Defensive Networks Employee Directory
IT Services and IT ConsultingCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Defensive Networks is an IT services and consulting firm based in El Segundo, California, that supports enterprise IT leaders in technology procurement decisions. As an independent adviser, it provides access to thousands of products from more than 250 providers and aims to secure competitive pricing. The company oversees the entire procurement lifecycle—from initial research and strategy to onboarding, deployment, contracts and renewals—and also supports adoption and implementation across cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and data center needs. Defensive emphasizes neutrality, acting as a firewall between clients and providers. Its team holds certifications from AWS, Cisco and CompTIA, has earned recognition from major outlets such as TechCrunch and Forbes, and clients have saved more than $100 million—about 34% on average per engagement. In October 2023, the company announced the appointment of Derek Lazzaro as Field Chief Information Security Officer.