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Defendify vs Honeywell

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. Honeywell sells a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products to the building, process and industrial sectors. 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 Honeywell: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
DefendifyDefendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams.defendify.comHoneywellHoneywell sells a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products to the building, process and industrial sectors.honeywell.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.
  • Forge Cognition[3][8]A self-contained agentic AI and simulation platform for facility operations.
  • Trackwise Digital[3]A Honeywell product used for quality control work flows.
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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 14, 2026Honeywell Technologies introduced Forge Cognition, an agentic AI and simulation platform for facility operations, developed with Nvidia and Dell Technologies technology.[8]
  • April 20, 2026Honeywell agreed to sell its Productivity Solutions and Services business to Brady Corporation for $1.4 billion in an all-cash transaction.[9]
  • March 6, 2026Honeywell announced that Honeywell Aerospace began a private offering of up to $16 billion of senior notes in connection with the planned spin-off.[5]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[10]
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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.Honeywell says it has worked in industries where failure has real consequences, such as refineries, hospitals, data centers, buildings and manufacturing plants. Honeywell describes a customer that partnered with it to design an OT cybersecurity approach for a complex refinery environment. Honeywell names a refinery and petrochemicals company among the customers it provides with process technologies, licensing, engineering services and digital solutions.
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November 11, 2026October 12, 2026

Where they overlap

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

Where they differ, field by field

  • Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers; Honeywell's is OT and ICS security.
  • Defendify is also filed under Security awareness training and Vulnerability management. Honeywell is also filed under Security consulting and advisory.
  • Defendify lists Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Honeywell lists Forge Cognition and Trackwise Digital.

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: Honeywell

What Forge Cognition does[3][8]
Honeywell introduced Forge Cognition, a self-contained agentic AI and simulation platform for facility operations. Honeywell developed Forge Cognition with technology from NVIDIA and Dell Technologies. Forge Cognition is positioned across physical environments such as buildings, campuses and industrial operations.
What Trackwise Digital does[3]
Trackwise Digital is a Honeywell product. Biovac and Inspiration Healthcare Group modernized their quality control work flows with Trackwise Digital.

Questions about Defendify and Honeywell

What do Defendify and Honeywell sell?
Defendify sells Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Honeywell sells Forge Cognition and Trackwise Digital.
Are Defendify and Honeywell in the same category?
They share MDR and managed SOC. Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers and Honeywell's is OT and ICS security.
Who are Defendify and Honeywell sold to?
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. Honeywell says it has worked in industries where failure has real consequences, such as refineries, hospitals, data centers, buildings and manufacturing plants.
What have Defendify and Honeywell 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 14, 2026: Honeywell Technologies introduced Forge Cognition, an agentic AI and simulation platform for facility operations, developed with Nvidia and Dell Technologies technology.

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

Sources

Defendify full record

  1. [1]defendify.comDefendify · defendify.com · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  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
  6. [6]Stay Ahead of a Cyber Attack with Detection & Response | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Reinforce Cybersecurity Awareness with Policies & Training | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Defendify Essentials Package | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Cybersecurity Service Warranty | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Partner Program | DefendifyDefendify · undated page, accessed November 11, 2026 · Tier A
  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

Honeywell full record

  1. [1]Ot cybersecurityHoneywell · honeywell.com · undated page, accessed October 12, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Investor Relations | Honeywell TechnologiesHoneywell · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Honeywell Technologies: Leading the Autonomy ShiftHoneywell · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]UOP HomeHoneywell UOP · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Honeywell Announces Launch of Honeywell Aerospace’s Offering of Senior Notes in Connection with Planned Spin-OffHoneywell · published March 6, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Honeywell Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 1, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Miller Electric Welding Company contact informationHoneywell · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Honeywell Technologies Launches Forge Cognition with NVIDIA and Dell Technologies, Advancing Physical AI Across Buildings and Industrial OperationsHoneywell · published October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Honeywell to Sell Productivity Solutions and Services Business to Brady Corporation | Honeywell TechnologiesHoneywell · published April 20, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Sine by Honeywell Reviews & Product DetailsG2 · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier C

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