Cyber threats are growing more advanced, leaving many small to mid-sized businesses vulnerable. In this Innovator Spotlight, discover how DirectDefense—led by David Doyle, Head of vCISO Services—is empowering SMBs with Security Essentials, a fully managed, subscription-based cybersecurity solution. Learn how expert guidance, identity threat protection, and real-time risk management can help your business stay secure… Read more »

DirectDefense has launched Security Essentials, a fully managed, subscription-based cybersecurity solution designed specifically for small to mid-sized businesses. This new offering delivers enterprise-level protection with vCISO support, identity threat monitoring, and vulnerability management—making robust security accessible and affordable for growing organizations. Read Article  

Discover how DirectDefense is making enterprise-grade cybersecurity accessible to small and mid-sized businesses with Security Essentials — a fully managed solution offering expert guidance, identity threat protection, and real-time security insights at an SMB-friendly price. Learn how your business can stay protected without the cost or complexity. Read Article      

In the Help Net Security article, Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense, highlights how cybercriminals are leveraging AI and automation to enhance their attack strategies, significantly reducing the time from initial access to full domain control to under two hours. He emphasizes the necessity for organizations to proactively adapt their security postures, focusing on… Read more »

At ISC West 2025, Christopher Walcutt, Chief Security Officer at DirectDefense, will co-present a session on securing the convergence of physical and cybersecurity systems. He will share best practices for applying zero-trust strategies to physical security devices and discuss how cloud and AI technologies are reshaping the cyber-physical threat landscape. Read Article  

In the MSSP Alert article “Leveraging AI in Security: What MSSPs Need to Know Before They Commit,” Jim Broome, CTO of DirectDefense, emphasizes that while AI can enhance data enrichment and streamline investigations, it is not a standalone solution. He cautions that AI tools may misclassify threats due to incomplete data and underscores the necessity… Read more »