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DirectDefense
Building Resilience Against Even the Most Advanced Security Threats
About DirectDefense
DirectDefense provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, ICS/SCADA security services, and 24/7 managed security services for companies of all sizes. Focused on building security resiliency, the firm offers comprehensive security testing services with specialization in application security, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance assurance testing. Its team of highly talented consultants has worked with the majority of the Fortune 100 companies, in industries such as power and utility, gaming, retail, financial, media, travel, aerospace, healthcare, and technology.
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Signals from DirectDefense
9 published signals
Presence & Recognition
DirectDefense is heading to GrrCON in Grand Rapids from September 24 to 25 as the first year sponsoring.
Reported by DirectDefense
Research & Knowledge
DirectDefense CSO Christopher Walcutt, CISM, CISSP broke down the Fairlife ransomware incident to explain OT visibility, operational dependencies, and recovering with confidence.
Reported by Kevin Brooks
Research & Knowledge
DirectDefense CSO Christopher Walcutt, CISM, CISSP explained lessons manufacturers can learn from the Fairlife incident about OT visibility, operational links, and how to recover confidently.
Reported by Michael F.
Research & Knowledge
DirectDefense CSO Christopher Walcutt, CISM, CISSP broke down the Fairlife ransomware incident to explain OT visibility, operational dependencies, and recovery for manufacturers.
Reported by DirectDefense
Presence & Recognition
DirectDefense is attending the first day of the CYBRSECCON conference at Little Woodrow’s EaDo in Houston, Texas, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, featuring discussions on OT security with Dragos, Inc.
Reported by DirectDefense
Presence & Recognition
DirectDefense featured speaker Jared Ballou discussing ongoing penetration testing and security maturity in a video.
Reported by DirectDefense
Research & Knowledge
DirectDefense CSO Christopher Walcutt, CISM, CISSP published a blog post analyzing recent attacks targeting internet-facing PLCs and OT security gaps for water utilities.
Reported by Kevin Brooks
Research & Knowledge
DirectDefense CSO Christopher Walcutt, CISM, CISSP published a blog post analyzing recent attacks targeting internet-facing PLCs and OT security gaps for water utilities.
Reported by DirectDefense
Research & Knowledge
DirectDefense published a fireside chat featuring Christopher Walcutt, CISM, CISSP, and Charly Bun discussing OT and SOC/MDR insights in industrial settings.
Reported by Michael F.