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MXDR for IT

Provides organizations with 24/7 unified security operations and extended detection, threat hunting, investigation, and response across endpoints, identity, cloud apps, and email with Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel.

Managed Endpoint Threat Detection and Response

24/7/365 management, threat detection and response services for your endpoints powered by Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

MXDR for OT

Powered by Microsoft Defender for IoT, Difenda MXDR for OT offers a turn-key agentless extended detection and response (XDR) service that is deployed to help protect OT and industrial control system (ICS) devices.

Managed Email Threat Detection and Response

Enhance defenses against common entry points and protect critical data from threat actors with advanced threat protection from phishing, malware, and spam, powered by Microsoft Defender for Office 365.

Managed Services for Microsoft Sentinel

Expedite Sentinel deployment and provide expert resources to accelerate detection, respond quicker and adapt sooner to security threats.

Managed Cloud Threat Detection and Response

Detect and identify malicious activity in Azure and other cloud environments powered by Microsoft Defender for Cloud.

Difenda Shield

A streamlined SecOps-as-a-Service platform, our Cyber Command Center (ISO27001, SOC II Type 2, and PCI certified) integrates with Microsoft 365 services and other leading security technologies through highly automated & orchestrated processes.

AIRO

AIRO (Automated Incident Response and Orchestration) is an advanced technology developed by Difenda. AIRO detects threats, prioritizes incidents, assigns scores, and responds quickly.

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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

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Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Security End to End Roadmap

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Derek Nugent

Vice President
Revenue

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Vice President
Revenue

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Derek Nugent, Vice President of Revenue, lives by the motto “Be early, be better.” Derek leads our Revenue team and is responsible for the customer’s journey with Difenda. His high energy level and creativity have built high-performing teams, whether at the Herjavec Group, CDW, or in his current leadership role at Difenda.

After earning a Bachelor of Administration and Management degree from the Academy of Learning, Derek started in the information technology industry in 2004 and transitioned to the cybersecurity industry in 2014. With extensive experience in a wide variety of roles, he is poised to take the team at Difenda to the next level.

He excels at leading revenue strategies, new market entry, partnership engagement, and customer acquisition and retention. His work ethic and ambition motivate his sales teams, who respond well to his passion and zeal. Under his tutelage, they achieve impressive lead generation, year-over-year growth, and sizable deals. Derek works tirelessly to build a better team, and his constituents follow his path to success, ultimately leading to a rewarding experience for the customer.

Even when volunteering, Derek is all in. He was a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters from 2005 to 2015, earning Group Recreation Volunteer of the Year status.

When he isn’t busy leading the team to the pinnacle of sales, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, running, working out, and watching thrillers, action, and dramatic television shows.