What We Do

Defending the Engine of the Economy.

We founded Iron Fist Labs with a single, rebellious belief: Elite cybersecurity shouldn’t be a luxury reserved for the Fortune 500.

Small and mid-sized businesses are the backbone of the economy, yet they are the most targeted and least protected sector in the digital world. Hackers know that while large corporations have armies of analysts, growing businesses often rely on overworked IT staff or basic antivirus software.

We exist to close that gap. We bring military-grade defense, certified expertise, and strategy to businesses that need it most.

Our Mission: Democratizing Defense

For too long, the cybersecurity industry has operated on fear, complexity, and opaque pricing. Business owners are often sold expensive “black boxes” they don’t understand, or they are ignored entirely until a breach happens.

We are changing the narrative. We function as your Proactive Partner, translating complex threats into clear business risks. We don’t just alert you to problems; we fix them, manage them, and help you plan for the future.

Our Core Values

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01.

Transparency First

No fear-mongering. No hidden fees. No jargon. We tell you exactly what your risks are, what it costs to fix them, and why it matters to your bottom line.

02.

Action Over Alerts

Many security firms just send you an email when something is wrong. We take action. Whether it’s actively hunting threats in your network or physically testing your locks, we focus on measurable results.

03.

Accessibility

We believe a client should always be able to reach their security leadership. We aren’t a distant call center; we are your Virtual CISO and your strategic partner, available when you need us.

04.

Product Agnostic

We approach every engagement with a singular goal: to find the best, most cost-effective solution for your business, regardless of the vendor.

Certified Experts, Not Just Enthusiasts

Security isn’t a hobby for us; it is a discipline. Our team is comprised of industry veterans holding the highest standard of certifications in offensive security, defensive operations, and cloud architecture.

When you hire Iron Fist Labs, you aren’t getting a generalist. You are getting a team backed by credentials including:

CISSP

CISSP

ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Considered the Gold Standard in the security management field. It demonstrates comprehensive knowledge required to design, implement, and manage a best-in-class security program.

CCSP

CCSP

Certified Cloud Security Professional

Verifies the expertise required to secure cloud environments, services, and data. Focuses on cloud architecture, design, operations, and compliance with standards like GDPR and HIPAA. Essential for any firm securing SMBs in modern infrastructure. It proves your ability to secure data residing in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

CGRC

CGRC

Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance

Validates skills in integrating security risk management, controls, and compliance programs. It focuses on maintaining an organization’s security posture in alignment with business goals and legal mandates. Crucial for SMBs with compliance concerns (like HIPAA or PCI-DSS). It proves your ability to navigate the regulatory landscape and ensure adherence.

CC

CC

Certified in Cybersecurity

A foundational, globally-recognized credential that validates essential knowledge across five key cybersecurity domains: Security Principles, Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), Incident Response (IR), Access Control, and Security Operations. Building Block & Team Foundation. It assures clients that junior members of your team understand the standardized, core vocabulary and methodologies of cybersecurity as defined by (ISC)²—the leading authority in the field. This ensures your entire staff, from analyst to executive, operates with a common, professional baseline of secure practices.

OSCE

OSCE

Offensive Security Certified Expert

An advanced-level, rigorous hands-on penetration testing certification. It demonstrates expertise in complex exploit development and advanced attack vectors beyond standard methods. Signifies elite, deep-level technical proficiency. It assures clients that your team can handle the most complex, difficult-to-find vulnerabilities

OSCP

OSCP

Offensive Security Certified Professional

Signifies elite, deep-level technical proficiency. It assures clients that your team can handle the most complex, difficult-to-find vulnerabilitiesA highly respected, entirely hands-on penetration testing certification. It validates the ability to identify vulnerabilities, craft attacks, and execute a methodical, real-world penetration test. Highly valued by both defense and offensive teams. It shows you know exactly how attackers think and operate, enabling better defense

OSEP

OSEP

Offensive Security Expert Professional

This advanced, fully hands-on certification focuses on post-exploitation techniques, pivoting, lateral movement, and evading modern defensive controls (like EDR and AV). It validates expertise in performing sophisticated red team operations. Elite-Level Offensive Expertise. It demonstrates the ability to bypass modern security stacks, giving your defensive team an unmatched understanding of real-world attack chains and adversary tactics. Crucial for designing proactive, resilient defenses.

OSDA

OSDA

Offensive Security Defense Analyst

This certification validates the practitioner’s ability to analyze logs, security events, and use tools like SIEM/SOAR and EDR for effective threat detection, hunting, and incident response. It focuses on the blue team’s perspective, using data to identify and contain attacks. Practical Defense Expertise. It assures clients that your team can effectively monitor, analyze, and respond to threats using industry-standard tools and techniques. This proves your ability to run a professional, day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) function for SMBs.GIAC Experienced Incident HandlerGIAC Experienced Incident Handler

GX-IH

GX-IH

GIAC Experienced Incident Handler

This certification validates comprehensive, real-world expertise in the full incident response lifecycle. It covers detection, containment, eradication, and recovery, emphasizing technical and managerial skills needed to effectively lead an incident response team. High-Level Incident Response Expertise. It assures clients that your team can execute complex incident response procedures rapidly and effectively, minimizing business impact and downtime after a breach. It is a critical certification for establishing trust in your firm’s ability to handle crises.

GX-CS

GX-CS

GIAC Experienced Cyber Security

This certification validates the practitioner’s broad and practical experience in cybersecurity, covering a wide range of defensive and offensive techniques, incident handling, and core security principles. It’s designed to recognize highly experienced security professionals. Broad, Practical Expertise. GIAC is known for its rigorous, specialized exams, and the GX series specifically recognizes experienced professionals. This credential guarantees demonstrated, real-world proficiency in cybersecurity across multiple domains, assuring clients of comprehensive security knowledge.

GX-PT

GX-PT

GIAC Experienced Penetration Tester

This certification validates comprehensive, real-world expertise in the technical aspects of penetration testing, including reconnaissance, exploitation, post-exploitation, and professional reporting. It emphasizes ethical hacking methodologies used to find and safely exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks.

CNSS4011

CNSS4011

NSA Information Systems Security Professional

This is a national training standard established by the NSA’s CNSS. It sets the minimum training and education requirements for Information Systems Security Professionals. It ensures individuals have the foundational knowledge needed to manage and secure information systems for U.S. government entities and related organizations. Government/Defense Standard. This credential is highly respected within federal, defense, and government-related contracting sectors. It proves your adherence to the rigorous standards for security professionalism required by the U.S. government’s national security apparatus.

CNSS4012

CNSS4012

NSA Information Systems Security Manager

This standard validates in-depth knowledge in managing and securing systems that handle sensitive or classified data, focusing on high-level security policy, governance, risk assessment, and implementing defense-in-depth across complex government/military architectures. Federal Policy Compliance & High Assurance. It assures clients that your personnel possess experience meeting the strict, formalized requirements of U.S. government systems (DoD/Federal). This expertise translates into highly disciplined risk management and adherence to rigorous policy standards for securing your most critical assets.

GCP PCA

GCP PCA

Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect

This certification verifies the ability to design and plan a cloud solution architecture, manage and provision infrastructure, ensure security and compliance, and analyze and optimize technical and business processes in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Top-Tier Cloud Architecture Expertise. It is globally recognized as a standard for cloud proficiency. For SMBs, it assures them that your team can strategically build and secure their cloud environments, providing scalable, cost-efficient, and future-proof infrastructure on one of the leading public clouds.

Sec +

Sec +

CompTIA Security+

This is a globally recognized, vendor-neutral certification that validates foundational knowledge in network security, threats and vulnerabilities, access control, risk management, cryptography, and application/host security. Industry Baseline. It is often the first security certification sought and is a common requirement for DoD (U.S. Department of Defense) and federal positions. It assures clients that your team members possess the essential, common-language foundation in best practices for protecting data and networks.

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