Quzara LLC, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia [1], has established itself as a leader in federal cybersecurity and compliance services. Under the leadership of CEO Saif Rahman [2], the company has achieved significant growth through its flagship Cybertorch™ platform and strategic partnerships.
The company's evolution has been marked by consistent expansion of capabilities and federal certifications. Key developmental milestones include:
- Early Growth (2016-2019):
- Establishment of Tysons Corner headquarters
- Launch of Cybertorch™ platform
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) board membership
- Selection for ATO on AWS Program
- Market Expansion (2020-2022):
- Multiple socioeconomic certifications (SWaM, EDWOSB, SBA 8(a), MBE)
- GSA Multiple Awards Schedule (MAS) contract acquisition
- HACS SIN category approvals
- #164 ranking in TOP 250 MSSPs for 2022 [1]
Quzara's federal market presence is anchored by robust security credentials and compliance authorizations. The company operates a 24/7 U.S. citizen-only security operations center [1] and has achieved:
- FedRAMP HIGH Ready Status [2]
- StateRAMP Authorization [2]
- SOC2 Type II Certification [2]
- CMMC Level 2 and DoD IL-4 controls compliance
The company maintains strategic partnerships with industry leaders and holds multiple socioeconomic designations that enhance its federal contracting position:
- Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)
- AWS ATO Program
- Rackspace (AWS FedRAMP compliance)
- Tenable Federal
- Carahsoft [7]
- SBA 8(a) Certified
- EDWOSB/WOSB Status
- MBE and SWaM Certifications
- CAGE Code: 7VCA1
- DUNS: 08-053-8636 [1]
Recent achievements have further solidified Quzara's market position. In 2023, Cybertorch™ was selected for FedRAMP® JAB Prioritization at the High Impact Level [2], and the company achieved Microsoft Verified Managed XDR Solution Status [2]. Strategic developments include:
- Schellman Strategic Alliance Program membership (2024)
- CMMC consortium formation with CORTAC Group and Summit 7 Systems
- Enhanced Cybertorch™ capabilities through Azure Sentinel integration [1]
The company continues to expand its service portfolio through FedRAMP-authorized infrastructure on Azure Government [3], maintaining its position as a trusted provider of federal cybersecurity solutions and compliance services.