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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Agile Defense acquisition by Enlightenment Capital enhances scale and resources for federal operations.
  • Virtual Security Operations Center and platform engineering solutions address prominent federal cyber threats.
  • $18.4 million revenue with 111 employees demonstrates robust financial health and expansion potential.

What critics are saying

  • 8(a) certification likely stripped post-acquisition, eliminating access to lucrative set-aside contracts.
  • DoD clients may shift contracts to larger primes, perceiving diminished agility under Agile Defense.
  • Key talent exodus under Enlightenment Capital ownership threatens specialized federal cybersecurity expertise.

What makes XOR Security unique

  • Leads six Security Operations Centers as prime contractor across ~30 federal programs.
  • SBA-certified 8(a) company qualifying for set-aside contracts and accelerated federal procurement.
  • Specialized pure-play cybersecurity firm exclusively serving federal civilian, DoD, and intelligence communities.

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Company News

PEI Group
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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