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How we protect our house, and yours.

Clients trust us with their systems and their data. Here’s how we secure our own environment, who validates it, and where our compliance programs stand today.

CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization

NIST SP 800-171-aligned controls

100% cloud-native

At a glance

Security is how we run the business, not a feature we sell.

NIST SP 800-171-aligned controls

Our internal security controls are aligned to NIST SP 800-171, the standard behind CMMC Level 2.

Independent validation

Independent cybersecurity firms regularly assess our internal systems and endpoint posture.

A security-aware team

Every team member completes continuous training and simulated phishing exercises.

Nothing on-premises to attack

We don’t host or maintain on-premises systems. Everything runs on vetted SaaS platforms with centralized controls.

Active compliance programs

We self-assess against CMMC Level 2 with our own Registered Practitioner, and SOC 2 is an ongoing program.

Five Eyes-based security operations

Our Security Operations Center runs from Five Eyes countries, and CMMC clients are supported exclusively by our US-based team.

How we operate

The same controls we manage for clients, applied to ourselves first.

01

Cloud-native by design

We operate a zero-footprint infrastructure model. All services are delivered through vetted, enterprise-grade SaaS platforms that are independently audited, and we overlay expert configuration and service on top.

No local infrastructure vulnerabilities to exploit

Consistent, centralized security controls

Uptime and resilience backed by leading cloud providers

02

Zero trust by default

Access is never assumed. Every device, user, and connection is continuously verified and controlled based on identity, role, and context.

03

Layered monitoring and protection

Every device and environment we manage, internally and for clients, is monitored, protected, and hardened in layers, built to detect and contain threats quickly, keep dwell time short, and limit lateral movement.

24x7 threat detection and response

Cloud-first remote management and SaaS backup

Endpoint protection and EDR with behavioral analytics

Automated patching and compliance enforcement

Data loss prevention across collaboration platforms

04

Client data kept separate

Our systems are not designed to store, process, or transmit controlled unclassified information. Our program centers on strict separation of client data and layered privileged access controls.

Who checks our work

Validated from the outside, continuously.

Third-party validation

Independent assessment and monitoring

We take part in ongoing third-party risk assessment and cybersecurity monitoring programs. External partners regularly evaluate:

Internal endpoint configuration and patch posture

Credential exposure and dark web monitoring

Training effectiveness and phishing readiness

Alignment with current best practices and compliance benchmarks

Certified providers

A vetted, independently audited stack

We work only with vendors that maintain industry-standard certifications such as SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001. Each goes through a standardized due diligence process, and we keep their compliance documentation on file.

Every platform, from helpdesk to backup, is covered by independently audited controls

Our own best practices are layered on top of each vendor’s baseline

Where we stand

Our compliance programs, plainly stated.

Security isn’t a one-time box to check. As milestones are reached, we’ll update this page.

CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization

Authorized by The Cyber AB.

Achieved

CMMC Level 2

Self-assessed against Level 2 with our own Registered Practitioner.

Ongoing

SOC 2

An ongoing program, working toward a SOC 2 Type II report.

In progress

NIST SP 800-171

Our internal security controls are aligned to its requirements.

Aligned

Doing a vendor security review?

We’re glad to walk your team through our controls and answer your questions.