Terranova Defense Solutions

What Terranova Defense Solutions does

Terranova Defense Solutions Incorporated is a privately held Canadian defense and security firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. Founded in May 2012 as Terranova International Public Safety Canada (TIPS CANADA) and initially focused on Canadian Red Cross first-aid training, the company pivoted during COVID-19 from in-person instruction to digital and defense solutions, rebranding through Terranova Aerospace to its current form. Today it serves NATO-approved countries and their allies with a portfolio spanning cybersecurity products (CSR5 Cyber Defense System, Terranova AI penetration testing, post-quantum encryption, blockchain security), government consulting via the National Supply Chain Security Program (NSCSP) with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), aerospace sales (MALE RPAS autonomous water bombers, crewed and uncrewed aircraft from major OEMs), maritime defense, communications, a non-profit Cyber Security Global Alliance membership program, healthcare rehabilitation in a luxury resort setting, and corporate relocation services into North America.

The platform is organized as a corporate parent (Terranova Defense Solutions Incorporated) over wholly-owned operating subsidiaries — Terranova Aerospace Solutions, Terranova Maritime Solutions, Terranova Communication, Terranova AI, CSR5 Global, and Cyber Security Global Alliance (operating as Terranova Defense NFP). Its product architecture combines an AI-driven cybersecurity software stack with hardware sales, consulting, and recurring membership revenue, and is delivered through 10 offices across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Pacific. Revenue mechanics blend subscription/membership, professional services, hardware sales, and one-time education licensing, with enterprise and government pricing conducted via quote-based multi-year contracts. The company states a goal to reach unicorn status by 2024 and claims to operate the largest cyber defense hub globally in the Greater Toronto Area.

Name

Terranova Defense Solutions

Legal name

Terranova Defense Solutions Incorporated

Website

https://terranovadefense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Terranova Defense Solutions is a Canadian defense and security firm serving NATO-approved countries with cybersecurity products (CSR5, Terranova AI penetration testing, post-quantum encryption), the National Supply Chain Security Program, aerospace (MALE RPAS drones, aircraft sales), maritime solutions, and a non-profit Cyber Security Global Alliance membership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity and Defense Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162), Other Computer Related Services (541519)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Services (Firewall/VPN/ZTNA/SASE Integration) (BPAEAEAG), Secure Communications, Cryptography & Key Management Systems (IMABAOAK), Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH), Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity services
• Defense solutions
• Post-quantum encryption
• Penetration testing
• Aerospace drones

Headquarters

HQ city

Kitchener

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Products & Services: Revenue from cybersecurity products including data protection, ransomware and zero-day protection, recovery services, website building services, and membership assistance. Products are sold to domestic and international companies and defense agencies.
2. Cyber Insurance: Insurance products offered to members covering cyber-related risks and incidents.
3. Cyber Legal Services: Legal services related to cybersecurity matters provided to members and clients.
4. Education & Training Programs: The Halt-A-Hack cyber threat training program offered at $99.99 USD for a maximum 1-3 hour certificate. Multi-language support available. Programs aimed at helping individuals and companies become aware of cyber threats.
5. Corporate Relocation Services: Specialized services for private and publicly traded companies moving from outside North America to Canada or the United States. Includes business setup assistance and expedited business services.
6. Aerospace Sales & Services: Sales and services for crewed and uncrewed aircraft globally including MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems) and aerospace surplus vehicles (helicopters and airplanes from manufacturers including Sikorsky, Cessna, Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, Beechcraft, MD Helicopters).
7. Government Consulting & CMMC Implementation: Consulting services for National Supply Chain Security Program implementation with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Includes proposal options for government engagement with two years of consulting included.
8. Membership Program: Membership assistance program offering savings at participating partnering agencies, data protection, ransomware protection, and recovery services for members throughout North America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Terranova Defense Solutions provides integrated cyber and physical defense solutions to NATO-approved countries and their allies, including proprietary cybersecurity products (CSR5 Cyber Defense System, post-quantum encryption, blockchain security, AI-driven penetration testing), government consulting for National Supply Chain Security Programs with CMMC implementation, aerospace products such as MALE RPAS autonomous drones and crewed/uncrewed aircraft, corporate relocation services for companies entering North America, and the Halt-A-Hack cyber education certificate program. The company sells primarily to defense agencies, government entities, and enterprise corporations through direct field sales, with subscription-based membership available to individuals and SMBs.

Product overview

Terranova Defense Solutions is a global defense and aerospace company offering a diversified portfolio of products and services organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include the CSR5 Cyber Defense System for real-time threat detection and neutralization, the Cyber Defense Hub (CDH) as a state-of-the-art facility for cybersecurity services, and Terranova AI for AI-powered penetration testing. These cybersecurity core products are complemented by the National Supply Chain Security Program (NSCSP) for supply chain protection, Terranova Consultation Services (cybersecurity consulting, cyber insurance, legal services), and Post-Quantum Encryption Solutions. The company also operates in aerospace and maritime sectors through Terranova Aerospace Solutions (MALE RPAS drones, aircraft sales) and Terranova Maritime Solutions. Additional offerings include Healthcare Technologies and the non-profit Cyber Security Global Alliance. All divisions operate under the Terranova Defense Group umbrella, providing a holistic approach to physical and digital threat defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSR5 Cyber Defense System: Cyber defense system specifically designed for protecting personal, private, public and critical infrastructure using cutting-edge technology to detect and neutralize threats in real-time with specialist team support.
• National Supply Chain Security Program (NSCSP)
• Terranova AI
• Halt-A-Hack
• TDS Cyber Defense Hub
• Cyber Academy
• Cyber Security Global Alliance

Products and services

• CSR5 Cyber Defense System A cyber defense system specifically designed for protecting personal, private, public and critical infrastructure using cutting-edge technology to detect and neutralize threats in real-time with a team of specialists. Sold to defense agencies, government entities, enterprise corporations, and individual members through the Cyber Security Global Alliance.
• National Supply Chain Security Program (NSCSP) A program designed to enable countries to protect their national interests by increasing cyber defenses within their industrial base through independent evaluation and compliance with cybersecurity standards. Includes CMMC implementation consulting with three proposal options (All Government, Highly Limited Government, Hybrid) and two years of consulting.
• Terranova AI (Penetration Testing & Artificial Intelligence) AI-powered penetration testing solution that identifies vulnerabilities within 48 hours, performing 400+ operations in a single test, reviewing tool results, validating results, self-conducting tests, and creating unique remediation plans for each website.
• Cyber Defense Hub (CDH) State-of-the-art facility providing cybersecurity services, featuring meeting spaces, classrooms, innovation labs, post-quantum resilient encryption and blockchain centers for classified meetings at Top Secret/NATO Secret levels.
• Terranova Consultation Services Cybersecurity consulting services including membership assistance, cyber insurance, cyber legal services, data security, and corporate relocation services for private and publicly traded companies moving from outside North America to Canada or the United States.
• Terranova Aerospace Solutions Aerospace solutions including MALE RPAS (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems) autonomous water bombers and sales of crewed and uncrewed aircraft globally (including Sikorsky, Cessna, Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, Beechcraft, MD Helicopters surplus vehicles).
• Terranova Maritime Solutions Maritime defense and security solutions division providing maritime defense solutions and services under the Terranova Defense Group.
• Terranova Communication Communication solutions division of Terranova Defense Group providing defense communication services.
• Halt-A-Hack Cyber Threat Training Program Cyber education certificate program priced at $99.99 USD, designed to help individuals and companies become aware of cyber threats including phishing emails and security risks. Maximum 1-3 hour completion. Powered by Socratic Arts with multi-language support available.
• Post-Quantum Encryption Solutions Post-quantum encryption and blockchain security solutions designed to provide effective defensive strategies against advanced cyber threats including future quantum computing attacks.
• Healthcare Technologies All-inclusive concierge-centered rehabilitation program in a luxury resort environment providing physical, neurological, emotional, and mental healing services for healthcare clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Penetration testing turnaround reduced from 2 weeks to 48 hours
• +4 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, historical and major.

• Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Terranova Aerospace and Defense Industries is a global member and founder of Cyber Security Global Alliance. CSGA operates as Terranova Defense NFP. This non-profit partnership provides membership assistance, cyber insurance, legal services, and data protection including ransomware and zero-day protection. Members receive savings at numerous participating partnering agencies throughout North America.
• Socratic ArtscoreTechnology or IntegrationHalt-A-Hack Cyber Threat Training Program is powered by Socratic Arts. The science-based program is designed to match how brains work, making learning easier and more enjoyable. It provides comprehensive understanding of complex attacks against organizations and how to stop them at every stage.
• Canadian Red CrosshistoricalStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial first aid training partner when the company was founded as TIPS CANADA in 2012. The company offered all training services from basic to advanced first aid, including wilderness and maritime first aid through this partnership.
• Light Solar Drone TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationVehicle technology partner providing drone technologies for aerospace and defense applications. Listed as a key partner for Terranova Aerospace and Defense drone and vehicle manufacturing.
• MALE RPAS TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems. Terranova works with specialized companies for military-class uncrewed vehicles from design and manufacturing to product launch.
• Atech SYN Drone TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationDrone technology partner providing specialized drone technologies for defense applications. Listed as key partner in Terranova Aerospace and Defense vehicle technologies.
• Uncrewed Surface Vehicle TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing uncrewed surface vehicle technologies for maritime and defense applications as part of Terranova Aerospace and Defense Industries.
• Swarm Tech and Healthcare DronesmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for swarm technology and healthcare drone applications. Contributes to Terranova's comprehensive uncrewed vehicle technology ecosystem.
• Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing uncrewed aerial vehicle technologies as part of Terranova's vehicle partner ecosystem for aerospace and defense solutions.
• Various Air GroupsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTerranova Aerospace and Defense Industries works with various air groups to sell aerospace surplus vehicles including Sikorsky, Cessna, Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, and other manufacturer aircraft. Partners provide aircraft inventory for global sales.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: ManTech (now part of Carlyle) provides mission-focused IT, cyber, and defense solutions to federal agencies, including CMMC and supply-chain security work. Closely comparable to Terranova's defense cyber consulting and National Supply Chain Security Program.
• CACI International: CACI provides defense, intelligence, and federal civilian IT and cyber solutions, with capabilities in electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and CMMC-aligned work. Comparable to Terranova's defense consulting, cyber, and CMMC consulting offerings.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a major defense and intelligence consulting firm with deep cybersecurity and CMMC implementation practices serving the U.S. government and NATO allies. Comparable to Terranova's NSCSP consulting, government engagement, and post-quantum advisory work.
• Palo Alto Networks: Palo Alto Networks is a broad cybersecurity platform with quantum-safe cryptography initiatives and a large enterprise/government customer base. Comparable to Terranova's enterprise cybersecurity and post-quantum encryption offerings.

Direct peers

• Dragos: Dragos specializes in cybersecurity for industrial control systems and critical infrastructure, comparable to Terranova's critical infrastructure protection focus. Both serve defense and industrial buyers with operational technology security.
• Elbit Systems: Elbit Systems is an Israeli defense electronics and aerospace company producing UAVs, cyber solutions, and command-and-control systems for NATO and allied customers. Comparable across Terranova's drone, cyber, and communications divisions.
• Darktrace: Darktrace provides AI-driven anomaly detection and autonomous response for enterprise and industrial cybersecurity. Closely aligned with Terranova's CSR5 real-time threat neutralization and AI-driven defense positioning.
• CrowdStrike: CrowdStrike is a leading endpoint and enterprise cybersecurity platform offering real-time threat detection and AI-driven response, directly comparable to Terranova's CSR5 Cyber Defense System. Both target enterprise and government buyers with subscription-based cyber defense offerings.
• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems: General Atomics manufactures the MQ-9 Reaper and other MALE RPAS platforms for NATO and allied militaries. Directly comparable to Terranova Aerospace Solutions' MALE RPAS drone manufacturing and uncrewed aircraft offerings.

Emerging players

• Quantum Xchange: Quantum Xchange provides post-quantum cryptography and quantum-safe networking solutions for enterprises and government. Directly comparable to Terranova's Post-Quantum Encryption Solutions product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Terranova2019
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terranova-defense

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries6 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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