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Defendify vs UST

Defendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams. UST sells technology solutions for the enterprise. CISO Tribune files both under Managed security service providers. 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 UST: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
DefendifyDefendify sells a cybersecurity platform designed for IT teams.defendify.comUSTUST sells technology solutions for the enterprise.ust.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.
  • Use Case Factory[5]A library of use cases and playbooks that CyberProof maps to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Innovation Assurance[4]A UST methodology for building digital products for the EV industry with security at its core.
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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]
  • September 7, 2026UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group.[11]
  • May 5, 2026UST has acquired Taciti Consulting, a boutique SAP Silver Partner focused on large-scale ERP transformation projects.[12]
  • April 14, 2026UST has launched UST Nimbus together with advisory firm Evaaya, a design-led operating model for Global Capability Centers.[10]
  • April 7, 2026UST has acquired Intecrowd LLC, a Workday Partner focused on deployments and lifecycle support for Workday solutions.[8]
  • March 23, 2026CyberProof, a UST company, announced the availability of CyberProof Defense Center Reveal360, a centralized visibility hub for security posture and service performance.[13]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[3]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
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, UST sells mainly to enterprises, with named work in the automotive industry, financial services and consumer products. For automotive buyers, UST offers solutions covering EV technology, digital engineering and cloud solutions. CyberProof works with customers' security teams, acting as an extension of the team and aligning response windows to the customer's acceptable level of risk. UST also provides managed IT services to consumer products companies and observability work to financial services companies.
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November 11, 2026October 14, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Managed security service providers is the primary category of both Defendify and UST.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Defendify is also filed under Security awareness training, Vulnerability management and MDR and managed SOC. UST is also filed under Security consulting and advisory.
  • Defendify lists Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. UST lists Use Case Factory and Innovation Assurance.

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: UST

What Use Case Factory does[5]
CyberProof maps its library of use cases and playbooks, called a Use Case Factory, to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. The aim is to continuously reduce detection gaps and automate responses to threats. Each use case includes the attack's source, Kill Chain correlation, log source types, risk level, an explanation of the threat, and a remediation and mitigation playbook.

Questions about Defendify and UST

What do Defendify and UST sell?
Defendify sells Phishing Simulations and Cybersecurity Service Warranty. UST sells Use Case Factory and Innovation Assurance.
Are Defendify and UST in the same category?
Yes. Managed security service providers is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Who are Defendify and UST sold to?
Defendify states that it makes stronger cybersecurity possible for all organizations. From its own pages, UST sells mainly to enterprises, with named work in the automotive industry, financial services and consumer products.
What have Defendify and UST 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. September 7, 2026: UST has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Italdesign from the Audi Group.

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

UST full record

  1. [1]Managed security servicesUST · ust.com · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Digital Transformation Solutions Company | USTUST · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]UST Global Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier C
  4. [4]Automotive Industry IT Solutions and Services | USTUST · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Creating a Smarter Security Operations Center with the MITRE ATT&CKCyberProof (UST) · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Consumer Products IT Support | Managed Services Case StudyUST · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Observability Platform Reduces Alert Fatigue by 60% | UST Case StudyUST · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]UST Acquires Award-Winning Workday Partner IntecrowdUST · published April 7, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]UST Expands Fintech Capabilities with Tailwind AcquisitionUST · published January 19, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]UST Launches UST Nimbus to Transform GCCs with Advisory-Led, Design-Driven CapabilitiesUST · published April 14, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]UST and Italdesign Unite Design, Engineering, and AI to Shape the Future of MobilityUST · published September 7, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]UST Increases SAP Transformation Portfolio with Acquisition of TacitiBusiness Wire · published May 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]CyberProof Unveils Reveal360 Hub for Security and Business OutcomesUST · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A

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