DirectDefense

DirectDefense is an information security services company that provides comprehensive managed security services, threat detection and response, and professional security consulting to organizations across diverse industries. Founded with a mission to build resilience against advanced cyber threats, the company offers customized MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) solutions, operational technology protection for ICS/SCADA environments, and extensive security testing capabilities including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. The company serves a broad range of industries including aerospace, automotive, energy and utilities, financial services, healthcare, gaming and entertainment, retail, government, and educational institutions. DirectDefense maintains expertise across multiple compliance frameworks including PCI, CMMC, HIPAA/HITECH, ISO 27001/27002, GDPR, NERC CIP, and FISMA/FedRAMP. Their proprietary ThreatAdvisor platform provides clients with customized security insights and end-to-end visibility into their security posture. DirectDefense has earned industry recognition, including placement on CRN's Fast Growth 150 List for 2025, demonstrating their expanding market presence. The company actively participates in the security research community, with team members competing and winning at prestigious events like DEF CON's Battle of the Bots. Their approach emphasizes helping organizations build cyber budgets around appropriate risk levels while maintaining protection even with constrained resources.