Peraton
Track on RadarAcquired by Veritas Capital · 2017 · news
Gov't contractor providing cybersecurity & intelligence services to defense agencies
- Total raised
- —
- Employees
- 13,478
- Founded
- 2017
- Momentum
- 44
Cooling
Data updated August 2026
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Peraton is a cybersecurity company specializing in Security Operations, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Reston, United States. It employs about 13,478 people and was acquired by Veritas Capital in 2017.
Peraton is a government contractor that provides national security solutions and services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. The company supports missions across multiple domains including cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, and digital forensics. Peraton's cybersecurity capabilities include digital forensics, cyber investigations, and cyber insider threat programs. The company employs personnel with backgrounds from agencies such as the NSA, DIA, NGA, FBI, and Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Their digital forensics practice develops tools and capabilities for government clients and provides consulting services on digital forensics and cybersecurity requirements. The company serves customers within the national intelligence community and Department of Defense, supporting critical national security missions. Peraton's advisory board includes former directors and senior leaders from the Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, reflecting the company's deep connections to the intelligence community. With a heritage spanning over 125 years, Peraton positions itself as a trusted provider of national security solutions. The company maintains partnerships across government and industry to address complex national security challenges and operates under a code of conduct that emphasizes integrity and compliance with laws and regulations governing government contracting.
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When was Peraton founded?▾
Peraton was founded in 2017.
Where is Peraton headquartered?▾
Peraton is headquartered in Reston, United States.
Is Peraton public or private?▾
Peraton is a privately-held company.
How many employees does Peraton have?▾
Peraton has approximately 13,478 employees.
What does Peraton do?▾
Peraton is a government contractor that provides national security solutions and services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies. The company supports missions across multiple domains including cybersecurity, intelligence, defense, and digital forensics. Peraton's cybersecurity capabilities inc…