions about the Truth In Cyber movement? Reach out to Michael Kennedy on LinkedIn. 

Are you ready for a refreshingly honest approach to cybersecurity? Connect with Ostra to see how we can make a difference for your firm or your SMB clients today.