Reporting from the practitioners doing the work.

August 27, 2026

100 firms warn of a limited window to strengthen cyber defenses as AI-enabled cyber attacks are expected to become far more widespread and sophisticated in the coming months.

August 26, 2026

Security gaps across the media production supply chain remain widespread, and the threat is intensifying. As AI increases the speed, scale, and sophistication of attacks, Service Providers are struggling to keep pace.

June 5, 2026

The confusion hasn't gone away. After years of industry education, organizations still conflate penetration testing with vulnerability scanning — and routinely overpay for the latter while believing they've done the former.But something has changed. The cost of that mistake is higher than it was two years ago, because the threat landscape has shifted in ways that make real penetration testing more important, not less — and make automated scanning look even more insufficient by comparison.

January 27, 2026

Convergent Helps DNEG Achieve TPN Gold Across 17 Sites Globally

August 8, 2025

Announcing the release of the MPA Content Security Best Practices v5.3.1 and the new four-tier Trusted Partner Network Shield System launching on September 9

July 14, 2025

Convergent is proud to announce that Sr. Director, International; Ben Bradley has earned his Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) from the Cloud Security Alliance.

May 14, 2025

Our very own Arnel Manalo, CSO for Convergent was featured recently on the Creditor’s Bar Buzz podcast discussing the NCBA Committed to Security program, AI privacy challenges, and PCI compliance.

May 9, 2025

AI presents real opportunities for creditors’ rights professionals to enhance efficiency, but also new privacy and compliance challenges. Convergent examines what law firms and NCBA members need to know.

March 21, 2025

Convergent is proud to announce that Ahmed Yusuff, Cybersecurity Assessor has earned his Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) from the Cloud Security Alliance.

December 30, 2024

Convergent is proud to announce that Senthil Kumar, Cybersecurity Assessor has earned his Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) from the Cloud Security Alliance.

December 26, 2024

Convergent is proud to announce that Director of Security Assurance; Wilhelm Wilim has earned his Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) from the Cloud Security Alliance.

December 23, 2024

Convergent is proud to announce that Vice President International (Information Security); Nik Savchenko has earned his Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) from the Cloud Security Alliance.

April 18, 2024

Does your organization rely on RFID locking technology to safekeep access to rooms or housing units? You should be aware of this latest security vulnerability — and how Convergent also works to identify these flaws and patch holes in RFID security.

April 5, 2024

OOONA and Convergent are collaborating to introduce a new security course for the media localization industry covering key content security requirements.

March 5, 2024

Federal credit union regulators are focusing on incident response in 2024 and there are several recent headlines — and new incident reporting requirements — that illustrate why these types of financial institutions need to be prepared.Community banks face heightened vulnerability when compared with larger financial institutions because of their limited information security resources and greater reliance on third-party service providers, which, in turn, have been prime targets for ransomware attacks, according to the Office of Financial Research’s annual report, which assesses risks associated with the U.S. financial system. Last November, 60 credit unions experienced outages after a ransomware attack on a widely-used cloud services provider.

December 21, 2023

Ransomware actors are now using SEC reporting requirements as leverage against victims — Convergent examines this emerging extortion tactic and what financial services organizations need to know.

September 20, 2023

Physical security and digital security are inseparable. Convergent examines how physical access vulnerabilities create direct pathways to sensitive digital assets.

September 13, 2023

Data compromises are at record levels. Convergent outlines concrete steps organizations can take to prepare and reduce their exposure to breaches.

September 5, 2023

Convergent is pleased to announce the addition of John Poole as Vice President for Strategy & Growth. John brings more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity sales and advisory services as well as a reputation for great customer service.

September 5, 2023

Convergent’s Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Devin Hill, has earned the EC-Council’s Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator certification.

August 10, 2023

Convergent is pleased to announce that Devin Hill, Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response, has completed the Certified Cryptocurrency Forensic Investigator (CCFI) program through the McAfee Institute.By earning this nationally accredited certification, Devin can utilize new state-of-the-art techniques to conduct blockchain and bitcoin-related investigations that can identify criminals using cryptocurrency. This knowledge will help Devin and the rest of Convergent’s digital forensics experts continue to arm clients with actionable intelligence that can help recover stolen funds.

August 8, 2023

Convergent is thrilled to announce it has hired Jeff Feliciano as Director of International Strategy. Jeff worked for 16 years in the aviation industry as a consultant and system engineer and he brings a seasoned international business perspective to Convergent.

August 7, 2023

We are excited that Leslie Martin has joined Convergent as Managing Director. With 20 years of experience in client management, Leslie is a trusted advisor known for assembling elite teams to achieve outstanding client results. In her new role, Leslie remains focused on delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and successful project outcomes as Convergent continues to provide world-class cybersecurity, business continuity, and transformation solutions to our valued customers.

June 29, 2023

Most cybersecurity problems ultimately end up on a lawyer’s desk. Convergent examines how security practitioners can support legal teams before, during, and after a security incident.

June 6, 2023

Not every organization knows when it’s time to bring on a Chief Information Security Officer. Convergent identifies four clear signals that your organization needs dedicated security leadership.

May 11, 2023

Once you’ve decided to bring on a Chief Information Security Officer, the real challenge begins. Convergent shares what to look for and how to set your CISO up for success.

April 19, 2023

Convergent and Evercast jointly announced the completion of the first TPN Gold Shield assessment for cloud security in the TPN+ program.

April 6, 2023

Convergent announces the promotion of Pritam Parab to VP Asia Pacific Services and the appointment of Wilhelm Wilim as Director of Security Assurance for European operations.

February 27, 2023

The Chief Information Security Officer role has evolved to board-level importance. Convergent examines what this shift means for organizations building or reshaping their security leadership.

February 14, 2023

Phishing attacks keep evolving. Convergent breaks down the key types of phishing every organization’s team should know and how to defend against them.

February 13, 2023

Mobile app attacks are increasing rapidly. Convergent explains how organizations should approach auditing their mobile application security posture.

February 6, 2023

SMEs are increasingly targeted by ransomware and breach attacks. Convergent outlines the core cybersecurity steps smaller organizations can take to reduce their risk.

February 2, 2023

Global cybersecurity threats require coordinated responses. Convergent examines the themes from Davos and what cooperation in a fragmented world means for enterprise security.

January 31, 2023

Convergent announced it is working with leading VFX provider DNEG on security assessments through the new TPN+ platform.

January 10, 2023

With ransomware attacks up more than 130% in 2022, Convergent urges organizations to set clear cybersecurity goals and build a realistic roadmap for the year ahead.

January 5, 2023

Data unavailability is an overlooked cybersecurity threat. Convergent examines how law firms and regulated organizations can plan for and protect against business disruption attacks.

December 16, 2022

Convergent reviews the major cybersecurity vulnerabilities and breach trends from 2022 and explains why the same risks continue to expose organizations going into the new year.

October 31, 2022

Insider threats remain one of the most dangerous and underestimated risks in cybersecurity. Convergent examines patterns, warning signs, and defenses against threats from within.

September 19, 2022

Convergent forensic analyst Cloye Hairgrove was recognized among Colorado’s top innovators under 25 by the Denver Business Journal.

August 30, 2022

Social engineering attacks are growing more sophisticated and targeted. Convergent examines the latest schemes and how businesses can protect their teams.

August 23, 2022

Passwordless authentication is gaining traction. Convergent examines what the shift away from passwords could mean for enterprise security.

August 19, 2022

Convergent expands its application security practice with the recruitment of Jason Shea, strengthening the firm’s AppSec assessment and advisory capabilities.

August 18, 2022

Demand for CISOs is outpacing supply. Convergent examines the talent gap in security leadership and what organizations can do when a full-time CISO isn’t immediately available.

August 11, 2022

Convergent co-founder and COO Dan Nelson was named to The American Lawyer’s 2022 list of Trailblazers in cybersecurity and legal technology.

July 29, 2022

Convergent’s Threat Intelligence Practice Lead Erin Beffa presented at the 2022 NALA Conference and Expo.

July 28, 2022

Convergent Threat Intelligence Practice Lead Erin Beffa has earned the Open-source Intelligence Professional (OSIP) certification from IntelTechniques.

July 21, 2022

Despite years of awareness campaigns, attackers continue to exploit the same proven vulnerabilities. Convergent examines why old techniques keep working.

July 6, 2022

Meet Devin Hill, Convergent’s Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

June 24, 2022

Convergent has joined the Media & Entertainment Services Alliance.

June 23, 2022

Convergent honored as a Colorado Company to Watch.

June 20, 2022

Convergent announces the addition of Devin Hill as Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

June 15, 2022

Convergent examines how attackers exploit search engine behavior to reach victims.

June 8, 2022

Convergent team attended the Automotive ISAC to provide professional cybersecurity training.

May 31, 2022

Data breaches were the leading cause of CCPA lawsuits in 2021. Convergent examines what this means.

May 25, 2022

Cybersecurity incidents inevitably land on legal counsel’s desk. Convergent outlines what lawyers need to understand about incident response to protect their clients and manage disclosure obligations.

May 20, 2022

Convergent examines the cybersecurity implications of digital access control technology.

May 18, 2022

Convergent’s Erin Beffa recognized among ColoradoBiz Top 50 Most Influential Young Professionals.

April 6, 2022

The Trusted Partner Network expands its program to cover cloud and application security. Convergent contributed to the framework development.

April 5, 2022

Meet Victor Teissler, Convergent’s Penetration Practice Lead.

April 4, 2022

Remote working has accelerated adoption of SaaS and cloud tools in M&E workflows, creating new security challenges for content owners and their supply chains.

March 31, 2022

GDPR treats voice as personal data. Convergent warns M&E companies must respect voice actor rights and process voice data in full compliance with GDPR.

March 29, 2022

Convergent has joined the Cloud Security Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to cloud security standards and expanding its cloud assessment expertise.

March 24, 2022

As hybrid and remote work becomes permanent, Convergent outlines three essential cybersecurity steps organizations must take to protect a distributed workforce.

March 16, 2022

Convergent outlines the critical considerations that determine response quality when handling security incidents under pressure.

March 15, 2022

Convergent outlines five essential questions every organization should ask before commissioning a penetration test.

February 25, 2022

Convergent explains the critical difference between vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.

February 25, 2022

Convergent examines what critical infrastructure operators need to do to comply with new cybersecurity requirements.

February 25, 2022

Convergent examines how trusted third-party vendor relationships become security liabilities and attack vectors.

February 18, 2022

Convergent examines rising geopolitical threats and what financial institutions need to do in response.

February 2, 2022

The Trusted Partner Network names Terri Davies as its first full-time President, signaling continued growth and investment in content security standards.

January 27, 2022

Convergent explains the difference between penetration testing and vulnerability assessments and when each is appropriate.

November 30, 2021

Convergent examines the Red Curl threat actor group’s tactics and what defenders need to know.

November 17, 2021

In late January 2021, news outlets across the globe published reports about the downfall of what many called the most disruptive botnet of recent history: EMOTET. Not unlike Imhotep the mummy, who had similar sinister goals of domination and colorful phonetics, EMOTET is rising from the grave.

November 16, 2021

Convergent contributes to the DPP Cloud for Media Post Production report as cloud workflow migration accelerates across the M&E sector.

November 16, 2021

Our own JT Gaietto co-presented with Chase Cunningham at the recent Mortgage Bankers Association conference, showing how real and costly cyberattacks have become, particularly in 2021.

November 1, 2021

The DPP Committed to Security Programme will be delivered through Convergent’s Sanctum platform, providing suppliers an interactive security self-assessment experience.

October 27, 2021

Some of the best online security features aren’t so secure anymore: Online “secrets” erode Multi-Factor Authentication efforts.

October 21, 2021

Convergent participated in the DPP panel discussing cloud and SaaS application security assurance for post-production workflows.

September 24, 2021

Convergent expands cloud and application security capabilities with new leadership, meeting growing demand for cloud-native security assessments.

June 8, 2021

IN2CORE and QTAKE Cloud completed a cloud and application security assessment with Convergent, validating security controls for their production workflow platform.

April 16, 2021

Convergent examines why perimeter security testing became critical as organizations shifted to distributed working during the pandemic.

March 12, 2021

ftrack, the production tracking and review platform, has completed a cloud and application security assessment with Convergent.

December 18, 2020

Convergent presented a different perspective on workflow security at a CPS event, challenging outdated controls and advocating for context-aware security assessment.

November 16, 2020

Convergent explains open-source intelligence and how it is used in real-world offensive and defensive security engagements.

November 11, 2020

A message from Convergent founder Justin Whitehead on Veterans Day 2020, honoring those who have served.

October 14, 2020

Convergent launches a managed cloud configuration vulnerability scanning service, helping organizations continuously identify and remediate cloud security misconfigurations.

October 1, 2020

Convergent CEO Mathew Gilliat-Smith spoke at M&E Day about securing the newly distributed M&E supply chain and the security implications of remote collaboration tools.

September 16, 2020

Convergent has expanded capacity in the APAC region with additional full-time security assessment resource, responding to increased demand from content owners.

September 10, 2020

Convergent and other TPN assessors adapted their assessment methodology to overcome COVID-19 challenges, maintaining assessment quality through remote and hybrid approaches.

May 16, 2020

Convergent highlights the increasing threat of cyber attacks targeting celebrities and the entertainment industry’s high-value personal data.

May 16, 2020

True data protection compliance requires a holistic approach that goes beyond checkbox exercises — Convergent examines what effective privacy programs look like in practice.

January 8, 2020

Convergent develops open-source intelligence capabilities helping clients understand their external exposure and information adversaries could exploit.

July 8, 2019

Convergent examines whether security should be viewed as a cost or an investment, and what high-profile cyberattacks reveal about organizational security maturity.

July 1, 2019

IYUNO Media Group presented its security enhancement program and regional expansion strategy at the HITS Europe Annual Summit.

April 23, 2019

Convergent joins SMPTE Hollywood for an evening of dialogue on how Hollywood studios are evolving their approach to cybersecurity across the content supply chain.

February 18, 2019

Convergent argues that effective security requires deep understanding of business processes and workflows — not just technical controls applied in isolation.

February 11, 2019

Convergent adds experienced industry executives to its TPN security assessment team to meet growing demand from post-production facilities.

January 16, 2019

Tony Ramsay, Senior Director Americas at Convergent, has relocated to Los Angeles to expand TPN security assessment capacity across North and South America.

November 15, 2018

Convergent expands its team and capabilities to meet rising demand for TPN security assessments and broader security consultancy across the M&E supply chain.

October 4, 2018

Convergent has reached its 75th confirmed engagement for studio vendor security assessments since the start of the Trusted Partner Network program.