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Venkat Rangarajan Joins DirectDefense as Vice President of Sales

By: Bethany Kozal 02.03.26

Veteran cybersecurity sales leader brings 25+ years of experience scaling high-growth security organizations DENVER – February 3, 2026 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, today announced that Venkat Rangarajan, CISSP, has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Rangarajan will lead DirectDefense’s sales strategy, revenue growth initiatives, and go-to-market execution… Read more »

DirectDefense Named to CRN’s Fast Growth 150 List for 2025

By: Bethany Kozal 08.04.25

DENVER, CO – August 4, 2025 – DirectDefense, an information security services company, today announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has recognized DirectDefense on the 2025 CRN Fast Growth 150 list in the No. 104 spot. This list highlights the top-performing and fastest-growing technology solution providers, including integrators, managed service providers,… Read more »

Standing Out in a Sea of Applicants: Jim Broome’s Blueprint for Cybersecurity Job Seekers

By: Kerri Holland 07.21.25

Breaking into cybersecurity isn’t about casting a wide net—it’s about knowing your target and showing you’re ready for it. In today’s hyper-competitive job market, hiring managers are looking for candidates with specialized skills, demonstrated initiative, and clear alignment to the role. Whether you’re coming from IT, teaching, or the military, Jim Broome shares how to… Read more »

Cybersecurity Essentials for the Future: From Hype to What Works

By: Kerri Holland 07.02.25

As cyber threats grow more complex, David Doyle of DirectDefense emphasizes the critical need for real-time visibility into assets, data flows, and third-party connections—warning that without it, organizations are managing risk “with a blindfold on.” To stay resilient, CISOs must prioritize identity protection, test their response plans, use AI wisely, and simplify security tools while… Read more »

Matt Maddox Joins DirectDefense as Vice President of Professional Services

By: Bethany Kozal 06.23.25

Veteran cybersecurity executive brings 20+ years of global consulting leadership to DirectDefense’s expanding services organization DENVER – June 23, 2025 – DirectDefense, an information security services company, today announced that Matt Maddox has joined the company as Vice President of Professional Services. In this role, Maddox will lead DirectDefense’s growing portfolio of industry-leading security services,… Read more »

DirectDefense Named to CRN Solution Provider 500 List for 2025

By: Bethany Kozal 05.27.25

DENVER – May 27, 2025 – DirectDefense, an information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized DirectDefense on the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 list at #461. CRN’s annual Solution Provider 500 list recognizes North America’s largest solution providers by revenue and serves as a prominent benchmark… Read more »

David Doyle Reveals How DirectDefense is Empowering MSPs with Scalable Security Leadership

By: Kerri Holland 05.23.25

Join ChannelPro Vice President and Associate Publisher Joel Zaidspiner live at RSAC 2025 in San Francisco. In this podcast episode of Voice of the Vendor, he speaks with David Doyle, Head of vCISO Services at DirectDefense, who highlights the company’s deep commitment to the channel and its role as a high-touch, boutique security partner. Doyle shares… Read more »

Innovator Spotlight: DirectDefense and The SMBs’ Survival Guide to Evolving Digital Warfare

By: Kerri Holland 05.13.25

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’s Kelly Kish and Dani Loughnane Spotlighted on the 2025 Women of the Channel List

By: Bethany Kozal 05.12.25

DENVER – May 12, 2025 – DirectDefense, an information security services company, proudly announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has recognized Kelly Kish, VP of Marketing and Alliances and Dani Loughnane, Channel Operations Manager, on the prestigious Women of the Channel list for 2025. This annual CRN list celebrates women from… Read more »

Identity Management and Information Security News for the Week of April 25th: CrowdStrike, Rubrik, Delinea, and More

By: Kerri Holland 04.25.25

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

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