Cygilant

What Cygilant does

Cygilant is a managed cybersecurity-as-a-service provider for mid-sized organizations, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company has been acquired by SilverSky and now operates within SilverSky's broader cybersecurity platform, with the cygilant.com domain redirecting to silversky.com. Cygilant/SilverSky targets organizations that lack the resources to operate full in-house security operations, delivering 24/7 SOC capabilities through a subscription-managed service model.

The company's core technology platform centers on Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) — a managed service providing continuous threat detection, investigation, and response across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments. This is complemented by Managed Endpoint Detection and Response, Insight Vulnerability Management, Network Protection Services, Connect Multi-Factor Authentication, and Email Protection Services (powered by Checkpoint technology). Adjacent offerings include Security Awareness Training & Phishing Protection, Security Consulting Services, and a Cyber Advisor Service for strategic security guidance. The platform also incorporates FortiSOC — a Fortinet-powered SOC service — and a Microsoft-aligned suite (Microsoft MxDR, Microsoft Managed Modern Work, Microsoft 365 & Azure Services). Technology integrations with Fortinet, Microsoft, and Checkpoint form the core of the architecture, with the SOC service layered on top of best-of-breed security tools rather than a proprietary detection engine.

Cygilant sells on a subscription-based, annual-billing managed services model with custom quote-based pricing rather than publicly disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales anchored on a "Book a Demo" call-to-action, supplemented by self-service customer portals (SMC and outSOC) for existing accounts. Customer segmentation follows a vertical approach with four primary industries: Healthcare (HIPAA compliance), Financial Services (PCI-DSS, SOX), Education (FERPA), and Retail (payment data protection). Marketing channels combine content marketing (Silver Linings Blog, library/resources), webinars (including MITRE ATT&CK evaluation webinars), and direct demand generation. Across its operating history, Cygilant raised approximately $34M across eight disclosed funding rounds between 2009 and 2019, with Arrowroot Capital Management as a repeated institutional investor.

Name

Cygilant

Website

https://cygilant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cygilant is a managed cybersecurity-as-a-service provider for mid-sized organizations, delivering SOC, EDR, vulnerability management, and compliance services across healthcare, financial services, education, and retail. The company was acquired by SilverSky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services (HDADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG), Endpoint Security for End Users (EDR/XDR, Patch/Vuln, Zero Trust Endpoint) (BPAEAIAG), Endpoint Vulnerability & Patch Management (HDADAEAH)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity-as-a-service
• SOC-as-a-service
• Vulnerability management
• Managed detection response

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services Subscription: Subscription-based managed security services providing continuous monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Revenue is recurring from monthly/annual subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cygilant provides managed cybersecurity-as-a-service to mid-sized organizations, delivering 24/7 SOC capabilities through Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR), Managed Endpoint Detection and Response, vulnerability management, network protection, multi-factor authentication, and email protection. Services are sold as recurring subscriptions and are integrated with technology partners including Fortinet, Microsoft and Check Point. Offerings span healthcare, financial services, education and retail verticals.

Product overview

Cygilant operates through SilverSky, offering a unified cybersecurity platform with multiple integrated security services. The portfolio includes Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) as the core threat detection platform, complemented by specialized services such as Managed Endpoint Detection and Response, Insight Vulnerability Management, Network Protection Services, Email Protection Services, and Connect Multi-Factor Authentication. Additional offerings include Security Awareness Training, Security Consulting Services, and Cyber Advisor Service for strategic security guidance. The platform also includes Microsoft-specific services (Microsoft MxDR, Microsoft Managed Modern Work, Microsoft 365 & Azure Services) and FortiSOC integration, targeting healthcare, financial services, education, and retail industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR) Managed security service providing comprehensive threat detection, investigation, and response capabilities across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments for mid-sized organizations.
• Managed Endpoint Detection and Response Endpoint protection service that provides continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for enterprise endpoints.
• Insight Vulnerability Management Vulnerability scanning and management service that identifies, prioritizes, and helps remediate security vulnerabilities across IT infrastructure.
• Network Protection Services Network security services including monitoring, threat detection, and protection for network infrastructure.
• Connect Multi-Factor Authentication Multi-factor authentication solution providing secure identity verification across applications and systems.
• Email Protection Services Email security service protecting against phishing, malware, and other email-based threats, powered by Check Point technology.
• FortiSOC SOC service powered by Fortinet technology, providing integrated threat detection and response capabilities.
• Security Awareness Training and Phishing Protection User security awareness training and phishing simulation services to educate employees about cybersecurity threats.
• Security Consulting Services Professional security consulting services providing expertise on security strategy, compliance, and risk management.
• Cyber Advisor Service Advisory service providing strategic guidance on cybersecurity posture and incident response planning.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortiSOC partnership providing Fortinet-powered SOC services. Integrated security operations combining Fortinet's network security technology with managed SOC services.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft services including Microsoft MxDR, Microsoft Managed Modern Work, and Microsoft 365 & Azure Services. Integration with Microsoft security ecosystem.
• Checkpoint (Check Point Software Technologies)coreTechnology or IntegrationCheckpoint-powered email protection services (SilverSky EPS powered by Checkpoint) for advanced threat protection and email security.
• FiservminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-marketing partnership including joint webinars targeting financial services customers with Fiserv's financial technology solutions.
• Icon XChangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for cybersecurity education and thought leadership - joint events addressing modern cybersecurity threats.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Expel: Transparent, transparent-pricing MDR provider offering managed detection, response, and a managed vulnerability management platform to mid-market and enterprise customers. Direct competitor in MDR.
• Alert Logic: Managed detection and response and vulnerability management provider with a SaaS-based delivery model (Logic Cloud). Competes with Cygilant/SilverSky's managed SOC and vulnerability management services for mid-sized customers.
• Secureworks: Taegis-branded MDR/MxDR and broader managed security services provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers. Direct competitor, particularly via its MSSP and managed XDR offerings.
• Sophos Managed Detection and Response: Sophos offers managed detection and response on top of its endpoint and network security products, often through its MSP channel. Direct competitor to Cygilant/SilverSky for EDR/XDR-led managed services in SMB and mid-market.
• eSentire: Pure-play MDR provider for mid-market organizations, offering 24x7 SOC, endpoint/network/cloud detection, and vulnerability management. Direct competitor in the same mid-market MDR niche as Cygilant.
• ReliaQuest: Managed detection and response provider combining a security operations platform (GreyMatter) with managed SOC services for enterprises. Competes head-to-head with Cygilant/SilverSky on MxDR and SOC-as-a-Service.
• Arctic Wolf: Leading pure-play MDR/MxDR provider targeting mid-market and enterprise customers with 24x7 SOC services, security operations platform, and managed vulnerability management. Closest direct competitor to Cygilant/SilverSky's MxDR offering.

Broad incumbents

• Optiv: Large security services and consulting firm offering managed SOC, MDR, and an extensive partner-driven portfolio to mid-market and enterprise. Broader incumbent competitor than Cygilant/SilverSky with similar consulting-led positioning.
• Trustwave: Long-standing MSSP offering managed SOC, MDR, vulnerability management, email security, and consulting to mid-market and enterprise customers. Broader incumbent competitor with overlapping managed security capabilities.

Emerging players

• Binary Defense: MDR provider focused on 24x7 managed detection and response with a strong SOC presence and emerging vulnerability management capabilities. Comparable mid-sized competitor in the MDR niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cygilant

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds8 records

Investors2 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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