Nicor Global Cyber Security Solutions Announces Funding

Washington, DC and Wayne, PA (PRWEB) May 6, 2009 -- With the increasing global threat of cyber attacks, innovative cyber security company, Nicor Global, announces funding and launches its unique offensive security software and cyber safety services. Backed by industry experts and proven technology, Nicor Global will facilitate the new administration's effort to defend our national networks from the hacking, theft, and espionage to which the United States has become increasingly susceptible.

Founded by Charles Dodd and Rick Yost, Nicor Global officially announced today new financing and a new board of directors. Built on the foundation of Dodd and Yost's combined 40 years of experience in cyber warfare strategies for both the intelligence community and defense department sectors, Nicor Global has created a portfolio of consulting services and products that are aligned to not only address government needs but also the demands of financial, Fortune 500 and SMB markets.

"We created Nicor Global to help countries, economies and businesses combat a new wave of emerging threats," Charles Dodd the company's CTO and co-founder explains. "These threats range from foreign Nation sponsored cyber espionage and security breaches, to the shutting down of critical infrastructure grids and corporate networks. Cyber warfare is quickly becoming the weapon of choice for both terrorist groups as well as nation states and must be addressed fully understanding our adversary's capabilities."

Rick Yost Nicor Global's co-founder and COO adds, "Our ability to attract not just

capital but the expertise of leaders from the Department of Homeland Security, defense-based IT business, and the private equity industry shows that we not only have the right solutions at the right time, but now the right team to execute our mission of protecting our clients."

Michael M. Carter, Managing Director of The Musser Group, the private equity firm investing in Nicor Global alongside Galaxy Technology, states, "Tens of billions of dollars have been invested in the information technology security market to help solve the common cold when it comes to IT security needs - email spam, and basic online firewall protection. We invested and are helping to build Nicor Global with Dr. James Yoh their Chairman, because we have seen what the team has done for the government and because they help protect their clients from major vulnerabilities that can bring down economies, and destroy companies."

About Nicor Global

Nicor Global, LLC is the first and leading offensive Cyber Security Solutions

Provider TM (CSSP). Nicor Global is a leading designer, consultant and marketer of innovative cyber threat, cyber warfare, and cyber security knowledge and solutions. The company secures the nation's critical infrastructure in both government and commercial sectors. Nicor Global's cyber warfare field experience and knowledge is at the core of their products and expertise. Their cyber professionals understand the tactics, techniques, procedures, and mentality of the cyber adversary, whether they be nation state, criminal hacker, or corporate agent. Nicor Global understands and approaches cyber security differently - from the mind of the attacker! Nicor Global is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Washington D.C. More Information on Nicor Global can be found at www.nicorglobal.com

About The Musser Group

The Musser Group was founded to help small companies become big businesses. Established in 2001, The Musser Group leverages the experience of over 53 years of helping to build over 500 companies and invest over $6 billion dollars. The Musser Group provides strategic counsel and advice in structuring private equity financing and providing growth capital to its entrepreneurial partners. More information on The Musser Group and its partner companies can be found at http://www.themussergroup.com

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