As Cyber Threats Rise, High-Profile Venues and Celebrity Strengthen
Their Digital Defenses
MIAMI / LONDON / TORONTO – August 5th, 2024 – Richie Akiva, renowned hospitality
entrepreneur and the King of New York City’s nightlife, announced today the appointment of
Daniel Tobok, CEO of CYPFER, as Chief Cyber Intelligence Advisor for Akiva’s initiatives at The
Butter Group.
“In the high-profile world of hospitality, ensuring the privacy and security of guests and
operations is paramount,” says Daniel Tobok, CEO of CYPFER. “With Richie Akiva’s
engagements, activations and growing “The After” series; many threat actors take aim at
celebrities, influencers, ultra high net worth individuals, and brands. We are taking proactive
cybersecurity measures, safeguarding their data and enhance their experience,” declares
Tobok.
The hospitality industry is increasingly targeted by cyber-attacks. According to Cybersecurity
Ventures, global cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025. The
hospitality sector, with its rich databases of personal and financial information, is a prime
target for cybercriminals.
“Our venues are not just places to socialize but sanctuaries where privacy and exclusivity are
treasured,” says Richie Akiva, the mastermind behind some of New York City’s most iconic
nightlife experiences such as The After for The Met Gala, Michael Rubin’s White Party or The
Grammy’s. “Partnering with CYPFER allows us to provide an environment through intentional
cyber architecture that will guard our guests online and offline experiences with peace of
mind. It’s a commitment to excellence and security,” shares Akiva.
“Entering the hospitality and luxury brand activation sector with Richie Akiva is a significant
step for CYPFER,” shares Tobok. “Richie’s vision and influence in the industry are
unparalleled. We are ready to protect and elevate the digital security of his venues,
initiatives and projects ensuring Cyber Certainty without compromise,” concludes Tobok.
About CYPFER
CYPFER is on a global mission to help companies create Cyber Certainty™. With an
experienced team of incident responders, threat researchers, seasoned ransom experts, and
data restoration experts, CYPFER is the trusted firm for leading law firms, insurance carriers
and global organizations. CYPFER’s cybersecurity professionals are located across the US,
Canada, UK, and Caribbean. The CYPFER team is ready to respond and help clients
experiencing cyber attacks 24x7x365. CYPFER’s experts provide white-glove service and aim
to restore Cyber Certainty™ for all clients on every engagement.
CYPFER’s core services include:
● Ransomware Advisory
● Incident Response Services with specialized expertise in ransomware response and
recovery
● On-site and/or remote post-breach restoration support to augment internal teams
CYPFER is headquartered in Miami, FL. The company currently employs 140+ cybersecurity
experts and has supported clients across six continents. CYPFER is executing plans to expand
across the globe and boast a workforce of 200 cybersecurity professionals by the end of
2024.
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