The latest news and articles featuring cybersecurity thought leaders from Defendify.
March 7,2022
The U.S. has endured many foreign attacks launched by state sponsored threat actors, and criminal gangs from international countries. Defendify's Rob Simopoulos provides five essential cybersecurity steps every business should take.
January 31, 2022
Over the last year, Defendify saw a dramatic increase in customers looking for comprehensive solutions that include 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response.
January 21, 2022
As an ongoing National Cybersecurity Alliance partner, Defendify is excited to empower and guide organizations on ways to protect the privacy of those they do business with.
December 28, 2021
Defendify breaks through the noise around the Log4j/Log4Shell vulnerability and provides quick answers to help organizations without security teams better protect their data.
December 17, 2021
Defendify was recognized for outstanding product development in the Cybersecurity Training category by independent judges associated with Security Today magazine.
December 16, 2021
The Defendify Cybersecurity Platform has been listed as a High Performer in five Winter 2022 Data Security Software Category Reports on the technology review site G2.com.
December 8, 2021
What scares you about cybersecurity? How about wiring $2.1 million to a cyber attacker? Learn tips to avoid having that happen to you and ways to educate your clients on enhancing their cybersecurity.
November 8, 2021
UK media publication, Best Startups, listed Defendify first on their 101 Best Maine Software Companies list - recognizing Maine-based software companies for innovation, growth, management, and societal impact.
October 12, 2021
Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, moderated a panel of integrators during the NSCA Pivot to Profit event to address emerging IT and security issues and opportunities for integrators.
September 30, 2021
Former CIO of Oracle, Mark Sunday, brings deep technology, security, and strategic leadership to Defendify’s elite advisory team.
September 28, 2021
Editors at the online technology news site, Infogion, lists Defendify as one of six "Best Risk Assessment Tools" stating "Defendify works as an around-the-clock compliance and security officer, not like a do-it-once security project."
September 7, 2021
Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, explains how a single cybersecurity incident at one organization creates a ripple effect — impacting vendors, service providers, customers, and many others throughout the supply chain.
September 7, 2021
Defendify has been placed as a High Performer on the Fall 2021 G2 Grid Reports for System Security Software, Vulnerability Scanner, Website Security, and Penetration Testing.
September 2, 2021
Defendify's latest award marks the twentieth accolade in 8 months, recognizing its commitment to an innovative approach to cybersecurity.
August 19, 2021
Defendify's 13th module, Breach Detection & Response, was awarded New Product of the Year of 2021 in the Cyber Defense Solutions Category by Security Today.
August 12, 2021
Alexander Ferguson from UpTech Report interviews Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, on how small and midsized businesses should start thinking about evolving their cybersecurity programs, and how to get started.
August 12, 2021
Tom LeBlanc from the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) discusses key takeaways from an webinar hosted by Defendify on why integrators must do to prioritize cybersecurity internally, and demonstrate it for their customers.
August 10, 2021
Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, sits down with Moving Maine Forward to shed light on recent cyberattacks, which businesses are most at risk, how to spot an attempted cyber-attack, and how to prevent those attempts from happening in the first place.
August 6, 2021
Steve Preda with Management Blueprint Podcast chats with Defendify Co-Founder, Andrew Rinaldi, about cybersecurity, organizational alignment, and the benefits of layered security systems.
August 2, 2021
Defendify was recognized in the Top 10 Cybersecurity Startup category for innovation in the 2021 Black Unicorn Report, published annually by Cyber Defense Magazine.
July 19, 2021
CRN award highlights Defendify’s commitment to helping technology and IT service providers have a holistic cybersecurity program without needing to hire in-house security experts to build and manage a stack of complex technologies around the clock.
July 14, 2021
Associated General Contractors of Maine (AGC Maine) recently invited Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, to discuss the recent increase cybercriminal activity, what risks the construction industry should become aware of, and how to protect theirs and their customer's data.
July 13, 2021
Larger organizations are realizing that their service providers may become a potential conduit for a cyberattack, and are starting to issue cybersecurity risk assessments to ensure their data will be protected. Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, outlines what integrators and managed service providers should prepare for in this Security Systems News article.
June 28, 2021
Managed Service Providers will see how Defendify can protect their organization - and their customers - from sophisticated cyber threats at the 2021 Cyber Security Live Cast event.
June 28, 2021
Commercial Integrator features comments from Defendify customers, Jim DeStefano, senior vice president of integration firm Unlimited Technology, and Matt Thorne, executive vice president of Electronic Contracting Company, about new data security requirements from customers.
June 25, 2021
Defendify will be showcasing its all-in-one cybersecurity platform at the top event for security and public safety professionals, the International Security Conference & Exposition (known as ISC West) from July 19-21, 2021.
June 22, 2021
Based on user reviews, Defendify has been listed as a High Performer on four data security software G2 Grid® reports. In addition, Defendify earned top user satisfaction rankings for Best Support, being Easiest to Use, and being Easiest To Do Business With.
June 21, 2021
Defendify was excited to announce the promotion of Tom Leen to Head Engineer. Tom has been a tremendous asset helping with the development of streamlined cybersecurity for organizations that lack in-house security teams.
June 15, 2021
Defendify's all-in-one cybersecurity platform is selected for a 2021 Fortress Cyber Security Award which recognizes the world’s leading products that are working to keep our data and electronic assets safe among a growing threat from hackers.
June 14, 2021
Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, explains how integrators can partner with a reputable cybersecurity and/or Managed Detection and Response (MDR) firm to provide a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that will help separate themselves from the competition.
June 2, 2021
With a growing need for data security, ADI Global Distribution has added Defendify’s cybersecurity platform to help its technology integration customers protect their own businesses, while also creating new opportunities to offer a cybersecurity solution that can drive recurring revenue.
May 24, 2021
Building a cyber-smart culture means continuously working to develop a robust cybersecurity program and educate all users on cybersecurity to build institutional awareness of what to be on the lookout for, along with trending cyber threats. A key part of preventing a cyberattack is knowing how to recognize it and the appropriate actions to take once identified.
May 21, 2021
Defendify was listed on the 2021 ChannelPro Network Vendors on the Vanguard list for helping IT channel organizations - and their customers - deal with the challenges brought on by the rapid shift to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 19, 2021
Having baseline data protection, like antivirus and firewalls, is simply not enough. Defendify Co-Founder Rob Simopoulos outlines what you can do now to build more robust cybersecurity - even without a security team on staff.
May 17, 2021
The Defendify Cybersecurity Platform was named Best Product in SMB Cybersecurity in the 2021 Global InfoSec Awards, presented by Cyber Defense Magazine.
May 4, 2021
Defendify announces Joe Raczka, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at York IE, and Jerry King, Technology Executive and Entrepreneur, have joined the Defendify Board of Directors.
April 30, 2021
Defendify's Cybersecurity Success Manager, Shanna Utgard, writes on the importance of why checking the cybersecurity your external partners and vendors could reduce the risk of unintentionally compromising the security of your data.
April 27, 2021
An exclusive Tech Tribune interview with Rob Simopoulos, Co-Founder of Defendify, which was recently honored on the 2021 Best Tech Startups in Maine list.
April 15, 2021
Defendify's all-in-one cybersecurity platform is recognized for multiple awards and accolades by several business and industry groups for innovating cybersecurity for organizations without security teams.
April 13, 2021
Defendify was selected as an Industry Champion in the first ever Identity Management Day hosted by the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA).
April 13, 2021
Andrew Rinaldi, Co-Founder at Defendify, lays Cybersecurity bare while discussing the tactics he and his team used to scale Defendify with Matt Wolach, the host of SaaS-Story in the Making podcast.
March 30, 2021
Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, shares his thoughts on what Systems Integrators should take away from the recent Solar Winds hack in the Spring 2021 issue of NSCA Integrate.
March 30, 2021
For the 2nd year in a row, Defendify is listed as a top 10 Maine startup by The Tech Tribune based on revenue, leadership, product adoption, and market differentiation.
March 26, 2021
Co-Founder, Andrew Rinaldi, discusses with Maine Startups Insider how Defendify addressed the growing need for cybersecurity protection during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the market response.
March 24, 2021
Startup .Info interview with Defendify Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos, on how the company got started, and how it has pioneered cybersecurity for organizations without a security team.
March 23, 2021
G2 ranks Defendify as a 2021 High Performer, as well as being Easiest To Do Business With, and having Best Support. Rankings are based on unbiased user reviews of the Defendify Cybersecurity Platform on G2.
March 18, 2021
Portland, Maine is becoming a fast-growing hub for innovative startups. The ORG names Defendify on their list of Top 10 Maine Startups who are making waves in the Pine Tree State.
March 10, 2021
Rob Simopoulos, Co-Founder of Defendify, explains why ongoing cybersecurity assessments should be a standard business practice that helps measure the strengths and weaknesses of cybersecurity across the entire organization.
March 2, 2021
Defendify listed as a Cybersecurity Software Startup of the Year company in the 17th Annual 2021 Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards.
March 1, 2021
Cybersecurity Insiders just announced the winners of their 2021 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, where Defendify took Gold in the Best Free Cybersecurity Tool category for the free Defendify Essentials Package, and Silver for both the Most Innovative Cybersecurity Company, and Best Cybersecurity Startup categories.
February 19, 2021
Defendify is proud to be placed on the Threat. Technology list of American startups and companies who are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Network Security industry.
February 11, 2021
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology news publication, AiThority, picks up on Defendify’s innovative approach to cybersecurity.
January 29, 2021
Cybercriminals have leveraged the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, deploying a record number of cyber attacks impacting organizations of all sizes. Defendify has been answering the demand for more robust cybersecurity, adding new tools, and thousands of user accounts across 18 countries.
January 28, 2021
As an official National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCSA) Champion of Data Privacy Day, Defendify is spreading the word about how to not only protect your data, but also your customer data. (Link)
January 27, 2021
Co-Founder, Rob Simopoulos discusses how a single systems integrator who experiences a cyber incident could easily cause a major cascading compromise effect to many of their customers.
January 27, 2021
Commercial Integrator article focuses on how various remote connections to customer networks creates a risk that a single breach could provide access to numerous targets.
January 21, 2021
Traction Tools, leader in Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®) software, lists Defendify as solution to help EOS® organizations elevate cybersecurity.
