DirectDefense Launches Managed Security Platform for SMBs to Close Cyber Gaps Without Breaking the Bank
- Cyber Jack
- 11 hours ago
- 2 min read
DirectDefense has unveiled Security Essentials—a fully managed, subscription-based security program aimed at plugging the gaping holes in protection for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Long overlooked and often outmatched, SMBs are frequently the weakest link in the digital supply chain—and a growing target for cybercriminals.
“Security shouldn’t be out of reach just because you’re a smaller organization,” said Jim Broome, President and CTO of DirectDefense. “We’re democratizing cybersecurity by providing SMBs with a fully managed, all-in-one security solution that offers continuous enterprise-grade protection, expert guidance, and compliance support at a price point that makes sense for their business.”
Bridging the Cybersecurity Divide for SMBs
DirectDefense’s new offering arrives at a critical juncture. While major enterprises invest millions in layered defenses, smaller firms are often left to cobble together fragmented tools—if they have any defenses at all. From vulnerable web apps to credential reuse, SMBs face the same threats as large enterprises, but with fewer resources and little strategic oversight.
Security Essentials attempts to even the playing field by bundling key enterprise-grade capabilities into a streamlined, cloud-delivered service. At its core: weekly consultations with a dedicated virtual CISO (vCISO), real-time visibility into threat exposure, and expert-led threat prioritization across vulnerability and identity management.
Key features include:
vCISO Access: A weekly cadence of expert-guided security advice tailored to each organization’s unique risk landscape.
Unified Dashboard: A 360° view of vulnerability and identity threat posture via the cloud-native ThreatAdvisor platform.
Dark Web Surveillance: Real-time scanning of illicit markets for exposed credentials and sensitive data.
NIST CSF 2.0 Alignment: Embedded best-practice controls to streamline compliance with HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SEC rules, and more.
What differentiates Security Essentials is its focus on simplicity. Instead of handing SMBs a complex toolkit, it provides prioritized, actionable steps, with continuous monitoring and expert interpretation layered in. The aim: transform cyber defense from a disjointed expense into an integrated business enabler.
Delivering Security-as-a-Service, Minus the Complexity
While managed security services aren’t new, few cater specifically to the SMB segment in such a curated fashion. By wrapping proactive detection, expert remediation, and compliance readiness into a single pane of glass, DirectDefense is betting that accessibility—and transparency—will win the market.
“SMBs are constantly forced to make trade-offs between security and growth. We want to remove that friction,” Broome said. “This is about scaling security as your business scales.”
In a world where the smallest business can be the doorway to a massive supply chain attack, solutions like Security Essentials may become more than a convenience—they could become a baseline requirement.
For SMBs navigating compliance pressures and an ever-expanding threat landscape, DirectDefense is positioning itself not just as a service provider, but as a strategic partner—offering not just protection, but peace of mind.