What Karthik Consulting does

Karthik Consulting, LLC is a U.S. federal IT services firm founded in 2008 in Falls Church, Virginia, and operating as a Small Business. The company delivers cybersecurity, agile software development, multi-cloud (AWS and Azure), DevSecOps, and IT/program management services to U.S. federal agencies - primarily the Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, JAIC), Department of Homeland Security (FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard, CISA), and civilian agencies (FDIC, intelligence community). Documented prior performance includes NAVFAC cybersecurity and RMF support (3,500+ security controls reviewed, two three-year ATOs), Coast Guard DevSecOps/Software Factory cATO, TSA cloud security posture, FDIC data orchestration, and design/operation of the JAIC Joint Common Foundation AI/ML platform on AWS GovCloud.

Karthik Consulting monetizes exclusively through federal contracting, executing task orders on a broad portfolio of prime contract vehicles (GSA MAS, OASIS+ SB and Unrestricted, NIH CIO-SP3, GSA STARS III, Air Force SBEAS, Army RS3, Navy Seaport-NexGen, FAA eFAST) and the Mission Assured Solutions JV (Air Force SBEAS, $13.3B ceiling). Underlying technology competencies include AWS Advanced Consulting Partner capabilities, FISMA/RMF and FedRAMP expertise, DevSecOps pipelines, .NET modernization, and data orchestration. The company was recognized as SECAF Government Contractor of the Year in the $15M-$27.5M category (May 2024) and holds CMMI Maturity Level 3 (DEV + SVC), ISO 9001/20000-1/27001, and DoD Cleared Facility status.

In November 2024, Karthik Consulting was acquired by CoreStack Inc., a provider of AI-powered multi-cloud governance solutions. Post-acquisition, KC continues to operate as a Small Business under CoreStack ownership while serving as the federal go-to-market channel for CoreStack Graphion, a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) combining Agentic AI, SBOM + IBOM intelligence, and graph-based threat modeling. This positions KC as a hybrid services-plus-platform provider spanning federal cybersecurity services and a commercial-grade AI security product.

Name

Karthik Consulting

Legal name

Karthik Consulting, LLC

Website

https://karthikconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karthik Consulting is a Falls Church, Virginia-based federal IT services Small Business delivering cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud, and program management to U.S. DoD, DHS, and civilian agencies. Following its November 2024 acquisition by CoreStack, KC now also commercializes the CoreStack Graphion AI-native CNAPP platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Other Computer Related Services (541519), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Privacy, Data Protection & Cyber Governance (GRC) (BPAHAFAF), Kubernetes & Container Security (KSPM/KCSPM, Runtime) (HDADADAE), Knowledge Management & KCS Programs (BPAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Federal IT consulting
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud migration services
• Agile software development
• DevSecOps implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Reston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government IT Services: Professional services revenue generated through government contracts for cybersecurity, software development, cloud services, and IT consulting. Revenue comes from task orders on IDIQ contracts and direct contract awards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Karthik Consulting provides professional IT services to U.S. federal government agencies across cybersecurity (risk assessments, RMF/FISMA support, cloud security audits), agile software development and DevSecOps implementation, AWS and Azure cloud services, and IT service/operations and program management. Following its November 2024 acquisition by CoreStack Inc., KC now also offers CoreStack Graphion™, a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) for enterprise cloud security.

Product overview

Karthik Consulting operates primarily as a federal IT consulting services company, offering Cybersecurity, Agile Software Development, AWS Cloud Services, and IT/Program Management to U.S. government agencies. Following its November 2024 acquisition by CoreStack Inc., the company now also offers CoreStack Graphion™ — a Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) that combines Agentic AI, SBOM/IBOM intelligence, and graph-based threat modeling for enterprise security. KC's consulting services focus on federal IT modernization, DevSecOps, cloud transformation, and RMF compliance, while Graphion extends their capabilities into the commercial CNAPP market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Services Risk assessments, cloud security reviews, audits, and RMF (Risk Management Framework) expertise for federal agencies covering cybersecurity compliance and threat mitigation under FISMA, RMF, and other federal security mandates.
• Agile Software Development Modernization of legacy applications and transition of government agency teams from waterfall to agile methodologies, including DevSecOps implementation and .NET modernization for federal customers.
• AWS Cloud Services Cloud-based solutions for government, education, and not-for-profit customer missions, including AWS GovCloud deployments and multi-cloud strategies leveraging KC's AWS Advanced Consulting Partner status.
• IT Service & Operations Management Information Technology and operations support for government agencies, including operations integration, strategic data initiatives, and enterprise service delivery for federal customers.
• Project & Program Management Program management services for federal IT initiatives, supporting agency IT needs from advisory engagements to full team delivery for DoD, DHS, and civilian agencies.
• CoreStack Graphion™ A Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) that combines Agentic AI, SBOM + IBOM intelligence, and graph-based threat modeling to provide real-time visibility, intelligent prioritization, and autonomous remediation for cloud security risks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reviewed 3,500 security controls for NAVFAC
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CoreStack Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2024CoreStack Inc. acquired Karthik Consulting in November 2024 to accelerate federal market growth and expand into the Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) market. The acquisition leverages KC's expertise in federal IT security and compliance mandates such as FISMA and RMF. KC continues to operate as a Small Business maintaining its mission-driven focus while integrating CoreStack's CNAPP capabilities into its offerings.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationKarthik Consulting is an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner with certifications in AWS cloud services, providing cloud solutions for government, education, and not-for-profit customer missions.
• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing cloud infrastructure capabilities for federal government solutions.
• Mission Assured Solutions (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Assured Solutions, LLC is a joint venture with KC, holder of the Air Force SBEAS IDIQ contract (FA8771 20 D 0011). Period of Performance: 12/19/2019 - 12/18/2029 with Program Ceiling of $13.3B.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Wiz: CNAPP market leader offering agentless cloud security platform. Directly comparable to CoreStack Graphion — the CNAPP product KC now distributes — and a key competitor for commercial CNAPP wallet share.

Direct peers

• Sevatec: Federal IT consultancy specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics, and agile software development for DoD and DHS. Highly comparable service mix, customer base, and small-business federal contracting posture.
• ECS Group: Small-to-mid federal IT services firm with strong cybersecurity, cloud, and DevSecOps practices serving DoD and civilian agencies. Closely comparable size, contract vehicle mix, and customer profile to KC.
• Macro Solutions: Small federal IT services company focused on cybersecurity, cloud, and enterprise IT for civilian and DoD agencies. Closely comparable size, cleared workforce, and contract vehicle strategy.
• CALIBRE Systems: Mid-sized federal management and IT consulting firm serving DoD, intelligence community, and civilian agencies with a similar professional services model. Comparable contract vehicle portfolio and customer roster.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest pure-play federal IT/cybersecurity consultancy. Competes with KC for federal cyber task orders at the upper end of contract value, especially on RMF, cloud, and DevSecOps work.
• Leidos: Top-tier federal systems integrator serving DoD, DHS, and intelligence community on cybersecurity, cloud, and IT modernization — a prime competitor for large IDIQ task orders KC may pursue.
• ManTech International: Federal IT services firm (now part of Carlyle portfolio) with deep DoD/IC cybersecurity and cloud capabilities. A common competitor on Navy, Air Force, and intelligence community task orders.
• SAIC: Major federal IT services integrator with strong Navy and civilian cyber/cloud practices. Competes for large federal task orders and often teams with smaller primes like KC on IDIQ pursuits.
• Palo Alto Prisma Cloud: Enterprise CNAPP suite from Palo Alto Networks. Competes against Graphion in the commercial CNAPP market and increasingly intersects with KC's federal cybersecurity modernization engagements.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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