Cipher —
xMDR, MSSP & Global Cybersecurity
Cipher is a global cybersecurity MSSP delivering xMDR, managed SOC, EDR, penetration testing, Red Team and Purple Team adversary simulation, GRC consulting, vCISO, and physical security — with SOCs in the US, Latin America, and Europe. Fibi sources and negotiates Cipher on your behalf, at no cost to you.
Portfolio
Cipher Security Services
xMDR, MDR, MSSP, EDR, penetration testing, Red Team, Purple Team, GRC consulting, vCISO, and physical security — delivered by a global team with SOCs across the US, Latin America, and Europe.
xMDR — Extended Managed Detection & Response
Cipher's proprietary xMDR platform extends traditional MDR to cover the full threat lifecycle — integrating endpoint, network, cloud, identity, and application telemetry with Red Team findings, Purple Team exercise feedback, GRC posture data, and adversary-validated threat intelligence. xMDR continuously refines detection coverage based on proven real-world attack paths rather than signature-only rules.
MDR & Managed SOC
Managed Detection and Response and Managed SOC services delivering 24/7/365 human analyst monitoring across the full environment. Cipher analysts triage alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate response — reducing false positive noise and initiating containment when a real threat is confirmed. Backed by Cipher's global SOC infrastructure across the US, Latin America, and Europe.
MSSP — Managed Security Services
Full-stack managed security services covering the complete security operations lifecycle: monitoring, detection, response, vulnerability management, compliance reporting, and security program oversight. Cipher's MSSP practice is designed for organizations that want to outsource security operations to a dedicated provider with global delivery capability rather than building and staffing an in-house security team.
EDR — Endpoint Detection & Response
Endpoint-level detection and response covering laptops, desktops, and servers — monitoring process behavior, file activity, network connections, and registry changes to identify malicious activity on individual devices. EDR provides the endpoint telemetry layer that feeds into Cipher's broader xMDR stack and enables rapid isolation of compromised endpoints during active incident response.
Penetration Testing
Structured, authorized penetration testing against network infrastructure, web applications, internal environments, and external attack surface — producing a prioritized remediation report that directs security investment toward the highest-impact gaps. Required by PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, CMMC, and other compliance frameworks on a recurring basis. Cipher's testing teams operate independently from the SOC to provide objective findings.
Red Team & Purple Team
Red Team operations simulate sophisticated, stealth adversary campaigns against the organization's real-world defenses — testing whether the security team can detect and respond to a motivated attacker pursuing a specific objective. Purple Team exercises are collaborative: Red Team attack techniques are shared with defenders in real time to accelerate detection tuning and response playbook development. Both services go beyond compliance checkboxes to test actual security effectiveness.
GRC Services & Consulting
Governance, Risk, and Compliance consulting covering gap assessments, risk register development, policy and procedure documentation, control design, audit readiness, and ongoing compliance program management. Cipher's GRC practice supports NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, GDPR, and CIS Controls — with findings operationalized directly into the SOC monitoring environment.
vCISO — Virtual CISO
Executive-level cybersecurity leadership delivered on a fractional basis — no full-time hire required. Cipher's vCISO service owns the organization's security strategy, manages risk posture, oversees compliance programs, and interfaces with the board and executive team on cyber risk. Backed by Cipher's full team of GRC consultants, SOC analysts, and threat intelligence specialists.
Physical Security
Physical security services integrated alongside Cipher's cyber capabilities — covering access control, surveillance, physical intrusion assessment, and physical-cyber convergence risks. Organizations that face threats to both physical facilities and digital assets benefit from a unified security program that accounts for physical attack vectors such as insider threats, tailgating, and device theft alongside traditional cyber threats.
Ideal For
Who Cipher Serves Best
Multinational Organizations
Organizations with operations across multiple regions that need consistent 24/7/365 security monitoring and response — without managing separate regional security vendors. Cipher's SOCs in the US, Latin America, and Europe deliver unified coverage with regional expertise and data sovereignty support where required.
Mid-Market Without a Full-Time CISO
Mid-market companies that have outgrown ad hoc security management and need executive-level security leadership, a structured GRC program, and operational SOC coverage — but are not ready for a full-time CISO hire. Cipher's vCISO and MSSP services deliver the full security program under one engagement.
Organizations Facing Advanced Threats
Businesses in high-risk verticals — financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, technology — that need to test real-world detection gaps through Red Team and Purple Team exercises, not just satisfy compliance checkboxes. Cipher's adversary simulation practice goes beyond penetration testing to validate actual security effectiveness.
Compliance-Driven Enterprises
Organizations subject to HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, ISO 27001, or GDPR that need both the compliance program documentation and the operational security controls to satisfy auditors. Cipher's integrated GRC and SOC practice delivers both — controls are monitored continuously and audit evidence is collected as part of normal operations.
Why Cipher
Key Strengths
What sets Cipher apart from other managed security and MDR providers.
Most MDR providers monitor telemetry and triage alerts. Cipher's xMDR integrates Red Team findings, Purple Team exercise outcomes, GRC posture data, and adversary intelligence into a continuously improving detection program — closing the gap between what sensors see and what real attackers actually do. Detection coverage evolves based on validated attack paths, not just new signatures.
Cipher operates SOCs in the United States, Latin America, and Europe — providing follow-the-sun 24/7/365 coverage with regional expert analysts rather than overnight skeleton crews. For multinational organizations, Cipher's distributed SOC supports consistent detection and response across all regions, data sovereignty requirements, and local regulatory knowledge in each operating geography.
Cipher's Red Team and Purple Team practices are built into the security program — not offered as one-off engagements disconnected from ongoing operations. Red Team findings feed directly into detection tuning. Purple Team exercises accelerate the Blue Team's ability to identify and respond to real-world attack techniques. The result is a security posture that is tested against actual adversary behavior, not just theoretical controls.
Cipher's GRC consultants work alongside the same team delivering MDR and SOC services — so compliance requirements are operationalized into the security program rather than documented in a spreadsheet and forgotten. GRC engagements produce controls that are monitored continuously, evidence that is collected automatically, and audit readiness that reflects the actual security posture rather than a point-in-time snapshot.
For organizations that have outgrown ad hoc security management but are not ready for a full-time CISO hire, Cipher's vCISO provides board-level security leadership, strategic program ownership, and executive risk communication — backed by the full Cipher team. The vCISO is not an isolated consultant; they have direct access to Cipher's SOC, GRC, and adversary simulation capabilities.
Why Use Fibi
Cipher Direct vs. Through Fibi
Your contract is with Cipher either way. The difference is the advisory, comparison, and support layer around it.
| Aspect | Cipher Direct | Cipher Through Fibi |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Standard rack rate | Volume-negotiated — equal or better |
| Provider comparison | Cipher only | Cipher vs other MSSP / MDR providers side by side |
| Quote turnaround | 5–10 business days | 24–48 hours across all evaluated providers |
| Scope guidance | Cipher account team | Independent review of xMDR, MDR, GRC, and vCISO fit |
| Contract support | Cipher account team | Independent advisor representing you |
| Post-go-live support | Cipher managed services | Fibi escalation + Cipher managed services |
| Advisory fee | N/A | $0 — carrier-funded |
FAQ
Common Questions About Cipher
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