--- title: "About EFROS | Cybersecurity-First Managed IT" description: "EFROS has run IT and security operations for operational companies since 2009. Founders, history, and how we got to a cybersecurity-first managed IT model." canonical: https://efros.com/about/ metadata_source: searchatlas-otto --- - [Home](https://efros.com/) - /About # Why Choose EFROS Fifteen years in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, working with businesses where downtime is expensive and compliance isn't optional. That background shapes how we think about every engagement. [Talk to Us](https://efros.com/contact/) By [Stefan Efros](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanefros-cyberdefense/), CEO & Founder, EFROS Updated · June 17, 2026 ## Credentials our team holds [CISSP](https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp) [CISM](https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cism) [CEH](https://www.eccouncil.org/train-certify/certified-ethical-hacker-ceh/) [OSCP](https://www.offsec.com/courses/pen-200/) [CompTIA SecurityX](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/securityx) [CompTIA CySA+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst) [CompTIA PenTest+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/pentest) [CompTIA Security+](https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security) [AWS Solutions Architect](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/) [AWS DevOps Engineer](https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-devops-engineer-professional/) [Azure Solutions Architect Expert](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-solutions-architect/) [Microsoft 365 Enterprise Admin](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/m365-enterprise-administrator/) [Google Cloud Professional](https://cloud.google.com/certification) [Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)](https://www.cncf.io/training/certification/cka/) [Cisco CCNP](https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/enterprise/ccnp-enterprise/index.html) [ITIL v4 Managing Professional](https://www.axelos.com/certifications/itil-service-management/itil-4-managing-professional) Links go to the issuing bodies. Every credential listed above is held by at least one EFROS engineer on staff. ### Fewer tools, fewer problems We deploy what solves the problem, not what's trending on LinkedIn. Most environments we walk into have twice the security tools they need and half the coverage. We thin the stack before adding to it. ### Your environment, not a template Every engagement starts with what you already have. The TMS you can't replace, the accounting platform from 2014, the dispatcher who's been there twenty years. The architecture has to work around those, not the other way around. ### Assume something is already wrong We operate as if a breach is already in progress somewhere on the network. Continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and pre-authorized containment are the default. Firefighting is what happens when nobody's been doing the first three. ### Boring invoices Transparent pricing, honest assessments, and SLAs written in plain English. Surprise charges and contract gotchas are someone else's playbook. 15+ Years operating since 2009 Multi-industry Client portfolio Multi-year Engagement model 24/7 SOC + IR coverage ## Certifications & Partners ### Microsoft Solutions Partner Full-stack Microsoft expertise, designation reviewed annually against partner program requirements ### AWS Advanced Technology Partner Certified for enterprise AWS architecture and operations ### ISO 27001 & SOC 2 ISMS aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2022. Controls aligned to AICPA SOC 2 TSC. Evidence under NDA. ### Cisco Partner Advanced networking and security deployment credentials (Cisco 360 Partner Program, 2026) ## Company Timeline - 2009 ### Operational since 2009 Founded as an IT operations firm serving mid-market businesses across the Midwest. First SLA-backed managed services contract signed within the first quarter. - 2013 ### Cybersecurity practice launched The retail and healthcare breach wave in the early 2010s pushed us to formalize a security operations practice. First dedicated SOC analysts hired, with early SIEM deployments on Microsoft and Splunk. - 2016 ### 24/7 SOC goes live 24/7 monitoring stood up with multi-shift coverage. Detection content built against MITRE ATT&CK. First clients with SOC 2 Type II and HIPAA obligations came on board. - 2019 ### ISO 27001 alignment program formalized Information security management system formalized and aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (later ISO/IEC 27001:2022). Compliance practice expanded across PCI-DSS, NIST CSF, and FFIEC CAT in parallel. - 2022 ### System integration practice Integration engineering became a formal discipline alongside MSP and MSSP. Legacy modernization, multi-platform integration, and cloud migration are now delivered as a single service under one SLA. - 2024 ### SOC 2 readiness program + partner expansion Controls inventory and evidence catalog aligned to the AICPA SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. Partner program expanded to include Microsoft Solutions Partner, AWS Advanced Technology Partner, Cisco Partner, and 3CX Silver. - 2025 ### AI Governance formalized as a standalone program AI Governance was formalized as a specialized capability for US clients deploying generative AI in regulated contexts. The program maps the regulated-risk surface of enterprise AI (NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and Colorado SB 26-189 (amended AI law) with state-AI-law overlay including NYC LL144, CA AB 2013, IL HB 3773, TN ELVIS Act) rather than treating AI as a productivity add-on. AI Governance is accountable under the same SLA as the three core disciplines (cybersecurity, managed IT, system integration), but engaged separately when AI risk is on the table. - 2026 ### Multi-industry portfolio Today we operate across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, retail, logistics, and regulated defense supply chain. SOC operations run continuous event correlation against contracted MTTD and MTTC targets defined per service agreement. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How long has EFROS been in business? We've been operating since 2009. Over 15 years of managed IT services, cybersecurity, system integration, and (since 2025) AI governance across a range of industries. That longevity matters because our processes have been tested against real incidents, real audits, and real client environments. ### What certifications does EFROS hold? We operate an information security management system aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and controls aligned to the AICPA SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria. Attestation reports and partner-tier letters are released under NDA via the Trust Center. On the partner side: Microsoft Solutions Partner program, AWS Technology Partner program, Cisco Partner (Cisco 360 Partner Program designation, 2026), and 3CX. Designations are reviewed annually against each vendor's program requirements. ### What industries does EFROS serve? Primarily healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, technology, and professional services. Each has its own regulatory and operational quirks. Our delivery model adapts to match the vertical you're in. ### Where is EFROS located? Headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, with clients across the country. All support is remote by default, with on-site coverage available when an engagement needs it. Related ## Get to know EFROS [### Stefan Efros, CEO & Founder Full author profile, certifications, and the operating philosophy behind EFROS.Open→](https://efros.com/about/stefan-efros/) [### AI Governance The discipline Stefan leads: NIST AI RMF, ISO 42001, Colorado SB 26-189.Open→](https://efros.com/services/ai-governance/) [### The Team The senior engineers and analysts behind the client portfolio.Open→](https://efros.com/team/) [### How We Engage Discovery, assessment, and ongoing partnership. The engagement model.Open→](https://efros.com/how-we-engage/) [### Partners & Certifications Frameworks, vendors, and audit attestations EFROS operates against.Open→](https://efros.com/partners/) [### Trust Center Documentation pack for procurement and vendor-risk reviewers.Open→](https://efros.com/trust/)