What Defensible Technology does

Defensible Technology is a New York-based, founder-led managed IT and cybersecurity services provider founded in 2019 by former Stroz Friedberg leaders. The firm delivers an integrated portfolio spanning Managed IT Services (MSP), Managed Cybersecurity Services (MSSP), Incident Response and Digital Forensics (DFIR) with average response times under 15 minutes, Assessment Services (penetration testing, compromise assessments, cyber due diligence, compliance readiness), and a virtual/fractional CISO practice. Its technology stack is built around Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Azure, and AWS environments, augmented by an integrated vendor ecosystem including Sentinel One for endpoint detection, Vanta for compliance, CIS Controls for risk benchmarking, and Cloudflare, Qualys, and Jumpcloud across identity and edge security. Pricing is structured in three tiers — Standard MSP at $150 per user per month, Premium MSP, and MSSP Only — with a co-managed engagement option for organizations with existing internal IT teams.

The company serves mid-market and enterprise customers experiencing growth-stage complexity, including private equity portfolio companies, regulated industries, and nonprofits. Named customers include Shaw Industries (manufacturing), The Juilliard School (education), a PE-backed healthcare SaaS merger of three firms with operations in the U.S., India, and Israel, Lankler Siffert & Wohl (legal services), and The Ocean Foundation (nonprofit). GTM motion is consultative enterprise field sales with content-driven thought leadership, SEO, a formal referral program, and direct "Talk to an Expert" CTAs. Recognized as a Top 250 MSSP in 2024 and 2025, a 2025 Titans of Nonprofit Organizations Finalist, and a Top 20 Cybersecurity Innovator of 2025, the firm operates as Defensible Technology LLC, a privately held company with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

Defensible Technology

Legal name

Defensible Technology LLC

Website

https://defensible.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Defensible Technology is a New York-based, founder-led managed IT and cybersecurity services provider delivering integrated MSP, MSSP, DFIR, assessment, and fractional CISO services to mid-market and enterprise customers — including PE-backed companies, regulated industries, and nonprofits — with leadership pedigree from Stroz Friedberg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT and Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Managed Security Services (MSSP) & 24/7 SOC Operations (BPAKAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Operations Center (SOC) as a Service (BPAEADAB), ITSM Managed Services (Run/Operate/Optimize) (BPAEAJAN), Incident Response, On-Call & Operational Readiness (BPAEAKAL), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• Managed IT services
• Incident response and digital forensics
• Penetration testing and red team
• Fractional CISO services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services (MSP): All-in-one IT management with foundational security delivered as fully managed or co-managed arrangements. Includes help desk support, user management, device management, systems and network management, patch management, and infrastructure management.
2. Managed Cybersecurity Services (MSSP): Cybersecurity-first services including endpoint security, email security, security monitoring, security awareness training, phishing simulation, dark web monitoring, attack surface management, threat intelligence, and vulnerability scanning.
3. Incident Response & Digital Forensics: On-demand DFIR services available 24/7 with rapid response capabilities for ransomware, malware, cloud breaches, business email compromises, and court-admissible evidence collection.
4. Assessment Services: Offensive security and risk/compliance assessments including penetration testing, compromise assessments, comprehensive risk assessments, cyber due diligence for M&A, compliance and cyber insurance readiness assessments, SOC 2 readiness, and AI readiness assessments.
5. vCISO / Fractional CISO: Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services providing strategic security leadership, executive advisory, board reporting, policy development, security roadmapping, and budget planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Defensible Technology provides integrated managed IT (MSP), managed cybersecurity (MSSP), incident response and digital forensics (DFIR), security and compliance assessments, and fractional CISO services to growth-stage and mid-market organizations in the U.S. Services are delivered as fully managed or co-managed engagements built around Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Azure environments, with 24/7 monitoring and a DFIR response methodology led by former Stroz Friedberg leaders. The portfolio is structured to unify IT management, cybersecurity operations, and incident response under one operating model.

Product overview

Defensible Technology offers managed cybersecurity and IT services as a unified portfolio. The core offerings include Managed Cybersecurity Services (covering threat monitoring, vulnerability management, security assessments, and incident readiness), Managed IT Services (covering end user support, network management, cloud services), Assessment Services (offensive security testing, risk and compliance assessments), and Incident Response & Digital Forensics (DFIR) led by former Stroz Friedberg leaders. Additional services include a Fractional CISO Service providing executive-level security leadership, and specialized sub-services such as Penetration Testing, Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Red Team as a Service, Compromise Assessments, Comprehensive Risk Assessments, Cyber Due Diligence for M&A, Compliance and Cyber Insurance Readiness, AI Readiness Assessments, and Portfolio Risk Assessments. Pricing is structured in three tiers: Standard MSP ($150/user/month), Premium MSP, and MSSP Only.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Cybersecurity Services Managed cybersecurity services for organizations including threat monitoring, vulnerability management, security assessments, incident readiness, and continuous security improvement tailored to evolving business risks.
• Managed IT Services IT infrastructure managed for scalability and resilience, covering end user support, network and system management, IT implementation, and managed cloud services for SMB and mid-market organizations.
• Assessment Services Cybersecurity assessments and risk evaluations including offensive security testing, risk and compliance reviews, and strategic operational readiness assessments for M&A, portfolio risk, SOC 2, AI readiness, and compliance/cyber insurance readiness.
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics (DFIR) Rapid containment, executive guidance, and recovery services led by former Stroz Friedberg leaders, available 24/7 with average response time under 15 minutes for ransomware, malware, cloud breaches, business email compromises, and court-admissible evidence collection.
• Fractional CISO Service Senior security leadership providing executive-level oversight, strategic advisory, board reporting, and business alignment for organizations without dedicated security leadership.
• Penetration Testing Managed penetration testing services covering external and internal penetration tests, web application security, and mobile environment testing for organizations needing offensive security validation.
• Red Team as a Service Real-world adversary simulation including network attacks, application attacks, and social engineering to identify breach and attack paths in existing defenses.
• Compromise Assessment Investigative assessments targeting suspicious network or system activity, phishing emails, potential unauthorized access, and cybercriminal activity.
• Comprehensive Risk Assessment Holistic cybersecurity risk assessment evaluating technical, administrative, and operational exposure with outside-in and inside-out perspectives.
• Cyber Due Diligence for M&A Pre-LOI and post-close cybersecurity assessments to identify material risks in target acquisitions affecting deal structure.
• Compliance and Cyber Insurance Readiness Assessment Assessment services validating readiness for NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, CMMC requirements and insurer expectations.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) 24/7 monitoring, alerting, triage, and response orchestration for continuous threat detection and rapid incident containment within the managed cybersecurity portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average initial DFIR response time under 15 minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Amazon (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the cloud infrastructure foundation used when scalability, resilience, and secure architecture are critical. Defensible leverages AWS for cloud deployments, including cases such as Azure migration responses and cloud security implementations.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationForms the backbone of secure productivity and infrastructure environments across hybrid operations. Major integration focus for Microsoft 365, Azure, and enterprise security implementations.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform consolidation target for post-merger IT integrations. Defensible has executed multiple Google Workspace migrations and consolidations for enterprise customers.
• Sentinel OnecoreTechnology or IntegrationDeployed when autonomous endpoint detection and rapid containment are required across distributed environments. Used for IOC searches, threat hunting, and incident investigation in customer environments.
• Center for Internet Security (CIS)majorTechnology or IntegrationGovernance, risk and compliance framework guiding alignment to established security benchmarks and controls used to structure mature, defensible environments. CIS Controls used as evaluation framework in customer assessments.
• VantamajorTechnology or IntegrationSupports audit readiness and structured compliance efforts across evolving security programs. Used to help customers achieve and maintain SOC 2 and other compliance certifications.
• CavelosupportingTechnology or IntegrationDeployed to identify where sensitive data lives, what's exposed, and how assets connect, bringing clarity to data sprawl and risk in customer environments.
• CeleriumsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated to deliver real-time threat intelligence and automated response capabilities for customer security operations.
• CloudflaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationUsed to secure public-facing infrastructure and reduce exposure at the network edge for customer environments.
• Consilience 360majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports risk visibility and compliance alignment through structured governance and security program oversight. Co-founded by Ed Stroz, founder of Stroz Friedberg, the same firm that Defensible's leadership came from.
• CyFlaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides continuous monitoring and incident response support for organizations requiring 24/7 threat coverage.
• FireCompasssupportingTechnology or IntegrationDeployed to simulate real-world attack scenarios and continuously test defensive resilience in customer environments.
• IronscalessupportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated to strengthen email security and reduce phishing-related risk across user environments.
• JumpcloudsupportingTechnology or IntegrationUsed to centralize identity and device management across distributed and hybrid teams.
• Perimeter 81supportingTechnology or IntegrationImplemented to simplify secure access and network segmentation for distributed workforces.
• QualyssupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides continuous vulnerability visibility to identify and prioritize exposure across customer environments.
• SaaS AlertssupportingTechnology or IntegrationMonitors SaaS environments for suspicious behavior and security drift across critical business applications.
• Searchlight CybersupportingTechnology or IntegrationProvides visibility into exposed credentials and emerging threats beyond the perimeter through dark web monitoring.
• Sevco SecuritysupportingTechnology or IntegrationHelps uncover asset blind spots and close gaps in security coverage across complex customer environments.
• RecruitcloudsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngaged when specialized cybersecurity talent is required to strengthen internal security capabilities of customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• eSentire: MDR and MSSP specialist focused on mid-market organizations, providing 24/7 SOC, threat hunting, and incident response. Comparable to Defensible in target customer profile (mid-market and regulated industries) and managed security service mix.
• Arctic Wolf: Leading pure-play MDR/MSSP offering 24/7 SOC-as-a-service, managed detection and response, and security awareness for mid-market and enterprise. Directly competes with Defensible's MSSP and MDR offerings, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic coverage.
• Pondurance: MDR, DFIR, and risk-based managed security provider with a mid-market and regulated-industry focus. Closely comparable integrated delivery model — combining managed detection, incident response, and risk assessments — similar to Defensible's unified IT/IR/cybersecurity approach.
• Expel: Cloud-native MDR and MSSP with transparent pricing and a focus on mid-market customers, offering managed detection, response, and a security operations platform. Comparable in customer segment (mid-market / growth-stage companies) and MDR-led service model.
• Binary Defense: MDR and DFIR-focused security services provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers with 24/7 SOC and threat hunting. Comparable on the managed detection and incident response pillar that is core to Defensible's offering.
• Huntress: MDR provider purpose-built for SMB and mid-market organizations and the MSP channel, delivering managed EDR, identity threat detection, and SIEM. Comparable in target segment (growth-stage / mid-market) and managed security delivery model.
• GuidePoint Security: MSSP and cybersecurity services firm offering managed security, DFIR, penetration testing, and risk/compliance services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable in the integrated MSSP + assessment + IR service mix and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Secureworks: Global MSSP and MDR provider with a long-tenured Taegis XDR platform and broad managed security portfolio. Larger incumbent competing for the same enterprise security services spend as Defensible, with substantially greater scale and a wider geographic footprint.
• ReliaQuest: Enterprise-focused MDR and security operations provider with the GreyMatter platform, serving larger mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable on managed detection and response with a stronger enterprise tilt and substantially greater scale.
• Trustwave: Global MSSP and cybersecurity services firm offering managed detection, DFIR, penetration testing, and compliance services. Comparable service breadth across MSSP, DFIR, and assessment domains with a much larger delivery organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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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