Fortress

What Fortress does

Fortress Cyber Security, operated by Q Managed Services Ltd., is an Israeli-headquartered SaaS company founded in 2020 that provides a Channel Enablement Operating System for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). The platform enables channel partners to deploy, manage, and monetize cybersecurity services for their small and medium-sized business (SMB) end-clients without building or staffing an in-house Security Operations Center. Co-Founded and led by CEO Menachem Tauman — a 28+ year cybersecurity veteran and former CISO who previously exited the MSSP QMasters — the company targets the partner ecosystem rather than selling directly to end customers.

The platform's architecture consolidates 70+ security vendor tools into a single dashboard with a stated 2-hour zero-touch client deployment, integrating directly with SentinelOne (1,240 agents synced), CrowdStrike, DefensX (872 browsers protected), Hornet Security, and Perception Point. Its proprietary MerlinAI SOC agent performs autonomous 24/7 threat detection, incident response, and auto-remediation, while separate TPRM and GRC modules automate compliance frameworks spanning SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, NIS2, DORA, GDPR, NIST CSF, CMMC, ISSB, and CSRD. The infrastructure stack is built on Vercel, Neon Postgres, Cloudflare, Mailtrap, PostHog, and Google OAuth, with GDPR compliance confirmed and SOC 2 / ISO 27001 certifications on the roadmap.

Fortress operates a tiered SaaS subscription model with MSP-facing pricing ranging from a free onboarding tier through Compliance Readiness ($500-$1,500/month), Managed Compliance ($1,500-$4,000/month), and Full Compliance Management ($4,000-$10,000/month). Go-to-market is channel-led and content-driven, combining an operator-led blog (50+ articles authored by named executives), free interactive tools (MSP Savings Calculator, Tikun 13 compliance assessment), free security assessments, and partner co-marketing. The company has expanded geographically into the Americas (Scott M. Jonasz, Head of Americas) and Europe (Isaac Beeri, Head of Europe), with a stated footprint of 40,000+ assets protected across the partner base and a single disclosed funding round of $1,000,000 in March 2021 from undisclosed investors.

Name

Fortress

Legal name

Q Managed Services Ltd.

Website

https://fortresscyber.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fortress Cyber Security provides a Channel Enablement Operating System for MSPs and MSSPs, enabling them to deploy, manage, and monetize cybersecurity services for SMB end-clients via a consolidated vendor dashboard and AI-powered MerlinAI SOC agent. Headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Channel Enablement Platform

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), 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), Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity platform
• MSP channel enablement
• Managed security services
• Compliance automation
• Third-party risk management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription / SaaS: Subscription-based pricing for MSPs accessing the Channel Enablement OS. Includes tiered service levels from Compliance Readiness ($500-$1,500/month) through Full Compliance Management ($4,000-$10,000/month). MSPs pay per month to deploy, manage, and monetize security services to their end-clients.
2. Managed Security Services: MSPs deliver security services including MDR (Managed Detection and Response), SOC-as-a-Service, and vCISO services using the platform. Revenue is generated through MSP subscriptions while MSPs bill end-clients per-seat or as managed service bundles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fortress operates the Channel Enablement OS, a cloud-based platform that lets Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) deploy, manage, and monetize cybersecurity services to their SMB end-clients from a single dashboard — replacing 70+ vendor logins with one unified interface. The platform pairs vendor consolidation with MerlinAI, an AI-powered SOC agent that autonomously handles 24/7 threat detection, incident response, auto-remediation, and client reporting. Integrated modules cover GRC compliance automation (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DORA, GDPR, NIS2, NIST CSF, CMMC), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), and a vendor-agnostic Security Marketplace for bundling endpoint, email, web, identity, and backup solutions with consolidated billing.

Product overview

Fortress Cyber offers the Channel Enablement OS — a unified platform-plus-modules architecture for MSPs and MSSPs to deploy, manage, and monetize cybersecurity. The core platform consolidates up to 70+ security vendor tools into a single dashboard, powered by MerlinAI for autonomous SOC operations. The product portfolio spans the core Channel Enablement OS platform, the MerlinAI SOC agent (sub-product), a Marketplace for vendor-agnostic security tool sourcing, the MSP Calculator for economics analysis, and two integrated modules: TPRM for third-party risk management and GRC for governance, risk, and compliance automation including vCISO services. MSPs can serve clients across all three pillars — Manage, Protect, and Profit — from one interface without hiring a dedicated SOC team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MerlinAI: AI-powered SOC agent that handles threat detection, incident response, and client reporting 24/7 automatically.
• Channel Enablement OS

Products and services

• Channel Enablement OS The core unified platform for MSPs and MSSPs that consolidates security tool management, AI-powered SOC operations, and revenue generation into a single dashboard, replacing 70+ vendor logins with one interface. Built on three pillars (Manage, Protect, Profit), it enables 2-hour zero-touch deployments, automated billing, and pricing optimization for partners.
• MerlinAI SOC Agent An AI-powered SOC agent that autonomously handles threat detection, incident response, client reporting, and auto-remediation 24/7, enabling MSPs to deliver enterprise-grade security operations without a dedicated SOC team. Operates continuously across endpoint, email, and web with auto-remediation and natural-language text outputs.
• Security Marketplace A vendor-agnostic security marketplace where MSPs can source, bundle, and resell endpoint, email, web, identity, and backup solutions to their clients with consolidated billing. Currently integrates with SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, DefensX, Hornet Security, and Perception Point.
• MSP Calculator A free online tool for MSPs to plug in real numbers — client count, pricing, vendor costs, and headcount — and see their P&L on security services in 60 seconds, revealing whether they are profitable, breaking even, or losing money. Used as a bottom-of-funnel sales and qualification tool.
• TPRM (Third-Party Risk Management) A full-cycle TPRM module that shortens vendor onboarding from weeks to days, cuts assessment effort by 60%, and delivers live cyber posture scores with continuous threat monitoring including dark-web monitoring. Supports frameworks such as NIS2, DORA, GDPR, NIST CSF, CMMC, and SOC 2. Includes dual-lens risk assessment combining outside-in attack surface mapping with inside-out adaptive questionnaires.
• GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Module A GRC automation module that maps controls to regulatory frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, DORA, GDPR, NIS2, NIST CSF, CMMC, ISSB, CSRD), provides continuous control monitoring, automated audit-ready evidence collection, and a vCISO service layer offering security program roadmaps and board-ready reporting.

Quantifiable outcome

• MSPs achieve 2x more clients with same team size
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSentinelOne integration provides AI-powered endpoint prevention and response within the Fortress dashboard. Active integration with 1,240 agents synced. Billing data syncs automatically. API v2.0 integration available.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or IntegrationCrowdStrike integration provides next-generation endpoint protection. Alerts sync directly to Fortress dashboard via API v2.0. Available for connection in the Service Catalog.
• DefensXcoreTechnology or IntegrationDefensX integration provides enterprise browser security with zero-trust web isolation and threat prevention. Active integration with 872 browsers protected. Data flows automatically to Fortress dashboard.
• Hornet SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationHornet Security integration provides M365 email protection with 1-click tenant onboarding via Graph API. Available for connection in the Service Catalog.
• Perception PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationPerception Point integration provides advanced email security with threat prevention for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Available via REST API.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Huntress: Managed cybersecurity platform purpose-built for MSPs and MSSPs, offering managed EDR, SOC, and identity threat detection. Most direct channel-native competitor to Fortress's MerlinAI SOC and managed security services.
• Blackpoint Cyber: MDR provider built specifically for the MSP channel, offering 24/7 SOC services, incident response, and managed detection. Directly comparable to Fortress's MDR/SOC capabilities delivered through MSP partners.
• N-able: MSP-focused IT management and security platform (spun off from SolarWinds) offering RMM, endpoint security, and backup. Competes with Fortress for the same MSP buyer managing SMB cybersecurity.
• Atera: All-in-one PSA, RMM, and remote access platform for MSPs with built-in security features. Comparable to Fortress as an integrated operating system for MSP service delivery.
• Kaseya (Datto): Major MSP suite provider with integrated RMM, PSA, security, and compliance (via Datto and acquired security products). Competes with Fortress on consolidated MSP cybersecurity stack and SMB endpoint protection.
• ConnectWise: Established MSP platform offering PSA, RMM, cybersecurity (ConnectWise MDR/SOC), and vendor consolidation through its Asio platform. Directly competes with Fortress's channel enablement vision and serves the same MSP buyer managing SMB clients.
• Coro Cybersecurity: SMB cybersecurity platform delivered through the MSP channel with consolidated modules for endpoint, email, cloud, and GRC. Closely mirrors Fortress's modular channel-delivered security architecture.
• Pax8: Cloud marketplace and enablement platform for MSPs with curated security vendor catalog and partner economics tooling. Competes with Fortress's Marketplace and channel enablement value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• CrowdStrike: Endpoint security leader with native MSP program (CrowdStrike Falcon for MSPs) and AI-driven threat detection (Charlotte AI). Competes with both Fortress's integrated endpoint layer and MerlinAI SOC capabilities at much larger scale.
• Sophos: Established cybersecurity vendor with deep MSP channel program (Sophos MSP Connect) offering endpoint, network, email, and managed detection through partners. Comparable MSP-first GTM and broad security stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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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