Ascent InfoSec is a cybersecurity consulting and managed security services provider serving mid-size and large enterprises, as well as public sector and educational organizations including K-12, higher education, and state and local governments. The company operates a 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and takes a vendor-agnostic approach, working with existing client technology stacks while recommending best practices aligned to each organization's security goals. Core service offerings include Managed Security Services, Professional Services, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Application Security, Security Health Check, and Risk & Compliance. On the solutions side, the company covers system security, data protection, network security, web security, cloud security, advanced threat defense, and threat intelligence. Ascent InfoSec maintains partnerships with security firms such as Secureworks, AlienVault, and ProtectWise, and its consultants hold certifications across technologies from vendors including McAfee, FireEye, Sophos, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Symantec, and TrendMicro. The company serves industries including retail, healthcare, finance, technology, and the public sector. The firm was founded after identifying a gap where IT directors were being tasked with security responsibilities without the specialized expertise required to detect and prevent threats. Ascent InfoSec has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and has been ranked among the top 100 MSSPs.