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 on February 20, 2026, expanding federal pipeline.
  • Agile Defense reported 138 active job postings in 2026, signaling continued hiring.
  • PrimerFP shows XOR has about $90 million in contracts returning over 24 months.

What critics are saying

  • XOR lost standalone identity after Agile Defense’s May 25, 2023 acquisition.
  • Agile Defense headcount fell 6.4% in 2026, pressuring XOR teams and delivery.
  • Federal budgets concentrate risk; a failed Alliant 3 recompete after 2031 threatens XOR-derived work.

What makes XOR Security unique

  • XOR Security’s zero-trust, threat-response, and VSOC expertise deepens Agile Defense’s cyber stack.
  • XOR won USPTO’s $31.4 million cybersecurity task order in August 2022.
  • XOR added cleared talent to Agile Defense’s 1,000-person federal national-security 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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