Cyber Guards

What Cyber Guards does

Cyber Guards is a privately held managed security services provider (MSSP) headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, that delivers outsourced cybersecurity operations to small, mid-sized, and large organizations across the United States. The company operates a SOC-as-a-Service platform built on integrated third-party security technologies — SentinelOne for endpoint detection, Zscaler for cloud security, Qualys for vulnerability management, KnowBe4 for security awareness training, XMCyber for attack path management, Apptega for compliance management, and Stellar for additional service integration — delivered through what the company describes as a concierge, white-glove service model combining technology with high-touch daily engagement across Slack, Teams, email, and phone.

Its service portfolio spans SOC-as-a-Service for 24/7 network monitoring, Extended Detection & Response (XDR), Attack Path Management continuous security testing, Incident Response & Digital Forensics, Governance Risk & Compliance, and Cybersecurity Awareness Training. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscription contracts for managed services, with on-demand incident response and digital forensics billed as professional services engagements. Pricing is quote-based and is positioned at 'about the cost of one full-time in-house hire,' targeting organizations that lack the capital or skill base to stand up an internal SOC. The company self-identifies as a Combat Disabled Veteran, Minority Owned, Small Business with all employees based in the United States.

Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise field sales, inside sales via website contact forms and phone outreach, and inbound referrals from the technology partner ecosystem. Customers are segmented horizontally — primarily small and mid-sized businesses lacking in-house cybersecurity capabilities, with secondary targeting of larger organizations requiring augmented security capacity — and the company references at least one enterprise customer (a CTO protecting 180+ nationwide locations). Cyber Guards was recognized on the Top 250 MSSP industry list in 2022.

Name

Cyber Guards

Legal name

Cyber Guards

Website

https://cyberguardsusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cyber Guards is a Memphis, Tennessee-based MSSP providing 24/7 managed security services — SOC-as-a-Service, XDR, attack path management, incident response, GRC, and security awareness training — to SMBs and larger organizations across the United States using integrated third-party security technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

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), Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH), Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Services (BPAEADAD), Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation Managed Services (BPAEADAK)

Keywords

• Managed security services
• Cybersecurity consulting
• Security operations center
• Threat detection response
• Incident response forensics

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Security Services (MSSP): Cyber Guards generates revenue primarily through managed security services contracts, offering comprehensive turn-key cybersecurity solutions. Their pricing is structured as a subscription model providing continuous 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response services. The company positions its services as cost-effective alternatives to in-house security teams, with services available 'for about the cost of one full-time in-house hire.' Revenue is recurring in nature as services are delivered continuously.
2. Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Emergency incident response services delivered 24/7 when security breaches occur. This represents an on-demand service component that complements the recurring managed services, providing specialized response capabilities during active incidents.
3. Cyber Security Awareness Training: Security awareness training services provided as part of the comprehensive service offering, helping organizations meet regulatory compliance requirements while building internal security culture.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cyber Guards is a managed security services provider (MSSP) delivering 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, extended detection and response (XDR), attack path management, incident response and digital forensics, governance risk and compliance, and cybersecurity awareness training to small, mid-sized, and large organizations. Services are delivered via a concierge model integrating industry-leading security tools (SentinelOne, Zscaler, Qualys, KnowBe4, XMCyber, Apptega) and priced at roughly the cost of one full-time in-house security hire.

Product overview

Cyber Guards offers a portfolio of managed cybersecurity services delivered as an integrated security operations model rather than standalone products. The core offerings include SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) providing 24/7 monitoring, Extended Detection & Response (XDR) for threat detection, Attack Path Management for penetration testing, Incident Response & Digital Forensics for breach response, Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) for regulatory assessment, and Cyber Security Awareness Training for employee education. These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive, turn-key protection solution tailored to each client's unique business and budget.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOC as a Service (SOCaaS) A managed Security Operations Center offering that provides around-the-clock monitoring of networks, proactively addressing potential threats to sensitive data, computing systems, and digital resources within an organization. Designed for businesses that lack the in-house expertise or resources to operate a dedicated SOC team.
• Extended Detection & Response (XDR) An all-inclusive detection and response solution that safeguards access to all data, applications, and environments, regardless of user, device, or location, taking a proactive approach to identifying and responding to threats.
• Attack Path Management Continuous security testing service that simulates potential attackers by combining intelligence gathering, social engineering, hacking, and physical intrusion to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them.
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics Emergency incident response team services that work around the clock to mitigate damage and stop breaches, including digital forensics investigation capabilities for active security incidents.
• Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Comprehensive assessments and tools that ensure organizations proactively meet regulatory mandates and continuously improve their security posture.
• Cyber Security Awareness Training Training services designed to educate employees about cybersecurity threats and best practices to reduce organizational risk, delivered via the KnowBe4 security awareness training platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Protection across 180+ nationwide locations for enterprise customers

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ApptegacoreTechnology or IntegrationApptega provides compliance management platform integration, enabling Cyber Guards to offer comprehensive governance, risk, and compliance solutions to customers. This partnership supports Cyber Guards' GRC service offerings with automated compliance tracking and reporting capabilities.
• StellarcoreTechnology or IntegrationStellar partnership provides technology integration supporting Cyber Guards' security operations and service delivery capabilities within their SOC-as-a-Service offering.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSentinelOne provides endpoint detection and response (EDR) technology integrated into Cyber Guards' security stack. This partnership enables proactive threat detection and response across customer endpoints as part of the XDR service offering.
• ZscalercoreTechnology or IntegrationZscaler provides cloud security platform integration, enabling Cyber Guards to offer comprehensive cloud-native security protection. This partnership extends Cyber Guards' security capabilities to cloud applications and infrastructure.
• KnowBe4coreTechnology or IntegrationKnowBe4 provides security awareness training platform, which Cyber Guards integrates into their Cyber Security Awareness Training service offering to help organizations build security culture and meet compliance requirements.
• QualyscoreTechnology or IntegrationQualys provides vulnerability management and security assessment technologies integrated into Cyber Guards' service offerings. This partnership supports continuous security testing and attack path management capabilities.
• XMCybercoreTechnology or IntegrationXMCyber provides attack path management technology enabling continuous security testing capabilities. This partnership directly supports Cyber Guards' Attack Path Management service, allowing simulation of potential attackers through intelligence gathering, social engineering, hacking, and physical intrusion testing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Arctic Wolf: A leading pure-play MSSP offering 24/7 SOC-as-a-Service, MDR, vulnerability management, and security awareness — directly overlapping Cyber Guards' core managed security service portfolio for SMB and mid-market customers.
• eSentire: Managed Detection and Response and 24/7 SOC services provider serving mid-market organizations. Closely comparable to Cyber Guards in target segment, subscription MSSP model, and SOCaaS delivery.
• Expel: Transparent, tech-forward MDR / SOC-as-a-Service provider for mid-market and enterprise. Comparable on managed security delivery model, technology-vendor stack integration, and customer profile.
• Binary Defense: MSSP offering managed SOC, MDR, and threat hunting services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Directly comparable in service mix, 24/7 SOC model, and security operations technology stack.

Emerging players

• Huntress: Managed cybersecurity platform focused heavily on the SMB and MSP channel, offering managed EDR, SOC, and security awareness training — directly overlapping with Cyber Guards' SMB-targeted portfolio and tech stack (SentinelOne, KnowBe4).
• Blackpoint Cyber: MSSP specializing in MDR and SOC services for MSPs and their SMB clients. Closely comparable target customer profile and concierge-style delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Sophos (Managed Detection and Response): Broad incumbent endpoint and network security vendor that has expanded into MDR/SOC services. Comparable threat detection, XDR, and managed service offerings for SMB and mid-market, but at a much larger scale.
• Secureworks: Established global MSSP offering managed detection, response, vulnerability management, and GRC. Comparable across the full portfolio Cyber Guards offers, but with much broader enterprise and global reach.
• Trustwave: Long-standing MSSP providing managed SOC, MDR, penetration testing, GRC, and digital forensics. Directly comparable service lines to Cyber Guards but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Regional players

• Dataprise: Regional managed IT and security services provider with a strong US footprint, offering managed security, SOC, and compliance services to mid-market — adjacent comparator given Cyber Guards' nationwide US focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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