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CYDEF

Ottawacomputer & network security

About

CYDEF is a Canadian cybersecurity company based in Ottawa, Ontario, founded in 2017. The company specializes in affordable, AI- and machine learning-powered solutions for threat detection, prevention, education, and incident response, catering primarily to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With a focus on making enterprise-level protection accessible, CYDEF combines automated behavioral detection with human oversight to enhance efficiency and reliability. The company's flagship service, SMART-Monitor, offers managed detection and response (MDR) capabilities, providing SOC-level protection at a lower cost. Additionally, CYDEF's SMART-Sentinel solution enables faster threat detection and management. The company is recognized for its patented technology that effectively filters out false positives, allowing security teams to concentrate on genuine threats. CYDEF has been acknowledged as one of the world’s most innovative CyberTech companies for three consecutive years as of 2023 and supports up to 100,000 devices. Key executives include CEO Martin Shepherd, Co-Founder Elana Graham, and CTO Mark Levine.