A Moroccan company specialized in cybersecurity and digital protection
DERFEND IT is a Morocco-based cybersecurity, digital protection and technology services company headquartered in Tangier. We provide professional services for individuals and businesses, including account security and recovery assistance, digital identity protection, cyber incident response, cyber extortion response, online reputation protection, digital risk assessment, device security and managed IT services.
We study each case individually and define the scope of intervention and the appropriate professional and legal means, with particular attention to confidentiality and the protection of client data. Our process starts with request review and risk analysis, then defining the service and required authorizations, implementing the agreed measures, and documenting results and following up when the contract includes it.
Outcomes vary depending on the nature of the incident, the platform or system concerned, and the technical and legal permissions available. That is why we are clear from the start: we tell you what is possible and never promise results that are outside our control.
Company profile
- Trade name
- DERFEND IT
- Legal form
- Single-member limited liability company (SARL.AU)
- Headquarters
- Tangier, Morocco
- Founded
- 2023
- Commercial register
- Tangier, No. 138191
- ICE
- 003302227000040
- Coverage
- Morocco and remotely abroad
A clear mission and a responsible approach
Our mission
Helping individuals and businesses protect their digital presence, reduce exposure to threats and respond to incidents effectively.
Our approach
Understanding each client’s situation, assessing technical and digital risks, and identifying lawful, practical response options within a clear service agreement.
Our commitment
Confidentiality, responsible handling of personal information, technical documentation and transparent communication at every stage.
Jalal Dermaj
Founder & General Manager
More than 15 years of experience
Jalal Dermaj founded DERFEND IT after more than 15 years of experience in information technology and digital security, handling cases of account compromise, cyber extortion, impersonation and system protection.
He personally oversees cases and ensures that every engagement runs under a formal contract and lawful procedures. Moroccan media, including SNRT News, have quoted him as an expert on cybersecurity, cyber extortion and online reputation.
What defines the way we work
Confidentiality
Client information and evidence are only accessible to the team assigned to the case.
Lawful procedures
We work through official platform channels and within the law, never through hacking or unlawful means.
Risk-based assessment
We set priorities according to the level and nature of risk, not what is easiest.
Clear service scope
A formal contract defines what we will deliver, the timeline, the price and authorizations before work starts.
Practical security measures
Actionable solutions suited to individuals and small and medium-sized businesses.
Documented follow-up
We document what was done and follow up on the case when the contract includes it.
We work with partner lawyers and associations
DERFEND IT works with partner lawyers and associations, including the National Organization for Electronic Protection (ONPE), to support clients in cases that require legal action or formal complaints. Our partner lawyer network spans several countries:
Need help with a digital security issue?
Contact DERFEND to request an assessment of your situation and the response options available.