Simpson Strong-Tie

01. Findings

Simpson Strong-Tie suffered a data breach in October 2023, compromising the data of approximately 5,570 victims. The incident led to a class action lawsuit, Ray v. Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc., which resulted in a settlement offering cash and credit monitoring to affected individuals. The company took systems offline to contain the attack and remediate the issue. Public disclosures regarding broader security certifications or comprehensive security posture are insufficient in the provided sources.

02. Events

• [legal] Data Breach Class Action Settlement

  The company agreed to a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from the 2023 breach, offering cash and credit monitoring to victims.

  Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 AM · Source

• [legal] Class Action Settlement

  A class action lawsuit, Ray v. Simpson Strong-Tie Co. Inc., resulted in a settlement offering up to $5,500 plus credit monitoring to affected individuals.

  Dec 19, 2025, 12:00 AM · Source

• [breach] October 2023 Data Breach

  A cyberattack compromised the data of 5,570 individuals and caused operational disruptions.

  Oct 10, 2023, 12:00 AM · Source

• [leadership] CEO Succession

  Mike Olosky succeeded Karen Colonias as CEO effective January 1, 2023.

  Jan 1, 2023, 12:00 AM · Source

Deterministic outside-in checks run directly against the vendor's domain - not inferred from press or marketing pages.

Last observed: Aug 19, 2026, 04:25 AM

• Email authentication (SPF / DMARC)

  infoPass

• Certificate transparency exposure

  crt.sh unavailable

  infoInconclusive

• Security headers

  5/6 security headers present

  infoPass

04. Company

Simpson Strong-Tie is a global leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, founded in 1956 ^[3]. The company is a primary subsidiary of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. ^[9]. Headquartered in Pleasanton, California, it employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. The firm specializes in structural systems research, providing products for wood, steel, and concrete structures. It serves builders, engineers, and contractors with a focus on safety and innovation.

05. Product

Simpson Strong-Tie offers engineered structural connectors, fasteners, mechanical and adhesive anchors, and lateral-force resistance systems. The company also provides digital tools for design and specification, including software solutions like Bluebeam Drawing Finder and Pergola Planner. Recent innovations include the Concealed Connector series and QuickFrames bolt-in rooftop framing systems ^[7]. The firm emphasizes rigorous testing and code-listed solutions for commercial and residential construction.

06. Recent News

Recent news highlights Simpson Strong-Tie's 70th anniversary and its focus on advanced materials and digital tools ^[5]. The company received the Enterprise B2B eCommerce Manufacturer of the Year award for modernizing its commerce platform. Leadership changes include Mike Olosky succeeding Karen Colonias as CEO in January 2023. The October 2023 data breach and subsequent settlement are significant recent events.

07. Competitors

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09. Vendor response

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10. Assessment history

1. 8/19/2026, 4:25:17 AM · Elevated · 75

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11. Targeted questions

12. Sources

1. [1] Simpson Strong-Tie was founded in 1956. Since 1956, Simpson Strong-Tie has grown from a single ...
2. [2] Simpson Strong-Tie is a primary subsidiary of Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. Simpson Strong-Tie CEO Karen Colonias to Retire After 38 Years of Service in Key Management and Executive Leadership Roles
3. [3] Simpson Strong-Tie is headquartered in Pleasanton, California. Simpson Strong-Tie
4. [4] Simpson Strong-Tie has between 5,001 and 10,000 employees. Simpson Strong-Tie
5. [5] Simpson Strong-Tie specializes in structural systems research and technology. Simpson Strong Tie Names President And Chief Operating Officer Mike Olosky To Role Of Chief Executive Officer
6. [6] Simpson Strong-Tie offers digital tools for design and specification. The Next 70 Years Starts Now As we... - Simpson Strong-Tie
7. [7] Simpson Strong-Tie suffered a data breach in October 2023 affecting approximately 5,570 individuals.