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Overview

10 - 49

Employees

2009

Year Founded

ABOUT KALLES GROUP

Securing the future for all.

Kalles Group was established with the conviction that everyone is entitled to safety. This principle underpins all our efforts for clients, consultants, and communities. Our consulting offerings cover areas such as cybersecurity, cyber risk, engineering, project management, and educational services. The experienced professionals at Kalles Group assist our partners in navigating intricate security and technology challenges with a personal touch.

Languages Spoken

English

HIGHLIGHTS

10 - 49

Employees

2009

Year Founded

Services

Focus

Industries

Clients

Services Provided

30% Cloud Consulting & SI

13% IT Staff Augmentation

7% Other IT Consulting and SI

35% Change Management Consulting

15% Operational Process Consulting

About the Team

OUR STORY

At Kalles Group, we believe that security should be accessible to everyone. Our guiding values—integrity, ownership, and purposefulness—shape our commitment to serving our clients, team, and communities with lasting impact. We blend world-class expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, fostering innovation and continuous learning to deliver practical, tailored cybersecurity and technology transformation solutions. Our approach focuses on aligning with client needs, maintaining clear communication, and driving meaningful outcomes swiftly and effectively. With a diverse team of seasoned professionals and strong industry connections, we bring the right skills at the right time to solve complex problems. Founded by Derek Kalles, our dedicated leadership supports a collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values trust, accountability, and positive influence. Join us in making security a fundamental right for all.

Portfolio

Averting a ransomware attack ensures safe launch of high-priority annual event

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As a major public institution geared up for its significant annual event, the IT team was alarmed to find suspicious files in their data center. Given the organization’s extensive and open system, the IT team recognized the dangers of ransomware and malware. If these files were malicious, there was a high likelihood they could disrupt the datacenter right before or on the event's first day. An attack during this critical period could turn the organization’s most important business day into chaos, forcing everyone to revert to manual processes—a substantial inconvenience for clients and a significant strain on resources. With only a few weeks left before the event, the IT leaders decided to enlist Kalles Group to help scan the servers for these suspicious files. Public institutions are appealing targets for such attacks due to their accessible systems, which connect with a diverse audience through various channels and devices. This particular client had multiple system types open to a vast clientele, creating several potential vulnerabilities. With thousands of clients, there were countless login opportunities for hackers. Additionally, important event dates were publicly available on the organizational calendar, making it easier for attackers to plan. Kalles Group was tasked with scanning hundreds of on-site and cloud servers for malware. The team concluded that they needed to implement anti-malware and anti-ransomware software configured to provide results on a centralized dashboard for easier management. They proceeded to present their plan, complete with detailed recommendations and requirements for each task. Through a few efficient communication interactions, the software was successfully installed. Several files were flagged as potential malware across the systems, leading to recommended remediation actions.

Identity services increase efficiency and security for major retailer

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A major fashion retailer utilized numerous applications—ranging from open-source and commercial to in-house developed ones. Many of these applications required separate identity stores, leading to a collection of disparate identity databases that required access management, updates, and audits. To streamline processes and eliminate obstacles, the retailer partnered with Kalles Group to support the DevOps Engineering team in developing a secure and scalable Single Sign-On (SSO) solution. To ensure minimal disruption, Kalles Group and the retailer worked together using agile methodologies to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP). This MVP allowed employees, vendors, and contractors to access applications from both the office and remote locations, letting them log in with a single identity each morning for quick access to all necessary apps. In cases where an employee was terminated, their single account could be disabled immediately, enhancing security. The SSO was compatible with PCs, Linux, Mac, and mobile devices. Subsequently, Kalles Group created a flexible solution that could scale beyond the MVP. They implemented a hybrid model that combined a cloud-based identity provider with private cloud connectors to the Active Directory, and by utilizing open-source software, they significantly reduced the client’s licensing expenses. Within 90 days of the launch, over a dozen applications were integrated into the new SSO platform. Furthermore, Kalles Group provided comprehensive documentation and a full knowledge transfer, enabling the client to manage, improve, and optimize the platform independently.

Software company safeguards security ahead of 2020 election

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A software firm serving both Republican and Democratic clients approached Kalles Group with the goal of significantly enhancing their security program in anticipation of the 2020 U.S. election. Kalles Group undertook a comprehensive evaluation of the firm's existing security measures, devised a strategy to fill any identified gaps, and provided training for employees on recognizing and mitigating potential cybersecurity threats. As this software company represented key figures from both political parties and had been experiencing swift growth in the years leading up to the election, it was crucial for them to establish robust security protocols to safeguard against cyberattacks, given the sensitivity of their clients' information. Kalles Group began by performing a thorough assessment of the client’s current security landscape, focusing on personnel, technology, and processes. Subsequently, they created a detailed plan to swiftly enhance each area and unify the employees around a cohesive security strategy.

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Cloud Consulting & SI

IT Staff Augmentation

Other IT Consulting and SI

Change Management Consulting

Operational Process Consulting

Locations

Headquarters

1420 5th Avenue Suite 2200

Seattle, Washington, United States 98101

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