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Full Stack Microsoft Security Managed Services

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.

All Microsoft Security Services

Microsoft Professional Services

Microsoft Copilot for Security Accelerator

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Microsoft Defender for Identity

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

Microsoft Security End to End Roadmap

Microsoft Workshop: Threat Protection

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David Erlich

Director of Sales
& Customer Success

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Director of Sales
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David Erlich, Director of Sales & Customer Success, North America, believes the best is yet to come for Difenda. As Director of Sales, he is responsible for leading our North American sales team and helping enable our customers to take advantage of their Microsoft security investments by enabling technology and helping them manage it through Difenda’s 24/7 SOC service. David’s strategic focus and leadership skills have proven his ability to build high-performing teams throughout his career.

After earning a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Guelph, David started in the IT community in 2007. David then sharpened his skills over the past fifteen years as a District Sales Manager at Softchoice. He is a five-time President’s Club winner and three-time Top Team winner. With his leadership expertise and ability to strategically motivate sales teams, he is positioned to build on Difenda’s momentum and accelerate growth.

Even when off the clock, David is committed to supporting his community. He spent a lot of time working with Big Brothers and Sisters throughout his life and continues to support the youth in his community through the Covenant House organization.

When not managing Difenda’s sales team, David enjoys spending time with his two children, coaching hockey, cheering on the Leafs, and cooking. He also loves to spend time with his family at their cottage, biking, and skiing throughout the year.