About Us
Irfaan Kazi
President & CEO
Irfaan Kazi leads Defendra, Inc., a Texas-based cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting businesses worldwide. With over nine years of experience in business and technology leadership, Irfaan drives innovation, operational excellence, and strategic growth. A Babson College graduate in Business Management, he combines vision with practical expertise to scale technology-driven enterprises. Under his leadership, Defendra has become a trusted partner in managed security services, threat prevention, and compliance consulting. Irfaan’s philosophy emphasizes empowering teams, fostering trust, and making cybersecurity accessible for all organizations.
Our Brand Identity
Mission
Empowering individuals and businesses with intelligent cybersecurity solutions.
Vision
Building a safer digital world for everyone.
We're securing the digital world
We empower businesses globally through innovative cybersecurity solutions, combining proactive threat management with adaptive strategies to ensure resilience and trust. We rapidly deliver measurable outcomes, helping organizations protect their digital infrastructure while maximizing efficiency and ROI.
2015
Year we were founded
10k+
Businesses protected worldwide
150+
Members in our remote cybersecurity team
50
Countries using our solutions
Our approach
Results oriented
We combine strategic foresight with hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, delivering solutions that are both practical and adaptive to evolving digital threats.
Our values
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in every engagement, ensuring trust and accountability.
Empowerment
We empower teams to make informed decisions and take proactive steps in safeguarding digital assets.
Innovation
We continuously explore new technologies and methodologies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Transparency
We maintain open communication with clients and stakeholders, fostering clarity and trust.
Resilience
We build solutions that ensure long-term business continuity, even under adverse conditions.
Collaboration
We believe in teamwork—both internally and with our clients—to achieve the best results.
Trusted by
Our Team
Ethan Ross
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Sophia Bennett
Head of Cyber Operations
