Surefire Cyber

Surefire Cyber

Incident response and cyber resilience services

About Surefire Cyber

Simplify's Rating
Why Surefire Cyber is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Cybersecurity

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$10M

Headquarters

Hanover, Maryland

Founded

2022

Overview

Surefire Cyber provides incident response, pre-incident preparation, and post-incident recovery services to organizations dealing with cyber threats. It helps clients prepare through risk assessments and resilience planning, respond during a cyber attack to mitigate damage and stabilize operations, and recover afterward to restore normal functionality. Its approach combines crisis management, deep cyber experience, and a focus on critical thinking and empathy, all delivered with transparent pricing and clear communication. This makes it distinct from competitors who may not emphasize these values or price transparency as strongly, and it targets corporate, government, and other data-sensitive clients seeking robust cyber resilience. The company's goal is to help organizations effectively manage, withstand, and bounce back from cyber incidents with minimal downtime and clear, trustworthy guidance.

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What believers are saying

  • LMG Security partnership announced February 7, 2024, expands proactive and response services.
  • Aspen Insurance launched cyber risk services with Surefire in 2024 for insureds.
  • Jerry Bessette joined as COO on November 14, 2022, to drive growth and resiliency.

What critics are saying

  • CrowdStrike and Mandiant bundle DFIR into platforms, undercutting Surefire's standalone model.
  • Aspen internalizes response capabilities, reducing insurer vendor dependencies by 2026.
  • AI tools from Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel automate DFIR, compressing Surefire pricing.

What makes Surefire Cyber unique

  • Surefire Cyber redefines incident response with swift end-to-end services for ransomware and data theft.
  • Tech-enabled platform accelerates forensics and reduces business disruption in cyber incidents.
  • Incubated by Forgepoint Capital, targets cyber insurers, brokers, and law firms exclusively.

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Funding

Total Funding

$10M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$8.2M
Discord
$10M
Surefire Cyber
$15M
Canva
$30M
Kalshi

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Feb 7th, 2024
Lmg Security And Surefire Cyber Announce Partnership To Bolster Proactive Cybersecurity And Incident Response Services

MISSOULA, Mont., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LMG Security, an internationally recognized cybersecurity consulting firm, and Surefire Cyber, a cyber Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) provider, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership to deliver both proactive and response services to their clients. By partnering, customers of both organizations have access to industry-leading proactive cybersecurity services and solutions to prevent cyber threats, as well as tech-enabled incident response services that accelerate forensic results, improve communication, and reduce business disruption."We are excited to partner with Surefire Cyber," said Sherri Davidoff, CEO of LMG Security. "Their innovative incident response model is the perfect complement to LMG's proactive cybersecurity services," stated Davidoff. "Together, we can offer our clients a well-rounded cybersecurity program, including LMG's proactive penetration testing, compliance, and training as well as Surefire Cyber's swift and effective incident response capabilities.""I am thrilled to be working alongside Sherri and her team to help our clients," said Surefire Cyber CEO, Billy Gouveia. "By partnering with LMG Security, both of our firms' clients can better manage their cyber risk

The Insurer
Jan 8th, 2024
Aspen launches cyber risk services offering for primary cyber insureds

Bermuda-based carrier Aspen Insurance Holdings has partnered with Surefire Cyber to launch Aspen Cyber Risk Services, a suite of services designed to enable its primary cyber insureds to address cybersecurity threats.

PR Newswire
Nov 14th, 2022
Cybersecurity Leader Jerry Bessette Joins Surefire Cyber As Chief Operating Officer

ELKRIDGE, Md., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyber response firm Surefire Cyber announces today the appointment of Jerry Bessette as Chief Operating Officer (COO). As COO Jerry will accelerate execution of the company's strategy by driving growth of its incident preparation services, deepening its experienced team of response experts, and leading efforts to help clients increase their resiliency after an incident. Surefire Cyber has quickly positioned itself to bring change to the market by streamlining the incident response process. Tweet this Jerry Bessette

FinTech Global
Jun 1st, 2022
Surefire Cyber Launches With $10M In Series A Backing

June 1, 2022

FinSMEs
May 31st, 2022
Surefire Cyber Raises $10M in Series A Funding

Surefire Cyber, a San Mateo, CA-based new incident response company, emerged from stealth with $10 million in Series A funding

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