
A cyber security MSSP & Cyber Threat Intelligence company protecting clients data, infrastructure, reputation, and assets. #DefendEdge
Chicago, IL
Joined October 2016
- Tweets2.2K
- Following460
- Followers569
- Likes129
Ransomware preparedness starts long before the ransom note appears. Backups, monitoring, and response planning all matter. 💾 #Ransomware #CyberResilience #BusinessContinuity
11
Here's a number that should make you pause: $4.99 million. That's the global average cost of a data breach in 2026, up 12% and a record high. In the US it's $11.5M. It takes 247 days to identify and contain. #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #IBMSecurity
15
Threat Actor Spotlight: The Gentlemen — 87 attacks tracked in a recent 7-day monitoring window, +50% WoW, hitting Healthcare, Finance. BlackBeam correlates live attacks with tracked IOCs to cut through attribution noise. defendedge.com/blackbeam/
3
Phishing has evolved beyond obvious spelling mistakes. Modern scams can look remarkably legitimate. 🎣 #Phishing #CyberAwareness #EmailSecurity
10
60% of data breaches involve an insider — malicious, negligent, or compromised
DefendEdge's SOC monitors for:
• Anomalous user behavior
• Privileged access abuse
• Data exfiltration attempts
• Lateral movement
Learn more → defendedge.com/security-oper…
#InsiderThreat #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge
10
Your network should never have blind spots. Visibility helps identify suspicious activity before it becomes a larger problem. 👁️ #NetworkMonitoring #ThreatDetection #CyberDefense
12
Let's talk about what keeps your business safe. DefendGRC automates FortiGate firewall audits in under 60 seconds, replacing 2-6 hours of manual work per device. Compliance without the bottleneck. #CyberSecurity #Compliance #DefendGRC #DefendEdge
235
Zero Trust = Never Trust, Always Verify
• Verify explicitly
• Least privilege access
• Assume breach
DefendEdge implements Zero Trust through identity-aware controls + 24/7 monitoring → defendedge.com/security-oper…
#ZeroTrust #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge
1
16
Every organization has a digital footprint. Understanding what attackers can see is an important part of protecting it. 👣 #AttackSurface #DigitalSecurity #ThreatIntelligence
9
Security awareness shouldn’t happen only after someone clicks a phishing link. Build awareness before the incident. 🎓 #SecurityTraining #CyberAwareness #DefendEdge
11
Regular security reviews help ensure yesterday’s defenses still work against today’s threats. 🔍 #SecurityAssessment #CyberSecurity #InfoSec
1
19
Did you think small businesses are too small to hack? Wrong. SMBs account for 46% of all breaches. 88% involve ransomware. 19% face bankruptcy after. No business is too small. #CyberSecurity #SmallBusiness #DefendEdge
9
A US-based SOC means:
• 24/7 monitoring, 99% SLA
• 15-min avg incident response
• HIPAA/PCI-DSS/SOX/CMMC expertise
• No language barriers or timezone gaps
DefendEdge's SOC is staffed entirely by US citizens → defendedge.com/security-oper…
#SOC #CyberSecurity #DefendEdge
45
Security testing provides a different perspective, the perspective of someone actively looking for a way in. 🧪 #PenTesting #SecurityTesting #CyberDefense
12
Hackers raised supermarket freezer temps to 50C across 11 European countries, spoiling food and even targeting French blood banks. No group has claimed responsibility. The EU calls it "not isolated." #CyberSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #DefendEdge
10
🔗 Your security is only as strong as your least secure vendor
New blog: Supply Chain Attacks in 2026 → defendedge.com/blog/
#SupplyChain #CyberSecurity #ThirdPartyRisk #DefendEdge
8
A vulnerability without remediation is still a vulnerability. Finding the problem is only the first step. 🛠️ #VulnerabilityManagement #CyberSecurity #RiskManagement
7
31% of breaches now start with vulnerability exploitation, surpassing stolen credentials as the #1 entry point. Up 55% in one year. Patch your systems. #CyberSecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #DefendEdge
13
📈 Threat Actor Spotlight: The Gentlemen — 118 attacks tracked in a recent 7-day monitoring window, +97% WoW, hitting Healthcare, Finance. BlackBeam correlates live attacks with tracked IOCs to cut through attribution noise. defendedge.com/blackbeam/
1
19
Cyber criminals look for the easiest path. Make your organization a harder target through strong security fundamentals. 🛡️ #CyberSecurity #CyberHygiene #DefendEdge
3




