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DirectDefense Earns No. 76 on the 2024 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List
DENVER – August 5, 2024 – DirectDefense, a leading information security services company, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, has ranked DirectDefense on its 2024 Fast Growth 150 list at #76. This is the second year in the row DirectDefense ranks on this list. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing and strongest-performing North American technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants.
Solution providers on the Fast Growth 150 have achieved significant sales growth over the previous two years—with business acceleration driven by forward-thinking strategies and expert technology knowledge.
DirectDefense reported 55% revenue growth with existing customers last year and has seen overall revenue grow by 78% since 2021. This remarkable growth reflects the company’s investment in and the market demand for its managed security services which had 56% revenue growth in 2023, a 95% retention rate and 120% expansion rate with existing customers. DirectDefense also reported 81% growth in its connected systems security services which covers operational technology, industrial controls and IoT/IIoT systems.
“Companies spotlighted on the 2024 Fast Growth 150 leveraged extensive technology expertise along with innovative business strategies to accelerate growth and stay ahead of the curve in the always-changing IT landscape,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, and Executive Editor, CRN, The Channel Company. “This achievement demonstrates an exemplary commitment to success, agility in the face of rapid industry change, and creative strategies that drive lasting results.
A portion of the 2024 Fast Growth 150 list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine. Subscribe for your free copy of CRN magazine today. You can also view the complete list online at www.crn.com/fastgrowth150.
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About DirectDefense
DirectDefense provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, ICS/SCADA security services, and 24/7 managed security services for companies of all sizes. Focused on building security resiliency, the firm offers comprehensive security testing services with specialization in application security, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance assurance testing. Its team of highly talented consultants has worked with the majority of the Fortune 100 companies, in industries such as power and utility, gaming, retail, financial, media, travel, aerospace, healthcare, and technology. More information can be found at www.directdefense.com.
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DirectDefense
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