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DefenseStorm
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Cybersecurity and cybercompliance for community banks
DefenseStorm
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Cybersecurity and cybercompliance for community banks
Overview
DefenseStorm provides cloud-based cybersecurity and cybercompliance solutions tailored for community banks and credit unions. It automates tracking, controls, and reporting, blending security with regulatory requirements in a co-managed platform that augments internal security teams. It differentiates itself by focusing on smaller financial institutions with a shared ownership model and by delivering real-time protections, supported by recognition from NAFCU and ICBA. Its goal is to help these institutions meet regulatory requirements and protect their assets through practical, scalable cybersecurity and compliance.
About DefenseStorm
Industries
Cybersecurity
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$68.9M
Headquarters
Alpharetta, Georgia
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- DefenseStorm announced 2025 Inc. 5000 recognition, plus new CMO and CPO.
- Partnerships with LEVERAGE and Allure Security expand distribution and fraud-prevention capability.
- The company says 2025 revenue grew 123%, signaling strong demand inside community financial institutions.
What critics are saying
- Inc. 5000 growth of 123% over three years still leaves scale far below category leaders.
- Last disclosed financing was April 2024, limiting war chest for sales and product expansion.
- Federal banking AI guidance remains unsettled in June 2026, complicating product positioning and buyer budgets.
What makes DefenseStorm unique
- Built exclusively for U.S. banks and credit unions, per DefenseStorm’s June 2026 homepage.
- The platform unifies MDR, continuous risk intelligence, and governance with a 24×7 Collaborative SOC.
- Rodney Hood joined the board in 2024, strengthening credibility with credit union buyers.
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Funding
Total Funding
$68.9M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
9 Rounds
Industry standards
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -2%1 year growth
↑ 1%2 year growth
↓ -1%LEVERAGE partners with DefenseStorm to strengthen cybersecurity for credit unions.
Credit unions must become proficient at cyber risk management, and I'm convinced DefenseStorm has the right technologies, processes and people to make that happen. It's why I joined the Board at DefenseStorm
DefenseStorm has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to raise $12 million in new equity investment. CEO Steve Soukup played a crucial role in securing this funding, which will be used to expand the company and accelerate product development. For more information, visit DefenseStorm's website or contact CEO Steve Soukup directly.
DefenseStorm, specializing in cyber risk management for financial institutions, has completed a Series C-1 funding round with contributions from existing investors Georgian, Curql, and Live Oak Ventures, and new investor Btech Consortium Fund. This investment will enhance cyber protection for community banks, enabling them to manage risks associated with technological innovations and compete with larger banks. The partnership aims to build a community of trust among banks to share and act on cyber incidents.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (May 1, 2023) - DefenseStorm, a leading provider of the only built for banking integrated platform of cyber risk assessment, governance, security, and fraud solutions for community and regional banks and credit unions, welcomes Keith Joseph as Senior Vice President of Sales.
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About DefenseStorm
Industries
Cybersecurity
Financial Services
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$68.9M
Headquarters
Alpharetta, Georgia
Founded
2014
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