Evolve Security appoints Mark Carney as new Chief Executive Officer

We are pleased to announce Mark Carney has been named Chief Executive Officer at Evolve Security.  Mark brings a proven track record of building rapid-growth technology-enabled services organizations throughout his 25 years in the cybersecurity industry.

This leadership news comes at the heels of a record-breaking year at Evolve Security, as we continue our mission to be the leader in proactive offensive security solutions.  Celebrating our decade-long journey, our commitment to delivering cutting-edge offensive security innovations, with a strong emphasis on exceptional customer experience, remains steadfast.

Mark's appointment is of immense significance, characterized by his exceptional blend of business acumen, extensive cyber knowledge, and leadership prowess.  He has successfully amplified the service capabilities of some of the largest cybersecurity firms, steering companies like Coalfire, Kudelski Security, and FishNet Security (nka Optiv) beyond the $100 million revenue milestone.  Moreover, Mark wholeheartedly believes in our mission and is eager to enrich our outstanding organizational culture.

Central to Evolve Security's mission is developing The Offensive Security Solution in the industry, harnessing the strength of our skilled pentest operators alongside our advanced platform, Darwin Attack^®. Illustrating this, our Offensive Security flagship solution, which increases customer visibility, validation and prioritization of vulnerabilities through the integration of essential components of external attack surface management (EASM), vulnerability management-as-a-service (VMaaS), and penetration testing-as-a-service (PTaaS),  surged by over 15x.  Additionally, the assets monitored by our  Offensive Security Operations Center (OSOC) expanded by 8x.  Throughout our remarkable growth in 2024, we’ve ensured our solutions remain dependable, trusted and at the cutting edge. 

From mid-market enterprises to FORTUNE 500 companies, our solutions are pivotal in effectively fortifying and enhancing resilience across the nearly 200 clients we serve. 

Evolve Security upheld its strong track record of industry recognition while advancing innovation through continued investment in our Darwin Attack® platform.

Continued Research Analyst Recognition 

• G2 firmly positions Evolve Security among the elite in the Offensive Security field, granting us 5 new badge awards, including in areas of Penetration Testing, Attack Surface Management, and Vulnerability Scanning.
• The GigaOm Radar Report recognizes Evolve Security as an Innovator in the 2024 Pen Testing as a Service (PTaaS) sector.

Paul Petefish, President and Chief Strategy Officer, noted, "Our persistent efforts to advance offensive security through ongoing innovation in continuous penetration testing have resulted in widespread industry praise.  We are excited for Mark to lead the next chapter of growth for our company." 

Advancements in Our Market-Leading Darwin Attack® Platform

On the product side, we’ve refined our ASM health dashboard, introduced Tagging for CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs), launched new ChatOps capabilities, and enhanced our Reporting features, all of which elevate the customer experience and enhance our platform’s value. 

Welcomed Jason Rowland as Chief Delivery Officer

Evolve Security added another new member to its executive leadership team in January, welcoming Jason Rowland as Chief Delivery Officer.  Jason will be focused on expanding our exceptional team to align with the quality, scale, and momentum of our business. 

Momentum for 2025

Closing the year on a high note, Evolve Security had a record-breaking month to end 2024.   In 2025, our company will launch two exciting new programs: a new channel partner program, which expands our continuous penetration testing capabilities into a broader partner ecosystem, and the CISO Network Community, designed to bring us even closer to the “voice of the customer”, helping us better understand industry trends and shape our future offerings.   With these programs - and more announcements on the horizon - be sure to follow us on LinkedIn and frequently visit our website for more company updates.