RELI Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Cyber Bytes Foundation to Advance Zero Trust Architectures

RELI Group, a leader in innovative IT solutions for federal government agencies, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Cyber Bytes Foundation (CBF). CBF is renowned for its role as a premier testing ground for cutting-edge cybersecurity approaches and emerging technologies.

Brian McElyea, Vice President of Cyber Operations at RELI Group, elaborated on the partnership’s inception and potential impact. “When we first considered building our own cyber innovation incubator, we explored various partnership options, including universities and foundations, to maximize our investment. Through an introduction facilitated by Cyber Bytes’ CEO and RELI’s President, we discovered that the Cyber Bytes Foundation was the ideal fit for our needs,” McElyea explained.

The collaboration with CBF represents a significant milestone for both organizations. Brian DeMuth, Co-Founder and American Cyber League (ACL) Director for CBF, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with RELI Group, a company that shares our vision for advancing cybersecurity. This collaboration is a pivotal step forward in our mission to develop state-of-the-art solutions and train the next generation of cyber professionals. While we value and highlight our partnership with RELI Group, it is part of our broader commitment to working with a diverse set of partners. Together, we are poised to significantly impact the cybersecurity landscape, leveraging the strengths of our various collaborators to drive forward innovative solutions.”

Located in Quantico, VA, CBF offers advanced facilities and tools that align seamlessly with RELI’s vision. One of the foundation’s focuses is on advancing Zero Trust solutions, which presents numerous opportunities for collaboration. “CBF is building out a Zero Trust lab that RELI is very excited about. Advancing research and innovation around Zero Trust is a focus for RELI’s Cybersecurity Sector. Working with the Cyber Bytes Foundation will allow us to leverage our Zero Trust expertise in a deliberate and impactful manner,” McElyea added.

RELI’s collaboration with CBF extends beyond Zero Trust. CBF’s comprehensive capabilities, including a cyber range, software testing, vulnerability assessments, cyber countermeasures, cyber education and training, and supply chain risk management, perfectly complement RELI’s extensive cyber capabilities. “Cyber Bytes provides a world-class facility and a robust consortium to support our focus on education, research and innovation within cybersecurity,” McElyea noted. “With RELI Group’s emphasis on continuous learning, Cyber Bytes’ resources for education and practical experience are an ideal match,” McElyea highlighted.

This strategic partnership between RELI Group and CBF is set to drive forward innovative cybersecurity solutions and nurture the next generation of cyber professionals, reinforcing their shared commitment to securing the nation’s digital future.