DEFEND

DEFEND

Independent cyber security outsourcing and consulting

Overview

DEFEND is an independent cyber security partner delivering outsourced consulting and managed services across ANZ. It covers auditing and compliance (NIST), virtual CISO services, cloud and data centre connectivity, network security, secure coding, endpoint protection, threat education, and business continuity planning. It works by deploying skilled security professionals to provide advisory, ongoing managed programs, and procurement support, guided by standardized frameworks. Its goal is to help customers access the right people, processes, and technology to prevent and mitigate cyber-attacks and maintain business continuity, with a focus on end-user threat management and practical risk reduction.

About DEFEND

Simplify's Rating
Why DEFEND is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Consulting

Cybersecurity

Company Size

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

Upper Harbour, New Zealand

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • August 6, 2026 World Cup deployments showcase multi-agency demand and credibility.
  • Techtime reported 50% annual revenue growth and $185 million 2026 revenue.
  • December 2024 funding and June 2026 acquisition validate investor appetite for counter-drone security.

What critics are saying

  • Motorola's Q4 2026 closing depends on regulatory approvals and geopolitical review.
  • Rogue-drone rivals and jamming vendors pressure margins before the 2026 acquisition closes.
  • If approvals stall, D-Fend loses exit certainty and faces buyer concentration risk.

What makes DEFEND unique

  • EnforceAir won FAA airport approval in 2024, rare for counter-drone systems.
  • D-Fend deployed across 30+ countries, including NATO members and major public venues.
  • Motorola agreed to buy D-Fend for $1.5 billion on June 1, 2026.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Home Office Stipend

Wellness Program

Company News

TheMarker
Dec 4th, 2024
D-Fend raises $31M for drone defense

Israeli startup D-Fend announced a $31 million funding round led by Israel Growth Partners (IGP), with participation from Vertex Ventures and Vertex Growth. This brings the company's total funding to $67 million. D-Fend specializes in developing defense systems against drones.

NZ Herald
Feb 28th, 2022
Vodafone NZ buys majority stake in cybersecurity firm

Cybersecurity is a fast-growing areas for telcos.

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