About Us

StrataDefense focuses on finding solutions and bettering the technology-related needs of businesses. In 2001, StrataDefense further focused efforts and experience on how to best support the heavily-regulated financial industry.

We’re proud of our credentials and continue to serve premiere managed services and network security to businesses like yours, making it easy for you to put your business first. With our Managed Security Services and Managed Network Support, your business can adapt to the changing needs of the competitive landscape, keeping your data secure and reducing risk of threats.

Our systems and our team at StrataDefense are dedicated to your network and to helping you protect your data. Contact us to learn how we can help your business and deliver the unique solution you need.

We provide you with rigorous, layered-defense network security. A lighter regulatory load with our compliant network management services and support. And peace of mind with our industry-leading Security Operations Center (SOC) and our 24/7/365 cybersecurity monitoring.

This 24/7 virtual security analyst, faster and better than a team of people, actively searches for Indicators of Compromise. We are constantly innovating in the ever-changing technical landscape to keep our clients’ data safe, and stop an attack in its tracks.

We don’t do it alone. Check out our list of Strategic Partners, who assist us in providing you with the best hardware, software, and security features on the market.

Our Leadership

Craig
Gauss

CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICER

Craig serves as the CISO for StrataDefense. He leads the charge in monitoring our clients’ networks and always looking for new ways to streamline and automate StrataDefense systems to improve processes for StrataDefense clients. With two decades of experience in technology in the the highly regulated healthcare and financial industries, Craig is well equipped to design and build automation for even the most complex networks.

Matt
Hildebrandt

PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Matt serves as the President and CEO for StrataDefense. With 15 years in information technology, including 7 years working directly for two financial institutions, Matt has first-hand experience with designing network architecture to meet an institution’s strategic needs. He is also strangely energized by responding to queries from regulatory examiners.

Abigail
McLain

Chief Operating Officer

Abby serves as the Chief Operating Officer for StrataDefense. Her experience includes 10 years in the banking industry and 7 years in health research. From editing credit policy to managing health data to driving software development, Abby has championed operational efficiency, quality, accurate documentation, and teamwork. Nothing makes Abby happier at work than getting it done and getting it done right.

Company Certifications

SOC II Type 1 Certified

As a SOC II Type 1 certified provider, we take the necessary precautions to ensure that your organization’s data stays safe.

FFIEC Examined Managed Service

As an FFIEC Examined Managed Service Provider, we understand the regulatory pressures that your organization faces. Our examinations provide evidence that we are doing our very best to ensure that your organization is compliant.

Fortinet Silver Partner

As a Fortinet Silver Partner Provider, StrataDefense has the technical knowledge needed to make the most of your network and security devices.

Microsoft Partner

As a Microsoft Partner Provider, StrataDefense has the technical performance, service quality and care you need.

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