Aaron Higbee and Rhoyt Belani used to teach Ultimate Hacking courses. In 2007 they started a company called PhishMe in Higbee’s house. In 2018, they were acquired by a private equity consortium for $400 million, moved into a larger Loudoun office, and rebranded as Cofense.
At the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, we’re here to help build your business. Dedicated to recruiting new business, growing our existing industries and improving our county’s business climate, we’re ready and waiting to provide a wide range of services for your company, whether you’re a start-up or well-established player.
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