eFortresses, Inc.

eFortresses, Inc.

Speciality: Cloud Security

Atlanta, United States 7 employees
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[01] About

eFortresses, Inc. is a cybersecurity SaaS provider specializing in security education, cloud security management, and penetration testing; with 5 employees, $24.1M annual revenue, founded in 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, and recognized as a Gartner 2013 Cool Vendor.

eFortresses, Inc. (a Gartner 2013 Cool Vendor) is a AI powered Cybersecurity SaaS company that allows our customers to self-assess, get validated, get trained, get certified, and reduce their breach probability at a fraction of the time and cost. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted source for predicting and reducing cyber breach probability for both government and commercial sectors. We enable our clients to reduce their breach probability and maintain the highest levels of ongoing cybersecurity maturity. We developed the first and most comprehensive Cyber Security Rating Services (SRS) platform, focused on cloud security assessments, scoring and benchmarking. Our SaaS platform, branded as CloudeAssurance and CMMCSCORECARD, currently automates the workflow for education, assessment, scoring, breach probability rating and benchmarking of controls (people, process and technology) for small, medium and large organizations across all industry verticals. We proactively reduce probability of customers making headline news due to a Cyber Security breach or data loss that results in major financial and reputational losses. Knowledge and expertise are provided by a combination of automated assessment, extensive and continuous research, and real world experience gained in projects over several years for government and commercial organizations worldwide. Our focus is always to identify risks, then propose and help operationalize remedial actions that produce tangible value and ensure the highest levels of ongoing cybersecurity maturity.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Phishing Services
Security Awareness And Education
Security Program Development
Managed IT Security Services
Cybersecurity Compliance And Training.
[03] Certifications
HISP
ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management System Certification


Origin


ISO/IEC 27001 was developed jointly by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), first published in 2005 and most recently updated in 2022. It evolved from the British Standard BS 7799, which was created in the 1990s by the UK government and industry experts to address growing information security concerns. The standard was developed to provide organizations with a systematic framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS), helping them protect sensitive data in an increasingly digital business environment.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO/IEC 27001 is globally recognized as the gold standard for information security management, valued because it demonstrates an organization's commitment to protecting confidential information through risk-based controls and continuous improvement. The certification is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, as it helps them comply with legal and regulatory requirements, win contracts (especially with government entities and large enterprises), and build customer trust. Many industries require or strongly prefer vendors with ISO 27001 certification, as it provides independent verification that appropriate security controls are in place, reducing the risk of data breaches and ensuring business continuity in the face of evolving cybersecurity threats.
CMMC

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)


Origin


The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was created by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in 2020 in response to increasing cybersecurity threats targeting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The framework was developed to ensure that defense contractors and subcontractors adequately protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) in their systems. The DoD recognized that existing self-attestation methods were insufficient to safeguard sensitive defense-related data from sophisticated cyber attacks, particularly from nation-state adversaries, prompting the need for a more rigorous, third-party verification system.


Industry Value and Importance


CMMC certification has become essential for companies seeking to do business with the Department of Defense, as it is now a contractual requirement for defense contractors. The certification demonstrates that an organization has implemented appropriate cybersecurity practices and processes to protect sensitive government information, making it a competitive differentiator in the defense contracting marketplace. Beyond compliance, CMMC helps organizations improve their overall cybersecurity posture, reduce breach risks, and build trust with government clients and partners. The tiered certification structure allows companies to align their security investments with the sensitivity of the information they handle, making it both practical and scalable across the diverse defense supply chain.
[05] Notable Clients
  • Capgemini
  • Deloitte
  • Fortinet
  • Broadcom
  • Intel Corporation
  • Microsoft
  • Hewlett Packard