Top Cybersecurity Companies in Chicago

Explore cybersecurity services for Chicago organizations seeking stronger detection, faster response, measurable risk reduction, and practical security leadership. DeepSeas brings approximately 30 years of cyber defense experience, supporting enterprise and mid-market teams with managed detection and response, offensive security, governance, compliance, advisory, and continuous monitoring designed for evolving business and regulatory demands.

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Our Cybersecurity Services

Integrated cybersecurity capabilities help organizations detect threats, reduce exposure, strengthen programs, and respond with greater confidence.

Managed Detection Response

DeepSeas provides continuous detection and response across endpoint, network, cloud, identity, email, SaaS, and operational technology environments, working within the tools your organization already owns.

Penetration Testing

Ethical hackers use manual testing, adversary emulation, and real attacker tradecraft to identify exploitable weaknesses across networks, cloud environments, applications, APIs, and physical access points.

Exposure Management

Continuous attack surface monitoring, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and dark web monitoring help prioritize the exposures most likely to create business risk.

Security Risk Assessments

DeepSeas evaluates security programs, assets, controls, processes, and vulnerabilities to produce prioritized findings and practical treatment plans for leadership, compliance, and insurance needs.

Governance Risk Compliance

Practitioner-led GRC services support program design, policy development, control mapping, evidence preparation, continuous monitoring, and audit readiness across recognized frameworks.

Strategic Security Advisory

Experienced advisors and vCISO professionals help leaders set strategy, establish governance, guide investment, prepare for board discussions, and build security programs aligned with business priorities.

Complete Cyber Defense

Cybersecurity Built Around Real Risk

DeepSeas combines managed detection and response with offensive security, threat intelligence, exposure management, governance, compliance, incident response, and executive advisory. For Chicago organizations navigating complex vendor ecosystems, regulatory expectations, and distributed environments, this integrated model connects findings to action instead of creating more disconnected alerts. Services can work with your existing SIEM, EDR, and CNAPP tools while supporting measurable, customized cybersecurity outcomes.

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Trusted Across Industries

Cybersecurity Outcomes

DeepSeas supports nearly 1,000 organizations worldwide with practical, measurable cyber defense capabilities.

"DeepSeas allows my team to deliver the compliance needed to stay up-to-date with all of our governing bodies. Furthermore, we are more confident that our staff, faculty, and students are better protected with DeepSeas as a cybersecurity partner. Without a doubt, DeepSeas is worth every dollar spent. This is our..."

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Jim Goulding

"DeepSeas data security experts are top notch. They have helped us to improve our cybersecurity posture through risk assessments, penetration testing, and the development of a Data Governance Strategy. They are an invaluable partner."

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The DeepSeas Difference

Why Choose DeepSeas?

DeepSeas brings experienced practitioners, integrated capabilities, and measurable outcomes to complex cybersecurity challenges.

Deep Experience

Approximately 30 years of cyber defense experience informs practical guidance for evolving security challenges.

Always-On Coverage

24/7 monitoring, detection, and response helps Chicago organizations maintain continuous security visibility.

Integrated Defense

One connected program links advisory, testing, intelligence, response, and compliance instead of fragmented point services.

Existing Tools

Bring-your-own-stack support helps teams strengthen security without replacing established SIEM, EDR, or CNAPP investments.

Meet The DeepSeas Team

Experienced cybersecurity practitioners guide strategy, operations, risk, and compliance.

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Lewie Dunsworth

Chief Executive Officer

Lewie Dunsworth serves as Chief Executive Officer of DeepSeas, leading the company's mission to make cybersecurity a strategic advantage for nearly 1,000 organizations worldwide. Under his leadership, DeepSeas has grown into a recognized leader in Managed Detection and Response, earning recognition from Gartner and Frost & Sullivan as a top provider in the industry. Lewie drives the company's vision across its six-layer cyber defense stack, spanning strategic advisory, offensive security, threat intelligence, managed detection and response, the CyberFusion SOC, and governance, risk and compliance. He is committed to ensuring that enterprise, mid-market, government, and education clients receive proactive, measurable, and customized cybersecurity outcomes. Lewie's leadership reflects nearly three decades of industry experience and a steadfast focus on client trust and operational excellence.

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Keith Robertson

CISM, CIPP/E, SANS GCIH, GIAC, HITRUST

Keith Robertson brings 25 years of governance, risk management, and compliance experience to DeepSeas, including prior service as a Fortune 500 Chief Security Officer and Enterprise Risk Officer. He holds an impressive array of certifications, including CISM, CIPP/E, SANS GCIH, GIAC, and HITRUST, reflecting his comprehensive expertise across security management, privacy, incident handling, and healthcare compliance. Keith's executive-level experience gives him a unique perspective on enterprise risk, allowing him to help DeepSeas clients align cybersecurity strategy with broader business objectives. His background in high-stakes corporate security leadership positions him well to guide organizations through complex governance challenges and regulatory requirements. Keith is committed to helping clients build mature, enterprise-grade risk management programs that support long-term security and compliance success across diverse industries.

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Sean Duffy

CISSP, CCSK, Licensed Attorney

Sean Duffy combines 25 years of cybersecurity experience with a unique legal background, holding both CISSP and CCSK certifications as well as a license to practice law. A United States Navy veteran, Sean brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to his work advising C-suite executives and boards of directors on cybersecurity strategy and risk. His legal expertise allows him to provide clients with a nuanced understanding of regulatory and liability considerations alongside technical security guidance, a combination that is especially valuable for organizations navigating complex compliance landscapes. Sean's extensive advisory experience makes him a trusted voice for senior leadership teams seeking to understand cybersecurity risk in business terms. His military background and legal training reflect the depth and diversity of expertise that defines the DeepSeas team.

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Matt Lammers

CISSP, HITRUST

Matt Lammers is an experienced CISO and IT risk executive who brings both deep technical certification and management consulting experience to DeepSeas. Holding CISSP and HITRUST credentials, Matt has built a career helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture while managing enterprise-level risk. His consulting background equips him with strong skills in translating complex security concepts into actionable business strategies for executive stakeholders. Matt's international perspective, including his status as an Australia permanent resident, gives him valuable insight into global compliance and security considerations that benefit DeepSeas clients operating across borders. He is dedicated to helping organizations build resilient, well-governed cybersecurity programs that align with both operational needs and executive priorities, reinforcing DeepSeas' commitment to customized, outcome-driven security solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cybersecurity services does DeepSeas provide in Chicago?

DeepSeas provides managed detection and response, penetration testing, security risk assessments, exposure management, vulnerability management, governance and compliance, incident response, strategic security advisory, vCISO support, and related cybersecurity services. Capabilities span endpoint, network, cloud, identity, email, SaaS, operational technology, mobile, and BYOD environments, allowing organizations to combine services around their actual risk profile.

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Recognized & Certified

Awards and Recognition

ISO Lead Auditor certification reference

ISO Lead Auditor certifications

Held by DeepSeas specialists.

Gartner recognition for DeepSeas

Gartner top 40 Managed Detection and Response provider recognition

Recognized by Gartner in 2023.

Frost Radar recognition for DeepSeas

2024 Frost Radar Global Managed Detection and Response Market Leader and top-five provider recognition

Named a Leader and top-five provider.

Frost & Sullivan award recognition

Frost & Sullivan 2024 Best Practices Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Managed Detection and Response

Awarded for competitive strategy leadership.

2024 Global MDR Best Practices Award

2024 Global MDR Best Practices Award for Strategy

Recognized for strategy in global MDR.

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