Name

Shield 7 Consulting

Legal name

Shield 7 Consulting

Website

https://shield7.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting & Managed Security Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) & SOC Services (HDADAGAG), Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Security Consulting, Risk Assessment & Security Program Design (BPABAMAE), Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Managed security services
• Penetration testing
• Threat detection response
• Zero trust network

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services: Ongoing managed security services including MDR, managed firewall, managed SIEM, and security monitoring delivered on a recurring subscription basis
2. Professional Consulting Services: Cybersecurity consulting services including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, security assessments, and incident response
3. Technology Solutions Resale: Resale and implementation of partner technology solutions including Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, SentinelOne, Galaxkey, and other cybersecurity platforms

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Shield 7 Consulting is a cybersecurity consulting and managed security services provider that delivers prevention, detection, and response capabilities to enterprise, mid-market, and government clients. Its core offerings span managed security services (MDR, managed firewall, SIEM, network/email/endpoint/cloud security), threat management services (penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, assumed breach, social engineering), and design & strategy services (cyber threat intelligence, Zero Trust Network). The firm resells, integrates, and manages cybersecurity platforms from Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, SentinelOne, Zscaler, Galaxkey, Arctic Wolf, SafeBreach, and Blue Cat Networks for clients in the U.S.

Product overview

Shield 7 Consulting is a cybersecurity consulting firm offering a portfolio of managed security services, threat management services, and design/strategy services, alongside partnerships with major security vendors. The managed security services include MDR, managed firewall, SIEM, network security, email security, endpoint security, and cloud security. The threat management offerings cover penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and social engineering. The firm resells and implements solutions from Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Galaxkey, SentinelOne, Blue Cat Networks, Arctic Wolf Networks, and SafeBreach, acting as a managed security provider integrating these vendor platforms for clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Advanced threat detection and response service combining technology and human expertise to rapidly identify and mitigate cyber threats, compressing detection and response from an industry average of 277 days to minutes. Targets enterprise, mid-market, and government clients.
• Managed Firewall Solution Next-generation firewall (NGFW) management following industry best practices for network perimeter protection.
• Network Security Comprehensive managed network security services including assessments, design, implementation, and integration for on-premise, hybrid, or cloud-based environments.
• Email Security Managed email security services to protect against email-based threats and ensure secure communications.
• Endpoint Security Managed endpoint security solutions protecting devices across the organization from cyber threats.
• Cloud Security Managed cloud security services protecting cloud-based infrastructure and assets.
• Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) SIEM services encompassing log management, event correlation and analytics, incident monitoring and alerts, and compliance management, leveraging AI and machine learning automation.
• Cyber Security Staff Augmentation Flexible staffing solutions to augment internal security teams with skilled cybersecurity professionals.
• Penetration Testing Proactive security testing that simulates cyber attacks to identify vulnerabilities and safeguard business operations for enterprise, mid-market, and government clients.
• Vulnerability Assessments Systematic evaluations to identify and assess security vulnerabilities in network and systems infrastructure.
• Network Security Assessments Comprehensive assessments of network security posture to identify weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Cloud Security Assessments Evaluations of cloud environment security to identify misconfigurations and compliance gaps.
• Assumed Breach Security testing approach that assumes an attacker already has initial access, testing internal detection and response capabilities.
• Social Engineering Testing and training services to assess and improve organizational resilience against social engineering attacks.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Intelligence-driven security services providing insights on emerging threats and threat actors to inform defensive strategies.
• Zero Trust Network Zero Trust security framework implementation and consulting, partnering with Zscaler to provide authentication and authorization for all users and devices accessing applications and data.
• Check Point Solutions Portfolio of Check Point security products resold and implemented by Shield 7, including Quantum Gateways (Firewalls), Smart-1, Quantum SD-WAN, Cloudguard Network Security, Harmony suite (Endpoint, Email, SASE), and Horizon MDR.
• Palo Alto Networks Solutions Full suite of Palo Alto Networks products resold and implemented by Shield 7, including next-generation hardware firewalls, Strata Cloud Manager, Panorama, Prisma (Cloud, Access, SD-WAN), and Cortex security operations suite (XDR, XSOAR, Xpanse, XSIAM).
• Fortinet Solutions Fortinet security products resold and integrated by Shield 7, including FortiGate firewalls (hardware and VM), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), FortiGate Secure SD-WAN, and Fortinet IAM Solutions.
• SentinelOne Solutions SentinelOne endpoint protection platform resold and delivered through Shield 7, including Singularity Complete, Singularity Control, Singularity Identity, Singularity Cloud, Vigilance Respond MDR, and Vigilance Respond Pro MDR + DFIR.
• Galaxkey Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Threat detection and response time reduced from industry average of 277 days to minutes with MDR services

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Check PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationCheck Point is a primary technology partner offering Quantum Gateways (Firewalls), Smart-1, Quantum SD-WAN, Cloudguard Network Security, Harmony solutions (Endpoint, Email, SASE), and Horizon MDR. Shield 7 resells and implements these Check Point solutions for clients.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks is a key technology partner providing hardware firewalls, Strata Cloud Manager, Panorama, Prisma (Cloud, Access, SD-WAN), and Cortex security operations suite. Shield 7 offers these solutions to enterprise clients.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationFortinet partnership includes FortiGate (hardware and VM), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), FortiGate Secure SD-WAN, and Fortinet IAM Solutions. Shield 7 integrates these solutions into client security architectures.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSentinelOne partnership offers Singularity Complete, Singularity Control, Singularity Identity, Singularity Cloud, Vigilance Respond MDR, and Vigilance Respond Pro MDR + DFIR. These endpoint security solutions are delivered through Shield 7.
• GalaxkeycoreTechnology or IntegrationGalaxkey partnership provides email encryption, file encryption, secure file exchange, and electronic signatures. Solutions are designed for CMMC compliance with FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption algorithms.
• ZscalercoreTechnology or IntegrationZscaler partnership delivers Zero Trust Network solutions including Zscaler Internet Access, Zscaler Private Access, Zscaler B2B, Zscaler Cloud Protection, Zscaler Digital Experience, and Zscaler Deception Technology.
• Arctic Wolf NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationArctic Wolf Networks partnership provides Managed Detection and Response, Cloud Detection and Response, Cloud Security Posture Management, and Incident Response services.
• Cybersecurity AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerShield 7 is the Official Pen Testing Partner of the Cybersecurity Association. This partnership enables expedited assessments for all new customers and provides credibility through association with the Cybersecurity Association's ecosystem.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pondurance: Mid-market MDR and managed compliance services firm — comparable in scale and target customer to Shield 7, with overlapping regulated-industry (financial services, healthcare) focus.
• Optiv Security: Large US-based MSSP and cybersecurity solutions provider offering managed security, advisory, and integration services across Check Point, Palo Alto, Fortinet and other platforms — directly comparable in vendor-agnostic consulting + managed services model to Shield 7.
• Trustwave: Global MSSP delivering managed detection and response, SIEM, penetration testing, and cybersecurity consulting to enterprises and government — overlapping directly with Shield 7's full managed-services and threat-management stack.
• Kudelski Security: Cybersecurity services firm providing managed security, incident response, advisory, and compliance services to mid-market and enterprise — comparable consulting-led MSSP model with similar multi-vendor positioning.
• NCC Group: Global cybersecurity consulting and managed services firm specializing in penetration testing, threat intelligence, and managed detection — directly overlaps with Shield 7's assessment and MDR offerings.
• eSentire: Pure-play MDR and managed detection services provider for mid-market and enterprise customers — comparable to Shield 7's MDR and 24/7 SOC ambitions, though at greater scale.
• Expel: MDR provider focused on transparent, outcomes-driven detection and response for mid-market and enterprise — competes for the same managed security budget pool as Shield 7.
• Coalfire: Cybersecurity advisory and compliance services firm with strong presence in government, healthcare and financial services — overlaps with Shield 7's compliance-led consulting and assessment offerings.
• Bishop Fox: Offensive-security consulting firm specializing in penetration testing, red teaming, and security assessments — directly comparable to Shield 7's Threat Management Services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Palo Alto Networks (Unit 42): The incident-response and consulting arm of Palo Alto Networks competes broadly with Shield 7's MDR, IR, and assessment services while also being one of Shield 7's resold vendor platforms — a partial partner/competitor dynamic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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