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Agile Defense vs Kyndryl

Agile Defense provides Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics solutions. Kyndryl provides mission-critical enterprise technology services, offering advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities. CISO Tribune files both under MDR and managed SOC. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Agile Defense vs Kyndryl: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Agile DefenseAgile Defense provides Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics solutions.agiledefense.comKyndrylKyndryl provides mission-critical enterprise technology services, offering advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities.kyndryl.com
What it sells
  • VSOC[2][7]Virtual security operation center offerings that protect enterprise systems used by federal government and commercial customers.
  • TorqSecure[6]An agentless, browser-based software bill of materials (SBOM) intelligence tool aligned to government risk models.
  • Workforce[6]A model-agnostic platform for building and integrating AI assistants, called Teammates.
  • Kyndryl Consult[5][7]Technology consulting from digital transformation strategy to implementation.
  • Kyndryl Bridge[5][7]An open integration platform for IT environments.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesNew York, United States[1]
Founded
Not stated on its pages2021
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesPublic (NYSE: KD)[2][5][6][7]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • April 29, 2026Agile Defense announced the hiring of Shawn Tyrie as its Chief Revenue Officer.[13]
  • April 27, 2026Agile Defense announced the hiring of James Nowotny as Vice President of Justice and National Security.[14]
  • November 25, 2025Agile Defense announced the full integration of IntelliBridge into the company.[2]
  • June 15, 2026Kyndryl launched a European Principal Markets organization and appointed David Soto as its President.[8]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
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  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 10, 2026[6]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, Agile Defense sells mainly to national security and civilian government customers. Agile Defense states that it provides digital transformation solutions to the Department of Defense and other national security customers. Agile Lion brings support to federal, civilian, state and defense agencies. Offerings from XOR Security address cybersecurity threats to federal civilian, law enforcement, national security and commercial customers. VSOC offerings protect enterprise systems used by federal government and commercial customers.From its own pages, Kyndryl sells mainly to enterprises with complex technology environments. The company says it helps customers in every industry. Kyndryl Consult is aimed at organizations pursuing digital transformation. Kyndryl Bridge is described as giving enterprises visibility across their technology estates.
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October 21, 2026November 9, 2026

Where they overlap

  • MDR and managed SOC is the primary category of both Agile Defense and Kyndryl.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Kyndryl is also filed under Incident response and forensics and Security consulting and advisory.
  • Agile Defense lists VSOC, TorqSecure and Workforce. Kyndryl lists Kyndryl Consult and Kyndryl Bridge.
  • Kyndryl is headquartered in New York, United States.
  • Kyndryl was founded in 2021.
  • Kyndryl is a public company listed on NYSE as KD.

How they differ

CISO Tribune files both Agile Defense and Kyndryl under MDR and managed SOC as the primary category. Agile Defense sells VSOC, a virtual security operation center offering provided by XOR Security, along with TorqSecure, an agentless, browser-based SBOM intelligence tool, and Workforce, a platform for building AI assistants called Teammates. CISO Tribune also files Kyndryl under incident response and forensics and under security consulting and advisory. Kyndryl sells Kyndryl Consult, which is technology consulting from digital transformation strategy to implementation, and Kyndryl Bridge, an open integration platform for IT environments.

Agile Defense is based in McLean, Virginia, was founded in 1998, and serves more than 50 federal government agencies. It is backed by Enlightenment Capital, a private investment firm. Agile Defense states that it provides digital transformation solutions to the Department of Defense and other national security customers. Kyndryl is headquartered in New York, was founded in 2021, and is a public company listed on NYSE as KD. Kyndryl says it serves thousands of customers in more than 60 countries and works with customers in every industry.

On the recent side, Agile Defense announced the full integration of IntelliBridge on November 25, 2025, and announced a new Chief Revenue Officer on April 29, 2026. Kyndryl launched a European Principal Markets organization on June 15, 2026, and has opened a new Cyber Defense Operations Center in Paris.

What it sells: Agile Defense

What VSOC does[2][7]
VSOC offerings are provided by XOR Security alongside cybersecurity operations and cybersecurity engineering. They protect enterprise systems used by federal government and commercial customers. Agile Defense acquired XOR Security.
What TorqSecure does[6]
TorqSecure is an agentless, browser-based software bill of materials (SBOM) intelligence tool aligned to government risk models. TorqSecure analyses software dependency and vulnerability data for any SBOM or GitHub repo.
What Workforce does[6]
Workforce is a model-agnostic platform for building and integrating AI assistants, called Teammates, for public sector missions. Workforce is designed to integrate with any system of record to enable genuine agentic workflows.

What it sells: Kyndryl

What Kyndryl Consult does[5][7]
Kyndryl Consult provides outcome-driven technology consulting. Kyndryl Consult covers digital transformation strategy, enterprise architecture and organizational change management, through to deep solutioning and implementation. Kyndryl Consult has a global network of technology strategy and implementation consultants.
What Kyndryl Bridge does[5][7]
Kyndryl Bridge is an open integration platform designed to help orchestrate and innovate across an IT environment. Kyndryl Bridge gives enterprises visibility across their technology estates. Kyndryl describes Kyndryl Bridge as AI-powered.

Questions about Agile Defense and Kyndryl

What do Agile Defense and Kyndryl sell?
Agile Defense sells VSOC, TorqSecure and Workforce. Kyndryl sells Kyndryl Consult and Kyndryl Bridge.
Are Agile Defense and Kyndryl in the same category?
Yes. MDR and managed SOC is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are Agile Defense and Kyndryl headquartered?
Kyndryl is headquartered in New York, United States.
When were Agile Defense and Kyndryl founded?
Kyndryl was founded in 2021.
Who owns Agile Defense and Kyndryl?
Kyndryl is a public company listed on NYSE as KD.
Who are Agile Defense and Kyndryl sold to?
From its own pages, Agile Defense sells mainly to national security and civilian government customers. From its own pages, Kyndryl sells mainly to enterprises with complex technology environments.
What have Agile Defense and Kyndryl announced recently?
April 29, 2026: Agile Defense announced the hiring of Shawn Tyrie as its Chief Revenue Officer. June 15, 2026: Kyndryl launched a European Principal Markets organization and appointed David Soto as its President.

About Agile Defense

Agile Defense provides Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity and Data Analytics solutions. Cyber Systems and Cyber Operations capabilities are delivered to defend against advanced and emerging cyber threats. Digital Transformation work applies advanced services, capabilities and solutions securely to enhance mission operations. Agile Defense has cybersecurity, digital transformation, data analytics and AI expertise for government customers. Agile Defense has expertise in cybersecurity, cloud solutions and mission-critical technology.[1][3][4]

Agile Defense provides digital transformation solutions to the Department of Defense and other national security customers. Agile Defense acquired XOR Security. XOR Security provides cybersecurity operations, cybersecurity engineering and virtual security operation center (VSOC) offerings that protect enterprise systems used by federal government and commercial customers. XOR Security was founded in 2013 and offers cybersecurity operations and platform engineering solutions. XOR Security's offerings address cybersecurity threats to federal civilian, law enforcement, national security and commercial customers. XOR brings expertise in network defense, zero trust architecture, managed detection and advanced threat response.[4]

Agile Defense services are available on the Tradewinds Solution Marketplace. TorqSecure is an agentless, browser-based software bill of materials (SBOM) intelligence tool aligned to government risk models. TorqSecure analyses software dependency and vulnerability data for any SBOM or GitHub repo. Workforce is designed to integrate with any system of record to enable genuine agentic workflows. Workforce is a model-agnostic platform for building and integrating AI assistants, called Teammates, for public sector missions. Agile Labs is the internal innovation hub of Agile Defense. Agile Labs is the engine behind research, development and solution engineering efforts and integrates artificial intelligence, data science and human-centered design.[8]

Agile Lion JV is an SBA approved Mentor-Protégé joint venture between Nemean Solutions and Agile Defense. Agile Lion brings support to federal, civilian, state and defense agencies. Agile Lion's team of technical experts is to deliver project and program management, cloud and data services, software and SharePoint development, network and server administration, and business intelligence design and management. Bastion Analytics JV is an SBA approved joint venture between Leyden Solutions and Agile Defense. Bastion Analytics is a certified SDVOSB professional-services firm headquartered in Pinehurst, North Carolina. DecisionPoint JV is an SBA-approved Mentor-Protégé joint venture comprised of DecisionPoint and Agile Defense. DecisionPoint JV was formed to deliver advanced IT, cybersecurity and digital modernization solutions to federal government customers.[9][10][12]

Agile Defense acquired IntelliBridge in January 2025, and IntelliBridge continues to operate as its own business entity under Agile Defense. ByteCubed LLC is now integrated into Agile Defense. Agile Defense was founded in 1998. Agile Defense has approximately 1,100 cleared personnel. Agile Defense has more than 2,000 teammates operating in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Agile Defense is based in McLean, Virginia, and serves more than 50 federal government agencies.[8]

Agile Defense is backed by Enlightenment Capital, a private investment firm. Jason Rigoli, Partner at Enlightenment Capital, is Chairman of Agile Defense. The acquisition of privately held Agile Defense is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, with expected closing in the first quarter of Maximus' 2027 fiscal year. The agreement has a cash purchase price of $660 million payable upon closing and subject to certain adjustments.[1]

Agile Defense on the record

Sources

Agile Defense full record

  1. [1]agiledefense.comAgile Defense · agiledefense.com · undated page, accessed October 21, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Agile Defense Completes Integration of IntelliBridge, Marking a New Phase of Growth, Innovation, and Mission ImpactAgile Defense · published November 25, 2025 · Tier A
  3. [3]Agile Defense Welcomes Edward Drolet as VP Customer Executive - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published August 28, 2025 · Tier A
  4. [4]Home - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Maximus to acquire Agile Defense, advancing defense and national security growth strategy - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published October 19, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Agile Defense Joins Tradewinds Solution Marketplace to Expand Access to Cutting-Edge AI Solutions - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published October 14, 2025 · Tier A
  7. [7]Enlightenment Capital Backed Agile Defense Acquires XOR Security - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published May 24, 2023 · Tier A
  8. [8]Agile Defense to Drive Mission-Critical AI and Data Solutions Under New DoD Contract - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published June 26, 2025 · Tier A
  9. [9]Agile Lion JV Awarded Contract to Deliver Advanced IT Services for U.S. Marine Forces Reserve - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published October 22, 2025 · Tier A
  10. [10]Agile Defense Partners With Nemean Solutions in Joint Venture – Agile Lion - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published October 31, 2024 · Tier A
  11. [11]Bastion Analytics JV Awarded to Deliver Program Management Services for FBI - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published December 18, 2025 · Tier A
  12. [12]DecisionPoint JV Awarded Contract Under Polaris GWAC Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Pool - Agile DefenseAgile Defense · published March 5, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Agile Defense Welcomes Shawn Tyrie as Chief Revenue OfficerAgile Defense · published April 29, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Agile Defense Welcomes James Nowotny as Vice President of Justice and National SecurityAgile Defense · published April 27, 2026 · Tier A

Kyndryl full record

  1. [1]2021 04 12 IBMs Independent Managed Infrastructure Services Business to be Named KyndrylIBM · newsroom.ibm.com · published April 12, 2021 · Tier A
  2. [2]investors.kyndryl.comKyndryl Holdings, Inc. · investors.kyndryl.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Cyber resilienceKyndryl · kyndryl.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]2021 11 04 Kyndryl Completes Separation from IBMKyndryl · kyndryl.com · published November 4, 2021 · Tier A
  5. [5]Kyndryl United StatesKyndryl · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Kyndryl, Inc. Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 26, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Investor Relations | Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.Kyndryl Holdings, Inc. · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Kyndryl launches European Principal Markets and appoints David Soto as President to strengthen its leadership in EuropeKyndryl · published June 15, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Kyndryl launches new agentic AI services to support agentic-driven workforce strategy development and customer experienceKyndryl · published November 13, 2025 · Tier A

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