This analysis by The Soter Group provides a brief update on unclassified cyber security spending across the Federal government - including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Civilian departments and agencies.
The Soter Group provides services to both the Federal government and the commercial entities that support it. Our Commercial Services Division provides market research and strategic advisory services to commercial clients seeking to enter or grow in the Federal government security market.
This analysis by The Soter Group provides a brief update on unclassified cyber security spending across the Federal government - including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Civilian departments and agencies.
The Soter Group provides services to both the Federal government and the commercial entities that support it. Our Commercial Services Division provides market research and strategic advisory services to commercial clients seeking to enter or grow in the Federal government security market.
This analysis by The Soter Group provides a brief update on unclassified cyber security spending across the Federal government - including the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Civilian departments and agencies.
The Soter Group provides services to both the Federal government and the commercial entities that support it. Our Commercial Services Division provides market research and strategic advisory services to commercial clients seeking to enter or grow in the Federal government security market.
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