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Defendify vs Living Security

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. Living Security sells a platform that reads signals from the security tools its customers already run to reveal human and agent risk, and guides the response. CISO Tribune files both under Security awareness training. 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 Living Security: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
DefendifyDefendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams.defendify.comLiving SecurityLiving Security sells a platform that reads signals from the security tools its customers already run to reveal human and agent risk, and guides the response.livingsecurity.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.
  • Livvy[5][10]Livvy proposes the next move, and the customer's team approves it.
  • Phishing simulation[5][7]Phishing simulation aimed by the customer's risk data, not its calendar.
  • Human Risk Management Framework[5]An open framework of 137 signals, open to everyone under CC BY 4.0.
  • Living Security SCIM[8]Account provisioning that follows the SCIM 2.0 standard.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesAustin, United States[2]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2017[1][4]
Ownership and funding
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Named customers
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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]
  • March 24, 2026Living Security announced general availability of its AI-native human risk management platform, which extends risk management to both human employees and AI agents.[9]
  • March 12, 2026Living Security announced that Edna Conway has joined the company as Executive Advisor.[11]
  • January 14, 2026Living Security launched Livvy, an AI intelligence engine for its AI-native human risk management platform, made available in beta.[10]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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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, Living Security sells to organisations that already run security tools, from which it reads signals to reveal human and agent risk. Our reading is that the platform serves security teams that keep the final decision on responses, since approvals stay with the customer's team. The workforce Living Security describes includes people in business functions such as finance, with an accounts payable lead given as an example. Our reading is that Living Security sells to organisations running AI agents alongside people, with every agent held to an accountable owner.
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November 11, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Defendify and Living Security are both filed under Security awareness training.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers; Living Security's is Human risk management.
  • Defendify is also filed under Vulnerability management and MDR and managed SOC.
  • Defendify lists Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Living Security lists Livvy, Phishing simulation, Human Risk Management Framework and Living Security SCIM.
  • Living Security is headquartered in Austin, United States.
  • Living Security was founded in 2017.

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: Living Security

What Livvy does[5][10]
Livvy recommends an action for each person, a playbook runs the action, and every result flows back into the Human Risk Index. Livvy can recommend step-up MFA and a credential reset for a person, then a 90-second coaching nudge, and waits for the team's approval. Approvals stay with the customer's team.
What Phishing simulation does[5][7]
Who is being targeted by real attacks, what assets those users can access and how they have behaved in the past go into shaping each test before it goes out. Living Security is launching support for phishing simulations via email and Teams. SMS, voice, and video simulations are on the Living Security near-term roadmap.
What Human Risk Management Framework does[5]
The Living Security map of how risk builds comes from the Human Risk Management Framework, which has 137 signals and is open to everyone under CC BY 4.0. In the map, signals from nine risk domains join into cohorts, cohorts feed sequences, and each sequence heads for a breach scenario.
What Living Security SCIM does[8]
Living Security SCIM follows the SCIM 2.0 standard (RFC 7643 and RFC 7644). SailPoint Identity Security Cloud and IdentityIQ manage Living Security accounts through the SailPoint SCIM 2.0 connector. The schema includes the core user, the Enterprise extension and the Living Security extension.

Questions about Defendify and Living Security

What do Defendify and Living Security sell?
Defendify sells Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. Living Security sells Livvy, Phishing simulation, Human Risk Management Framework and Living Security SCIM.
Are Defendify and Living Security in the same category?
They share Security awareness training. Defendify's primary category is Managed security service providers and Living Security's is Human risk management.
Where are Defendify and Living Security headquartered?
Living Security is headquartered in Austin, United States.
When were Defendify and Living Security founded?
Living Security was founded in 2017.
Who are Defendify and Living Security sold to?
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. From its own pages, Living Security sells to organisations that already run security tools, from which it reads signals to reveal human and agent risk.
What have Defendify and Living Security 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. March 24, 2026: Living Security announced general availability of its AI-native human risk management platform, which extends risk management to both human employees and AI agents.

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

  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

Living Security full record

  1. [1]About usLiving Security · livingsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]ContactLiving Security · livingsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]PlatformLiving Security · livingsecurity.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Living security strengthens cybersecurity human risk platform with phishing simulation moderator free training and foreign translation support 301277650Living Security via PR Newswire · prnewswire.com · published April 27, 2021 · Tier A
  5. [5]Living Security | AI-native Human Risk ManagementLiving Security · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Microsoft Entra ID integration setup - Living Security PlatformLiving Security · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]HRMCon 2026: Human Risk Management Conference | Living SecurityLiving Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Set up SCIM with SailPoint - Living Security PlatformLiving Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Living Security Launches AI-Native Human Risk Management PlatformLiving Security · published March 24, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Living Security Launches Livvy, AI-Native Predictive HRM IntelligenceLiving Security · published January 14, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Living Security Welcomes Edna Conway as Executive AdvisorLiving Security · published March 12, 2026 · Tier A

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