Redspin, Inc.

What Redspin, Inc. does

Redspin, Inc. is a U.S. cybersecurity and compliance services company focused exclusively on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). It is the first organization authorized as a CMMC Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) by Cyber-AB, the first to pass CMMC Level 3 certification, and the first to achieve recertification under CMMC 2.0. The company operates as a division of Clearwater (formerly under CynergisTek, transitioning in 2022) and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with 251-500 employees including the largest in-house team of Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs) and Certified CMMC Professionals (CCPs), of which roughly 20% are military veterans.

Redspin's product portfolio spans the full CMMC lifecycle: CMMC Level 1-3 certification assessments as an authorized C3PAO, CMMC readiness consulting (gap assessments, documentation support, remediation), NIST SP 800-171 assessments, the Redspin Ready managed cloud program built on Microsoft GCC High government cloud infrastructure with secure enclaves for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI), managed security services, managed compliance services, and licensed CCA/CCP training delivered via a dedicated training platform. The platform is supported by a Cyturus GRC software integration for documentation and compliance tracking. Underlying technology is conventional cybersecurity and compliance tooling rather than proprietary AI/ML.

Redspin's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales to DIB primes, sub-contractors, External Service Providers (ESPs), Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs), and academic research institutions, supplemented by a partnership channel for referrals and co-delivery with other C3PAOs, RPOs, ESPs, MSPs, CSPs, consultants, and resellers. Revenue is generated through custom-scoped, quote-based engagements on multi-year contracts across professional services (consulting, assessment, training) and managed services (security, cloud, compliance). Named enterprise customers include Belcan, MLT Systems, Aero-Glen International, Phoenix Air Group, Microsoft Federal, and Credence Management Solutions.

Name

Redspin, Inc.

Legal name

Redspin, Inc.

Website

https://redspin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Redspin is the first authorized CMMC C3PAO, providing CMMC certification assessments, readiness consulting, managed cloud and security services, and CCA/CCP training to U.S. Defense Industrial Base contractors and primes. It operates as a division of Clearwater.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Data Security & Privacy for Cloud (DLP, DSPM, Tokenization) (HDABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE), Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH)

Keywords

• CMMC compliance services
• Cybersecurity assessments
• Managed security services
• Defense industrial base
• NIST 800-171 assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpinteria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CMMC Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for CMMC readiness including gap assessments, documentation support, remediation guidance, and readiness exercises. Delivered by certified professionals (CCPs and CCAs) with DoD backgrounds.
2. Managed Security Services: Comprehensive protection against cyber threats including continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response for DIB contractors.
3. Managed Cloud Services: Building and maintaining secure cloud operations including Redspin Ready managed cloud with GCC-High enclaves for CMMC compliance.
4. CMMC Training: Training programs for Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) certifications, delivered online and/or onsite.
5. CMMC Certification Assessments: Third-party assessment services as an authorized C3PAO to formally certify organizations seeking CMMC compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Redspin delivers end-to-end CMMC cybersecurity compliance services to U.S. Defense Industrial Base contractors. As the first authorized C3PAO, the company conducts CMMC Level 1-3 certification assessments (including JSVAP), performs gap and readiness consulting, operates managed security and managed cloud services (Redspin Ready on GCC-High), and provides licensed CCA/CCP training programs.

Product overview

Redspin is a CMMC-focused cybersecurity services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of advisory, assessment, managed services, and training solutions for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). The core offering consists of CMMC Certification services (C3PAO assessments), CMMC Readiness/Consulting (gap assessments, remediation, documentation), CMMC Managed Services (Managed Security Services, Managed Compliance, Redspin Ready Managed Cloud), and CMMC Training (CCA and CCP certification programs). The company operates as an authorized C3PAO providing end-to-end support from readiness through certification and ongoing compliance maintenance, leveraging GCC-High cloud enclaves for secure cloud environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redspin Ready: Managed cloud program that delivers end-to-end CMMC compliance and security requirements for the Defense Industrial Base, including cloud architecture customization, licensing, and continuous cloud management.
• Redspin Ready Managed Cloud Services

Products and services

• CMMC Certification Services Official CMMC Level 1, 2, and 3 certification assessments conducted by Redspin as an authorized C3PAO, including Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment Program (JSVAP) assessments for defense contractors seeking DoD contract eligibility.
• CMMC Readiness & Consulting Gap assessments, remediation support, documentation development (policies, SSP, incident response), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) guidance, and 'at the elbow' support with embedded CMMC Certified Assessors during live assessments for DIB contractors preparing for certification.
• NIST 800-171 Assessment Assessment services aligned with NIST SP 800-171 r2 requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in non-federal systems, supporting DIB contractors' CMMC readiness.
• Redspin Ready Managed Cloud Services Comprehensive managed cloud program providing secure cloud architecture, GCC-High enclaves, licensing, and continuous cloud management specifically designed for CMMC compliance and protecting CUI/FCI for DIB contractors.
• Managed Security Services Managed detection and response, continuous monitoring, threat detection, and security operations support for DIB contractors achieving and maintaining CMMC compliance.
• Managed Compliance Services Ongoing compliance maintenance services to help organizations sustain CMMC requirements post-certification, including continuous compliance monitoring for DIB contractors.
• CMMC CCA Training Licensed training program for Certified CMMC Assessors (CCAs), providing the knowledge and skills needed to conduct CMMC assessments. Offered online and/or onsite as a Licensed Training Provider.
• CMMC CCP Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved perfect score of 110 in CMMC Level 2 assessment for own Managed Security Services
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CyturussupportingTechnology or Integration · 24 April 2023Redspin utilizes the Cyturus Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software platform as part of its CMMC compliance certification services, enhancing documentation and compliance tracking capabilities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coalfire: Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm that is an authorized C3PAO competing directly with Redspin for CMMC assessments. Coalfire also provides FedRAMP, HITRUST, and SOC services — directly comparable in compliance-focused cybersecurity services to defense and commercial clients.
• Schellman & Co. Schellman is a licensed CPA/CIA firm and authorized C3PAO providing CMMC assessments, FedRAMP, SOC, and ISO audits. Directly competes with Redspin on CMMC Level 2/3 certification assessments and is one of the closest functional peers in the C3PAO ecosystem.
• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance firm offering SOC, ISO, PCI, HITRUST, and CMMC-related assessments and managed services. Directly comparable in compliance advisory and audit services with overlap in CMMC readiness and certification work.

Broad incumbents

• GuidePoint Security: GuidePoint is a large cybersecurity services and solutions provider offering managed security, professional services, and federal/defense-focused engagements. Overlaps with Redspin on managed security services and defense industrial base customers.
• CGI Federal: CGI Federal is an IT services and consulting subsidiary of CGI serving U.S. federal agencies including DoD. Provides IT modernization, cybersecurity, and compliance services that overlap with adjacent CMMC consulting and managed services to the DIB.
• Optiv Security: Optiv is a large MSSP and cybersecurity solutions integrator that serves enterprise and public-sector clients with managed security, advisory, and compliance services. Broader scope than Redspin but overlaps on CMMC-aligned managed security and compliance offerings.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a major federal and defense technology and consulting firm with deep DoD relationships and cybersecurity practices. Not a direct C3PAO competitor but competes for adjacent CMMC readiness and federal cyber compliance work at scale.
• ManTech (Carlyle portfolio): ManTech is a federal IT and cybersecurity services provider with deep DoD and intelligence community relationships. Larger and broader than Redspin but overlaps on defense cybersecurity and compliance engagements.

Others

• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos is a defense technology and cybersecurity contractor serving DoD and intelligence customers. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but operates in the same defense cybersecurity buyer pool and serves many of the same DIB contractors.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Accreditation Body (Cyber AB): Cyber AB is the accreditation body that authorizes C3PAOs and oversees the CMMC ecosystem. While not a commercial competitor, it directly governs Redspin's authorized assessor status and shapes the market in which Redspin operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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