Camp Lejeune contractors face nation-state APT groups (Chinese, Russian, North Korean) seeking technical data and operational intelligence, ransomware operators targeting defense supply chains, business email compromise schemes exploiting contractor-to-government communications, and insider threats. The concentration of Marine Corps logistics, training, and maintenance data in the Jacksonville area makes local contractors high-value targets for adversaries seeking to compromise U.S. military readiness.

CMMC compliance focuses specifically on meeting the 110 NIST 800-171 controls required for DoD contracts. Cybersecurity consulting is broader — it addresses your complete threat landscape, designs security architectures, builds incident response capabilities, implements monitoring programs, and provides strategic security guidance beyond what any compliance framework requires. The two are complementary: compliance is the floor, but effective cybersecurity is the goal.

Absolutely. Small contractors are often the primary targets because adversaries know they typically have weaker defenses. A 15-person logistics company handling Camp Lejeune maintenance data faces the same nation-state threats as a major defense prime — with a fraction of the security budget. Our consulting services are scaled to small contractor realities, providing enterprise-grade protection through managed services and shared security infrastructure rather than requiring you to build an internal SOC.

Our risk assessment covers network architecture review, vulnerability scanning (internal and external), access control evaluation, encryption status, endpoint security posture, email security configuration, backup and recovery capabilities, incident response readiness, physical security, employee security awareness levels, and compliance alignment against applicable frameworks. The deliverable is a prioritized risk register with specific remediation recommendations and cost estimates.

Clients on our managed security plans receive 24/7 monitoring with automated alerting and rapid escalation. Initial triage begins within 15 minutes of detection for critical alerts. For organizations without a retainer, we offer emergency incident response services with typical engagement within 2–4 hours. Our team includes experienced incident handlers who understand the specific reporting requirements for defense contractor security incidents, including DFARS 72-hour reporting to the DoD.

Our team holds CMMC Registered Practitioner credentials from the Cyber AB, along with industry certifications including CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, and specialized certifications in NIST frameworks, cloud security, and incident response. Craig Petronella brings 30+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. We maintain continuous professional development to stay current with the evolving threat landscape facing defense contractors.

Yes. Some Camp Lejeune contractors handle ITAR-restricted technical data that carries export control requirements on top of CMMC obligations. We help Jacksonville contractors implement the additional access controls, data handling procedures, and personnel screening measures that ITAR requires. Our security architectures are designed to accommodate multiple compliance frameworks simultaneously, avoiding the costly duplication that occurs when each framework is addressed in isolation.

Yes. While defense contractor cybersecurity is our specialty, we also serve healthcare organizations (including those affiliated with Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune), professional services firms, financial institutions, and other Jacksonville businesses that need robust cybersecurity. Our HIPAA compliance services are particularly relevant for Onslow County healthcare providers. The security principles are universal — the implementation details vary by industry and regulatory requirements.