OnDefend ranks in the top 14% in the country for three-year revenue growth as it marks a decade in business and the launch of the Continuous Attack Path Elimination program.
JACKSONVILLE, FL, August 11, 2026. OnDefend, an advanced offensive security testing firm for the AI adversary era, today announced it has been ranked No. 686 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, and Oracle.
The ranking arrives as OnDefend marks ten years since its founding, this No. 686 ranking reflects a decade of groundwork that’s led to this milestone.
“We work tirelessly to innovate and help our customers outpace emerging and increasingly AI-powered adversaries. We partner with them to solve problems others cannot, which is why some of the world’s largest and most complex organizations trust OnDefend. When we deliver meaningful, actionable value to our customers and our industry, the impact reveals itself through growth and recognition, both of which we are deeply honored to receive,” said OnDefend CEO Chris Freedman.
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. These businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs, and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
Over the past decade, OnDefend’s standout moments include being named Independent Security Inspector by TikTok USDS, receiving the Innovator of the Year award, and now building on that decade of trust, OnDefend is launching their new way to combat AI powered adversaries with their Continuous Attack Path Elimination program. This program fuses OnDefend’s elite offensive security testing with BlindSPOT, the company’s proprietary attack simulation, AI intelligence & insights engine. The program is designed to identify hidden attack paths, prioritize remediation, and reduce overall risk for enterprise organizations.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor in chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance, it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S. based, privately held, for profit, and independent, not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies, as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
About OnDefend
OnDefend specializes in advanced cybersecurity testing that delivers ongoing security validation across the most complex technology environments. Through continuous adversary emulation, OnDefend validates every layer of technology risk by uncovering hidden attack paths, control failures, and systemic weaknesses that traditional testing often misses. OnDefend leverages deep red team expertise with proprietary innovation and AI driven intelligence to ensure protection across software, cloud, hardware, IoT, and AI environments. For more information, visit www.ondefend.com.
About Inc.
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