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Techday NZ
26-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
ReliaQuest launches GreyMatter automation to speed threat response
ReliaQuest has introduced GreyMatter Workflows, a capability designed to accelerate the detection and containment of security threats by automating operational workflows within its GreyMatter platform. GreyMatter Workflows enables customers to create business-specific automated processes using a no-code, drag-and-drop interface. This functionality aims to reduce the manual effort involved in security operations and enhance response speeds across complex threat environments. Workflow automation The new feature is integrated natively with ReliaQuest's AI-driven security operations platform and automates essential tasks across detection, containment, investigation, and response activities within existing technology infrastructures. GreyMatter Workflows extends automation beyond traditional security tools, facilitating direct interaction with other business units and end users. It also offers integration with services such as Microsoft Teams and Slack, enabling more comprehensive threat verification and communication capabilities. Pre-built workflow templates are provided, based on frequent use cases observed among ReliaQuest's enterprise clients, and can be further customised to suit unique organisational requirements. Security teams can develop and deploy automation processes with zero-code design from initial implementation, and have the option to use AI Agents for more tailored adjustments throughout investigative workstreams. According to ReliaQuest, the adoption of GreyMatter Workflows leads to a reduction in operational complexity, diminishes the need for manual intervention, and shortens incident response times. Customers reportedly experience a 64% decrease in Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and are able to eliminate more than half of manual response tasks. Customer and industry response "The threat landscape is accelerating, but the operational workflows used to detect and contain those threats haven't kept up," said Brian Foster, President of Product and Technical Operations at ReliaQuest. "Security teams need the ability to automate complex workflows quickly, so they can focus more on managing threats and less on managing tools. GreyMatter Workflows gives our customers the ability to build powerful end-to-end automations to unify all phases of security operations, without leaving the platform." Pat O'Keefe, Head of Global Security Operations and Risk Management at Circle K, commented on the significance of rapid threat management, particularly for organisations with substantial and dispersed operational footprints. "Detecting and containing threats quickly has never been more important in cybersecurity, especially for a business like ours that is distributed across hundreds of locations around the world," said Pat O'Keefe. "Being able to extend our automation capabilities further into our business will help us stay proactive in protecting our brand." Bo Olsen, Security Engineering Manager at Eastern Bank, discussed the evolving direction of daily security operations, emphasising automation as a key priority to allocate resources toward more strategic objectives. "As we look to what's next in cybersecurity, we plan to automate as much as possible of the day-to-day security operations processes so we can spend more time on what matters most to our business," said Bo Olsen. "We can't achieve that level of efficiency with traditional SOAR – an expensive add-on that doesn't deliver the outcomes we really need." Platform details The GreyMatter platform utilises ReliaQuest's Universal Translator, detection-at-source, and Agentic AI components to facilitate connectivity and threat management across cloud, multi-cloud, and on-premises environments. The introduction of Workflows supports ReliaQuest's objective of enabling tailored security outcomes for organisations with differing technology architectures and business needs. With over 1,000 customers and 1,200 staff across six global locations, ReliaQuest continues to offer capabilities in security operations that address the responsiveness and efficiency demands faced by enterprises amid dynamic cybersecurity challenges.
Business Wire
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
ReliaQuest GreyMatter Further Speeds Detection and Containment of Threats with Native Automation Workflows
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today ReliaQuest, the leader in AI-powered security operations, announced GreyMatter Workflows, a new capability that allows customers to create business-specific workflows using a no-code, drag-and-drop capability – further eliminating the manual effort out of security operations for faster response to threats. GreyMatter Workflows is native to ReliaQuest's AI-powered security operations platform, which already automates critical aspects of detection, containment, investigation and response across security teams' existing technology stacks. This new capability takes automation a step further, allowing GreyMatter to extend its reach beyond the security stack and interact directly with any business unit or end user to verify potential threats, including deeper integrations into communications tools like Microsoft Teams or Slack. GreyMatter Workflows includes out-of-the-box templates based on the most common use cases from ReliaQuest's enterprise customer base, with customization available to address more unique use cases specific to a customer's business needs. With drag-and-drop functionality, security teams can build, modify, and launch automations with zero-code design on day one. Customers can use AI Agents to more deeply customize all aspects of the investigation process. This approach reduces operational complexity, requires less human effort, and allows for faster response times, often within minutes. On average, customers using GreyMatter Workflows achieve a 64% decrease in their Mean Time to Respond and can remove over half of manual response activities. 'The threat landscape is accelerating, but the operational workflows used to detect and contain those threats haven't kept up,' said Brian Foster, President of Product and Technical Operations at ReliaQuest. 'Security teams need the ability to automate complex workflows quickly, so they can focus more on managing threats and less on managing tools. GreyMatter Workflows gives our customers the ability to build powerful end-to-end automations to unify all phases of security operations, without leaving the platform.' 'Detecting and containing threats quickly has never been more important in cybersecurity, especially for a business like ours that is distributed across hundreds of locations around the world,' said Pat O'Keefe, Head of Global Security Operations and Risk Management at Circle K. 'Being able to extend our automation capabilities further into our business will help us stay proactive in protecting our brand.' 'As we look to what's next in cybersecurity, we plan to automate as much as possible of the day-to-day security operations processes so we can spend more time on what matters most to our business,' said Bo Olsen, Security Engineering Manager at Eastern Bank. 'We can't achieve that level of efficiency with traditional SOAR – an expensive add-on that doesn't deliver the outcomes we really need.' Learn more here. About ReliaQuest ReliaQuest exists to Make Security Possible. Our AI-powered security operations platform, GreyMatter, allows security teams to detect threats at the source, contain, investigate and respond in less than 5 minutes – eliminating Tier 1 and Tier 2 security operations work. GreyMatter uses our Universal Translator, detection-at-source, and Agentic AI to seamlessly connect telemetry from across cloud, multi-cloud and on-premises technologies. ReliaQuest is the only cybersecurity technology company that delivers outcomes specific to each organization's unique architecture, technology and business needs. With over 1,000 customers and 1,200 teammates across six global operating centers, ReliaQuest Makes Security Possible for the most trusted enterprise brands in the world. Learn more at
Business Wire
07-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Province Diversifies Client Service Offering With Strategic Acquisition of O'Keefe
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Province, a leading and internationally recognized restructuring and financial advisory firm, today announced the strategic acquisition of O'Keefe, a Michigan-based advisory firm specializing in litigation risk management, forensic accounting, capital advisory, and turnaround solutions services. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The combination of Province's suite of multi-disciplinary services and O'Keefe's targeted litigation advisory expertise, strong presence in the Midwest, and well-established referral network, will further enhance the premier advisory offering of both firms by fully leveraging cross-trained professionals capable of supporting across complementary practice areas. With 16 renowned advisory professionals, O'Keefe brings decades of expertise counseling companies and their creditors on a wide range of complex financial and legal situations. O'Keefe's award-winning practice, which has been named Best Litigation Consulting Service and Best Forensic Accounting Service by Michigan Lawyers Weekly Readers Ranking each year since 2017 and 2019 respectively, and most recently received the Turnaround Advisor Award and Restructuring Community Impact Award from M&A Advisor in 2025, will seamlessly integrate alongside Province's leading restructuring and credit advisory businesses to expand the comprehensive multi-disciplinary services offered to clients. "This partnership represents a significant step in our commitment to solidifying Province's position as a top-tier financial advisory and consulting firm. O'Keefe's exceptional brand reputation and litigation advisory expertise complement our credentials as an international leader in the advisory space. The culture O'Keefe embodies matches our own commitment to achieving successful outcomes for our clients and we are excited to leverage our pooled capabilities and expertise to further elevate our service offering and expand our market reach,' said Oren Young, Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Province. "This is an exciting new chapter for O'Keefe. We have built our reputation on a foundation of delivering trusted guidance through complex financial and legal matters, and we look forward to working with a partner in Province that shares our values, culture of excellence, and client-first philosophy. Under Province's wing, O'Keefe is now well positioned to make a greater impact by delivering our best-in-class solutions to an expanded client-base,' said Pat O'Keefe, Founder & CEO of O'Keefe. The acquisition of O'Keefe represents Province's first since receiving a strategic capital investment from Trivest Partners ('Trivest'), a middle market-focused private equity firm with approximately $6 billion assets under management, in July 2024. 'This partnership further accelerates the strong organic growth we have seen since joining forces with Province and marks an important milestone in our goal of developing the firm's brand as a destination for top-talent and strategic acquirer of choice for other top advisory firms. Pat and the O'Keefe team embody the same 'will-to-win' culture that has come to define success at both Trivest and Province, and we are thrilled to welcome them into the Province family,' said Mario R. Masrieh, Managing Director at Trivest Partners. Alongside the transaction, Province also announced the appointments of industry veterans Tom Buck as Partner and Manish Kumar as Managing Director, both based in New York, NY. Tom Buck has over 25 years industry experience advising distressed businesses across industries on operational turnarounds, financial restructurings, divestiture transactions, merger integration, enterprise improvement, and orderly liquidations. Prior to joining Province, Buck was a restructuring advisor at Glass & Associates/Huron Consulting, a Principal at Eisner Amper, and a Senior Managing Director at B. Riley Advisory Services (formerly Glass Ratner). Manish Kumar has over 30 years of experience in financial forensics, damages, valuations, solvency, and related analyses. Prior to joining Province, Kumar was a Managing Director at Teneo and spent over 22 years serving in various roles at Goldin Associates with a focus on forensics and solvency. Province consistently ranks at the top of advisory league tables and has been recognized in numerous industry awards; most notably being named Creditor Restructuring Consulting Firm of the Year by the Global M&A Network in 2024. About Province Headquartered in Las Vegas, Province is an internationally recognized advisory firm that helps clients navigate complex strategic, operational, financial, and legal challenges and opportunities. Province provides a broad suite of multi-disciplinary services to clients across five key areas of practice: Corporate Advisory, Creditor & Investor Services, Litigation Services, Trust & Liquidation, and Performance Improvement. Founded in 2008, Province has over 115 professionals, 6 offices worldwide, and a track record of success in some of the largest and most complex transactions. For more information, visit About O'Keefe O'Keefe is a financial and strategic advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, litigation support, strategic advisory, and turnaround and restructuring. Our specialized expertise and broad range of professional services allow us to provide comprehensive solutions to tough financial challenges. Established in 2001, the company has locations in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan and Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit About Trivest Trivest Partners, headquartered in Miami with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, in both control and non-control transactions. Learn more at
