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Defendify vs Dispel

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. Dispel sells OT secure remote access, connecting vendors, OEMs, and operators to critical systems and data. CISO Tribune files both under MDR and managed SOC. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Defendify vs Dispel: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
DefendifyDefendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams.defendify.comDispelDispel sells OT secure remote access, connecting vendors, OEMs, and operators to critical systems and data.dispel.com
What it sells
  • Phishing Simulations[1][5]Ongoing, automated, unannounced phishing email campaigns that test a team's reflexes.
  • Cybersecurity Service Warranty[1]Up to $1,000,000 in financial assistance for qualified cyber events.
  • Dispel Zero Trust Engine[3][6][7][11]Dispel Zero Trust Engine replaces jump servers, VPNs, and IT PAM tools.
  • Dispel Intelligence[8][15]Dispel Intelligence pulls existing Nozomi or Dragos device risk data directly into the access decision.
  • Dispel Identity[9]Dispel Identity adds IAL2 through government ID validation and a biometric match.
  • Dispel Compliance[10]Dispel Compliance scores live configuration against NERC CIP, NIST, IEC 62443, and NIS2 simultaneously.
  • Industrial Data Streaming[11]Secure, real-time transfer and industrial data integration.
  • Dispel OTFusion[12]A patented OT consolidation solution.
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Recent news
  • August 11, 2026Defendify was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year.[12]
  • October 19, 2026Dispel launched a solution for OEMs and machine builders who deliver remote service directly to their industrial customers' equipment.[16]
  • September 14, 2026Dispel opened its Community Power & Water Program at the American Public Power Association's Cybersecurity & Technology Summit in San Antonio.[14]
  • June 17, 2026Dispel announced general availability of Site Console.[13]
  • May 14, 2026Dispel announced general availability of Session Forensics with Dynamic Risk Scoring, the first capability within Dispel Intelligence.[15]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[17]
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Who it fits
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. Its partner program is designed for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, GRC, security integrators, systems contractors, consultants, and industry associations and organizations. Defendify is a software as a service product, and discounts may be available for certain groups, such as non-profit organizations and associations. Defendify states that some customers continue to use products from other providers while some aim to streamline vendors and transition more fully to Defendify.From its own pages, Dispel sells mainly to industrial organizations in manufacturing, utilities, and energy. Dispel says it connects operators, contractors, and vendors to ICS and OT systems. Dispel describes cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployment, and deployments for regulated utilities. Dispel describes multi-site industrial organizations as a setting for its OTFusion solution.
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November 11, 2026November 9, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Defendify and Dispel are both filed under MDR and managed SOC.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers; Dispel's is Zero trust network access.
  • Defendify is also filed under Security awareness training and Vulnerability management. Dispel is also filed under OT and ICS security and Unidirectional gateways and secure transfer.
  • Defendify lists Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Dispel lists Dispel Zero Trust Engine, Dispel Intelligence, Dispel Identity, Dispel Compliance, Industrial Data Streaming and 1 more.

What it sells: Defendify

What Phishing Simulations does[1][5]
Defendify runs ongoing, automated, unannounced phishing email campaigns to test teams' reflexes. Those who take the bait are spot trained at the point of failure, and regular reporting helps to gauge retention and monitor training performance.
What Cybersecurity Service Warranty does[1]
The Defendify Cybersecurity Service Warranty provides up to $1,000,000 in financial assistance for qualified cyber events. The Defendify Cybersecurity Service Warranty is subject to terms and qualifying customers.

What it sells: Dispel

What Dispel Zero Trust Engine does[3][6][7][11]
Dispel Zero Trust Engine replaces jump servers, VPNs, and IT PAM tools. Dispel delivers a tiered connection suite with Browser Connect, Virtual Desktop, and Local Application options tailored to every user. Dispel Zero Trust Engine can be deployed in cloud, on-prem, and hybrid models.
What Dispel Intelligence does[8][15]
Session Forensics and Dynamic Risk Scoring are built into the same remote access session. Dispel tracks AAL at every login, with 11-signal risk scoring that surfaces anomalies in real time.
What Dispel Identity does[9]
Government ID validation, liveness check, and biometric match confirm a real, verified person, meeting NIST IAL2. Dispel Identity works with Microsoft Entra, Okta, PingIdentity, SAML, OIDC, and hybrid environments.
What Dispel Compliance does[10]
Dispel exports timestamped evidence as an OSCAL Component Definition, plus CSV and PDF summaries. Dispel lists supported frameworks as NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, NERC CIP, IEC 62443-3-3, NIS2 (EU 2024/2690), NIST CSF 2.0, and SANS ICS 5 Critical Controls.
What Industrial Data Streaming does[11]
Dispel says Industrial Data Streaming enables secure, real-time transfer and industrial data integration across operational, diagnostic, and system-level sources. The Dispel Zero Trust Engine provides an Industrial Data Streaming solution.
What Dispel OTFusion does[12]
Dispel OTFusion is a patented OT consolidation solution that unifies applications, operating systems, and services into a single secure environment. Dispel says customers can start with a single application or data stream and scale as results come in.

Questions about Defendify and Dispel

What do Defendify and Dispel sell?
Defendify sells Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Dispel sells Dispel Zero Trust Engine, Dispel Intelligence, Dispel Identity, Dispel Compliance, Industrial Data Streaming and 1 more.
Are Defendify and Dispel in the same category?
They share MDR and managed SOC. Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers and Dispel's is Zero trust network access.
Who are Defendify and Dispel sold to?
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. From its own pages, Dispel sells mainly to industrial organizations in manufacturing, utilities, and energy.
What have Defendify and Dispel announced recently?
August 11, 2026: Defendify was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies for the third consecutive year. October 19, 2026: Dispel launched a solution for OEMs and machine builders who deliver remote service directly to their industrial customers' equipment.

About Defendify

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. The Defendify layered cybersecurity solution covers people, process, and technology with 3 layers of protection and 13 modules in 1 platform. Defendify sells an All-In-One Cybersecurity® package with 13 modules across three layers of security.[1][2][3][4][5]

Defendify offers a solution for active monitoring, detection, containment, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. Defendify offers a solution for setting clear expectations and delivering ongoing cybersecurity education. Defendify offers a solution for identifying and addressing vulnerabilities across people, process, and technology. Defendify sells a package for 24/7 active monitoring and response, plus containment, by cybersecurity experts.[2][5]

On the detection and response side, Defendify provides managed security operations for active cybersecurity monitoring, detection, containment, and response. Defendify uses cybersecurity experts to identify suspicious activity and respond in real-time to contain attacks. Defendify provides a way to define and know roles, responsibilities, and next steps in the case of a cyberattack, breach, or incident. Defendify sends curated email alerts and notifications about critical vulnerabilities, important software patches, recent security incidents, and new and evolving attack methods.[1][4][6]

On the policies and training side, Defendify runs ongoing, automated, unannounced phishing email campaigns to test teams' reflexes, and spot trains those who take the bait at the point of failure. Defendify lets organizations customize that policy according to their legal, insurance, and compliance objectives. Defendify provides classroom-style cybersecurity video content covering cybersecurity fundamentals for current and new team members. Defendify provides cybersecurity microlearning videos and quizzes. Defendify has a library of graphics to promote cybersecurity awareness in physical and digital workspaces.[1][3][7]

On the assessments and testing side, Defendify provides a way to assess cyber strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Defendify runs simulated cyberattacks to uncover and prioritize network and security weaknesses for remediation. Defendify scans automatically to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities in an organization's network and systems. Defendify notifies teams when passwords for team members have been stolen and found listed in the dark web. Defendify runs automated website scanning to monitor website issues, vulnerabilities, and risks. The Defendify Cybersecurity Service Warranty provides up to $1,000,000 in financial assistance for qualified cyber events, and it is subject to terms and qualifying customers.[4][5][9]

Defendify is a software as a service (SaaS) product. Defendify pricing is based on the number of Defendify modules purchased, along with the number of associated assets to be protected. Defendify will customize a package to meet a customer's needs and budget. Defendify provides every customer a dedicated Customer Success Manager, initially to assist with onboarding and activation. Defendify's Success Manager conducts regular security meetings to review cybersecurity reports, recommendations, and opportunities for ongoing improvement.[5][10]

Defendify has a partner program for reselling cybersecurity and adding recurring revenue. Defendify designed the partner program for MSPs, MSSPs, VARs, GRC, Security Integrators, Systems Contractors, consultants, industry associations and organizations, and more. Defendify bills partners monthly for the number of organizations they protect and licenses their customers are using. Defendify is SOC 2 compliant. Defendify rebranded from Launch Security.[1][3][5][6][7][8][10][11]

Defendify on the record

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Defendify full record

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  2. [2]All-In-One Cybersecurity® Platform | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Company | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Layered Security | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Pricing | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
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  11. [11]Security | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Defendify Earns Third Straight Inc. 5000 Honor by Making Enterprise-Grade Cybersecurity Accessible to All OrganizationsDefendify · published August 11, 2026 · Tier A

Dispel full record

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  2. [2]Dispel celebrates 2025 fastest growing cybersecurity company as ot secure remote access demand growsDispel · dispel.com · published March 26, 2025 · Tier A
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  12. [12]OTFusion — OT Digital Transformation & Multi-Site Consolidation | DispelDispel · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Dispel Launches Site Console, Delivering On-Premises OT Remote Access for NERC CIP and Air-Gapped EnvironmentsDispel · published June 17, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Dispel Launches Community Power & Water Program at APPA Cybersecurity & Technology SummitDispel · published September 14, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Dispel Launches Session Forensics, Bringing Real-Time Dynamic Risk Scoring to OT Remote Access as AI Threats EscalateDispel · published May 14, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Dispel Introduces Dispel Zero Trust Engine for OEMs to Standardize Secure Remote Service at ScaleDispel · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]Dispel Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier C
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