Field Effect

What Field Effect does

Field Effect is a privately held Canadian cybersecurity company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. The company delivers managed detection and response (MDR) services primarily targeting small and medium enterprises, managed service providers, value-added resellers, and mid-market IT teams, with regional contracting entities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Field Effect operates as Field Effect Software Inc. at the parent level and trades under the Field Effect and Field Effect MDR brand names.

The company's core offering is Field Effect MDR, a unified managed security platform built on a proprietary Federated Smart Compute architecture that pushes protection logic close to the event rather than relying on centralized data lakes. The platform combines endpoint, network, cloud, and identity telemetry with patented Action, Recommendation, and Observation (ARO) alerting, real-time endpoint threat blocking measured in milliseconds, and a median endpoint threat detection time of 18 seconds. In June 2026 the company launched AI Detection & Response (AIDR) as a native module to monitor, govern, and secure organizational AI tool usage, and it joined the Microsoft Virus Initiative in October 2025 to enhance Windows-native antivirus capabilities. Field Effect has held the #1 ranking in the Info-Tech Research Group MDR Data Quadrant Report for four consecutive years (2022–2025), with a 9.5 Composite Score in 2025.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual subscription contracts on the MDR platform, with additional income from incident response services, cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning billed per engagement. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales with a dedicated MSP/VAR partner program offering multi-tenant efficiency, executive-ready reporting, and a Partner Portal, plus a vertical distribution layer through the ICE Mortgage Technology Marketplace entered in March 2026. Field Effect carries ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, and UK GDPR compliance, and has raised disclosed funding across multiple rounds including a $30 million Series A led by Edison Partners in October 2022, a growth round led by Scotiabank in August 2023, and an additional $3 million round in October 2025.

Name

Field Effect

Legal name

Field Effect Software Inc.

Website

https://fieldeffect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Field Effect is a Canadian cybersecurity company providing subscription-based managed detection and response built on a proprietary Federated Smart Compute architecture, serving SMEs, MSPs, and mid-market organizations across North America, the UK, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Detection and Response (Cybersecurity)

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHDADAGAG

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Cybersecurity/Security Operations & Threat Intelligence (SIEM/SOAR/UEBA)

SECONDARYBPAEADAA

Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Cybersecurity Services (MSSP)

SECONDARYBPAEADAH

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/Cybersecurity Services (MSSP)

Keywords

• Managed detection response
• Endpoint security platform
• Threat intelligence services
• Cybersecurity compliance
• Vulnerability management

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. MDR Subscription Services: Recurring subscription-based managed detection and response services. Provides continuous 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and response across endpoint, network, and cloud. Subscription tiers may vary by coverage scope and add-ons.
2. Managed EDR: Managed endpoint detection and response subscription for organizations wanting advanced endpoint protection with 24/7 monitoring, real-time blocking, and expert response.
3. Professional Services: Additional services including incident response (ransomware response, data breach response, insider threats), cybersecurity assessments, incident response planning, penetration testing, and cybersecurity advisory services. Billed per engagement or statement of work.
4. Log Retention Services: Log retention add-on service available with MDR Complete that collects and stores system logs for specified durations (minimum 90 days, with longer periods available based on purchased retention type). Additional service beyond base MDR subscription.
5. Dark Web Monitoring: Dark web monitoring service available with MDR Complete that monitors for exposed credential datasets and provides periodic reports on exposures affecting the customer's domain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Field Effect sells a managed detection and response (MDR) cybersecurity platform that combines AI-driven threat detection, real-time endpoint blocking, vulnerability discovery, and 24/7 expert response across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity surfaces from a single unified system. The core subscription product is Field Effect MDR, complemented by modular add-ons (Managed EDR, Security Awareness Training, Compliance, Risk Reduction, Dark Web Monitoring) and the natively integrated AI Detection & Response (AIDR) capability. Professional services (incident response, incident response planning, cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing) are sold on a per-engagement or statement-of-work basis alongside the subscription platform.

Product overview

Field Effect offers a unified MDR platform with modular components. The core offering is Field Effect MDR, which provides managed detection and response across endpoint, network, and cloud. MDR Complete represents the comprehensive tier including AI Detection & Response (AIDR) for AI governance. Additional modules include Managed EDR (endpoint-focused), Security Awareness Training, Cybersecurity Compliance, Risk Reduction, and Dark Web Monitoring. Professional services include Incident Response, Incident Response Planning, Cybersecurity Assessments, and Penetration Testing. The platform is powered by a Federated Smart Compute architecture that pushes protection logic close to events for real-time blocking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MDR Complete: Managed Detection and Response platform providing comprehensive cybersecurity across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
• AIDR (AI Detection & Response)
• Federated Smart Compute

Products and services

• Field Effect MDR
• Managed EDR
• AI Detection & Response (AIDR)
• Security Awareness Training
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• Risk Reduction
• Dark Web Monitoring
• Incident Response Services
• Incident Response Planning
• Cybersecurity Assessments
• Penetration Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• Endpoint threat detection in 18 seconds median (12 minutes for multi-surface threats)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ICE Mortgage TechnologycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2026Field Effect joined the ICE Mortgage Technology Partner Network to offer MDR cybersecurity services to mortgage lenders and servicers. The integration allows these customers to access threat detection, vulnerability identification, and response solutions through the ICE Marketplace.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or Integration · 31 October 2025Field Effect gained membership in Microsoft's Virus Initiative (MVI), a program for security vendors meeting strict standards. The membership allows Field Effect to enhance its Next-Generation Antivirus product with full operational capabilities within Windows environments, passing rigorous third-party testing.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf is a leading pure-play MDR provider offering managed detection and response across endpoint, network, and cloud, with a strong channel-driven motion serving SMEs and mid-market — directly comparable to Field Effect's core offering and customer profile.
• eSentire: eSentire is a Canadian-headquartered MDR specialist with 24/7 SOC services targeted at SMEs and mid-market organizations. It is one of the closest direct comparables to Field Effect given similar customer profile, geographic footprint, and pure-play MDR positioning.
• Expel: Expel provides MDR services with a transparent, tech-forward UX and strong MSP channel relationships. Its mid-market focus, MDR-led product portfolio, and emphasis on alert quality and analyst experience make it a close functional peer to Field Effect.
• Huntress: Huntress delivers managed endpoint detection and response and managed SIEM specifically designed for SMBs and the MSPs that serve them. Its SMB-first positioning and MSP-led channel overlap heavily with Field Effect's go-to-market and customer segments.
• Blackpoint Cyber: Blackpoint Cyber provides MDR and managed EDR specifically built for MSPs serving SMBs, with a focus on real-time threat blocking. Its MSP-first distribution model and SMB/Mid-Market customer profile mirror Field Effect's core go-to-market.
• Critical Start: Critical Start is an MDR provider with a flat-fee, unlimited-investigation model for enterprise and mid-market customers. Its pure-play MDR focus and analyst-driven SOC compete directly for the same buyer profile Field Effect targets.
• Deepwatch: Deepwatch provides managed detection and response on top of leading SIEM and EDR platforms for mid-market and enterprise customers. Its MDR-led model with strong partner ecosystem overlap makes it a relevant comparable to Field Effect.

Broad incumbents

• Sophos: Sophos (owned by Thoma Bravo) sells endpoint, network, and managed threat response services as part of a broader cybersecurity portfolio. As a much larger incumbent, Sophos overlaps with Field Effect in MDR/EDR but competes from a much wider product footprint.
• Microsoft (Defender Experts): Microsoft Defender Experts for Hunting and Microsoft Defender managed XDR offerings compete with Field Effect MDR in the Windows-heavy SME/Mid-Market. Microsoft bundles these services into its broader security and E5 ecosystem, giving it a structural cost advantage.
• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete offering combines its own EDR/XDR platform with a fully managed MDR service. It competes with Field Effect for mid-market and enterprise buyers and has aggressively pushed down-market, pressuring pure-play MDR economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fieldeffectsoft
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@fieldeffectsoft
• Facebookfacebook.com/FieldEffectSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/field-effect-software

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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