Unit 221B

Unit 221B

Speciality: Red Team Engagements

New York, United States 19 employees
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[01] About

Cybersecurity company based in New York, NY, specializing in discreet security assessments, incident response, threat intelligence, investigations, and training; offers penetration testing, red-team, and autonomous testing services; 6 employees with -5.0% growth; operates in cybersecurity, assessments, investigations, threat intelligence, incident response, and compliance.

Unit 221B is a threat disruption company delivering actionable threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions that enable enterprises, law enforcement, and government agencies to investigate threat actors and dismantle criminal ecosystems. Founded by veteran threat intelligence experts frustrated by an industry where it feels like defenders win every battle and are yet still losing the war, Unit 221B operates with integrity and a focus on impactful outcomes. The company takes a proactive approach to advancing criminal investigations and creating a safer digital and physical world. Unit 221B specializes in tracking threat actors operating across English-speaking countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other allied regions. We support global enterprises and law enforcement agencies with tools and services purpose-built for high-stakes investigations and threat hunting.
[02] Services
Penetration Testing
Red Team
Purple Team
Incident Response
Ransomware Recovery
Threat Intelligence
Digital Forensics
Managed Threat And Incident Response
Virtual CISO
Security Optimization
Audit Compliance
Investigations
Expert Witness Services
Gaming Investigative Services
[03] Certifications
SOC II
ISO 27001

ISO 27001: Information Security Management Certification


Origin


ISO 27001 was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and was first published in 2005. It evolved from the British Standard BS 7799-2, which was created in the late 1990s. The standard was developed in response to the growing need for organizations to systematically manage and protect sensitive information in an increasingly digital business environment. ISO 27001 has since been revised, with major updates released in 2013 and 2022 to address evolving cybersecurity threats and best practices.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO 27001 is globally recognized as the leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS) and is valued for providing a systematic, risk-based approach to protecting sensitive data. Organizations that achieve ISO 27001 certification demonstrate to clients, partners, and regulators that they have implemented comprehensive security controls and are committed to maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The certification is particularly important for organizations handling sensitive data, as it helps meet regulatory compliance requirements, reduces security incidents, builds customer trust, and often provides a competitive advantage in procurement processes where information security assurance is required.
[05] Notable Clients
  • Yahoo