CounterCraft Partners with Mission First Cyber to Deliver Cyber Defense for Federal and Defense Operations

WASHINGTON, DC – December 3, 2025— CounterCraft, the leader in deception-powered threat intelligence, and Mission First Cyber, a premier federal value-added reseller and systems integrator, are announcing a strategic partnership to bring advanced cyber deception capabilities to U.S. government agencies and defense organizations. This collaboration combines CounterCraft’s proven deception technology with Mission First Cyber’s deployable Rhombus Fly-Away Kit, creating a mission-ready defense solution for both stateside and forward-deployed operations.

The partnership addresses a critical gap in modern cyber defense: alert fatigue and visibility into zero-day exploits that slip past traditional security stacks. By integrating CounterCraft’s deception platform into Mission First Cyber’s deployable hardware solutions, defense and federal customers gain real-time threat intelligence and actionable alerts, without overwhelming their SOC teams with false positives.

“We’re not trying to replace what agencies already have in place. Deception fills the gaps where traditional tools go blind,” said David Barroso, CEO and Founder of CounterCraft. “Mission First Cyber gets what federal customers actually deal with, and this partnership gives them threat intelligence they can actually use, whether they’re protecting a data center in Virginia or a forward operating base overseas.”

One of the most exciting features of this partnership is integration with Mission First Cyber’s Rhombus Fly-Away Kit, a rapidly deployable operations platform designed for mission-critical environments. CounterCraft’s deception software is now part of this portable solution, which also integrates real-time analytics powered by KX and encrypted traffic inspection via F5 SSL Orchestrator. The ruggedized kit is compact enough for carry-on compliant and works in tactical edge deployments, field conditions, and air-gapped networks. Federal customers get enterprise-grade cyber defense capabilities that can deploy anywhere the mission requires.

“Deception should be a core pillar of any proactive security strategy,” said Jason Miller, CEO of Mission First. “With CounterCraft’s advanced deception technology, we’re able to help customers mislead, detect, and understand adversarial TTPs in real time, keeping us one step ahead in the endlessly morphing cyber battlefield.”

Mission First Cyber brings deep expertise in federal procurement and hands-on technical integration, making it easier for agencies to adopt and deploy advanced cyber defense capabilities. Their Fly-Away Kit approach means defense customers can take deception technology with them, to a forward operating base, a critical infrastructure site, or a sensitive facility that requires air-gapped security.

   

Why This Partnership Matters

The collaboration delivers unique value to government and defense customers:

• Proven in the Field: CounterCraft’s deception environments have already fooled red team operators in classified DoD exercises. The threat intelligence was specific, high-confidence, and actionable.
• Deploy Anywhere: Mission First Cyber’s Rhombus Fly-Away Kit puts CounterCraft’s software into a portable package that works in cloud, OT systems, and air-gapped networks. Enterprise-grade deception goes wherever the mission goes.
• Hybrid Defense Strategy: The solution runs passive network monitoring and active deception simultaneously. You get telemetry collection and adversary engagement in one integrated system.
• Protection for Critical Infrastructure: The platform secures OT environments that other security tools can’t touch. That includes legacy Windows XP systems and modern PLCs where patching isn’t an option.
• Actionable Intelligence: CounterCraft’s deception creates believable environments that attract real threats. SOC teams get specific intelligence instead of wading through honeypot noise and false positives.

 

Availability

CounterCraft’s deception technology integrated with Mission First Cyber’s Rhombus Fly-Away Kit is now available to federal and defense customers through standard government procurement channels.

  

About Mission First

Mission First Cyber (M1 Cyber) is a U.S.-based Cybersecurity Value-Added Reseller and Professional Services provider dedicated to strengthening the security posture of Government and Commercial organizations. Founded by a Service-Disabled U.S. Marine and technology industry veterans, M1 Cyber combines deep expertise with a mission-driven approach to support our nation’s warfighters and create meaningful opportunities for veterans transitioning to civilian careers.

We deliver innovative, cost-effective cybersecurity solutions through trusted partnerships with leading technology vendors. Our vendor-certified engineers and solution experts provide personalized assessments, enterprise architecture design, and strategic advisory services to help organizations achieve mission success. With experience in complex IT environments, restricted access locations, and offline systems, M1 Cyber specializes in mission applications, training, and certifications to ensure operational resilience. www.missionfirstcyber.com.

 

About CounterCraft

CounterCraft is a leading provider of deception-powered threat intelligence solutions that empower organizations to proactively defend against cyber threats. CounterCraft’s pioneering deception technology offers full visibility into adversaries’ tactics, techniques, and procedures. CounterCraft enables organizations to detect threats early, collect specific, actionable threat intelligence, stop threats before a breach occurs and defend their valuable data in real time. Their Gartner-recognized, award-winning technology and innovative approach to cybersecurity has been keepingFortune 500 companies and government agencies safe from cyber attacks since 2015. Discover how CounterCraft is redefining cybersecurity with deception and threat intelligence-driven defense at www.countercraftsec.com.