Reston, Virginia-based Agile Defense is an IT services provider predominantly focused on U.S. government clients, such as the Department of Defense (DoD), and civil agencies, including the Department of State and Department of the Interior. Founded in 1998, the privately held company is renowned for its innovative application of information technology. Its broad portfolio of highly sensitive government contracts makes Agile Defense a prized target for cyber criminals around the world. Among the many strategies and multiple layers of defense implemented by the company to protect the assets of its clients is the assignment of a designated security manager to key projects. Filling The Gaps One of Agile Defense’s clients, and the subject of this case study, is a high-profile DoD agency.

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