
Cybersecurity Operations
Secure data with Zero Trust, cloud security, and penetration testing for NIST/CMMC compliance
Introduction
Mission Critical Defense LLC, an SBA-certified SDVOSB, delivers robust cyber defense for DoD, IC, and prime contractor missions through Zero Trust frameworks, cloud security, and CMMC compliance. Our veteran-led solutions, including penetration testing and incident response, safeguard classified data and ensure mission assurance.


Preventing data breaches and cyber threats to classified systems.
Securing cloud environments for FedRAMP and DFARS compliance.
Maintaining continuous authorization for DoD/IC operations.
Key Challenges

What We Offer

Cloud security
Architects secure AWS GovCloud and Azure Government environments with encryption and Identity Access Management (IAM). Integrates SIEM tools for real-time threat detection, meeting FedRAMP and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements for covered defense information.

Penetration testing
Conducts red team/blue team exercises to identify network, application, and endpoint vulnerabilities. Delivers remediation reports with prioritized fixes, aligned with NIST 800-53 and DoD Impact Level assessments.

Compliance consulting
Prepares clients for CMMC Levels 1-5 and NIST 800-171 assessments with gap analyses and compliance roadmaps.
Supports FAR 52.204-21 for basic safeguarding requirements.

Incident response
Provides 24/7 response teams with forensic analysis and root cause investigations. Develops tailored playbooks for rapid threat mitigation, aligned with DoD 5200.01 incident reporting requirements.

Zero trust implementation
Deploys continuous authentication and endpoint detection/response (EDR) tools, enforcing least privilege access controls to meet CMMC Level 3 (AC.1.001).

Continuous authorization
Implements automated monitoring for Authority to Operate (ATO) compliance, providing real-time compliance reporting via cloud-based dashboards.

Cybersecurity Process
Assess
Secure
Monitor
Respond

Deliverables
Penetration test reports, CMMC compliance roadmaps, incident response playbooks, cloud security architecture diagrams, NIST 800-171 compliance checklists.
NAICS Codes
541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services), 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), 541618 (Other Management Consulting Services)
