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Entries 16Range March 2022 to October 2026

This page holds press releases, partnership and funding announcements and articles that appeared in the press. It covers 16 items from March 2022 to October 2026. Each entry keeps its original title, publish date, quotes and facts. Entries are grouped by quarter, newest first. Old addresses of these entries now lead to the matching entry here.

Jump to: 2026 Q4 | 2026 Q1 | 2025 Q1 | 2024 Q3 | 2024 Q1 | 2023 Q4 | 2023 Q3 | 2022 Q4 | 2022 Q1.

All 16 entries.

2026 Q4

Brandefense Joins FIRST As An Associate Member

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Brandefense has joined FIRST, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, as an Associate. FIRST lists Brandefense Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) as a member since October 22, 2026. An Associate membership is non-voting and is not an endorsement of Brandefense products. FIRST is a non-profit organization that brings together security and incident response teams.

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Read the full story in our post on joining FIRST, and check the membership on the FIRST member page.

Brandefense Named Most Innovative In AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions At The Top InfoSec Innovator Awards 2026

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Brandefense has been named a winner at Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top InfoSec Innovator Awards 2026. The award recognizes Brandefense as Most Innovative in the AI-Powered Cybersecurity Solutions category. Winners were celebrated at CyberDefenseCon 2026 in Orlando.

Top InfoSec Innovator 2026 Winner badge from Cyber Defense Magazine

Read the full story in our post on the Top InfoSec Innovator Awards 2026, and see every recognition by year on the Brandefense awards page.

2026 Q1

Brandefense Appoints eGuardian As Distributor For India, Sri Lanka, And Bangladesh

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New Delhi, India — Jan 19, 2025— Brandefense, a global AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform, today announced the appointment of eGuardian as its official distributor for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. This partnership is a strategic step in Brandefense’s global expansion. It strengthens its ability to help organizations across South Asia. They can find, watch, and reduce external cyber risks before these affect business operations.

More and more cyber threats come from outside the traditional network perimeter. Organizations in the region face growing challenges related to brand impersonation, phishing campaigns, credential leaks, exposed digital assets, and third-party risks. Through this teamwork, enterprises will gain access to Brandefense’s unified platform. It gives constant visibility into external threat landscapes across surface, deep, and dark web sources.

eGuardian is a well-known cybersecurity distributor with deep local knowledge. It will help local organizations use Brandefense’s intelligence-driven approach to cyber threat intelligence. The approach combines automated detection with insights checked by analysts.

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Partnership Highlights.

  • Unified Digital Risk Protection.
    Constant monitoring and reduction of phishing, brand abuse, impersonation, data leaks, and exposed external assets.
  • Threat Intelligence-Driven Visibility.
    Actionable intelligence on threat actors, attack infrastructure, and new campaigns that target organizations in the region.
  • Regional Enablement.
    Local distribution, technical support, and market know-how suited to the cybersecurity challenges of South Asia.
  • Scalable Enterprise Adoption.
    Helping large enterprises, regulated industries, and fast-growing digital businesses improve their external risk posture.

Commenting on the partnership, Hakan Uzun, CGO of Brandefense, said.

“South Asia is a strategically important region with rapidly growing digital ecosystems and a highly dynamic threat landscape. Partnering with eGuardian allows us to bring Brandefense’s unified cyber threat intelligence capabilities closer to organizations that need real-time visibility into what attackers see and exploit outside the perimeter.”

Priyam Mandal – Regional Director – Global Sales and Operations at eGuardian, added.

“Organizations across India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are increasingly prioritizing external cyber risk as a board-level concern. By partnering with Brandefense, we are excited to deliver a platform that goes beyond traditional security controls, providing actionable intelligence and proactive protection against digital threats.”

About Brandefense.

Brandefense is a global AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform. It helps organizations find, study, and reduce cyber risks that start outside the network perimeter. Brandefense unifies external attack surface management, threat intelligence, brand protection, and third-party risk monitoring. This lets security teams see what attackers see and act before threats turn into incidents.

About eGuardian
eGuardian is a trusted cybersecurity distributor. It specializes in advanced security solutions across South Asia. Their commitment to excellence and local expertise make them a preferred partner for stronger cybersecurity defenses.

Media Contact:
Göksenin Tutku Özel
Brandefense Marketing Manager
tutku.ozel@brandefense.io.

2025 Q1

Renaissance And Brandefense Announce Strategic Partnership

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Renaissance is Ireland’s leading value-added distributor. It has announced a strategic partnership with Brandefense. Brandefense is a global leader in digital risk protection and external threat intelligence. This teamwork will bring Brandefense’s advanced threat intelligence solutions to the Irish market. It gives organizations the tools to detect, assess, and reduce cyber risks before they grow.

Brandefense delivers a full suite of digital risk protection services. These include Dark Web Monitoring, Brand Protection, Phishing Detection and Takedown, Attack Surface Management, and Threat Intelligence. The platform is designed to give real-time insights into emerging threats. It helps businesses stay ahead of cybercriminals by uncovering risks that often go unnoticed. These risks may come from the deep and dark web, leaked credentials, or fraudulent brand impersonation.

Brandefense’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) and External Attack Surface Management (EASM) modules also play a critical role in securing modern enterprises. The TPRM module lets organizations assess and monitor the cyber risks posed by vendors, suppliers, and other external partners. It makes sure that thirdparty relationships do not become the weak link in their security posture.

Meanwhile, the EASM module gives constant visibility into an organization’s external digital footprint. It finds exposed assets, misconfigurations, and possible entry points before cybercriminals can use them. Together, these modules help an organization see and reduce security threats beyond its usual perimeter.

This partnership uses Renaissance’s deep expertise and large partner network. It will enable Irish MSPs, MSSPs, and enterprises to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses. This does not need large in-house resources. Cyber threats continue to evolve. The ability to identify and neutralize risks before they cause harm is becoming essential for organizations of all sizes.

Michael Conway, Director of Renaissance, commented on the partnership: “Cyber threats extend far beyond traditional IT environments. Organizations must now protect their brands, their customers, and their reputations. Brandefense’s intelligence-driven approach brings crucial visibility into external risks, ensuring that Irish businesses can proactively defend themselves against emerging threats.

Through this partnership, we are bringing world-class digital risk protection solutions to the Irish market at a time when they are needed most.”

Hakan Uzun, CEO of Brandefense, added: “Today’s cybercriminals operate in the shadows of the internet, exploiting blind spots that most businesses are unaware of until it’s too late. Our mission is to shine a light on these threats and provide organizations with the intelligence they need to take action before an attack occurs.

By partnering with Renaissance, we are confident in our ability to empower Irish businesses with the insights and tools required to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.”

The Renaissance and Brandefense partnership is a major step toward stronger cybersecurity resilience across Ireland. This alliance underscores the increasing need for proactive threat intelligence. It enables businesses to stay secure in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

About Brandefense

Brandefense is a leading SaaS platform. It offers new Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS), brand protection, External Attack Surface Management (EASM), ThirdParty Risk Management (TPRM), and Actionable Threat Intelligence solutions. Our AI-driven technology helps organizations greatly improve their security posture and cut response time to breaches.

Our next-generation technology constantly scans the online world, including the dark, deep, and surface web. It discovers unknown events and ranks risks automatically. It also delivers actionable intelligence that can be used at once to improve security. With our modern technology, you can rely on us to protect against cyber threats. We also safeguard your valuable digital assets.

To learn more about how Brandefense can help protect your organization from cyber threats, visit www.brandefense.io.

About Renaissance

Renaissance has been a trusted partner to Irish resellers and their customers for over 30 years. Renaissance has introduced 35+ new Cyber Security and Compliance solutions in Ireland over the past five years. With them it has created a security ecosystem that links its Vendors, Value Added Resellers and End Users.

Renaissance has built its reputation by offering leading-edge market technologies. It also offers excellent pre/post sales service to its large network base. It also has an ongoing desire to bring added value to its customers. The Renaissance team has founded and continues to run the Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland. It is now in its eighth year.

For more information, visit https://www.renaissance.ie/.

Media Contact: Michael Conway | mconway@renaissance.ie | + (353) 1 280 9410

Download the full press release here.

2024 Q3

Brandefense Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Companies In Cybersecurity!

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Brandefense Makes the IT-Harvest Cyber 150 List!

Brandefense Makes the IT-Harvest Cyber 150 List!

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the cybersecurity industry, Brandefense has successfully secured a place on IT-Harvest’s Annual Cyber 150 list, in the Threat Intelligence category!

Here is the list of all the vendors which earned the Cyber 150 award.

The IT-Harvest Cyber 150 is a prestigious list of the 150 fastest-growing companies in the cybersecurity industry. Brandefense’s inclusion in this list strongly shows Brandefense’s success and recognition on the global stage. Being one of the 11 companies in the Threat Intelligence category shows the crucial role we play in this industry.

What Are Our Future Goals?

Brandefense aims to be more than just a cybersecurity service provider. We strive to be a trusted business partner. The Brandefense team is taking the right steps on this journey. Being included in a prestigious list like IT-Harvest Cyber 150 is proof of that.

In the coming years, our plan is to continue delivering new solutions in Threat Intelligence and other cybersecurity areas. We will do this by investing in new technologies and expanding our team.

Additionally, as the Brandefense Team, we aim to initiate new projects. These will enhance our teamwork with existing clients and cultivate new global partnerships.

What is the IT-Harvest Cyber 150?

The IT-Harvest Cyber 150 list recognizes companies in the cybersecurity field. They have achieved over 15% annual growth, employ between 50 and 500 staff and contribute significantly to the sector. IT-Harvest looks at more than the growth rate of companies. It also looks at their innovation in cybersecurity solutions, their contributions to the industry, and employee growth.

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Northamber And Brandefense Announce Strategic Partnership To Enhance Cybersecurity And Digital Risk Protection

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Northamber PLC is a leading UK distributor. It has partnered with Brandefense, a prominent provider of Digital Risk Protection Services. Together they offer advanced cybersecurity solutions to businesses across the UK.

This strategic alliance aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of Northamber’s large customer base. It adds Brandefense’s modern threat intelligence and digital risk protection tools to their existing IT infrastructure. Northamber will now offer Brandefense’s full suite of cybersecurity services. These include brand monitoring, external attack surface management, threat intelligence, 3rd party risk management and digital risk protection. They help keep businesses safe against the ever-evolving threat landscape.

With Brandefense’s expertise in digital risk protection, Northamber’s customers will benefit from unparalleled support and resources. This lets them proactively manage and mitigate digital risks. The partnership will drive innovation in the cybersecurity space. It gives businesses the latest tools and technologies to improve their security posture. They can also protect their digital assets.

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“We are excited to partner with Brandefense to deliver top-tier cybersecurity solutions to our customers,” said Grant Reddin, Director of Solutions &amp. Cyber at Northamber. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing comprehensive IT solutions that address the critical security needs of businesses today.”

Hakan Uzun, CEO at Brandefense, added, “Our partnership with Northamber represents a significant step forward in our mission to protect businesses from digital threats. By combining our expertise with Northamber’s extensive distribution network, we can offer robust cybersecurity solutions to a broader audience.”

Cyber threats keep growing in sophistication. The Northamber-Brandefense partnership is ready to play a crucial role in helping businesses navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape. The combined strengths of both companies will provide customers with the tools and knowledge they need. They can use these to protect their digital assets and ensure business continuity.

About Northamber PLC:

Northamber PLC is an AIM Listed, well-established and respected distributor of IT, AV, and cyber security in the United Kingdom. Northamber has over 40 years of industry experience. It has built a solid reputation for providing a wide range of high-quality technology solutions to resellers, system integrators, and retailers.

As a trusted partner, Northamber works closely with renowned manufacturers. Together they deliver new and reliable products that meet the evolving needs of its customers. The company’s diverse portfolio covers a wide range of IT hardware, software, and network security. It also covers infrastructure solutions and audio-visual equipment.

Northamber’s website.

About Brandefense:

Brandefense is a leading SaaS platform that offers new Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS), Brand Monitoring, External Attack Surface Management (EASM), 3rd Party Risk Management, and Actionable Threat Intelligence solutions. Our AI-driven technology helps organizations to greatly improve their security posture and cut response time to breaches.

Our next-generation technology constantly scans the online world, including the dark, deep, and surface web. It discovers unknown events and ranks risks automatically. It also delivers actionable intelligence that can be used at once to improve security. With our modern technology, you can rely on us to protect against cyber threats. We also safeguard your valuable digital assets.

2024 Q1

Brandefense CEO Reveals ‘Key Advantage’ As It Enters UK Channel.

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Scale-up cybersecurity vendor targets UK channel growth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z0VW4kwJt0&t=3s

Scale-up cyber security vendor Brandefense possesses a “key advantage” over its competition. Its CEO asserted this as he unveiled plans to build a UK channel.

Brandefense offers brand protection, exposure management, cyber threat intelligence and supply chain security solutions on one unified SaaS platform. It aims to bring enterprise-grade cyber security to the midmarket.

“There are 4,000 cybersecurity vendors in the world,” he told IT Channel Oxygen.

“We know that budgets are not unlimited today, so here we have a unique advantage.

“Our headquarters are in the US, but we are really proud to be born in Turkey. Because in Turkey, there is a cost advantage of developing those solutions, and also a high [level] of skills.

“This allows us to deliver enterprise-grade solutions with midmarket prices.

“That doesn’t mean this is at the expense of the partner community. We have built exceptional margins for our partners.”

Former McAfee, Infoblox and Forcepoint executive Uzun joined Brandefense as CEO in 2023, alongside co-founders Hakan Eryavuz and Mehmet Caner Koroglu.

The Delaware-based vendor’s international expansion drive comes after it scored $2.75m in a Pre-Series A funding round in December. This came despite overall VC funding levels falling to a five-year low last year.

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Hakan Uzun, Brandefense

Brandefense did the “groundwork” first by amassing hundreds of customers, Uzun said.

“We’d shown great success and profitability, which is not easy. [The funders] saw great potential for us to be a very big player internationally,” he explained.

Brandefense sees the UK as its “number one” focus in Europe, Uzun stressed.

The vendor is aiming to recruit a distributor and a maximum of four to six MSSPs and cybersecurity consultancy partners in 2024, Uzun said.  

“We know the UK market is very open to adopting new and emerging vendors, but [only] those that show commitment to the channel ecosystem,” he said.

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Brandefense Is The Newest Cyber Threat Alliance!

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WASHINGTON, DC, March 4, 2024 — Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a nonprofit organization working to improve the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem, today announced Brandefense as our newest member. This lifts CTA’s global presence to 13 countries. This step continues to expand the number of security leaders working together. They share threat intelligence for a stronger global security ecosystem.

“CTA is pleased to welcome Brandefense as a member,” said Michael Daniel, President and CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance. “Brandefense will bring a unique perspective to the Alliance.&nbsp. Having a broad perspective and many sources of information forms a core element of CTA’s value proposition.&nbsp. We look forward to working with Brandefense to improve the security of the digital ecosystem.”

“Joining the Cyber Threat Alliance marks a significant step forward for Brandefense,” noted Hakan Uzun, CEO of Brandefense. “We are excited to contribute our insights and capabilities to this esteemed group. By fostering a culture of information sharing and collaboration, we can collectively raise the bar for cybersecurity resilience worldwide.”

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About Cyber Threat Alliance.

www.cyberthreatalliance.org.

CTA was founded by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Cisco, Fortinet, McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, and Symantec, Enterprise Division of Broadcom. Membership also includes the following members.

  • AT&T Alien Labs.
  • Brandefense.
  • CUJO AI.
  • CyberCX.
  • Gen.
  • Juniper Networks.
  • K7 Computing.
  • Maltiverse.
  • NEC Corporation.
  • Nozomi Networks.
  • NTT.
  • OneFirewall.
  • Outpost 24.
  • Panda Security (WatchGuard).
  • Rapid7.
  • Red Piranha.
  • ReversingLabs.
  • SANDS Lab.
  • Scitum.
  • SecureBrain (Hitachi).
  • SecurityScorecard.
  • SK shieldus.
  • SonicWall.
  • Sophos.
  • TEHTRIS.
  • Telefónica Tech.
  • Yoroi.

CTA is the industry’s first formally organized nonprofit group of cybersecurity practitioners. They work together in good faith to share threat information. They also improve global defenses against advanced cyber adversaries. CTA’s mission is to ease the sharing of actionable intelligence and situational awareness about sophisticated cyber threats.

This improves its members’ cyber defenses. It also helps them disrupt malicious cyber actors around the world more effectively. It also raises the level of cybersecurity throughout the Internet and cyberspace. The alliance is continuing to grow on a global basis. This enriches both the quantity and quality of the information that is being shared across the platform.

CTA is actively recruiting additional regional players to enhance information sharing to enable a more secure future for all.  

Media Contact: pr@cyberthreatalliance.org.

About Brandefense brandefense.io.

Brandefense is a leading SaaS platform. It offers new Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS), External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Supply Chain Security, and Actionable Threat Intelligence solutions. Its AI-driven technology helps organizations to greatly improve their security posture and cut response time to breaches.

2023 Q4

Brandefense Received A $2.75 Million Investment In The Round Led By Sabancı Ventures!

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Brandefense provides cyber security solutions to the leading brands in their sector, especially in sectors such as finance, IT, aviation, insurance and e-commerce. It has completed the investment tour. The company received an investment of $2.75 million as a result of the round led by Sabancı Ventures.

Brandefense is a pioneer in producing modern solutions in the field of cybersecurity. It took another strong step towards its international growth objectives with a successful investment tour. Brandefense announced a $600,000 investment in February of last year. It expanded globally by establishing a company in the United States with this initial investment.

Today, Brandefense secured a $2.75 million investment in a Pre-Series A round. With this new investment, rapid expansion plans are being formulated to reach many regions worldwide.

The participants in the investment round, led by Sabancı Ventures, included Tacirler Portföy Gelecek Etki Fund managed in partnership with Vestel Ventures, Teknoloji Yatırım A.Ş. (TTGV), Ak Portföy, TechOne VC, and Finberg. Following the latest investment, the total amount of investments received by Brandefense has reached the level of 3.4 million dollars.

Brandefense provides solutions that protect sensitive information, networks, websites, and social media accounts. It constantly scans the digital landscape to safeguard brand reputation. It offers Digital Risk Protection Services (DRPS), External Attack Surface Management (EASM), Supply Chain Security, and Threat Intelligence (TI). It aims to minimize possible risks for corporations and organizations.

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“We continue to take strong steps forward.”

Brandefense CEO Hakan Uzun commented on the completion of the investment round. He stated, ‘’With the increasing pace of technological developments, companies have expanded their online presence even further. As an organization providing cybersecurity services in light of this expansion, our responsibility has also grown.

In our ongoing efforts to fulfill this responsibility to the best of our ability, we maintain our commitment to minimizing digital risks, ensuring that corporations and organizations are more prepared against digital threats.

With our impact extending beyond Turkey, we are making big contributions to projects abroad. And with the investment received, we continue to take strong steps forward, pushing our growth potential even further.’’

Softico And Brandefense Have Recently Announced A Strategic Partnership

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SOFTICO and Brandefense are proud to announce a strategic partnership. Brandefense is a new leader in digital security. This partnership brings together SOFTICO‘s decades of experience in IT distribution with Brandefense’s modern technologies. Together they provide tools for detecting and protecting against digital threats.

Brandefense offers proactive and full cyber security solutions. They protect organizations from threats before they can cause harm. Brandefense uses advanced artificial intelligence technologies. It constantly scans the online space, including the dark web, deep web, and surface web, to find unknown threats. The system automatically prioritizes risks. It also provides information that can be used to quickly improve a company’s security posture.

Benefits of the partnership for Softico customers.

  • Comprehensive solutions.

Customers will have access to integrated and full cybersecurity solutions designed to meet their unique needs.

  • Quick threat response.

With Brandefense’s technologies, customers can quickly find and respond to current cyber threats. This keeps risks low.

  • Effective partner teamwork.

The SOFTICO and Brandefense partnership provides customers with a wide range of solutions. It also gives qualified consultations and efficient logistics through an expanded partner network.

This partnership is a big development in the cybersecurity market. It brings together two leading companies with complementary strengths. Together they offer customers a full and effective solution to their cybersecurity needs.

Brandefense Brings Innovative Cyber Security Solutions To The MENA Region!

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Cyber security company Brandefense is expanding into the MENA market. Its goal is to protect and improve the reputation of institutions and organizations. Brandefense creates added value for domestic and international customers with its new cyber security solutions. It aims to be a prominent actor in the MENA market in the coming years.

Brandefense offers digital risk protection services (DRPS), external attack surface management (EASM) and threat intelligence (TI) solutions. The cyber security company continues to grow its area of operation. It does so through the intensive work of its cyber security experts. The company has made big strides in the overseas market. It does so with the solutions it provides to clients in many industries.

It is now strengthening its position by expanding its services to the MENA area.

We carry out significant projects abroad

Brandefense CEO Hakan Uzun highlighted that the company will undertake significant tasks in meeting cybersecurity needs in the MENA region with its dynamic team. He stated “As Brandefense, we are pleased to start a new chapter in our remarkable journey in the cybersecurity sector.

At this point of our story, which started in the days when transformation and uncertainty prevailed in the business world, we are now carrying out significant projects abroad as we expand the reach of our influence beyond Turkey.

Currently, within the scope of our strategic planning, we are putting our innovative cyber security solutions into the service of institutions and organizations in the MENA region. We anticipate that this development will benefit both Brandefense and the local institutions and organizations.

New page in the cyber security industry: Brandefense 2.0

Since the start, Brandefense has offered new approaches and alternative solutions to problems in many industries. These include public administration, finance, energy, and telecommunications. Most recently, Brandefense 2.0 was announced. With this approach, the company turned a new page in the cyber security industry.

With Brandefense 2.0, customers can now also use brand monitoring, manager protection, attack surface management, threat intelligence and fraud prevention services. There is also a supply chain security module.

Bridge Partner Program makes business optimization easy

Brandefense uses its digital risk prevention services. It strives to increase the business optimization level of brands through its Bridge Partner Program. It minimizes potential dangers brought on by online attacks and a lack of security awareness. The program has four levels (Authorized Partner, Silver Partner, Gold Partner, and Platinum Partner). It offers upgraded services that can accommodate all tiers’ demands and expectations.

Brandefense Shares Bridge Partner Program And Brandefense 2.0 With Its Business Partners

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Cyber security company Brandefense introduced the Bridge Partner Program and the Brandefense 2.0 version to industry experts. The event was held at DasDas. The event drew big interest, and leading figures from the cybersecurity industry took part.

Hakan Uzun, the CEO of Brandefense gave the opening speech of the event held at DasDas. He discussed the vision of the company and the product. Brandefense Co-Founder and CTO Caner Köroğlu talked about the depths of the dark web and deep web world. The innovations and modules of Brandefense 2.0 were also introduced at the event. The participants were informed in detail about the Bridge Partner Program.

The aim is to foster strong business partnerships through the Bridge Partner Program

The Bridge Partner Program is offered in four different tiers. It will provide tailored solutions based on the expertise and commercial levels of our business partners. With these solutions, Brandefense aims to help businesses work better and build strong business partnerships. It also aims to support its customers’ digital transformation journeys. Another aim is to increase customer/sales conversions.

Hakan Uzun, CEO of Brandefense, commented on the Bridge Partner Program. He stated, “At Brandefense, we continually observe the challenges faced by our industry and our business partners, striving to develop solutions that address these issues.

The Bridge Partner Program is one of the steps we have taken in this regard. Within the program, we have established four distinct tiers for our business partners, namely Authorized, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Moreover, they will now be able to benefit from numerous advantages by participating in this program based on the volume they generate with our products and solutions.”

Uzun said that the Bridge Partner Program will also increase mobility in the sector. He stated that they aim to increase Platinum Partner business associates both from the country and abroad in the coming period.

Brandefense 2.0 has been one of the turning points for us

Hakan Uzun also mentioned Brandefense 2.0 in his statements. He said, “Brandefense 2.0 has been one of the turning points for us. Brandefense 2.0 is a cloud-structured solution developed with new technologies from the beginning, where new modules work integratedly on a single platform.

We can say that we are currently making an update that will be shown as an example in the cyber security world from the point of our sector. On the other hand, there may be a lot of problems with such updates in the first place.

We are proud to see that our customers who have started using Brandefense 2.0 so far can easily integrate into our new version. This, of course, shows the success of the work put forward, but it is also a very happy result for us.”

2023 Q3

Celebrating A Milestone: Brandefense Earns A Spot On Fast Company Turkey’s Top 100 Start-Up List

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In a fast-changing world of business and innovation, being recognized for exceptional achievements matters. It shows dedication, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence. We are thrilled to share that our brand, Brandefense, has achieved a remarkable milestone. It secured a place on the esteemed Fast Company Turkey’s Top 100 Start-Up List.

This recognition reaffirms our commitment to driving innovation, our passion for redefining industry norms, and our unwavering dedication to making a positive impact.

A Glimpse into Fast Company Turkey’s Top 100 Start-Up List

Fast Company Turkey‘s Top 100 Start-Up List serves as a platform to showcase the most new and visionary companies. They are shaping the future of business. It is an honor to be among the elite group of trailblazing start-ups. They are driving change and making waves in many industries. This accolade recognizes our brand’s remarkable journey and highlights our big contributions.

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Brandefense’s Unwavering Commitment to Innovation

At Brandefense, innovation is at the core of everything we do. Our journey began with a vision to help CISOs and Security Analysts detect and respond to attacks. We provide them with the tools to protect their organization from malicious threats. Brandefense in your organization’s cybersecurity strategy can help you monitor and reduce risks. It brings a proactive approach to protecting your digital presence.

Being selected for Fast Company Turkey’s Top 100 Start-Up List is a testament to the countless hours our dedicated team has invested. This time went into developing modern solutions that address the evolving needs of our clients.

The Impact of Our Solutions

We take pride in our digital risk protection, threat intelligence, and attack surface management solutions. They have made a tangible impact in the cyber security sector. Our commitment to excellence and our drive to deliver exceptional value have garnered recognition. It came from our clients industry experts and peers. Fast Company Turkey’s accolade further validates the significance of our efforts. It motivates us to continue pushing boundaries.

Thank You, Our Supporters

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible team, loyal clients, partners and supporters who have been instrumental in our journey. Your unwavering belief in our vision and dedication to our mission has driven this achievement. This recognition belongs to each and every one of you who has been a part of the Brandefense journey.

Looking Ahead

While this recognition is a remarkable milestone, but also a stepping stone towards even greater accomplishments. We remain committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and driving positive change. We also continue to exceed the expectations of our clients and partners. The journey ahead is filled with exciting opportunities. We can’t wait to share them with you.

Earning a spot on Fast Company Turkey’s Top 100 Start-Up List is a moment of immense pride and joy for the entire Brandefense family. This achievement affirms our dedication to innovation, excellence, and making a lasting impact in the industry. We are excited about the future and can’t wait to continue this growth, innovation, and success journey together.

Thank you for your continued support and belief in Brandefense!

2022 Q4

What Are The Most Common Cyber-Attack Methods?

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Due to the recent cyber-attacks, individuals and corporate structures face many security threats. People and institutions affected by the attacks suffered great losses. So, what are the main cyber attack methods that stand out in the field? Brandefense Co-Founder Hakan Eryavuz shared his views on the subject.

The activities carried out in the cyber field are increasing day by day. Many individuals and institutions suffer from cyber attacks. Victims affected by the attacks of threat actors may experience losses. Such losses include loss of reputation, not only financially but also morally. All these developments significantly threaten user security in cyberspace.

Threat actors prefer many methods in the attacks that have increased recently. Brandefense Co-Founder Hakan Eryavuz evaluated the methods used in cyber attacks.

Phishing

Phishing stands out as a deception method using social engineering apps. In such methods, threat actors usually aim to imitate any brand’s website. They capture sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit cards. Some users do not notice that the page and address imitate the original website. When they enter their user information, they get a login error.

By then, the information is already in the hands of threat actors. Such user accounts are usually put up for sale on the dark web. They find buyers very quickly. Nowadays, we often see stories on Instagram accounts of people making a lot of money themselves.

This situation actually stands out as a good scenario in the stolen information does not stay there. People click on links in such stories of accounts they trust. They unwittingly download malicious software to their computers or phones. One example that Brandefense has observed is content that imitates popular apps.

These include paid music apps, video recording and editing apps, web streaming apps, and text and visual effects.

People sometimes register to platforms such as e-commerce, entertainment, music, and games with company accounts. They may also log in with company e-mails. The information obtained this way can harm the company itself. A good example of this is phishing attacks with e-mail content.

Accounts compromised by the methods mentioned above can be used by threat actors. They make themselves look like company employees. Content with e-mail file attachments through malicious software is encouraged for other company employees to download. The software differs according to its purpose. Thus, these malicious files can enter the organization. They can capture sensitive data or manipulate the operating systems.

Malware differs according to its purpose. It can turn computers into bot machines. Various scenarios are encountered. They arise due to software operating to access critical systems and infect different devices within the network. In another example of e-mail phishing, threat actors pose as people in critical positions such as management, finance, or accounting.

They persuade the target to transfer money to them. To prevent such situations, Brandefense constantly scans channels such as the dark web, deep web, and surface web. It also warns brands about account information. Thus, brands and institutions can warn the relevant people early. This saves them from the harmful effects of phishing activities.

Exploiting security vulnerabilities

Besides phishing, threat actors often use security vulnerabilities to gain access to systems. We use the internet in our daily lives. For this, we have to work with software such as browsers, operating systems, and text editors. From time to time, security vulnerabilities occur in the software we use. Threat actors focus on finding ways to infiltrate systems through these vulnerabilities.

Thus, threat actors use services such as SSH and RDP in their own interests. These are the most popular examples. SSH, short for Secure Shell protocol, is known as a network protocol that provides a secure connection with a remote computer. RDP stands for remote desktop connection.

If the vulnerabilities in these technologies used for access and management are not noticed in a timely manner, companies or individuals may not have enough time to intervene. To prevent such threats, it is very key to prefer software with the most up-to-date versions. The software and security services should also be licensed.

Software vulnerabilities are one of the most key issues for Brandefense. Therefore, professional teams report these situations to the users in a timely manner. Scans for exposed vulnerabilities are performed daily to ensure that necessary updates are made.

Thus, institutions and brands can be aware of these vulnerabilities. They can take the necessary measures before it is too late.

Information already disclosed

Users’ information was leaked in the past. It is known to be sold on the dark web or stored for free. Threat actors buy information on the dark web with the motivation to make money. They exploit these accounts to gain unauthorized access to the mentioned systems and distribute malware.

Valuable data such as identity and credit card information can be compromised in two ways. One is unauthorized access to user accounts. The other is access to your company’s database. If these data are to such an extent that the operations of the companies are stopped, the companies suffer material and moral losses.

Today, actors gaining unauthorized access to critical systems encrypt files, rendering them unusable. They demand large ransoms to decrypt them. If the ransom is not paid, the data is shared publicly. Then rival institutions are likely to learn about data that is sensitive to the company.

For this reason, it is very key to check the security of corporate mail accounts at regular intervals. This avoids damage from data leaked in the past.

In addition, some data cannot be accessed directly through accounts. It can be obtained from publicly available sources such as social media channels. Actors who capture your digital fingerprint in public environments with OSINT (open source intelligence) techniques can use the data collected in this way for malicious purposes.

Brute force

Brute force stands out as a trial-and-error method. It is used to obtain login information, passwords, or credit card information of apps in order to gain unauthorized access. Threat actors using this method try random characters. They try to log into target accounts this way. At this point, there are very simple measures that companies and individuals can take.

In the first place, users need to be sensitive so that they do not use similar passwords for different accounts. Besides using different and complex passwords for each account, multi-factor authentication also increases security.

Insider Threats

In some cases, employees can grant threat actors access. Personnel can steal key information about the company. They can give the information at hand to the said actors. There may be some who wonder why such events happened. Some people want to benefit indirectly from the attack. Others try to take revenge on the company. They can resort to this method.

Companies need to review the authorization rules within the company to avoid such incidents.

What Will The IT Professions Of The Future Be?

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Recent developments in information technologies provide the emergence of new fields of work in the sector. Young people especially aim to turn to jobs in the field of informatics in their career choices. So, what are the IT jobs that are suitable for the requirements of the age? Speaking at World Engineers Day, Brandefense Co-Founder Hakan Eryavuz made evaluations about the informatics jobs of the future.

Studies in the field of information technologies are followed with interest, especially by young people. The activities carried out in the field also contribute to the development of new technologies. The use of information technologies is growing daily. Discussions on data security, big data, and artificial intelligence technologies stay on the agenda.

All these developments lead especially young people who make career plans to research the informatics jobs of the future. Speaking at World Engineers Day, Brandefense Co-Founder Hakan Eryavuz shared his views on informatics jobs. These may come to the fore in the future.

Data security engineering  

We observe that the place of digital technologies in social life is increasing daily. People benefit from many new technologies. They also store their data in the digital space. At this point, the issue of data security comes to the fore. Especially after the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the past, academic studies in the field have also been followed with interest.

I think that data security engineering will become increasingly key in the future. It will relieve users’ concerns about this issue. We can state that all societies will need qualified data security engineers. They can stand against malicious people and apps.

As Brandefense, we will continue to work to contribute to the security of the digital world. We do this with the confident steps we have taken in the sector.

CTI analyst

CTI analysts are professionals who find intelligence in dangerous areas such as the dark web. They use their analytical and technological skills together with their expertise in cyberspace. In the future, professional group members specializing in cyber threat intelligence may take on more large roles in both the public and private sectors.

The importance given to the field of cyber security is increasing day by day. The international public talks about the upcoming cyber pandemic. Highly qualified CTI analysts matter a great deal in the ecosystem. They protect the reputation of public institutions and private sector brands. They also provide analysis for data security.

The adaptation to the digital world is increasing. In parallel, we can think that the threats in cyberspace will also expand. For all these reasons, CTI analysis will be among the most key jobs of the future.

SOC analyst

Unlike CTI analysts, SOC analysts are professionals who check how well the security situation of companies is. They do this with their surveillance activities. Analysts are developing many measures against attacks. They do this in line with the surveillance activities in question. In addition, it takes part in the head of security solutions. It ensures that the intelligence is constantly checked.

Employees of the sector may encounter many problems from time to time. This is due to the intensity of intelligence during the process. For example, intelligence will be evaluated as a priority and requires a professional approach. To solve these problems, intelligence products provided by expert teams are needed.

Identifying and evaluating threats in the first place plays a major role in the security of companies. Simultaneously reducing possible losses plays a major role too. On the other hand, expert teams cooperate with other team members. They confirm the security of the procedures followed by the institutions. When deemed necessary, steps are taken to renew or update business processes.

The need for proactive solutions in the cyber field will gradually grow. So qualified analysts will be an essential part of the future world.

Data analyst

In today’s world, we can say that it is getting easier to access data. Easier access to data can be considered a positive development. However, the size of the data is increasing day by day. So we need detailed analysis processes at the point of transforming the data into information.

For these reasons, I think that data analysts will assume key roles in social life in the future. The need for data analysts will increase daily. They obtain a meaningful whole from the data flow in the ecosystem.

Cloud engineer

Many institutions receive support from cloud service providers. This helps them store their digital data. Cloud engineers follow the data flow processes. They choose suitable storage tools in line with user demands. By examining the data, the engineers determine the possible needs. They also prepare many reports by analyzing them accordingly.

Business processes are made more efficient in light of the reports obtained in this context. I expect cloud engineers to become more popular in the future.

2022 Q1

Brandefense, The Digital Risk Protection Platform, Raised $600.000

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In a move that will bolster its cyber security offerings, we have thrilled to announce that Brandefense has raised $600,000 in an investment round led by TechOne VC, including Finberg. The new capital will let the company grow its operations. It will give even stronger protection against digital threats to governments, enterprises, and other organizations.

This latest round of funding comes on the heels of some impressive growth for Brandefense. Ankara-based cyber threat intelligence startup founded by Caner Köroğlu and Hakan Eryavuz. According to our founders, the teams are growing rapidly, and new solutions revealed will be continuous.

Brandefense is one of the industry-leading providers of cyber threat intelligence solutions. This new investment will help it build on that lead. The company’s platform allows customers to detect and respond to cyber threats in real time. It protects them from potential damage before it occurs and helps manage their attack surfaces.

Security teams may lack experience and have inadequate resources (personnel, time, etc.). Then they cannot detect cyberattacks or find intelligence about their company on the internet. Brandefense realized these needs and decided to figure them out.

Now, with this latest infusion of capital, Brandefense is well-positioned to continue its growth. It can provide even better protection against digital threats. We’re excited to see what the future holds for us.

To find further information: TechOne.

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