The Traditional Cybersecurity VAR is Obsolete

Technology Sourcing
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Application Security
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Cloud Security
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Data Security
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Endpoint Security
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Identity & Access Management
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Network Security
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Risk & Compliance
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Security Operations/Incident Response
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Security Spend Optimization
Has the “Value Add” in VAR disappeared for you? You’re not alone in asking that question.
At Defy Security, we built our company to challenge the status quo and address the concerns we hear from CISOs and security leaders. Our client-first approach is the foundation of our success and a key reason we are the fastest-growing cybersecurity VAR in North America.
Changing the Cybersecurity Buying Experience
We take a modern, client-centric approach to cybersecurity procurement. Here’s how we stand apart:
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Unbiased Expertise with Informed Perspective

With 450+ cybersecurity vendor partnerships, we don’t push a single solution—we offer unbiased recommendations tailored to your needs. While we remain neutral, we bring informed perspectives and expert opinions to help you select the right security technology for your organization.
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Client-First Mentality

Our sellers and solution architects have no sales quotas—ensuring their only priority is what’s best for you. We remove misaligned incentives so you can trust that our recommendations are solely focused on your security objectives.
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Exclusive Research at No Cost

Our clients leverage Defy as an extension of their team (another FTE of sorts which you don’t have to pay for)! We do so by tapping into our Defy Lab repository—a rich resource of documented projects, vendor research, technology evaluations, and side-by-side market analyses—all available at no charge.
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Optimized Cybersecurity Investment

We help clients negotiate the best pricing for both new purchases and annual renewals, leveraging our industry influence to drive cost savings. Additionally, our proven methodology identifies opportunities to rationalize, consolidate, and optimize your security stack, reducing tool sprawl while enhancing operational efficiency and lowering costs.
Defy Security Puts the “Value Add” Back in VAR
Consider Defy an extension of your team—helping you assess, select, procure, and deploy the best security technologies for your environment. If your current VAR has lost the “VA” in VAR, it’s time to make a change.

Let’s redefine value—together.

Technology Sourcing

Application Security

API Security
Application Security Posture Management – ASPM
Application Security – SCA
Application Security Testing – DAST
Application Security Testing – SAST
Certification Management
Web Application Firewall (WAF)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

GenAI Security Protection

Cloud Security

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
Cloud Monitor/Compliance
Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)
Cloud Workload Protection (CWP)
Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Multi-Cloud Visibility
SaaS Security Posture Management

Data Security

Data Classification
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
Data-Centric Security/Insider Risk
Encryption
File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)
HSM
Key Management
PKI

Endpoint Security

Identity & Access Management

Asset Management
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Endpoint Patching
Endpoint Prevention
Authentication
Customer Identity Access Management (CIAM)
Identity Governance
Multifactor Authentication
Non-Human Identity (NHI)
Privilege Access Management (PAM)
Universal Directory Visibility & Protection

Network Security

Advanced Threat Protection
Core Switching
DDoS Protection
Deception
DNS Security
Email Security
IDS
IPAM
IPS
Load Balancer
Microsegmentation
Network Access Control
Network Analysis/Forensics
Network Detection & Response (NDR)
Network Firewall
Network Policy Management
Sandboxing
SD-WAN
Secure Web Gateway
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
VPN
Vulnerability Management
Wireless
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

Risk & Compliance

GRC Tools
Risk Assessment/Visibility
Third Party Risk Management Solutions (TPRM)

Security Operations/Incident Response

Attack Simulation
Data Security Storage
Security Analytics/UEBA
Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
Security Orchestration, Automation, Response (SOAR)
Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
Ticketing Platform

Security Spend Optimization

Cyber Investment Management
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