Advanced Cyber Engagements (ACE) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Hampton Roads, Virginia. We help DoD contractors and subcontractors succeed in two critical areas: CMMC readiness and real-world security testing.

As a Cyber AB Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), ACE guides small and mid-sized defense businesses through CMMC Level 1 & 2 readiness aligned with NIST SP 800-171. We focus on building audit-ready evidence, clear policies, and actionable remediation — always with the goal of making compliance practical.

But compliance is only one side of security. ACE also delivers penetration testing services to ensure your systems are secure in practice, not just on paper. From web and API testing to infrastructure and cloud security validation, we help uncover vulnerabilities before adversaries do.

What We Do:

• CMMC Readiness (L1/L2): Gap assessments, SSP & policy builds, POA&M roadmaps, evidence binders, and SPRS readiness.
• Penetration Testing: Web, API, infrastructure, and cloud assessments to validate defenses.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC): Control mapping, risk registers, and compliance workflows.
• Microsoft 365 & Azure Hardening: Practical implementation of Entra ID, Intune, Defender, and Purview.

How We Work:

• Principal-led delivery: Every engagement has senior leadership involvement.
• Balanced approach: Security first, compliance always — we strengthen both.
• Tailored for SMBs: Enterprise-grade discipline delivered at a subcontractor’s cadence.

Our Commitment:

At ACE, we believe compliance and security go hand in hand. We help defense contractors not only prove compliance but also demonstrate real resilience against threats — ensuring you can win contracts, meet regulatory expectations, and protect national security.

(Note: Certification assessments are only performed by authorized C3PAOs.)