CyKor

What CyKor does

CyKor is a privately held, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2016 and headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, operating as a Technology Solutions Provider (TSP) for U.S. federal agencies. The company delivers integrated IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, data center, and AI infrastructure solutions across the Department of Defense — with a primary focus on U.S. Navy afloat networks through the CANES Next Generation initiative — and federal civilian agencies. Its proprietary KEG (Kinetic Edge Gateway) is a vendor-agnostic, ruggedized modular platform that integrates compute, networking, and cybersecurity for tactical edge and shipboard environments, supported by an in-house Emerging Technology Lab for pre-deployment validation. CyKor pairs this engineering capability with a 15+ OEM partnership network (Cisco, Dell, Red Hat, Google Cloud, HPE, NetApp, Nutanix, Splunk, Zscaler, Pure Storage, Elastic, Altair) to architect best-fit solutions rather than resell single-vendor stacks.

CyKor's revenue model is a hybrid of government IT services delivery and OEM product resale, executed through the SEWP V Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC), subcontractor arrangements on large multi-award vehicles such as GovCIO's MAVERICK Task Order ($2B ceiling, 2024-2029), and direct contract engagement with DoD and civilian agencies. Pricing is quote-based under Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ terms with a 0.34% SEWP V surcharge bundled into quoted prices, and warranty/support terms customized per OEM and per customer requirement. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, mission-first and engineering-led, with dedicated executive leadership (Chief Growth Officer, VP of Sales, VP of Solution Delivery) and active participation in federal IT conferences (Red Hat Summit, AFCEA West, RMCS) and owned demand-generation events (Tech on Tap series). The company maintains engineering and business development offices across the DC Metropolitan Area (Alexandria, VA; Washington, DC) in addition to its Annapolis headquarters, with headcount in the 11-50 range.

Name

CyKor

Legal name

CyKor LLC

Website

https://cykor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CyKor is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and federal Technology Solutions Provider delivering IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, and tactical edge solutions — including its proprietary KEG platform — to U.S. DoD and civilian agencies via SEWP V and prime/subcontract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Solutions & Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

SDN Controllers & Network Automation/Orchestration (MANO, ZTP, Policy) (HDAIAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intent-Based Networking (IBN) & Closed-Loop Assurance (HDAFAGAD), Infrastructure Automation & Configuration Management (IaC) (HDABABAF), Cloud-Native Enablement (Containers, Kubernetes, Service Mesh) (BPAEAKAE)

Keywords

• Federal IT solutions
• Cybersecurity services
• Zero trust architecture
• Cloud modernization
• Tactical edge computing

Headquarters

HQ city

Annapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government IT Contracts and Solutions Delivery: CyKor generates revenue by delivering integrated technology solutions to U.S. federal agencies (DoD and civilian) under GWAC contracts (SEWP V), subcontractor arrangements, and direct contract vehicles. Revenue is derived from solution design, implementation, and support services combined with OEM product delivery.
2. Strategic OEM Partnerships: CyKor leverages engineering capabilities combined with a network of strategic OEM partnerships (Cisco, Dell, Red Hat, Google Cloud, HPE, NetApp, Nutanix, Splunk, Zscaler, and others) to architect, implement, and enhance secure, scalable, and compliant technology solutions for federal customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CyKor is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Technology Solutions Provider that delivers integrated IT modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, data center, and AI solutions to U.S. federal agencies. The company combines engineering expertise with a network of OEM partnerships (Cisco, Dell, Red Hat, Google Cloud, HPE, NetApp, Nutanix, Splunk, Zscaler, and others) to architect, implement, and support mission-driven federal technology programs. Its proprietary KEG (Kinetic Edge Gateway) ruggedized modular platform supports tactical edge deployments for naval and defense environments.

Product overview

CyKor operates as a Technology Solutions Provider (TSP) offering an integrated portfolio of modernization, cybersecurity, cloud, data center, and AI solutions for federal agencies. The core offerings include the KEG (Kinetic Edge Gateway) Solution—a ruggedized modular platform for tactical and edge deployments—and access to SEWP V, a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle for procuring IT products and services. CyKor positions itself as an engineering-led, mission-focused integrator that combines strategic OEM partnerships with in-house expertise to deliver outcome-driven solutions rather than product transactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KEG (Kinetic Edge Gateway) Solution A vendor-agnostic, ruggedized modular platform that integrates compute, networking, and cybersecurity into a mission-ready form factor, designed for tactical edge deployments in demanding naval and defense environments such as shipboard networks.
• Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Zero Trust cybersecurity services aligned to DoD Zero Trust Strategy and CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, including Zero Trust Readiness Assessment, ICAM integration, SIEM unification, NAC/NGFW integration, and threat intelligence for federal agencies.
• Federal IT Modernization & Cloud Solutions End-to-end infrastructure modernization, hybrid cloud, and data center optimization services for federal agencies, leveraging OEM partnerships (Dell, HPE, NetApp, Nutanix, Pure Storage, Red Hat, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies such as Red Hat OpenShift and the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization.
• SEWP V IT Procurement Contract (Contract Number NNG15SD66B) A Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) vehicle under NASA SEWP V that allows federal agencies to procure IT products and services through CyKor with a 0.34% surcharge built into quoted prices. SDVOSB, Small Business, and VOSB set-aside eligible.
• Emerging Technology Lab A pre-deployment validation lab that enables federal customers to evaluate OEM tools, explore migration scenarios, test Zero Trust solutions, and validate strategies before enterprise rollout, with software and hardware solutions tailored to DoD needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 800 million cybersecurity incidents per day faced by DoDIN, highlighting the urgency and scale of federal cybersecurity needs that CyKor addresses

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Red Hat for OpenShift virtualization and containerization solutions. Red Hat experts present at CyKor's Tech on Tap events, demonstrating OpenShift capabilities, Migration Toolkit for Virtualization, and Advanced Cluster Management. This partnership enables CyKor to deliver software-defined networking and containerized workloads across distributed federal environments, including shipboard networks.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor collaborates with Dell Technologies through joint events (Tech on Tap) and integration of Dell's next-generation tactical hardware into CyKor's KEG ruggedized modular platform. Dell's Tech Bus showcases mobility solutions at CyKor events, and Dell OEM hardware is embedded in CyKor's edge/tactical offerings for federal environments.
• GovCIOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyKor participates as a subcontractor on GovCIO's MAVERICK Task Order ($2B ceiling, 2024-2029), which provides IT infrastructure services for DoD-wide critical technology initiatives including C6ISR, AI/autonomous technology, cyber operations, and more. CyKor contributes advanced IT solutions and engineering expertise to support GovCIO's mission modernization efforts.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor maintains a strategic OEM partnership with Cisco, one of the leading technology manufacturers listed on their partners page. Cisco solutions are integrated into CyKor's federal IT modernization offerings, likely covering networking, collaboration, and security technologies.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Google Cloud as a strategic OEM, with Google Cloud solutions incorporated into CyKor's federal technology portfolio. The partnership was evidenced by joint Navy Tech Day event held in collaboration with Cisco and Google, exploring developments in network automation, application security, and data optimization.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor maintains HPE and HPE Aruba as strategic OEM partners, with both brands displayed prominently on their partners page. HPE solutions are incorporated into CyKor's federal IT infrastructure, cloud, and data center offerings.
• NetAppcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with NetApp for data storage and management solutions integrated into federal IT modernization projects, supporting hybrid cloud and data center architectures for government customers.
• NutanixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Nutanix for hyperconverged infrastructure solutions, enabling federal customers to modernize data center environments with scalable, integrated compute, storage, and networking capabilities.
• SplunkcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Splunk for observability and security analytics solutions, integrating Splunk's platform into federal cybersecurity architectures to support Zero Trust, SIEM, and threat intelligence capabilities.
• ZscalercoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Zscaler for cloud security and Zero Trust network access (ZTNA) solutions, supporting federal agencies in implementing Zero Trust architectures with cloud-native security capabilities.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Red Hat for enterprise open-source solutions including Red Hat OpenShift (container platform and virtualization), supporting federal agencies in modernizing infrastructure with automation, containerization, and hybrid cloud capabilities.
• Pure StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Pure Storage for all-flash storage solutions integrated into federal data center and AI infrastructure modernization projects.
• ElasticcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Elastic for search and observability solutions, integrating the Elastic platform into federal cybersecurity and data analytics architectures.
• AltaircoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Altair for simulation, data analytics, and high-performance computing solutions, incorporated into federal AI and infrastructure modernization offerings.
• GarlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationCyKor partners with Garland, whose technology solutions are integrated into CyKor's federal IT offerings as part of the broader OEM partnership network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GovCIO: Federal IT integrator that is both a direct peer and the prime contractor on the $2B-ceiling MAVERICK Task Order where CyKor serves as subcontractor. Highly comparable in customer set (DoD, federal civilian), mission-driven delivery model, and emphasis on modernization and cybersecurity services.
• RIVA Solutions: SDVOSB federal IT solutions provider delivering digital transformation, cybersecurity, and cloud services to federal agencies. Highly comparable in SDVOSB-driven go-to-market, federal customer focus, and engineering-led delivery to defense and civilian clients.
• Base2 Solutions: SDVOSB federal IT services firm focused on systems engineering, cybersecurity, and network modernization for DoD and intelligence community customers. Closely comparable in SDVOSB status, federal set-aside go-to-market, and engineering-led systems integration positioning.
• M9 Solutions: SDVOSB federal IT and cybersecurity solutions provider supporting DoD and federal civilian missions. Comparable in size band, SDVOSB contracting advantage, and delivery of modernization and cyber solutions into the same Navy/DoD customer set.
• Semper Valens Solutions: Veteran-owned federal IT and cyber services firm delivering network operations, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT to DoD customers. Comparable in veteran-owned status, DoD focus, and engineering-led services delivery model.
• CALIBRE Systems: Federal professional services and IT solutions provider supporting DoD and federal civilian agencies with systems engineering, training, and digital modernization. Comparable in mission-focused federal delivery and mix of professional services with systems integration.
• Octo (Maximus): Federal IT modernization and digital services firm (acquired by Maximus) serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies with cloud, data, and cyber solutions. Comparable in IT modernization and digital services for DoD and civilian federal customers.

Broad incumbents

• SAIC: Large federal IT integrator with deep DoD and Navy footprint spanning systems integration, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital modernization. Overlaps with CyKor across Navy networking, Zero Trust, and cloud modernization, but at substantially greater scale and breadth.
• Leidos: Major federal systems integrator serving DoD, intelligence, and federal civilian customers across IT modernization, cyber, and engineering. Overlaps with CyKor in Navy, DHS, and federal civilian IT modernization and cybersecurity, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large federal management and technology consulting firm delivering IT modernization, cyber, and engineering services to DoD and federal civilian agencies. Adjacent in customer set and Zero Trust/cybersecurity capability, though CyKor operates at a far smaller scale and in a more product-agnostic integrator niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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