Rapid Strategy

What Rapid Strategy does

Rapid Strategy, Inc. is a privately held cybersecurity services firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in advisory, assessment, and implementation services for federal government agencies and Department of Defense contractors. Its portfolio spans five service categories: Cyber Strategy and Advisory (governance/risk/compliance, incident response and breach management, fractional Chief x Officer as a Service), Cybersecurity Assessments (external, technology, and controls assessments, including penetration testing), Technology Architecture and Implementation (domain architecture, control onboarding, technology operational readiness), Cloud Security (program-build to maturity), and Strategic Enablement (IT project management, Agile delivery, IT modernization). Specialized technical capabilities include AI-Driven Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Architecture Models, Threat Simulations, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management (ICAM), and Cyber Analytics, supported by two proprietary tools—RapidLens™, a cybersecurity maturity assessment framework providing a '20/20' view of program gaps, and RapidPulse™, an attack simulation capability for live defense testing. Underlying technology consists of proprietary assessment frameworks and methodologies rather than a software platform; no patents, APIs, SDKs, or mobile applications are disclosed in the source data.

The firm's business model is professional services, generating revenue through project-based engagements and retainer arrangements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market operates through direct enterprise field sales to federal civilian and defense agencies, supplemented by the firm's GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract vehicle (Contract No. 47QTCA23D0027), with Special Item Numbers covering Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (54151HACS), Cloud Computing and Cloud Related IT Professional Services (518210C), and Information Technology Professional Services (54151S). Distribution also includes a Channel Partner / Reseller relationship with the General Services Administration as the contracting channel into federal buyers. Named customers include the Defense Health Agency, Fannie Mae, Federal Communications Commission, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Los Angeles County, indicating primary coverage of federal civilian agencies with a secondary foothold in military healthcare and local government.

The company was founded by Ron Meeting (CEO) and Jesse Rhee (COO), and is founder-owned and controlled with no disclosed external equity, debt, or parent company. The leadership team brings approximately 40 combined years of cybersecurity and IT delivery experience, with senior advisors including a retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Intelligence Community SES, and a Senior Advisor with Navy Medicine and federal healthcare policy credentials. The firm is award-recognized regionally (Charlotte's Best Small IT Services Business, nominated by the North Carolina Technology Association as one of the best in cyber) but holds no disclosed AI-specific or federal compliance certifications, no patents or trademarks, and reports 11-50 employees with U.S.-only operations.

Name

Rapid Strategy

Legal name

Rapid Strategy, Inc.

Website

https://rapidstrategy.io

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rapid Strategy is a privately held Charlotte, North Carolina-based cybersecurity services firm that delivers advisory, assessment, architecture, and cloud security services—along with proprietary maturity and attack-simulation tooling—to U.S. federal government agencies and Department of Defense contractors via GSA MAS Contract No. 47QTCA23D0027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Managed Services (BPAEADAJ), Threat Intelligence Services (BPAEADAC), Data Security & Privacy Managed Services (DLP/Encryption) (BPAEADAL)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity services
• Penetration testing
• Zero trust architecture
• CMMC compliance
• Incident response

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Advisory & Strategy Services: Consulting and advisory services for cyber strategy, GRC programs, incident response planning, and executive leadership support including CxOaaS (Chief x Officer as a Service). Revenue generated through project-based engagements and retainer arrangements.
2. Cybersecurity Assessment Services: External assessments, technology assessments, and controls assessments validating cybersecurity capabilities. Includes penetration testing, security architecture reviews, and compliance evaluations.
3. Technology Architecture & Implementation: Domain architecture services, control onboarding, integration, and operational readiness services. Project-based implementation engagements for security technology deployment.
4. Cloud Security Services: Cloud security program support from inception to maturity, including architecture, deployment, and ongoing governance.
5. GSA MAS Contract Services: Services procured through GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract vehicles including incident response, cyber hunt, penetration testing, security architecture review, ICAM services, DevSecOps, and IT professional services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rapid Strategy is an award-winning cybersecurity services firm that delivers tailored, professional cybersecurity consulting to U.S. federal government agencies and the Department of Defense. Its core offering spans five integrated service categories — Cyber Strategy & Advisory, Cybersecurity Assessments, Technology Architecture & Implementation, Cloud Security, and Strategic Enablement — with specialized capabilities in AI-Driven Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Architecture, Threat Simulations, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, and CMMC/NIST compliance. All services are procured under GSA MAS Contract No. 47QTCA23D0027 and supported by two proprietary assessment tools, RapidLens™ (cybersecurity maturity assessment) and RapidPulse™ (attack simulation).

Product overview

Rapid Strategy is an award-winning cybersecurity services firm providing a comprehensive portfolio of security services to federal government agencies and the Department of Defense. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a software platform, delivering tailored cybersecurity solutions through professional services engagements. The portfolio encompasses core service categories including Cyber Strategy & Advisory (encompassing Governance, Risk & Compliance, Incident Response & Breach Management, and CxOaaS), Cybersecurity Assessments (External, Technology, and Controls Assessments), Technology Architecture & Implementation (Domain Architecture, Control Integration, and Operational Readiness), Cloud Security, and Strategic Enablement (IT Project Management, Agile Delivery, IT Modernization). Specialized capabilities include AI-Driven Penetration Testing, Zero Trust Architecture Models, Threat Simulations, DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management (ICAM), and Cyber Analytics. The company also offers proprietary assessment tools including RapidLens for cybersecurity maturity assessment and RapidPulse for attack simulation penetration testing. All services are available through GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contracts covering Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services, Cloud Computing, and IT Professional Services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cyber Strategy & Advisory Strategic cybersecurity consulting service that identifies vulnerabilities and develops remediation strategies, including GRC program establishment, incident response and breach plan development/testing (tabletops and simulations), and fractional CxO-level executive services, designed for federal agencies and DoD contractors.
• Cybersecurity Assessments Assessment services that measure cybersecurity programs against industry best practices and regulatory frameworks, including external assessments of internet-facing technologies, technology configuration assessments, and controls assessments against regulatory requirements.
• Technology Architecture & Implementation Security architecture and implementation service that designs domain architectures using enterprise frameworks, onboards and integrates controls using industry/vendor best practices with knowledge transfer, and performs operational readiness reviews (health monitoring, configuration reviews, optimization recommendations).
• Cloud Security Cloud security services that strengthen hybrid-cloud or cloud-first security postures, supporting programs from inception through maturity across architecture, deployment, and ongoing governance.
• Strategic Enablement Program team services that ensure operational effectiveness by aligning people, processes, and technology, including IT Project Management consulting, Agile Service Delivery by certified Agile professionals, and IT Modernization for cost-efficient future-ready IT landscapes.
• RapidLens™ Proprietary cybersecurity maturity assessment framework that delivers a 20/20 view of organizational cybersecurity maturity programs, used to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations for cyber technology optimization.
• RapidPulse™ Proprietary attack simulation capability that simulates live attacks to test the heartbeat of organizational defenses, complementing RapidLens™ for comprehensive security validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-to-4 week assessment engagements for rapid cyber maturity evaluation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract Holder with Contract No. 47QTCA23D0027. Special Item Numbers include: 54151HACS (Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services), 518210C (Cloud Computing and Cloud Related IT Professional Services), and 54151S (Information Technology Professional Services). This enables federal agencies to directly procure Rapid Strategy's cybersecurity services through established government contracting channels.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Largest U.S. federal cybersecurity consultancy with extensive GSA, DoD, and civilian agency contracts. Competes in the same federal cyber services RFP pool as Rapid Strategy but at substantially greater scale and prime-contractor tier.
• Leidos: Major federal IT and cyber systems integrator with cyber advisory, Zero Trust, and CMMC support capabilities. Overlaps with Rapid Strategy's federal cyber and CMMC service lines as part of a much broader portfolio.
• SAIC: Large federal IT and cybersecurity integrator with cyber advisory and CMMC capabilities serving DoD and civilian agencies. Overlaps with Rapid Strategy's federal cyber services, primarily at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Optiv: Large cybersecurity solutions integrator delivering advisory, integration, and managed services across commercial and public sector. Comparable to Rapid Strategy in service-mix (advisory, architecture, managed), though somewhat larger and more commercial in mix.
• MBL Technologies: Small federal IT/cyber services firm with GSA and federal past-performance track record supporting DoD and civilian agencies. Comparable to Rapid Strategy in scale, federal positioning, and service portfolio breadth.
• C3 Integrated Solutions: Small U.S. cybersecurity and IT services firm with CMMC and Zero Trust advisory offering serving DoD and DIB contractors. Closely comparable to Rapid Strategy in CMMC focus and small-business federal services positioning.
• GuidePoint Security: Mid-market U.S. cybersecurity services firm offering advisory, assessments, and managed security. Closely comparable to Rapid Strategy's federal-leaning portfolio of cyber strategy, assessments, and architecture services.
• Applied Insight: Mid-size federal IT and cyber services firm with GSA contract vehicles serving DoD and intelligence agencies. Comparable to Rapid Strategy in federal-only focus, GSA MAS access, and cyber/IT services delivery model.
• ECS Federal: Federal IT and cyber services firm supporting DoD, intelligence, and civilian agencies with cloud, cyber, and managed services. Comparable to Rapid Strategy in federal-only customer base, GSA positioning, and cyber services portfolio.

Emerging players

• Secureworks: MDR/SOC and cyber advisory services provider with Taegis XDR platform and incident response capabilities. Adjacent to Rapid Strategy's threat hunting and incident response offerings but with a more product-led, recurring-revenue model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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