Sponsors 2025

SOCSoter is the key provider Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) dedicated to securing the small business supply chain. Our platform empowers SMBs to meet enterprise-level security standards, including the CMMC requirements of the Department of Defense, with affordable, comprehensive solutions. We guide businesses through complex compliance, translating technical requirements into clear, actionable steps to avoid common pitfalls. With 24/7 monitoring from our Security Operations Center and a Multi-Signal MDR+ approach, we offer robust protection through Endpoint Protection, Network and Cloud Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, and Compliance Services. Unlike traditional platforms, we integrate data from multiple sources for a holistic defense and real-time threat response. Simplifying security management for MSPs, we ensure proactive, customized protection tailored to your business needs, allowing you to focus on growth while staying secure and compliant.

Confidently meet and maintain CMMC compliance. Abacode and Red River have partnered to eliminate the complexity in achieving CMMC Level 2 requirements. We are providing Defense contractors with a seamless, end-to-end solution to stay compliant, protect your revenue, and keep winning contracts! With Red River’s secure IT platforms—including CMMC Assist, Microsoft GCC/GCC-High solutions, and managed IT services—and Abacode’s 24/7 SOC monitoring, compliance management, and audit readiness expertise, we deliver a comprehensive, worry-free approach to cybersecurity and compliance.

Managed Security Services Provider and Managed Microsoft Azure Expert MSP .

Secureframe—the leading platform for security compliance automation—helps thousands of organizations like Nasdaq, FiveTran, and GreyNoise achieve CMMC 2.0, NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance. Through 400+ integrations with AWS, AWS GovCloud, Google Cloud, Azure, GitHub, and Okta, Secureframe automatically collects audit evidence, monitors security controls and cloud infrastructure, builds SSPs, and helps get organizations audit ready. Secureframe is backed by Kleiner Perkins, Accomplice, and IQT. Stop by our booth or email [email protected] to learn how we can accelerate your path to compliance!

SoundWay Consulting, Inc. (SoundWay)—an Authorized C3PAO since September 2022—has helped numerous government contractors prepare for CMMC. Our success stems from deep expertise, practical experience, and a commitment to quality service. Our full-time CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs) and Certified Assessors (CCAs) are industry thought leaders shaping cybersecurity best practices. Through their leadership, we help clients achieve compliance and strengthen security in an evolving threat landscape. SoundWay’s portfolio includes readiness reviews, compliance consultations, remediation of non-compliant controls, fully managed CMMC enclaves, and formal Level 2 assessments. Our exclusive CMMC Adaptive & Managed Operations (CAMO) reduces Level 2 assessment costs while delivering comprehensive enclave management. Visit Booth 313 to meet Carter Schoenberg, a featured CMMC Day speaker and SoundWay’s Chief Cybersecurity Officer. Learn how SoundWay and CAMO can support your cybersecurity goals.

Auditwerx, a division of Carr, Riggs, and Ingram, LLC, provides security compliance solutions for CMMC Readiness, Mock Assessments, CMMC Level 2 certifications. We provide high-quality security attestation and advisory services as a candidate C3PAO firm. Our solutions in addition to CMMC services, include SOC, PCI DSS, HIPAA and other privacy needs. As a portfolio company of a top 25 CPA firm, we provide boutique firm services with big firm resources to be your trusted provider.

C3 Integrated Solutions specializes in supporting the U.S. Defense Industrial Base with a complete portfolio of IT, security, and compliance solutions. Unlike other approaches to CMMC compliance, our Steel Root solutions portfolio prescribes a structured path toward CMMC certification that enables defense contractors to meet technical, operational, and administrative requirements with confidence. For defense contractors focused on CMMC compliance in order to secure or renew DoD contracts, our proven approach minimizes the risk of non-compliance, accelerates compliance timelines, and limits business disruption.

Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies, Education and Healthcare markets, and the Defense Industrial Base. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Open Source, Customer Experience and Engagement, and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contracts. Founded in 2004, Carahsoft is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and employs more than 1,900 professionals dedicated to serving the Public Sector.

ISI specializes in managing your foundational needs so you can focus on growing your business with: Managed IT purpose-built for DoD Contractors with CMMC and NIST 800-171 Compliance Services We assist Small to Medium DoD contractors in meeting their DoD Security requirements while expertly managing their IT and security to keep them compliant. Our holistic approach to compliance supports contractors on their journey to CMMC Level 2, providing expertise in scoping, remediation, and audit preparation. Continuous monitoring and solution updates ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulations. Outsourced AFSO Support and Clearance Services ISI provides expert guidance through the FCL application process, achieving a 99% approval rate in 2024 with an average turnaround of 53 days. Our services include managing facility and personnel clearances, preparing for DCSA audits (100% pass rate in 2024), and ensuring compliance with NISPOM requirements. Each customer is supported by a dedicated helpdesk team, including an AFSO and security specialist, to reduce administrative burden and provide robust compliance redundancy. Security Control ISI’s proprietary software simplifies industrial security management with built-in workflows, tracking, and automation. Designed specifically for FSOs, Security Control streamlines complex requirements, enhancing efficiency and ensuring seamless compliance with industrial security program demands.

Our team stands ready as your strategic partner, bringing the expertise and certifications needed to GET COMPLIANT, STAY COMPLIANT, and WIN CONTRACTS. With 20+ years in business, MNS Group specializes in defense and government contractors, aligning our expertise with your mission. We help organizations achieve compliance with a CMMC Level 2 Certified provider, offering CMMC Implementation Services, MSP/MSSP services, Compliance Program Management, and fully managed CMMC Enclaves. Our Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs) streamline the assessment process with Authorized C3PAO Level 2 Assessments and Mock Assessments, ensuring compliance with minimal disruption. With deep expertise in DIB contractors’ technology and compliance requirements, we provide efficient, transparent, and supportive guidance at every step. Clear timelines, accessible communication, and a commitment to smooth assessments create a stress-free compliance journey. Let MNS Group help you secure your business while advancing your mission to defend our nation.

RapidFort is redefining how modern organizations secure their software supply chains. Our platform automates the remediation of up to 95% of vulnerabilities and reduces software attack surfaces by up to 90% through a powerful three-step approach: starting with RF near-zero CVE curated images, followed by instrumentation and profiling at DevTime, and ending with hardening and defending at RunTime—all while continuously scanning, optimizing, and securing container images. Whether you’re building internal applications or delivering software to federal agencies, RapidFort supports all major Linux OS distributions—including Alpine, Debian, Red Hat, and Ubuntu—and aligns with key compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, CMMC, PCI, SOC 2, NIS2, and HIPAA out of the box. Integrated directly into your CI/CD pipeline, RapidFort enables DevOps and security teams to collaborate seamlessly without sacrificing speed or changing base images or operating systems. With RapidFort, security becomes a native, automated part of your software lifecycle—not an afterthought. Whether you’re a fast-moving startup or a highly regulated enterprise, we help you scale securely with zero-trust-ready containers.

SMPL-C™ is an AI-first SaaS platform that streamlines CMMC compliance by automating documentation and simplifying complex workflows, proving cybersecurity compliance anytime while saving valuable time, money, and resources.

Since 1997, Unique Computing Solutions has been dedicated to helping businesses streamline communications, enhance productivity, and boost profitability through managed IT support. Unique Computing Solutions works with businesses of all sizes across various industries and has over 25+ years of in-field experience. From keeping your practice compliant with federal regulations to protecting your business with multi-layer security, we provide custom IT solutions that put you ahead of your competitors. In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, compliance is more than a requirement, it’s a critical safeguard for your business. We specialize in helping organizations align with industry-leading security standards, including the CIS framework, NIST SP 800-171, HIPPA, and FTC. At Unique Computing Solutions, we make achieving CMMC compliance simple, seamless, and stress-free. Our team of experts ensures your business meets every cybersecurity standard with minimal disruption. Unique Computing Solutions—Your IT Challenges, SOLVED! Secure, proactive, and reliable IT solutions. Call now for your FREE 30-minute consultation! Toll Free: 888-795-9444.

Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike.

BTI (www.biztransform.net) is a CMMC C3PAO and LTP with 20+ years’ experience conducting assessments and training. BTI’s staff are experts who work with the US Intelligence Community and commercial companies. BTI engages with our customers’ Cybersecurity teams to establish policies aligned with the customer’s business needs and then carry forward to implementation in technical controls, processes, and plans. BTI’s assessors and trainers have deep experience in classified environments with identifying, classifying and handling materials, and assessing compliance. This experience translates directly to a practical understanding of FCI and CUI requirements, especially in support of the most sensitive government environments.

Diligent’s Federal IT Compliance solution, built on a FedRAMP Moderate and DoD IL-5 authorized platform, offers unparalleled security for US federal contractors and US government and defense organizations. As one of the only GRC software vendors with this level of platform security, Diligent empowers information security, compliance, and internal audit teams to streamline workflows, manage regulatory requirements, and enhance IT risk management. Backed by the most experienced FedRAMP team in the GRC world, this solution delivers advanced capabilities for seamless integration, cross-team collaboration, and actionable insights—driving IT compliance maturity while meeting the stringent demands of federal and defense institutions.

NeQter Labs is a cybersecurity software company dedicated to providing affordable DFARS/NIST SP 800 171/CMMC compliance solutions to the SMB market. The NeQter Labs software suite combines multiple tools into a single solution, providing you with a global view of your company’s network. Our platform combines Security Incident Event Management (SIEM), active alerting, inventory, and vulnerability scanning. Located in Swansea, MA, we have been loyally serving over 300 clients across the United States with our dedicated team of professionals

Tego is an engineering-led, forward-thinking technology team that creates a competitive advantage by solving problems and delivering results with remarkable efficiency. Collectively, we’ve spent decades solving IT and cybersecurity challenges while supporting the full spectrum of commercial and government entities of all sizes. Tego’s Advisory Services team focuses solely on security, audit, and compliance solutions and is dedicated to helping organizations reduce risk. We are a CMMC RPO with an RPA on staff. For more information on Tego, visit http://www.tegodata.com.

Virtru provides military-grade data security and access control solutions for more than 6,700 global organizations. Powered by the Trusted Data Format (TDF), the Virtru Data Security Platform protects sensitive data everywhere it’s shared: Via collaboration tools like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, SaaS apps, private and public clouds, and air-gapped environments. With easy to use, data-centric security products that integrate with everyday workflows, Virtru empowers organizations of all sizes, across all industries, to unlock the power of their data — allowing them to share sensitive information while maintaining complete control at all times.

Zscaler’s FedRAMP and DoD IL5 authorized solutions accelerate digital transformation for government customers. Zscaler protects against cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Distributed across 150+ data centers globally, the SSE-based Zero Trust Exchange is the world’s largest inline cloud security platform.

Take advantage of the productivity and collaboration the Microsoft suite offers while meeting global defence regulations for information security, including CMMC and export controls. NC Protect from archTIS enhances Microsoft security, safeguarding sensitive information against data loss and insider threats with zero trust data-centric information security. It offers dynamic fine-grained access and data protection policies based on file and user attributes, including security classification and clearance level. Key security features include CUI tagging, multi-label classification, visual markings, and persistent watermarks. NC Protect integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, GCC High, SharePoint on-premises, and File Share environments to secure your sensitive data.

Avatara was founded to solve the increasing problems with cost, complexity, and compliance – The Three C’s of IT. Businesses had been struggling with IT’s increasing capital costs, more frequent outages, a more dangerous and expanding threat environment, and the ad-hoc client-server solutions were making the situation worse instead of better. Additionally, the business model of managed service providers and other supply chain solutions were not aligned with their clients in that the solution to every problem was additional product sales and labor hours.

Established in 1999, Websolv Computing Inc., dba ecfirst, is a 100% minority-owned Iowa-based corporation (Tax ID# 42-1486030) with its corporate office located at 295 NE Venture Drive, Waukee, IA 50263. ecfirst is deeply committed to supporting the Department of Defense’s CMMC ecosystem as an accredited CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). Authorized by the DoD, ecfirst also functions as a Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), Approved Publishing Partner (APP), and Approved Training Provider (ATP), with a dedicated team of Registered Practitioners (RPs), Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPAs), CMMC Certified Assessors (CCAs), CMMC Certified Professionals (CCPs), and Provisional Instructors (PIs). Our team rigorously adheres to the latest CMMC standards and guidelines set forth by the Cyber AB.

Fortinet Federal provides unparalleled cybersecurity and IT modernization solutions to U.S. Federal government agencies. We provide the industry’s most comprehensive cybersecurity platform, combining advanced threat protection, secure access, cloud and network security to anchor any agency’s Zero Trust architecture. Trust Fortinet Federal to safeguard your agency and its mission-critical assets.

Golden Five (G5) is a trusted consulting company specializing in cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and IT management services. We are CyberAB Certified RPO and a Microsoft AOSG Partner for GCC High and Azure Gov resell, offering top-tier MSP and consulting services. G5 develops and resells innovative applications like PolicyAck, a tool for managing CMMC policies, and NEO, which automates user onboarding and offboarding. Our expertise also includes CMMC policy writing and the development of Visitor Checkin, an application for tracking visitor sign-ins and sign-outs. Additionally, we are a TAA-approved hardware reseller, providing reliable hardware solutions.

IntelliGRC is a platform built on deep expertise in CMMC compliance and cybersecurity best practices. Our tools are specifically designed to simplify and streamline the journey to CMMC certification, making compliance accessible and achievable for organizations of all sizes. We strive to empower and educate both seasoned information security professionals and those new to the CMMC framework, offering intuitive solutions that bridge gaps in understanding. As an industry leader and partnerships throughout the ecosystem, our mission is to ensure no organization feels unprepared to succeed in the complex landscape of CMMC compliance and cybersecurity.

Kompleye is a C3PAO delivering high quality CMMC Assessments.

Network Coverage is a fully integrated IT, cybersecurity, and compliance firm specializing in CMMC. Our Certified CMMC Professionals and Auditors help government contractors navigate complex security requirements without the hassle. We secure your data, keep you audit-ready, and ensure full compliance—so you can focus on landing and delivering DoD contracts.

Palo Alto Networks is the global cybersecurity leader, committed to making each day safer than the one before with industry-leading, AI-powered solutions in network security, cloud security and security operations. For more information, visit https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/industry/federal.

Paramify takes the stress out of compliance for CMMC, FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and more—so you can keep your hair. Our all-in-one platform automates and streamlines planning, implementation, reporting, and monitoring plus an intuitive dashboard to track every task. Built on a risk-first approach, Paramify helps you get and stay audit-ready with zero spreadsheets, no hidden costs, and no surprises. We’re making great risk management accessible to everyone.

Quzara LLC is cybersecurity firm specializing in helping Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations navigate complex compliance and security requirements. Our seasoned advisory team provides hands-on support for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance, offering tailored, audit-ready strategies that align with DOD standards. Quzara’s Cybertorch™ MXDR platform is purpose-built for the DIB, delivering 24×7 threat detection and response through a U.S. Persons-only Security Operations Center. Designed to meet the highest federal standards, Cybertorch™ is FedRAMP High and DOD IL4 ready—ensuring secure, scalable support for CMMC compliance and beyond. From readiness assessments and SSP/POA&M development to continuous monitoring, Quzara empowers contractors with the tools and expertise to stay ahead of evolving threats while achieving and maintaining compliance with confidence.

The Rackspace Government Solutions portfolio offers unparalleled multicloud, security and compliance expertise; empowering Public Sector organizations and their partners to confidently design, build, manage, and optimize the cloud.

Redspin, an Authorized C3PAO, offers managed cloud, security, compliance, CMMC gap assessments, consulting, assessments, mock assessments, and training.

GovCon Enclave™, the first CMMC enclave solution on the market, remains the most complete and comprehensive offering available today. It is designed to meet the rigorous standards of NIST 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR compliance. This pioneering product is not only cost-effective but also includes all essential policies and procedures, facilitating rapid implementation. It is ideal for government contractors engaged with the Department of Defense (DoD) and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). With GovCon Enclave™, businesses can quickly achieve a 110 score on the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and confidently schedule a CMMC assessment. GovCon Enclave includes deployment, administrative management, training, policy and procedure templates and extensive support from our team of subject matter experts, including Lead CMMC Certified Assessors, CCPs and CISSPs. We have deep roots in the CMMC community and exhibit at numerous trade shows and industry events. We have taken an innovative approach to our solution and it results in reduced cost, complexity and deployment time.

Founded in 2012, SafeLogic is a premier provider of cryptographic software solutions that enable enduring privacy and trust in the ever-changing digital world. SafeLogic’s CryptoComply FIPS 140-3 validated cryptographic modules support a broad range of platforms, programming languages, and operating environments. Its FIPS Validation-as-a-Service expedites the delivery of FIPS 140 certificates and then keeps those certificates active over time. CryptoComply is also the basis for SafeLogic’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capabilities, including PQC and CNSA 2.0 algorithms, hybrid and pure PQ TLS, and policy-driven crypto-agility. SafeLogic’s newest product is a standalone CAVP-certified Entropy Provider. For more information, go to http://www.safelogic.com.

SecureStrux is a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in compliance, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity strategies. They provide services to defense, critical infrastructure, and commercial sectors, helping organizations manage risk and strengthen their security posture.

SecureXperts provides network infrastructure security solutions for enterprise, federal, commercial, and critical infrastructure protection sectors to safeguard digital and physical assets in high value computing environments. Our portfolio of products protects the underlying networking infrastructure using advanced threat detection and prevention systems and state of the art encryption. Our secure platforms enable remote endpoints to communicate with highly protected primary networks over the open internet without compromising the security of classified and controlled information that allows organizations to build resilience, ensure compliance, and operate securely in the digital age.

SP6 is a C3PAO Authorized compliance advisory firm that provides the comprehensive guidance, education, and tools you need to expedite the cyber compliance process. We provide a full suite of advisory services, and automation software solutions to serve virtually all organizations from small contractors to government agencies to large international corporations. ASCERA is an SP6 developed compliance platform that automates the evidence collection and status reporting needed to attain and continuously monitor CMMC, DFARS, and NIST-based compliance. Learn more at ascera.com.

Strike Graph is the #1 leader in customizable compliance management software. The company empowers businesses to streamline achieving and maintaining compliance with a wide range of security certifications, including SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, HIPAA, HITRUST CSF, NIST CSF, CMMC, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, CCPA, GDPR, TISAX, CISv8, and MPA-TPN. Founded in 2020 by Justin Beals, Strike Graph is based in Seattle and has secured $20.4 million in funding from prominent investors like BAMCAP, Madrona Venture Group, Rise of the Rest, and Information Venture Partners. For more information, visit www.strikegraph.com.

As cybersecurity threats have increased, we have built a Managed Security Services practice to augment our Managed IT Services, and a Software Development team that builds custom applications when off-the-shelf won’t do. Our web development and content marketing teams support clients as well as our staff, with a collective 60 years of hands-on and consulting experience. Summit has adapted and evolved through 30+ years of disruptive technologies to help our clients do the same. We have grown organically and through acquisition to build a team of IT and security engineers who are second to none. Originally a Managed Services Provider, Summit has expanded its capabilities well beyond IT support, Network and Cloud Services, because todays’ technology is integrated, interdependent, inseparable, and critically important.

GateKeeper Enterprise delivers a passwordless, easy-to-use MFA solution that helps companies meet CMMC (L1/L2), NIST, PCI, and DFARS compliance requirements. Our proximity-based MFA secures computers based on user presence, reducing password fatigue while ensuring strong authentication. With centralized credential management, audit logs, and support for shared workstations, GateKeeper Enterprise ensures that defense contractors, manufacturers, law enforcement, healthcare, and banking companies can protect critical systems and CUI. Please visit on May 5th us at booth 210 to learn more.

Over 1,100 municipalities and 900 businesses rely on VC3’s cybersecurity expertise, sector-specific focus, ability to grow with our clients, and relentless automation to manage, protect, and accelerate their organization’s technology. We can become your IT department, work alongside your internal IT team to make them more successful, or help you with specialized needs such as cloud hosting, data backup, or application development.

Wiz secures everything organizations build and run in the cloud. Founded in 2020, Wiz is the fastest-growing software company in the world. Wiz enables hundreds of organizations worldwide, including 50 percent of the Fortune 100, to rapidly identify and remove critical risks in cloud environments. Its customers include Salesforce, Slack, Mars, BMW, Avery Dennison, Priceline, Cushman & Wakefield, DocuSign, Plaid, and Agoda, among others. Wiz is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, Index Ventures, Lightspeed, Insight Partners, Cyberstarts, Thrive Capital, Greylock, Wellington, Salesforce, Blackstone, Advent, Greenoaks and Aglaé. Visit https://www.wiz.io for more information.

Resilient IT is not your average MSP, and we aren’t trying to be. We tell it like it is and strive to do things the right way because we believe it is crucial for our clients to be secure, their people and data protected and meet any compliance requirements they must adhere to. Resilient IT is the ONLY service provider that holds the following combination of credentials: Authorized C3PAO, GTIA Cybersecurity Trustmark Assured, CMMC L2 Certificate of Status This helps ensure us ensure businesses meet insurance requirements by aligning their technology, implementing necessary framework, leveraging layered security and beyond to keep their data protected. Built on the principles of honesty, putting clients first, integrity, and diversity in expertise, we take pride in bringing high quality service that ensures you are confident in your organization’s security. Resilient IT believes it is important to put client needs first, which is why we our products, process and technology has changed over the years to better serve our customers and exceed expectations when it comes to compliance.

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