The HCM Ecosystem

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:

Digital Integration

• 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

Shared Risk Environment

• 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

HCM Defender transforms individual security efforts into a powerful collective defense:

Industry Intelligence Exchange

We facilitate the secure sharing of threat intelligence specific to the HCM ecosystem, allowing members to benefit from each other’s insights and experiences.

Standardized Security Protocols

We develop and promote security standards tailored to HCM operations, creating a common language and approach across the industry.

Joint Response Capabilities

When security incidents occur, our community coordinates response efforts to contain threats before they can spread throughout the ecosystem.

Collaborative Learning

Through shared training resources, webinars, and events, members collectively elevate their security knowledge and capabilities.

Innovation Partnerships

Our community works together to develop new security approaches that address the unique challenges of the HCM industry.

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