Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc.

Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc. was a cybersecurity company based in Knoxville, Tennessee, founded in 1997. It provided a wide range of cybersecurity services to various industries, including healthcare, retail, media, banking and finance, legal, and manufacturing. The company was recognized nationally for its expertise and had multiple offices across the United States. The services offered included managed security services, risk and compliance assessments, enterprise security consulting, security incident response and forensics, and training on security best practices. Sword & Shield focused on delivering tailored solutions that integrated with existing systems to enhance security and compliance. The company served a diverse client base, including notable government clients such as the Justice Department, NASA, and the White House. In 2019, Sword & Shield Enterprise Security, Inc. was acquired and rebranded as Avertium, which expanded its customer base significantly.