Merlin Cyber
Track on RadarCybersecurity platform accelerating Zero Trust & identity security for U.S. public sector.
- Total raised
- —
- Employees
- 177
- Founded
- 1997
- Momentum
- 30
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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Merlin Cyber is a cybersecurity company specializing in Data Protection, founded in 1997 and headquartered in McLean, United States. It employs about 177 people and is privately held.
Merlin Cyber is a cybersecurity platform and services company focused exclusively on the U.S. public sector, including Federal Civilian agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), and State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations. The company operates as the go-to-market (GTM) and Zero Trust modernization affiliate of The Merlin Group. Merlin Cyber's core model combines strategic partnerships with established cybersecurity vendors, investments in emerging technologies through its Merlin Ventures arm, and in-house technical engineering via Merlin Labs. The Labs team integrates and tests partner technologies to deliver holistic, bundled solutions rather than standalone point products. Key solution areas include Identity Security Modernization, Zero Trust Maturity, Ransomware Protection, Post-Quantum Readiness, and Self-Funded IT Modernization. The company also operates a selective partner program designed to help commercial cybersecurity software vendors enter and scale within the public sector market. Partners gain access to Merlin's readiness infrastructure, compliance support, government affairs capabilities, marketing resources, and sales enablement. Merlin also offers FedRAMP acceleration services to help technology vendors achieve compliance for federal cloud deployments. With nearly 25 years of public sector cybersecurity experience, the company maintains contract vehicles and deep agency relationships that facilitate procurement for its government clients. Notable technology partnerships include CyberArk, reflecting a focus on privileged access management (PAM) and identity security within federal environments.
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When was Merlin Cyber founded?▾
Merlin Cyber was founded in 1997.
Where is Merlin Cyber headquartered?▾
Merlin Cyber is headquartered in McLean, United States.
Is Merlin Cyber public or private?▾
Merlin Cyber is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Merlin Cyber have?▾
Merlin Cyber has approximately 177 employees.
What does Merlin Cyber do?▾
Merlin Cyber is a cybersecurity platform and services company focused exclusively on the U.S. public sector, including Federal Civilian agencies, the Department of Defense (DoD), and State, Local, and Education (SLED) organizations. The company operates as the go-to-market (GTM) and Zero Trust moder…