Data Defenders
visit site- $100,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Chicago, IL
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Client Size Distribution
Small Business (<$10M) 25%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B) 50%
Enterprise (>$1B) 25%
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Highlights from Recent Projects
Data Defenders was hired by the Aurora Municipal Government to serve as its Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP). The company's tasks included maintaining security for IT and OT environments, managing and detecting governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) issues, along with providing vCISO services. The engagement was a robust collaboration from both technical and governance perspectives.
Data Defenders' team, led by Cyrus Walker, was made up of 6-10 employees. They were chosen after a request for quotation (RFQ), as they provided great value for the cost and fit the budget perfectly. Additionally, the team showed alignment with Aurora's company values and displayed a healthy corporate culture.
What set Data Defenders apart was their practitioner-level accountability. They treated the client’s security posture as their personal responsibility, not just as a service to be delivered. For organizations operating in regulated environments or those managing complex infrastructure, Data Defenders has proven itself to be a reliable and capable partner.