Defensely
Cybersecurity Assessments, Simplified.
Overview
Defensely is a cybersecurity assessment platform designed to help MSPs and MSSPs evaluate client environments against established frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS Controls. It streamlines the data collection and analysis process, allowing providers to quickly identify security gaps, create remediation plans, and generate professional reports. These reports are key deliverables for vCISO services and security-focused QBRs, helping to justify security investments.
✨ Key Features
- Cybersecurity Assessments
- Compliance Frameworks (NIST, CIS, etc.)
- Automated Report Generation
- Remediation Planning
- Client-facing Dashboards
- Risk Scoring
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on simplifying the assessment process.
- Clean, modern, and easy-to-understand reports.
- Designed specifically for client-facing security conversations.
Unique Value: Simplifies the complex process of cybersecurity assessments, enabling MSPs to deliver valuable vCISO services and have more effective, data-driven security conversations with clients.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Conducting a NIST CSF assessment for a new client to establish a security baseline.
- Generating a visual report that shows a client's risk score and key areas for improvement.
- Building a plan of action and milestones (POA&M) to address identified security gaps.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time security monitoring (SIEM/EDR)
- Hardware asset lifecycle management
- Sales and marketing automation
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modern and user-friendly experience focused purely on assessments, compared to broader vCIO platforms that may have less depth in their assessment modules.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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