ProCircular

ProCircular, Inc. is a cybersecurity and compliance firm founded in 2016 by Aaron Warner, who currently serves as the CEO. Warner established the company to address a gap in the market, bringing high-level cybersecurity services to mid-sized businesses, particularly in the Midwest, a region he identified as underserved yet vulnerable to global cyber threats. His journey into cybersecurity was shaped by over two decades of experience in IT and information security, including a significant tenure as CIO and CTO of the biotech firm Integrated DNA Technologies. This background in protecting valuable intellectual property instilled in him a deep understanding of risk management, which became a foundational element of ProCircular. The company, headquartered in Coralville, Iowa, with additional offices in Des Moines and Minneapolis, operates on a people-centric philosophy, aiming to protect the individuals behind the data.

The business offers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity services designed to help organizations manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and defend against cyber threats. ProCircular's business model is service-based, providing consulting and managed services to a diverse client base that includes industries such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, education, government, and defense contractors. Key services include penetration testing, where experts simulate cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities, and Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR), a 24/7 monitoring solution that centralizes security data from a client's network, email, and cloud services to detect and respond to threats. The firm also provides Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting, incident response, and employee training programs, such as cyber escape rooms, to foster a security-conscious culture. Revenue is generated by providing these specialized services, and the company has shown significant growth, appearing on the Inc. 5000 list multiple times. In April 2024, ProCircular secured $2.5 million in a seed funding round to support its continued expansion.

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