A community of
protected organizations.

What it’s like to be a member.

HCM Defender brings together forward-thinking organizations across the Human Capital Management ecosystem, creating a unified front against cyber threats. Our members represent the HCM service providers committed to elevating industry security standards.

Who we serve.

HCM Defender is designed specifically for organizations within the Human Capital Management space:

  • HR SaaS Providers

  • PEO/ASO Organizations

  • Payroll Service Providers

  • Benefits Administration Companies

  • 401(k) and Retirement Services

  • Staffing and Recruitment Firms-
  • Time & Attendance Companies-
  • ACH Originators
  • Workers Comp companies

Strength through collaboration.

The HCM industry represents one of the most interconnected business ecosystems in the modern economy:

Did you know?

  • The average mid-sized employer connects with 7-12 different HCM service providers
  • HR technology platforms typically maintain 15+ API connections to complementary services
  • Payroll providers exchange sensitive data with numerous financial institutions, tax authorities, and benefits providers

The consequences

  • Security vulnerabilities at one organization can impact dozens of connected partners
  • Client data flows through multiple service providers, creating potential exposure points
  • Credential compromise can enable lateral movement across integrated platforms

How HCM Defender
Enables Collaboration

  • We facilitate the secure sharing of threat intelligence specific to the HCM ecosystem, allowing members to benefit from each other’s insights and experiences.
  • We develop and promote security standards tailored to HCM operations, creating a common language and approach across the industry.
  • When security incidents occur, our community coordinates response efforts to contain threats before they can spread throughout the ecosystem.
  • Through shared training resources, webinars, and events, members collectively elevate their security knowledge and capabilities.
  • Our community works together to develop new security approaches that address the unique challenges of the HCM industry.

Join Our Security Community

Becoming an HCM Defender member means joining a community of organizations committed to protecting not just themselves, but the entire Human Capital Management ecosystem.