CHAOS Industries

Horizon Industries delivers innovative IT and management solutions to federal and enterprise clients. Founded in 1996, the company has built a 30-year track record of supporting mission-critical government initiatives with measurable results. Horizon specializes in low-code software development, cybersecurity, and strategic consulting - empowering agencies to modernize operations and achieve meaningful business outcomes through technology. With a 98% client satisfaction score and support for over 100,000 end users, Horizon combines certified expertise with a people-first approach. The team delivers end-to-end capabilities across digital transformation, from business strategy analysis through operations support. Trusted by major federal agencies and enterprise clients, Horizon maintains industry-leading certifications while investing in continuous learning to stay ahead of evolving technology landscapes and client needs.

In today's digital landscape, organizations face an unprecedented volume of cyber threats that evolve faster than traditional security can keep up. Obrela exists to solve this fundamental challenge by delivering real-time, risk-aligned cybersecurity that gives businesses predictability over uncertainty. Founded in 2010, Obrela combines business-focused risk management with advanced threat detection to provide a complete cyber defense umbrella over every aspect of an organization's operations. At the core of Obrela's approach is the Swordfish platform - a purpose-built cyber risk management platform that integrates real-time threat detection with comprehensive risk management and vulnerability assessment. This platform powers Obrela's dual-service approach: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) for continuous threat hunting and incident response, and Managed Risk and Controls (MRC) for governance, compliance, and exposure management. With Global Resilience Operations Centers serving the EMEA market and a presence in London, Athens, Dubai, and Riyadh, Obrela protects over 500 corporations worldwide across critical sectors including banking, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and telecommunications. Their mission is simple but powerful: Keep Your Business in Business through Security Over Everything.

ARES Corporation has been engineering mission assurance and quantitative risk management solutions for U.S. space and defense programs since 1992. The company embeds its risk methodologies - described as industry-leading - into engineering support for NASA, the Department of Defense, and commercial partners operating in nuclear, clean technology, space, and defense sectors. The threat model is straightforward: critical infrastructure and high-stakes missions require technical risk analysis that goes beyond checklist compliance. The firm's tooling spans standard security assessment platforms including Nessus, Nmap, and ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution), alongside eMASS for authorization and accreditation workflows. Operations lean on Microsoft Office and Deltek Costpoint for project execution. ARES is structured as a 100% employee-owned company, which theoretically aligns incentives around delivery timelines and budget discipline - every engineer, scientist, and risk analyst holds equity stake in outcomes. Work here centers on mission assurance for high-consequence environments where failure isn't theoretical. The company's positioning emphasizes quantitative methods over narrative risk assessments, aiming to protect vital infrastructure and support human space exploration. For security professionals, the domain knowledge required here tilts technical: understanding how risk frameworks apply to defense systems, nuclear facilities, and launch vehicles, not just enterprise IT perimeters.

Easy Dynamics Corporation is a technology services provider specializing in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and risk management solutions for federal and commercial clients. With nearly two decades of operational experience, the company designs, deploys, and manages comprehensive security architectures for organizations across both public and private sectors. Led by CEO Poupak Afshar, Easy Dynamics operates as an economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business serving clients in critical infrastructure and national security domains. The company's technical portfolio centers on cybersecurity governance, cyber risk management, and compliance implementation. Core capabilities include Zero Trust architecture acceleration, OSCAL (Open Security Controls Assessment Language) implementations for compliance automation, and cloud-based security transformations. Easy Dynamics positions security as the primary lens through which it approaches enterprise infrastructure challenges, delivering solutions designed to protect critical systems while enabling organizational process transformation. Easy Dynamics works across organization sizes, translating cybersecurity frameworks and technologies into deployable solutions. The company's service model emphasizes practical implementation of information sharing protocols, compliance requirements, and risk assessment frameworks. Their operational approach focuses on building resilient security postures through governance structures, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory alignment - targeting sectors where system integrity directly impacts infrastructure stability and national security outcomes.

Shaw Industries manufactures flooring and surface solutions for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. The company operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, generating approximately $6 billion in annual sales through its global network of 18,000 associates. Shaw's portfolio spans multiple brands including Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens and Watershed Geo. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw Industries has expanded its operations since 1967 to serve customers worldwide through manufacturing facilities and distribution centers across multiple countries. The company's commitment to innovation is evidenced by its investments in sustainable manufacturing processes, product development and operational excellence. Shaw maintains a people-centered approach to business, emphasizing customer service, quality performance and environmental responsibility through initiatives like its re[TURN] Reclamation Program and Cradle to Cradle certifications.

Green Thumb Industries is a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer that promotes well-being through the power of cannabis. Established in 2014, the company has grown to operate 20 manufacturing facilities and over 100 retail locations across 14 U.S. markets, serving millions of patients and customers annually. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Green Thumb employs approximately 4,800 people who are united by shared values and a passion for the plant's possibilities. The company has been recognized for its exceptional growth and workplace culture, named to Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50 list from 2021-2023 and honored as a Best Workplace by MG Retailer magazine in 2018, 2019, and 2021. The company manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded cannabis products including RYTHM, Dogwalkers, incredibles, Beboe, Good Green, Doctor Solomon's, and &Shine. Through its national retail footprint of RISE dispensaries, Green Thumb creates welcoming spaces where guests feel supported in their cannabis journey. Beyond commercial success, the company's Growing for Good social impact program focuses on Restorative Justice, Inclusion & Belonging, Environmental Stewardship, and Community Engagement. This reflects Green Thumb's core belief in acknowledging the complex history of cannabis while striving to shape a more inclusive, equitable industry that gives back to the communities it serves.