Cash flow is reportedly strong and Cooper sees a bright future. The private firm would not release revenue figures. Employing two dozen people, Digital Defense has done security work for dot-coms and insurance companies, as well as credit unions. It is also training examiners at the National Credit Union Administration to analyze the security systems used by various credit unions. Auditors are accustomed to following checklists to examine compliance on matters such as accounting and operations.
Security is much harder to assess.
A pivotal growth area for Digital Defense and other security firms is in managed security services, an area in which larger companies such as Counterpane Internet Security, Internet Security Systems and NetSolve already have a strong foothold. Digital Defense aims to increase its share of the market by providing less frequent monitoring at a lower price. When we find a problem, we tell our clients how to fix it. Calif. Pacific Service offers Internet-facing services, including home banking and online auto loans. The deal requires Digital Defense to do annual security audits and remote penetration tests, as well as monthly external and internal vulnerability assessments.