What Abacode does

Abacode is a Tampa, Florida-based managed cybersecurity and compliance services provider founded in 2014 that serves mid-market organizations lacking dedicated in-house security and GRC resources. The company was acquired by Thrive, a Boston-based global technology outsourcing provider, in July 2025 and now operates as a subsidiary brand within Thrive's portfolio, with the combined GRC capabilities rebranded as "Abacode Compliance Services" in April 2026. Headcount is in the 51-100 range and the company maintains 100% U.S.-based W2 E-verified employees.

The company's core platform is MCCP Core, a managed cybersecurity and compliance program that unifies continuous compliance monitoring, 24/7/365 SOC services, and GRC program management across regulatory frameworks including CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls. The technology stack integrates Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender (EDR), CrowdStrike (EDR), SentinelOne (EDR), and LevelBlue (SIEM), with Tier 1-3 analysts operating from a U.S.-based Security Operations Center. Specialized capabilities include GCC High environment operations for ITAR compliance, a Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO) designation for CMMC Level 2 readiness, and a central compliance portal that tracks control effectiveness across frameworks. Supporting modules include a Managed CMMC Program, Managed MDR for Microsoft Sentinel, and a Data Governance Program with DLP added in May 2025. The company holds SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, FedRAMP moderate alignment, and Microsoft Threat Protection Specialization certifications.

Abacode operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market targeting mid-market organizations through direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by a channel partner program and co-marketing with technology partners (Microsoft, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, LevelBlue) and assessor/GRC partners (A-LIGN, Schellman, IntelliGRC, AT&T Cybersecurity). Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring managed services subscriptions for ongoing monitoring and compliance management, one-time professional services for GRC assessments and program implementation, and continuous compliance subscriptions. Pricing is consultation-based with custom proposals and annual billing cadence. Primary customer segments are Defense Industrial Base contractors (electronics, packaging, distribution, aerospace mechanical components) and mid-market organizations more broadly, with secondary verticals in healthcare, financial services, private equity, and research universities.

Name

Abacode

Legal name

Abacode Inc.

Website

https://abacode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Abacode is a Tampa, Florida-based managed cybersecurity and compliance services provider serving mid-market organizations. It delivers 24/7 SOC monitoring, CMMC readiness, and continuous compliance across SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-171 frameworks, now operating under Thrive following a July 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed Cybersecurity and Compliance Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administration Services (BPAEABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (HDABAHAC), Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) (HDAEAJAH), Cloud Identity & Access Management Infrastructure (IAM/IdP/MFA) (HDABAHAF)

Keywords

• Managed cybersecurity services
• Compliance program management
• Managed detection response
• CMMC compliance services
• Governance risk compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed Cybersecurity and Compliance Services: Abacode generates revenue through managed cybersecurity and compliance services, providing ongoing monitoring, assessments, and compliance program management. This is a recurring managed services model where customers pay for continuous protection and compliance maintenance.
2. Professional Services (GRC Consulting and Implementation): One-time professional services for initial GRC assessments, program implementation, CMMC readiness, and audit support. These engagements provide assessment, implementation, and audit liaison services with defined project scopes.
3. Continuous Compliance Subscription: Ongoing compliance program management including gap assessments, roadmap development, compliance portal access, and continuous monitoring services. Revenue is recurring in nature, supporting long-term customer relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Abacode provides managed cybersecurity and compliance services for U.S. mid-market organizations through its MCCP Core program, delivering 24/7/365 SOC monitoring, managed detection and response, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and continuous compliance management across CMMC, NIST 800-171, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS frameworks. Services are delivered by a U.S.-based analyst team using a proprietary Continuous Compliance Portal, with the company holding Cyber AB RPO status for CMMC readiness work.

Product overview

Abacode is a managed cybersecurity and compliance services provider that was acquired by Thrive in July 2025. The company's core offering is the MCCP Core platform — a managed cybersecurity and compliance program that unifies continuous compliance monitoring, 24/7 SOC services, and GRC program management. The MCCP Core integrates with a central compliance portal and supports multiple regulatory frameworks. Abacode also offers specialized add-on modules: a Managed CMMC Program (Cyber AB RPO) for DoD contractors, Managed MDR Services for Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, and Data Loss Prevention as part of a Data Governance Program. Thrive subsequently rebranded the combined GRC portfolio as 'Abacode Compliance Services' in April 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MCCP Core — Managed Cybersecurity & Compliance Program Abacode's flagship managed cybersecurity and compliance platform providing continuous compliance monitoring, 24/7 SOC services, and GRC program management across CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, and PCI DSS frameworks for U.S. mid-market companies.
• Managed CMMC Program Managed CMMC Readiness Program helping DoD contractors achieve and maintain CMMC Level 1, 2, and 3 certification, including gap assessments, SSP development, audit liaison, and continuous compliance support. Delivered by a Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization (RPO).
• Managed MDR for Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Managed Detection and Response service leveraging Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR for 24/7/365 cloud security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and compliance visibility across client environments.
• Continuous Compliance Portal Central compliance management portal providing unified security and compliance reporting, control tracking, evidence management, and audit readiness dashboards for frameworks including CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls.
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) — Data Governance Program Data Loss Prevention capability integrated into Abacode's Data Governance Program within MCCP Core, providing automated data protection controls, policy enforcement, and incident response for data at rest and in transit.
• Abacode Compliance Services (Managed GRC Portfolio) Managed Governance, Risk, and Compliance portfolio launched by parent company Thrive in April 2026, providing baseline assessments, program implementation, continuous monitoring, audit support, and a central compliance portal across CMMC Level 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST, GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully prepared and navigated CMMC Level 2 assessments for diverse DIB clients through C3PAO and DIBCAC channels
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A-LIGNcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2025Abacode announced a strategic partnership with A-LIGN, a C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization), to elevate cybersecurity and compliance solutions for mutual clients. The partnership enables Abacode to provide end-to-end CMMC compliance services including readiness assessments, implementation, and assessment navigation through A-LIGN's C3PAO capabilities. Joint webinars and content address CMMC preparation, lifecycle workshops, and audit readiness.
• AT&T CybersecuritycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 February 2024Abacode received AT&T Cybersecurity North American Partner of the Year for 2024, recognizing exceptional performance as a channel partner delivering AT&T's cybersecurity solutions to customers. The partnership involves reselling and integrating AT&T's cybersecurity portfolio.
• Risk Solutions International (RSI)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2023Risk Solutions International formed a strategic partnership with Abacode, allowing RSI's advisory services expertise to be combined with Abacode's 24/7 SOC monitoring services. The partnership expands offerings for both companies' customers seeking comprehensive cybersecurity advisory and monitoring.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationAbacode is a Microsoft Solutions Partner with Threat Protection Specialization, certified in deploying Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Microsoft Defender (EDR), and the broader Microsoft security stack. The partnership enables Abacode to deliver managed detection and response services leveraging Microsoft's security intelligence and cloud infrastructure, including GCC High environments for ITAR compliance.
• NelsonHallminorOthersAbacode was recognized as a Major Player in NelsonHall's 2024 Cyber Resiliency Services Evaluation, positioning the company among leading global vendors in analyst assessments.
• CrowdStrikecoreTechnology or IntegrationAbacode integrates CrowdStrike EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) into its managed cybersecurity services, providing clients with advanced endpoint threat detection and remediation capabilities.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationAbacode integrates SentinelOne EDR into its endpoint security solutions, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities for clients through this technology partnership.
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAbacode is an ACG Endorsed Partner Provider for MCCP Core, enabling the company to deliver comprehensive Cybersecurity & Compliance Programs to ACG's member companies and network through this strategic partnership.
• IntelliGRCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbacode co-hosts webinars with IntelliGRC on CMMC preparation, pitfalls, and pointers, combining Abacode's practitioner expertise with IntelliGRC's GRC platform capabilities.
• SchellmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbacode partners with Schellman (a certification and assessment body) for CMMC-related webinars and compliance content, addressing CMMC rulemaking developments and OSC impact.
• ThrivecoreOthersThrive, a global technology outsourcing provider, acquired Abacode in July 2025. Following the acquisition, Abacode operates as part of Thrive's portfolio, with Thrive leveraging Abacode's GRC capabilities and Abacode gaining access to Thrive's broader security infrastructure including its U.S.-based SOC and 24x7 monitoring capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Summit 7: Summit 7 is a managed cybersecurity services provider specializing in CMMC compliance and Microsoft cloud security for Defense Industrial Base contractors. It is the closest direct competitor to Abacode, offering similar managed CMMC programs and Microsoft Sentinel/Defender-led MDR for DIB mid-market.
• CyberSheath: CyberSheath is a managed security services provider focused exclusively on the Defense Industrial Base, offering CMMC readiness, managed compliance, and virtual CISO services. Comparable to Abacode's DIB-focused GRC and CMMC practice with similar mid-market customer profile.
• Pondurance: Pondurance delivers managed detection and response, compliance, and risk advisory services to mid-market organizations across regulated industries. Similar customer segment and managed services model to Abacode, with overlapping regulatory compliance expertise.
• eSentire: eSentire is a pure-play managed detection and response provider serving mid-market and enterprise customers with 24/7 SOC services. Direct competitor to Abacode's MDR practice, with comparable focus on organizations lacking in-house security teams.
• Compass IT Compliance: Compass IT Compliance provides managed IT compliance services including CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 for small and mid-market organizations. Direct competitor in the CMMC/RPO and compliance advisory space, serving a similar customer profile to Abacode.

Broad incumbents

• Arctic Wolf: Arctic Wolf is a leading security operations provider offering MDR, managed risk, and managed cloud monitoring through a concierge delivery model. Overlaps with Abacode's MDR and continuous compliance services but at significantly larger scale and broader market reach.
• GuidePoint Security: GuidePoint Security is a large cybersecurity solutions integrator and services provider offering advisory, managed security, and technical services to mid-market and enterprise customers. Comparable to Abacode in mid-market cybersecurity services delivery but with broader portfolio and scale.
• Optiv: Optiv is a major cybersecurity solutions integrator delivering advisory, managed security, and integration services to enterprise and mid-market clients. Comparable to Abacode in managed security delivery but operates at substantially larger scale across a broader customer base.

Regional players

• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a C3PAO and certification body providing CMMC assessments, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HITRUST audits. Strategic partner to Abacode for CMMC readiness hand-offs; operates as a peer in the broader compliance services ecosystem though focused on assessment rather than managed services.
• Schellman: Schellman is a certification body and compliance advisory firm providing SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and CMMC assessment services. Comparable to Abacode's compliance expertise but positioned primarily on the audit/assessment side of the market rather than managed compliance delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Abacode_Cyber

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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