XOR Security

XOR Security

Federal government cybersecurity consulting and solutions

Overview

XOR Security provides cybersecurity services and strategic consulting to the U.S. federal government and the DoD. It delivers tailored software solutions, data analytics, and cloud services through contracts, including compliance checks and red team exercises. It differentiates itself by focusing exclusively on federal and DoD clients and by combining technical software with strategic guidance to meet government needs. Its goal is to help government leaders make informed, data-driven decisions to strengthen cyber defenses and protect critical infrastructure.

About XOR Security

Simplify's Rating
Why XOR Security is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Government & Public Sector

Cybersecurity

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Agile Defense won Alliant 3 in February 2026, expanding XOR-adjacent federal pipeline.
  • Agile Defense announced a $145 million FBI Threat Screening Center contract in June 2026.
  • Parent scale exceeds 1,000 cleared personnel, improving cross-sell opportunities and bench depth.

What critics are saying

  • XOR lost standalone identity after May 2023, limiting employer upside and leadership control.
  • DoD workforce shrank 9.9% in 2025, pressuring consulting demand and contract staffing.
  • Agile Defense now owns XOR; any parent margin reset or contract loss hits XOR staff first.

What makes XOR Security unique

  • XOR Security brought zero trust, advanced threat response, and managed detection expertise to Agile Defense.
  • Its federal-only focus fit DoD, intelligence, and law-enforcement compliance requirements tightly.
  • Acquisition in May 2023 folded XOR into Agile Defense’s cleared, national-security delivery platform.

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Company News

PE Hub
May 24th, 2023
Enlightenment Capital-backed Agile Defense buys cybersecurity firm XOR Security | PE Hub

Reston, Virginia-based Agile Defense is a provider of digital solutions to the Department of Defense and other national security customers.

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