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OnDefend Cyber Security Realized

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OnDefend Cyber Security Realized Reviews

4.1

69% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)
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Chris Freedman

100% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

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11 reviews
2.0
1 Jul 2025

Lots of problems in the DC office

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Decent pay/benefits - Enthusiastic and skilled workforce

Cons

- Hypocrisy and favoritism - Micromanagement - Lack of flexibility and work/life balance - Unrealistic expectations - Disorganization and unclear direction - Toxic in-person work culture especially when compared to the red (remote) team

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OnDefend Cyber Security Realized Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re grateful for your recognition of our team’s talent and the benefits we offer. We also acknowledge the serious concerns you’ve raised regarding leadership, communication, and team culture. While it’s difficult to hear, we understand that feedback like this is essential for growth. We are actively reviewing our internal practices and leadership development efforts to ensure that every team member feels supported, heard, and empowered. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors and appreciate the time you spent with us.
2.0
19 Jun 2025
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Pros

Working at Ondefend has been, in many respects, an incredibly positive experience. The organization fosters innovation, supports professional growth, and generally promotes a collaborative and respectful culture.

Cons

An associate program director's behavior consistently undermined the otherwise healthy work environment. They exhibit extreme micromanagement tendencies. Equally challenging is this APD's inability to accept feedback or disagreement. Even mild professional critique is met with defensiveness or personal offense. This has made it nearly impossible to have honest conversations or resolve issues constructively. Many team members, myself included, found themselves walking on eggshells to avoid triggering a reaction.

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OnDefend Cyber Security Realized Response
11mo
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found many aspects of your time at OnDefend to be positive, including our culture of innovation and professional growth. We’re also deeply concerned by your experience with leadership challenges. We take seriously any feedback that suggests a breakdown in communication or trust. Your comments have been shared with our leadership team, and we are taking steps to ensure that all managers are equipped to foster open dialogue, constructive feedback, and psychological safety. Your voice matters, and we’re grateful you chose to share it.
2.0
16 Jun 2025
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Pros

When I joined OnDefend, it was one of the most supportive and energizing environments I had experienced. The team was skilled, collaborative, and genuinely cared about doing great work. The culture encouraged growth, independence, and mutual respect. I felt trusted and motivated, and the work itself was meaningful and rewarding.

Cons

Things changed dramatically when a new associate program director was brought in to lead the team in DC. What had been a trusting and empowering environment quickly turned into one driven by control and micromanagement. The shift in leadership style stifled autonomy, created unnecessary stress, and led to several strong team members leaving. Concerns were raised internally but went unaddressed. The focus became managing people through fear instead of enabling them to succeed.

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OnDefend Cyber Security Realized Response
11mo
Thank you for your candid review. It’s encouraging to hear that your early experience at OnDefend was marked by trust, collaboration, and meaningful work. We’re truly sorry to learn that a leadership transition disrupted that positive momentum. We recognize how critical consistent and empowering leadership is to maintaining a healthy team culture. Your feedback has prompted important internal conversations, and we are committed to addressing the concerns raised—not only to retain great talent but to ensure our values are reflected in every level of leadership. We appreciate your contributions and wish you continued success.
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