Dawnguard and Invictus Incident Response have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at redefining how organizations secure, prepare for, and recover from cloud-based cyber incidents. Through this collaboration, the two companies are building an integrated, end-to-end cloud resilience ecosystem that connects secure cloud architecture with real-world incident readiness and rapid recovery.
As cloud environments continue to expand in scale and complexity, enterprises are increasingly challenged to maintain strong security postures while also ensuring they can respond effectively when incidents occur. To address this need, the partnership unites Dawnguard’s security-by-design cloud architecture and cybersecurity platform with Invictus Incident Response’s specialized expertise in cloud incident preparedness, forensic investigation, and crisis response. Together, they are establishing a new standard for continuous security improvement across the entire cloud lifecycle—from initial design and deployment through to operational readiness and post-incident recovery.
“Dawnguard was founded on the principle that security should be built into systems from day zero not bolted on as an afterthought,” said Mahdi Abdulrazak, CEO of Dawnguard. “Partnering with Invictus extends that philosophy into operations: we can now help customers build secure environments and ensure they are prepared to respond and recover when incidents occur. This collaboration closes critical gaps in cloud resilience and elevates how organizations approach risk.”
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Through this partnership, both companies will actively collaborate on several core initiatives designed to embed resilience directly into customer workflows. Notably, Invictus will become Dawnguard’s preferred incident response and disaster recovery partner. This approach introduces a defined, seamless handoff process for customers, supporting faster engagement during incidents and enabling unprecedented recovery of entire cloud estates.
In addition, Dawnguard and Invictus will co-develop and publish readiness, response, and recovery controls and playbooks. These co-branded resources will integrate directly into the Dawnguard platform, giving customers actionable, built-in guidance aligned to real-world response scenarios. Furthermore, organizations will gain access to enhanced preparedness offerings, including tailored incident response plans and optional retainer services with Invictus to ensure continuous readiness.
The partnership also emphasizes ongoing innovation. Through joint pilot programs, both companies will work closely with select customers to refine their solutions. By sharing anonymized incident insights, they aim to strengthen threat intelligence, improve detection strategies, and guide the evolution of future platform features. Additionally, exploratory initiatives will assess how cloud resilience data can support cyber insurance underwriting and audit reporting, providing customers with longer-term risk reduction and compliance benefits.
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“Cloud security cannot be static,” said Korstiaan Stam, CEO of Invictus Incident Response. “Resilience requires proactive readiness, rapid response, and the ability to recover with confidence. By combining our cloud-centric incident response capabilities with Dawnguard’s security-by-design platform, we can help organizations close the loop between secure development and real-world operational safety. This partnership is a natural evolution in how companies should defend, react, and adapt together.”
Ultimately, this collaboration represents a meaningful shift in cloud security strategy. Instead of treating protection, response, and recovery as isolated functions, Dawnguard and Invictus are delivering a holistic model that unifies secure architecture with operational preparedness. As a result, enterprises can move beyond reactive defenses and adopt a continuous resilience framework—one that strengthens security from day zero while ensuring organizations are ready to respond decisively when it matters most.
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