Field Effect Software

Field Effect is a cybersecurity company that provides managed detection and response (MDR) services. The company was founded by Matt Holland, who previously worked at the Communications Security Establishment in the Tailored Access Operations group as a security researcher specializing in intelligence tradecraft and technology. Field Effect's primary offering is Field Effect MDR, a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to protect organizations from cyber threats. The company's leadership team includes executives with backgrounds in intelligence agencies, including the Communications Security Establishment and Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, bringing expertise in security operations, incident response, malware analysis, and network analysis. The company serves organizations globally through both direct and partner-centric sales models. Field Effect's technical capabilities are built on expertise in distributed computing, low-level security systems, and cross-platform methodologies. The company's research and development efforts focus on developing techniques to identify malicious behavior, including targeted call graph analysis for binary executables. Field Effect has achieved ISO 27001 certification and maintains an Information Security Management System. The company operates service delivery teams that provide security monitoring and response capabilities to customers. Field Effect received Series A funding from Edison Partners and has board members from notable technology and investment firms.