VENZA Helps Driftwood Hospitality Management Implement Proactive Strategy to Prevent Cyber-Crime and Minimize the Risk of Data Breach

(Atlanta, GA – December 15, 2017) VENZA is working with Driftwood Hospitality Management, LLC, a leading hospitality management firm, to institute a cyber-resilient strategy designed to protect guest and company data across 46 properties.

“We work with professionals managing everything from mid-size, extended-stay, and limited-service properties to boutique hotels and full-service resorts. We pride ourselves on providing services that allow our hotels and resorts to achieve solid growth and generate more revenue. It’s critical that we maintain an up-to-date data-security protocol for each property in our portfolio. We partnered with VENZA based on their long-standing track record and expertise in the hospitality industry,” said David Buddemeyer, Principal and President of Driftwood Hospitality Management.

Driftwood is a leader in providing solutions based services for the domestic and international hotel industry, working with award winning franchises, nationally recognized hospitality brands and major resort destinations in top markets. The company’s current portfolio includes 47 properties under its management and asset management, totaling more than 9,000 rooms in top business travel, convention markets, and resort destinations around the United States and Costa Rica.

Driftwood selected the Denali Plus package, which provides Data Breach coverage, a PCI Readiness Assessment, and SAQ assistance in addition to awareness audits and prescriptive learning. In addition, VENZA will be serving as the conduit between Driftwood and the other information security vendors.

“Despite tighter regulations, the hospitality industry continues to be a prime target of cybercrime. Driftwood has adopted an aggressive initiative to protect not only its properties but also its guests from data breaches and cyber-criminals,” said Jeff Venza, VENZA President & CEO.

About VENZA

Drawing on decades of experience, VENZA can help organizations mitigate their data security vulnerabilities and ensure compliance, keeping guests and their data safe from breaches. By delivering a security solution for readiness, reassurance and response, VENZA offers 360-degree visibility for proactive management of risks—so users can focus on guest service and building trust in their brand. Better visibility means better defense. Know the risks, protect the enterprise with VENZA.

More than 10,000 organizations in 100+ countries look to VENZA for tools, technology, and strategic security support. Founded in 2008, VENZA is a privately held company, headquartered in Roswell, GA. For more information, please call 770.685.6500 or visit VENZAgroup.com.

About Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM)

Driftwood Hospitality Management is a leader in providing solutions based services for the domestic and international hotel industry. Driftwood works with award winning franchises, nationally recognized hospitality brands and major resort destinations in top markets around the United States and Costa Rica. Headquartered in North Palm Beach, Florida, Driftwood has additional offices in Miami, Arizona and Costa Rica to serve hotels across the United States and internationally. The Driftwood Hospitality executive team provides more than two decades of combined hotel experience with a focus on hotel operations. Driftwood’s goal is to capitalize upon growth opportunities, form strategic partnerships, and work with under-performing hotels in various markets to ensure long-term growth. With over 15 years of expertise in acquisition, development, repositioning, renovations, and hotel operations, Driftwood brings a tailored approach to each property and market, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service and are positioned for growth.