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DirectDefense Named to CRN’s Fast Growth 150 List for 2025
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, value-added resellers and IT consultants in North America.
“Our inclusion on the CRN Fast Growth 150 list reflects the strong momentum we’ve built by continuously evolving to meet our clients where they are,” said Jared Ballou, Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy at DirectDefense. “We’re modernizing our portfolio to align with the changing needs of our customers, making it easier for them to access and benefit from the full value of our services. From curated results and retesting workflows to embedded vCISO support and foundational offerings like vulnerability management and pen testing, we’re delivering a more streamlined and impactful experience, and we look forward to sharing it with our customers.”
To better support clients at every stage of cybersecurity maturity, DirectDefense has introduced a three-tier service model delivered through the ThreatAdvisor Pro platform.
– Security Essentials: Designed for growing organizations, Essentials includes a dedicated vCISO, curated remediation guidance, vulnerability management, and compliance support aligned to NIST CSF 2.0.
– Security Advanced: Expands support with expert-led penetration testing, customizable VMaaS, deeper domain and credential monitoring, and broader compliance mapping. Optional services include third-party risk assessments and tabletop exercises.
– Security Complete: Adds 24/7 SOC services, enabling DirectDefense to act as a seamless extension of the client’s team, providing full detection, response, tuning, and reporting capabilities with strategic oversight.
Each tier reflects DirectDefense’s commitment to delivering curated, purpose-built services that reduce risk, improve response time, and simplify the path to stronger security outcomes.
“Each company on the Fast Growth 150 list is harnessing its extensive technology acumen and forward-looking business strategy to accelerate growth and evolve to stay ahead in the fast-moving IT arena,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “These notable companies show passion and commitment to finding success, supporting agility, and delivering enduring outcomes for customers. We congratulate each of them and look forward to their continued growth and evolution.”
Security Essentials is available now, with Advanced and Complete packages launching soon to deliver additional depth, automation, and SOC support.
To learn more, request a demo of Security Essentials today.
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About DirectDefense
DirectDefense provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, ICS/SCADA security services, and 24/7 managed security services for companies of all sizes. Focused on building security resiliency, the firm offers comprehensive security testing services with specialization in application security, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance assurance testing. Its team of highly talented consultants has worked with the majority of the Fortune 100 companies, in industries such as power and utility, gaming, retail, financial, media, travel, aerospace, healthcare, and technology. More information can be found at www.directdefense.com.
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