New offering combines expert vCISO guidance, identity threat protection and vulnerability management that scales with the business DENVER – April 23, 2025 – DirectDefense, an information security services company, today launched DirectDefense Security Essentials, a fully managed, subscription-based security program purpose-built for small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs). With Security Essentials, DirectDefense is addressing the critical security… Read more »

Growing focus on identity compromise by bad actors requires organizations to enforce zero trust principles and employ strong identity verification DENVER – April 15, 2025 – DirectDefense, an information security services company, today released its “2025 Security Operations Threat Report” which identifies the type and frequency of threats, offers insight into attacker behavior and the… Read more »

DirectDefense Earns Prestigious Recognition in the 2025 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity DENVER – March 12, 2025 – DirectDefense, Inc. is honored to be recognized as the Best Cybersecurity Service Provider of the Year in the 21st Annual 2025 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity, a globally recognized program celebrating excellence in all areas of cybersecurity. This prestigious award highlights… Read more »

Security and privacy executive with tenure at global organizations TikTok, Apple and Hawaiian Airlines will lead and scale the company’s vCISO service offering DENVER – Jan. 28, 2025 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced that David Doyle has joined the company to lead and scale its vCISO services. Doyle brings more… Read more »

Company Deepens Executive Bench, Strengthens Strategic Partnerships, and Invests in Research DENVER – Jan. 14, 2025 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced significant accomplishments that solidify its role as a key partner in combating evolving cyber threats. Over the past year, the company has delivered innovative solutions, expanded its leadership team,… Read more »

Lack of people, budget and time give CISOs cyber anxiety about the next attack DENVER – Oct. 29, 2024 – In a new report, DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, identified the three most common challenges that impact CISOs trying to establish a strong and reliable cybersecurity program. The new report “Combat Cyber-Anxiety with… Read more »

Eighth annual list reveals leading MSSP, MDR and MSP security companies DENVER – October 15, 2024 – DirectDefense, Inc., a leading information security services company, today announced that it ranks among the Top 250 MSSPs for 2024, according to MSSP Alert, a CyberRisk Alliance resource at No. 128. The Top 250 MSSPs for 2024 honorees were… Read more »

DENVER – Sept. 18, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced the appointment of two new executives to the leadership team. Varun Dhingra joins as Senior Vice President of Services Product Management and Melissa Cox was hired as Senior Director of Operations. These new roles will accelerate growth, drive service innovation,… Read more »

NEW YORK, August 13, 2024 – Inc. revealed today that DirectDefense ranks No. 3924 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour,… Read more »

DENVER – August 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked DirectDefense on its 2024 Fast Growth 150 list at #76. This is the second year in the row DirectDefense ranks on this list. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing… Read more »