Built on Trust and Innovation

Welcome to Third Wave Innovations™

In a world where cyber threats are not just inevitable but continually evolving, Third Wave stands as a beacon of security and innovation. Headquartered in Frisco, TX, we’ve been pioneering cybersecurity and risk management solutions since our inception in 2017.

Our C4 Intelligence Platform is not just technology; it’s a commitment to safeguarding industries ranging from Healthcare, Energy, Oil & Gas, Retail, and Travel & Hospitality

Our Philosophy: Strength is Engineered from the Inside Out

In this digital era, your peace of mind is our priority. Our approach combines cutting-edge technology with robust cybersecurity defenses, ensuring comprehensive protection for every aspect of your business. We don’t just respond to threats; we anticipate them.

Why choose Third Wave Innovations?

Always ready

We provide our customers with the assurance that their environment is being monitored, engaging them as necessary, and ready to act when they need us.

Network and Security

Our Cyber Network Operations Center (cNOC) leverages experience managing networks and equipment, to monitoring performance and cybersecurity threats. We work together to make our customers more resilient.

Simplified Complexity

We understand that legacy systems may exist in our customer environments. By integrating these systems, we have the ability to securely extend the life of these systems, while monitoring them for exploitation and threats.

Integrated Security

We understand the complexities of our customer environments, and that content is as important as the threat of attack. Our capabilities span network, cybersecurity, compliance and risk; for our customers we translate it, and we action it.

Meet Our Team

Third Wave: Our strength lies in our people. The Third Wave team comprises seasoned professionals dedicated to using technology for a more secure world.

Randal Asay Chief Executive Officer

Randal has over 20 years of Executive Management experience in the Retail, Government, and Healthcare industries. Leading Third Wave Innovations through immense growth since 2017, Randal has been at the center of the company’s strategy and passion for building strong customer relationships.

Kevin Mahoney Chief Financial Officer

Kevin boasts nearly 40 years as a financial executive across multiple industries and successful technology startups. Kevin is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) which is one of the most respected designations in finance and is widely considered to be the gold standard in the field of investment analysis.

Patrick Hayes Chief Strategy & Product Officer

Patrick has over 25 years of experience in software development and Security-as-a-Service platform engineering, managing up to hundreds of billions of events a day. Patrick leads the strategy and evolution of C4 Intelligence Platform, aided by his knowledge gained as a security practitioner and enterprise security architect.

Mark Abbott Chief Information Security Officer

Mark brings a wealth of experience to the table when it comes to assessing and implementing technology solutions in today's ever-evolving tech landscape. With a solid foundation built over 25 years, Mark has specialized in crafting secure technology stacks tailored to the unique requirements of businesses across diverse sectors, including hospitality, retail, and restaurants.

Shane Thorson Chief Technology Officer

Shane is an experienced technology leader with a demonstrated history of accomplishments spanning communications, operations and cybersecurity in the government, healthcare, and financial services industries. Shane is the architect behind the C4 Intelligence Platform and leads the ongoing engineering and development.

Proudly Certified and Accredited

Our expertise is underpinned by 36 industry certifications, including CISSPs, OCSP, CCSP, and more, ensuring we stay at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation.