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Counter Threat Solutions LLC
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Counter Threat Solutions is a Reston, Virginia-based federal consulting firm providing cleared subject matter experts in intelligence analysis, counterintelligence, insider threat, financial monitoring, and IT/ServiceNow services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, DoD, and federal civilian agencies. The firm operates as a SilverEdge company, now part of SAIC following the 2025 acquisition.

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HeadquartersReston, United States
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North America
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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intelligence analysis services, counterintelligence consulting, insider threat solutions, federal IT support, defense program management
Industry2 codes
1Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR)
CodeBPAEADAHPrimaryYes
2AML/CTF Transaction Monitoring & Case Management
CodeFSAGAFACPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • National Security928110
  • Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services54169
  • Investigation and Security Services5616
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation7374
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Federal Intelligence and Defense Consulting Services
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1Federal Government Consulting Services
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CTS generates revenue through consulting service contracts with U.S. federal government agencies, specifically the intelligence community and defense communities. Revenue is derived from providing subject matter experts in all source and counterintelligence analysis, enterprise IT and data management, identity intelligence services, insider threat analysis, program management, financial business profiling, and special operations support. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive government procurement processes.

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Counter Threat Solutions (CTS) is a federal government consulting firm that supplies cleared subject matter experts and advisory services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and federal civilian agencies. Its core offerings span all-source and counterintelligence analysis, insider threat analysis, continuous financial monitoring and financial business profiling, identity intelligence, program and project management, special operations support, and ServiceNow/ITSM consulting and IT services.

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Problem solved
Product and service13 records
1All Source Intelligence Analysis
CategoryIntelligence Analysis
Description

Synthesis of intelligence from multiple disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT and counterintelligence) into comprehensive threat assessments for U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers.

2Intel/Counter Intelligence Analysis
CategoryIntelligence Analysis
Description

Intelligence gathering and counterintelligence analysis services supporting national security, defense operations, and protection of classified information across federal agencies.

3Insider Threat Analysis and Solutions
CategoryInsider Threat and Security
Description

Detection and mitigation services identifying potential insider threats within organizations, including behavioral analysis, monitoring solutions, and program design for federal customers.

4Financial Business Profiling
CategoryFinancial Intelligence and Analytics
Description

Analytical profiling of financial entities and transactions to support compliance, risk assessment, due diligence and investigative decision-making for government clients.

5Continuous Financial Monitoring
CategoryFinancial Intelligence and Analytics
Description

Ongoing surveillance and analysis of financial data to detect anomalies, fraud patterns, or risk indicators across monitored entities, supporting federal fraud detection and risk programs.

6Business Insight and Due Diligence
CategoryFinancial Intelligence and Analytics
Description

Analytical services providing business intelligence and investigative due diligence to support organizational risk decisions and operational assessments for federal customers.

7Identity Intelligence Services
CategoryIntelligence Analysis
Description

Identity-focused intelligence tradecraft supporting federal agencies in vetting, identifying, and resolving identity information for national security and law enforcement missions.

8Special Operations Support
CategoryOperational Support
Description

Specialized support services for special operations missions, including intelligence, tactical and strategic assistance provided through cleared SMEs.

9Program and Project Management Services
CategoryProgram Management
Description

Expert program and project management services for complex technology, intelligence and defense initiatives, delivered through cleared consultants with federal program experience.

10Strategic Management Consulting
CategoryManagement Consulting
Description

Advisory and consulting services for strategic planning and organizational management in defense and intelligence contexts, leveraging cross-disciplinary federal and commercial experience.

11ServiceNow and ITSM Solutions
CategoryFederal IT Services
Description

Implementation, configuration and support services for the ServiceNow platform and broader IT Service Management (ITSM) tooling for federal agencies.

12IT Sales, Service and Support
CategoryFederal IT Services
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Information technology sales, implementation, and ongoing technical support services for federal civilian, defense and commercial clients, leveraging cleared personnel and federal IT tradecraft.

13Information Analysis and Consolidation
CategoryIntelligence Analysis
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Data aggregation and analytical services that consolidate information from disparate sources into actionable intelligence products for federal customers.

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Partnership2 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2021-08-05
Description

Counter Threat Solutions operates as a SilverEdge Company following acquisition by SilverEdge. SilverEdge is a defense and national security technology company that specializes in digital transformation, AI, and data analytics, with products like SOAR and MynAI for government and regulated environments. SilverEdge was itself acquired by SAIC for $205M in 2025, making CTS part of a larger defense technology portfolio.

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Description

CTS acquired Quantitative Analytics, LLC of Stafford, Virginia in August 2021. The acquisition aimed to expand CTS's service offerings and diversify its client base, especially within defense communities. This acquisition represents CTS's strategic expansion through tuck-in acquisition of complementary analytics capabilities.

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large federal IT and intel services prime with deep IC and DoD presence; competes for similar IDIQ task orders and intelligence analysis work at much larger scale.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Cleared federal services firm focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian IT; very similar customer mix (IC/DoD) and delivery model (cleared SMEs on classified task orders).

TypeDirect peer
Description

Was a specialist in cyber, counterterrorism, and geospatial intelligence for IC customers; now part of Parsons but historically a direct comp on cleared intel missions.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Federal contractor delivering IT, cyber, and mission support to intelligence, defense, and homeland security customers; analogous customer mix and cleared-services delivery model.

TypeDirect peer
Description

IT services and solutions provider to federal agencies including intelligence and defense communities; comparable in scale and capability set (IT, cyber, mission support).

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Acquiring CTS's parent SilverEdge for $205M; large federal services prime focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian IT — directly comparable customer base and capabilities.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Division of BAE Systems providing intelligence analysis, cyber, and IT services to U.S. IC and DoD; comparable mission-focused delivery but at much larger enterprise scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major federal consulting firm with large IC and DoD practice; provides intelligence analysis, cyber, and insider threat services at substantially greater scale than CTS.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Top-tier defense and intelligence prime offering cyber, IT, and intelligence analysis services across IC and DoD; competes for similar contracts at the high end.

TypeDirect peer
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Direct parent company and operational peer — defense and national security technology company offering digital transformation, AI, and data analytics to government and regulated environments.

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Counter Threat Solutions

Federal Intelligence and Defense Consulting Servicesctstruenorth.com

Counter Threat Solutions is a Reston, Virginia-based federal consulting firm providing cleared subject matter experts in intelligence analysis, counterintelligence, insider threat, financial monitoring, and IT/ServiceNow services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, DoD, and federal civilian agencies. The firm operates as a SilverEdge company, now part of SAIC following the 2025 acquisition.

Counter Threat Solutions firmographics

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Name
Counter Threat Solutions
Legal name
Counter Threat Solutions LLC
Website
https://ctstruenorth.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2015
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Counter Threat Solutions is a Reston, Virginia-based federal consulting firm providing cleared subject matter experts in intelligence analysis, counterintelligence, insider threat, financial monitoring, and IT/ServiceNow services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, DoD, and federal civilian agencies. The firm operates as a SilverEdge company, now part of SAIC following the 2025 acquisition.
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Counter Threat Solutions industry classification

Industry
Product category
Federal Intelligence and Defense Consulting Services
NAICS
National Security (928110), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169), Investigation and Security Services (5616)
SIC
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)
akta.pro primary industry
Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)
akta.pro secondary industry
AML/CTF Transaction Monitoring & Case Management (FSAGAFAC)

Keywords

  • Intelligence analysis services
  • Counterintelligence consulting
  • Insider threat solutions
  • Federal IT support
  • Defense program management

Where Counter Threat Solutions is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Reston
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United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Counter Threat Solutions business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Federal Government Consulting Services: CTS generates revenue through consulting service contracts with U.S. federal government agencies, specifically the intelligence community and defense communities. Revenue is derived from providing subject matter experts in all source and counterintelligence analysis, enterprise IT and data management, identity intelligence services, insider threat analysis, program management, financial business profiling, and special operations support. Contracts are typically awarded through competitive government procurement processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Counter Threat Solutions product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Counter Threat Solutions (CTS) is a federal government consulting firm that supplies cleared subject matter experts and advisory services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and federal civilian agencies. Its core offerings span all-source and counterintelligence analysis, insider threat analysis, continuous financial monitoring and financial business profiling, identity intelligence, program and project management, special operations support, and ServiceNow/ITSM consulting and IT services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • All Source Intelligence Analysis Synthesis of intelligence from multiple disciplines (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT and counterintelligence) into comprehensive threat assessments for U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense customers.
  • Intel/Counter Intelligence Analysis Intelligence gathering and counterintelligence analysis services supporting national security, defense operations, and protection of classified information across federal agencies.
  • Insider Threat Analysis and Solutions Detection and mitigation services identifying potential insider threats within organizations, including behavioral analysis, monitoring solutions, and program design for federal customers.
  • Financial Business Profiling Analytical profiling of financial entities and transactions to support compliance, risk assessment, due diligence and investigative decision-making for government clients.
  • Continuous Financial Monitoring Ongoing surveillance and analysis of financial data to detect anomalies, fraud patterns, or risk indicators across monitored entities, supporting federal fraud detection and risk programs.
  • Business Insight and Due Diligence Analytical services providing business intelligence and investigative due diligence to support organizational risk decisions and operational assessments for federal customers.
  • Identity Intelligence Services Identity-focused intelligence tradecraft supporting federal agencies in vetting, identifying, and resolving identity information for national security and law enforcement missions.
  • Special Operations Support Specialized support services for special operations missions, including intelligence, tactical and strategic assistance provided through cleared SMEs.
  • Program and Project Management Services Expert program and project management services for complex technology, intelligence and defense initiatives, delivered through cleared consultants with federal program experience.
  • Strategic Management Consulting Advisory and consulting services for strategic planning and organizational management in defense and intelligence contexts, leveraging cross-disciplinary federal and commercial experience.
  • ServiceNow and ITSM Solutions Implementation, configuration and support services for the ServiceNow platform and broader IT Service Management (ITSM) tooling for federal agencies.
  • IT Sales, Service and Support Information technology sales, implementation, and ongoing technical support services for federal civilian, defense and commercial clients, leveraging cleared personnel and federal IT tradecraft.
  • Information Analysis and Consolidation Data aggregation and analytical services that consolidate information from disparate sources into actionable intelligence products for federal customers.

Companies that use Counter Threat Solutions

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Counter Threat Solutions technology and API

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Counter Threat Solutions partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • SilverEdgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2021Counter Threat Solutions operates as a SilverEdge Company following acquisition by SilverEdge. SilverEdge is a defense and national security technology company that specializes in digital transformation, AI, and data analytics, with products like SOAR and MynAI for government and regulated environments. SilverEdge was itself acquired by SAIC for $205M in 2025, making CTS part of a larger defense technology portfolio.
  • Quantitative Analytics, LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTS acquired Quantitative Analytics, LLC of Stafford, Virginia in August 2021. The acquisition aimed to expand CTS's service offerings and diversify its client base, especially within defense communities. This acquisition represents CTS's strategic expansion through tuck-in acquisition of complementary analytics capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Counter Threat Solutions competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • CACI International: Large federal IT and intel services prime with deep IC and DoD presence; competes for similar IDIQ task orders and intelligence analysis work at much larger scale.
  • Peraton: Federal contractor delivering IT, cyber, and mission support to intelligence, defense, and homeland security customers; analogous customer mix and cleared-services delivery model.
  • Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Acquiring CTS's parent SilverEdge for $205M; large federal services prime focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian IT — directly comparable customer base and capabilities.
  • BAE Systems Intelligence & Security: Division of BAE Systems providing intelligence analysis, cyber, and IT services to U.S. IC and DoD; comparable mission-focused delivery but at much larger enterprise scale.
  • Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal consulting firm with large IC and DoD practice; provides intelligence analysis, cyber, and insider threat services at substantially greater scale than CTS.
  • Leidos: Top-tier defense and intelligence prime offering cyber, IT, and intelligence analysis services across IC and DoD; competes for similar contracts at the high end.

Direct peers

  • ManTech International: Cleared federal services firm focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian IT; very similar customer mix (IC/DoD) and delivery model (cleared SMEs on classified task orders).
  • KEYW Corporation (now part of Parsons): Was a specialist in cyber, counterterrorism, and geospatial intelligence for IC customers; now part of Parsons but historically a direct comp on cleared intel missions.
  • ECS Federal: IT services and solutions provider to federal agencies including intelligence and defense communities; comparable in scale and capability set (IT, cyber, mission support).
  • SilverEdge: Direct parent company and operational peer — defense and national security technology company offering digital transformation, AI, and data analytics to government and regulated environments.

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Counter Threat Solutions leadership team

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Profiles2 records

Counter Threat Solutions funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Counter Threat Solutions M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Counter Threat Solutions

What does Counter Threat Solutions do?

Counter Threat Solutions (CTS) is a federal government consulting firm that supplies cleared subject matter experts and advisory services to the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and federal civilian agencies. Its core offerings span all-source and counterintelligence analysis, insider threat analysis, continuous financial monitoring and financial business profiling, identity intelligence, program and project management, special operations support, and ServiceNow/ITSM consulting and IT services.

Is Counter Threat Solutions a public or private company?

Counter Threat Solutions is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.

When was Counter Threat Solutions founded?

Counter Threat Solutions was founded in 2015. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Counter Threat Solutions based?

Counter Threat Solutions is headquartered in Reston, United States, in the North America region.

How does Counter Threat Solutions make money?

One revenue line is on record: federal Government Consulting Services.

Who are Counter Threat Solutions's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are CACI International, Peraton, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), BAE Systems Intelligence & Security, Booz Allen Hamilton and Leidos. Direct peers are ManTech International, KEYW Corporation (now part of Parsons), ECS Federal and SilverEdge.

Does Counter Threat Solutions have an API?

No public API is recorded for Counter Threat Solutions.

What industry is Counter Threat Solutions in?

Counter Threat Solutions's product category is Federal Intelligence and Defense Consulting Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEADAH, Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR), with a secondary code of FSAGAFAC, AML/CTF Transaction Monitoring & Case Management. Its NAICS code is 928110 and its SIC code is 7374.

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PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Earns Local Trade Association "Tech 100" HonorCounter Threat Solutions LLC was selected as a Tech 100 honoree for 2021 by the Northern Virginia Technology Council. The recognition highlights the firm's expertise in ServiceNow and Salesforce platform training, development, and implementation. This award acknowledges CTS's contribution to driving tech innovation and economic growth in the Capital region.PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Makes Inc. 5000 ListReston, Virginia-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions LLC (CTS) has been named to Inc. magazine's Inc. 5000 list for the second consecutive year, recognizing it as one of America's fastest-growing private companies. CTS has achieved 400% revenue growth since its 2015 founding and has more than doubled its employee base over the past three years. The company is a Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing consulting services to U.S. government intelligence and defense communities as well as commercial clients.PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Acquires Quantitative Analytics, LLCCounter Threat Solutions (CTS) of Reston, VA, has acquired Quantitative Analytics, LLC, a consulting firm based in Stafford, VA, to expand its service offerings. The acquisition aims to enhance CTS's capabilities in logistics management and data analytics, particularly within the military and government sectors. This merger builds on CTS's growth strategy by diversifying its client base and integrating experienced personnel from Quantitative Analytics.PR NewswireCTS Scores "Moxie" Award Nomination for Innovation During PandemicReston-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions LLC (CTS) has been selected as a finalist in the 2021 Moxie Awards in the woman-owned business category, recognizing companies in the Washington, D.C. metro area for innovation, growth, and leadership. The nomination specifically acknowledges CTS's employee-centric response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including maintaining 100% pay and full benefits for employees even as billable income from federal agency clients was suspended for months. The winner in each of the 16 award categories will be announced at an awards ceremony on October 13, 2021.PR NewswireReston Virginia's Counter Threat Solutions in Top 10 Best Places to WorkReston-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions (CTS) has earned a spot in the top 10 Best Places to Work in the Washington, D.C. metro area according to the Washington Business Journal's annual survey, marking the second consecutive year on the prestigious list. Nearly 370 companies were evaluated, with only 75 firms meeting the threshold in the large company category (50-249 employees). The CEO explained that while COVID-19 suspended the company's ability to bill for services for months due to federal client restrictions, CTS maintained full pay and benefits through prudent fiscal management, which contributed to positive employee feedback in the survey.PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Cited as a Best Place to Work in the US According to Inc. MagazineReston-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions LLC (CTS) has been named to Inc. magazine's 2021 list of the best places to work in the U.S., joining only 429 companies selected from thousands considered based on employee survey responses covering culture, leadership, compensation, and benefits. CTS CEO Theresa Keith highlighted that the company maintained full pay and benefits for employees during COVID-19 disruptions despite curtailed client services, and successfully limited attrition during the 15-month period. The firm has since increased staffing by 12% as pandemic effects wane.PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Earns Fastest Growing Veteran-Owned Firm HonorCounter Threat Solutions (CTS), a Reston, Virginia-based consulting firm, has been named to the Vet100 list, a compilation of the 100 fastest-growing veteran-owned businesses in the U.S. The list is created in partnership with Inc. magazine and Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families, ranking veteran-owned businesses that appeared on the annual Inc. 5000 list. CTS was founded in 2015 by former U.S. Army military intelligence professional Theresa Keith and provides consulting services to the U.S. government's intelligence and defense communities.PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Named to Washington Business Journal's Top 25 Largest Cybersecurity Firms in Greater D.C.Counter Threat Solutions LLC has been named to the Washington Business Journal's list of the 25 largest cybersecurity firms in the greater Washington, D.C. area based on reported metro-area revenue. This marks the first year the Reston-based consulting firm has received this recognition for its performance.PR NewswireCounter Threat Solutions Earns Spot on Inc. 5000Counter Threat Solutions LLC (CTS), a Reston-based consulting firm, has been recognized on Inc. magazine's 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies, ranking 1,691 overall. The company is a Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides mission-savvy subject matter experts to U.S. Government Intelligence and Defense communities. CTS CEO Theresa Keith attributed the growth to following a deliberate five-year strategic plan focused on bringing in talent that fits the company's market niche and corporate culture.PR NewswireMatthew Smith Earns Promotion at Counter Threat SolutionsReston-based consulting firm Counter Threat Solutions LLC announced the promotion of Matthew Smith to Program Manager, where he will oversee day-to-day operations, growth of several contracts, and three employee teams. Smith brings nearly 30 years of intelligence community experience, having provided executive, analytic, and technical support globally before joining CTS. The promotion was announced by CEO Theresa Keith, who highlighted Smith's leadership and talent development expertise as key assets for the role.