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DirectDefense Awarded Texas Department of Information Resources Contract Through CarahsoftDENVER and RESTON, Va., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DirectDefense, a leading cybersecurity services provider, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, today announced that DirectDefense has been awarded a contract through Carahsoft by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) to offer technology to State and Local Governments through DIR’s Cooperative Contracts Program. This is an important credential that enables Carahsoft and its reseller partners to provide easier access to DirectDefense’s services for Texas State agencies and Federal, State and Local Governments and Educational Institutions. “Expanding access to DirectDefense through the DIR contract is an important step in supporting Public Sector organizations that face increasing cyber risk but often encounter procurement barriers,” said Jared Ballou, VP of Growth and Strategy at DirectDefense. “Through our partnership with Carahsoft, we’re providing Texas agencies with access to continuous security testing, managed services and expert guidance that helps them identify and reduce risk over time and strengthen resilience across both IT and OT environments.” Most State and Local Government executives prefer cloud-based platforms but often lack dedicated security and Information Technology (IT) experts to vet new technology. DIR's Cooperative Contracts Program serves as a procurement vehicle for a wide range of IT products and services. Many Texas Public Sector agencies require or strongly encourage vendors to be listed under DIR's contracts, ensuring transparency, compliance and cost-effectiveness in the procurement process. This contract broadens DirectDefense’s reach within Texas, enabling more State and Local agencies to procure DirectDefense’s cybersecurity solutions designed to help agencies continuously identify and reduce risk across IT and OT environments. Through ongoing security testing, risk assessments and managed detection and response, organizations gain visibility into their security posture and can prioritize and focus resources on the risks that matter most. Built to support Government requirements, DirectDefense combines expert-led guidance with scalable services that help agencies strengthen resilience, maintain compliance and maximize the impact of existing teams. “Carahsoft and our reseller partners are pleased to bring DirectDefense’ cybersecurity services to Texas Public Sector agencies through the DIR contract,” said Brian O’Donnell, Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Carahsoft. “This streamlined procurement process enables Texas Government agencies to rapidly deploy advanced OT and ICS security solutions and services across critical environments, empowering them with enhanced visibility and response capabilities. By expanding our partnership through this contract, we continue to jointly drive digital transformation across Government agencies.” DirectDefense’s cybersecurity services and solutions are available through Carahsoft’s DIR-CPO-6151 and TIPS Contract #220105. For more information, contact the Carahsoft Team at (844) 445-5688 or [email protected]. Explore DirectDefense’s solutions here. DirectDefense was also a sponsor for DIR’s Annual Information Security Forum (ISF), a premier cybersecurity event for Texas State and Local Government and public education institutions. About DIR About DirectDefense Contact About Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions Portfolio About Carahsoft Contact 
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