What Ezer Group does

Ezer Group, LLC is a boutique cybersecurity consulting firm headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, that delivers vendor-neutral cybersecurity services to mid-market US companies (100-999 employees, $50M-$1B revenue) across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, professional services, logistics, financial services, and critical infrastructure. The firm operates with a senior team of 1-10 employees reporting 50+ years of combined cybersecurity experience and 30+ years of trusted collaboration with managed service and security providers. Leadership comprises CEO & Founder Justin Smith (20+ years in technology, 15+ years in cybersecurity, prior OEM/VAR/MSSP experience), COO & Co-Founder Gus Chiarello (20+ years building and productizing technology services), and Director of Service Delivery Carrie Bowers (20 years of cybersecurity and counterintelligence experience including 24/7 SOC leadership). The firm was founded to disrupt transactional cybersecurity consulting with a partner-led, objective advisory model under the "Ezer" (helper) brand identity.

Ezer Group delivers its services through three productized pillars. Strategic Advisory Services provides C-level cybersecurity direction including technology strategy and roadmap development, cybersecurity risk management, business continuity planning, data privacy and compliance strategy (PCI DSS, SEC, CCPA, HIPAA, NIST), leadership support, and project management. Secure Complete is the firm's flagship offensive security testing offering, available as an annual unified suite (external/internal penetration testing, cloud and Wi-Fi testing, web application and API testing, phishing simulations, Active Directory security review, password audits, antivirus/EDR configuration review, and vulnerability scanning) or as a monthly recurring subscription covering cloud security, Active Directory security, vulnerability scanning, and password audits. Secure Match is a consultative MSSP pairing program that assesses client compatibility, aligns technology stacks, and matches clients to managed security service providers — backed by a full-refund guarantee after one year. Service delivery leverages a curated partner ecosystem of 25+ technology providers (Crowdstrike, SentinelOne, Rapid7, Mandiant, Tenable, IBM QRadar, Deepwatch, Expel, Drata, Island.io, and others) rather than proprietary platform technology.

The firm's business model is professional services and subscription-based, with custom engagement-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed and no standardized rate card. Revenue is generated through three streams: Strategic Advisory consulting fees, Secure Complete annual and monthly subscriptions, and Secure Match consultative pairing fees. Go-to-market is entirely direct enterprise field sales targeting mid-market C-suite, CISOs, and IT decision-makers, driven by an organic content marketing engine (blog, LinkedIn, X) that funnels prospects to a "Schedule your Cyber Strategy Session" consultation CTA. The firm is privately held, has no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and operates exclusively within the United States.

Name

Ezer Group

Legal name

Ezer Group, LLC

Website

https://ezer-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ezer Group is a boutique, vendor-neutral cybersecurity consulting firm in Durham, NC, providing strategic advisory, offensive security testing (Secure Complete), and MSSP pairing (Secure Match) services to mid-market US companies across manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and critical infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Consulting Services

NAICS

Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory & Assessments (BPAKAHAH), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG), Security Architecture & Engineering Advisory (Zero Trust, IAM, Network) (BPAKADAF)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Offensive security testing
• Strategic security advisory
• MSSP pairing services
• Penetration testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Advisory Services: C-level cybersecurity direction and consulting engagements. Services include Technology Strategy & Roadmap Development, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Data Privacy & Compliance Strategy, Leadership & Team Management Support, and Project Management. Revenue is generated through consulting fees for advisory engagements.
2. Offensive Security Testing (Secure Complete): Comprehensive security testing services offered as annual subscriptions (Secure Complete Annual) or monthly subscriptions (Secure Complete Monthly). Annual service delivers unified suite of offensive security tests; monthly service provides consistent monitoring and reporting on key risk areas.
3. MSSP Pairing Services (Secure Match): Consultative engagement for matching clients with Managed Security Services Providers. Includes compatibility assessment, discovery engagement, technology alignment, strategic fit analysis, selection advisory support, and long-term success planning. Revenue generated through consulting fees for the pairing service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ezer Group provides bespoke cybersecurity consulting for mid-market US companies. Its three core offerings are Strategic Advisory Services (C-level cybersecurity direction, risk management, and compliance strategy), Secure Complete (offensive security testing available as an annual suite or monthly subscription covering penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, social engineering, and security reviews), and Secure Match (a consultative, guaranteed MSSP pairing program with a full-refund guarantee after one year).

Product overview

Ezer Group is a bespoke cybersecurity consulting firm offering three core service pillars: Strategic Advisory Services (providing C-level cybersecurity direction, risk management, and compliance strategy), Secure Complete (a flagship offensive security testing service offered as annual comprehensive assessments or monthly subscriptions covering penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, social engineering, and security reviews), and Secure Match (a guaranteed MSSP pairing service that matches clients with managed security service providers through a consultative discovery and vetting process). The company positions itself as vendor-independent, enabling them to provide objective, tailored recommendations without being tied to any single vendor. The three services are designed to work together—advisory informs security strategy, testing validates defenses, and MSSP pairing ensures ongoing operational protection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secure Complete: Ezer Group's flagship cybersecurity testing service — a comprehensive engagement fusing rigorous technical testing with strategic, business-aligned reporting. Includes Secure Complete Annual (a unified suite of offensive security tests) and Secure Complete Monthly (ongoing monthly security hygiene subscriptions including cloud security review, Active Directory security review, vulnerability scanning, and password auditing).
• Secure Match

Products and services

• Strategic Advisory Services C-level cybersecurity direction and consulting for mid-market organizations. Includes technology strategy and roadmap development, cybersecurity risk management, business continuity planning, data privacy and compliance strategy, leadership and team management support, and project management. Designed for executives needing objective, business-aligned security guidance.
• Secure Complete (Offensive Security Testing) Ezer Group's flagship cybersecurity testing service that fuses rigorous technical testing with strategic, business-aligned reporting. Delivered in two formats: Secure Complete Annual (comprehensive offensive security suite) and Secure Complete Monthly (ongoing subscription-based monitoring and reporting).
• Secure Complete Annual Annual unified suite of offensive security tests delivering a comprehensive organizational risk view. Includes external and internal penetration testing, cloud and Wi-Fi penetration testing, web application and API penetration testing, phishing and social engineering simulations, Active Directory security review, password audit, antivirus/EDR configuration review, and vulnerability scanning. Includes executive-level reporting that translates findings into business risk.
• Secure Complete Monthly Monthly subscription service delivering consistent monitoring and reporting on key risk areas. Includes monthly cloud security review, monthly Active Directory security review, monthly vulnerability scanning, and monthly password audit. Designed for organizations needing ongoing visibility and proactive security hygiene.
• Secure Match Consultative, advisor-led MSSP pairing program that matches clients with the ideal Managed Security Services Provider. Includes MSSP compatibility assessment, consultative discovery engagement, technology stack alignment, strategic fit analysis, MSSP selection advisory support, and long-term success planning. Backed by a client-first guarantee: full refund of consulting fee if unsatisfied after one full year.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DeepwatchcoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured partner on services page. Deepwatch is a managed security services provider featured in Ezer Group's partner ecosystem for MSSP pairing services under the Secure Match program.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Coalfire: Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory firm providing GRC, compliance, penetration testing, and security strategy services to mid-market and enterprise clients. It directly overlaps Ezer's strategic advisory, offensive testing, and compliance offerings and serves a similar buyer profile.
• Bishop Fox: Bishop Fox is a boutique offensive security firm specializing in penetration testing, red teaming, and security assessments. Its offensive security portfolio closely mirrors Ezer's Secure Complete testing service and serves a comparable mid-market and enterprise client base.
• TrustedSec: TrustedSec is an independent cybersecurity consultancy delivering penetration testing, advisory, and incident response services with a vendor-neutral stance similar to Ezer's. It competes for the same mid-market consulting engagements and shares a boutique, founder-led culture.
• Praetorian: Praetorian provides offensive security, attack surface management, and security advisory services to enterprises and growth-stage companies. Its offensive security testing and advisory offerings overlap directly with Ezer's Secure Complete and Strategic Advisory pillars.
• Schellman & Co. Schellman is a boutique cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm offering penetration testing, GRC assessments, and security consulting. It targets a similar mid-market to enterprise buyer and competes with Ezer on advisory and assessment engagements.
• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance and advisory firm providing penetration testing, GRC, and risk management services with a strong mid-market orientation. Its service mix and target buyer closely match Ezer's strategic advisory and testing offerings.
• Kudelski Security: Kudelski Security is an independent cybersecurity consultancy delivering advisory, managed detection and response, and offensive testing services. Its boutique-style independence and service breadth directly parallel Ezer's positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Optiv Security: Optiv is a large cybersecurity solutions integrator and advisor offering end-to-end advisory, integration, and managed security services. It competes with Ezer across strategic advisory and MSSP pairing but operates at a much larger scale and with vendor-aligned economics.
• NCC Group: NCC Group is a global cybersecurity consultancy providing assurance, advisory, and managed security services. It overlaps with Ezer on strategic advisory and offensive testing while operating at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Cybersafe Solutions: Cybersafe Solutions is a smaller cybersecurity advisory and managed services provider serving SMB and mid-market clients with advisory, compliance, and managed security offerings. It competes in the same mid-market niche with overlapping but more MSSP-leaning service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EzerGroupCyber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ezer-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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