Strongarm

Strongarm, now rebranded as DNSWatch following its acquisition by WatchGuard Technologies, specializes in providing cybersecurity solutions with a focus on DNS-based threat protection and phishing attack prevention. The company primarily serves small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises, offering simple and easy-to-use security solutions. Strongarm operates in the cybersecurity market, leveraging a business model that includes both direct sales and channel partnerships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs). The company generates revenue through subscriptions to its security services, which include continuous monitoring, alert analysis, and actionable recommendations for mitigating threats. With the backing of WatchGuard Technologies, Strongarm aims to accelerate the development of new features to protect off-network users and enhance its phishing protection capabilities. The company remains committed to its existing customer base, ensuring ongoing support and service continuity.

Keywords: cybersecurity, DNS-based protection, phishing prevention, SMBs, distributed enterprises, WatchGuard, threat analysis, MSPs, subscription model, security solutions.