RFK Solutionz

What RFK Solutionz does

RFK Solutionz Corporation is a privately held, founder-owned cybersecurity training and services firm headquartered in Chesapeake, Virginia (also referenced as Suffolk, Virginia), established on May 2, 2012 by retired U.S. Navy service-connected disabled veterans Kimberly K. Frost (President & CEO, MISM) and Ricardo A. Frost (Vice President). The company provides instructor-led cybersecurity training (1-week boot camps and 8-10 week extended courses), operational cybersecurity services (vulnerability analysis, red/blue team operations, cloud/host/network-based intrusion detection, and incident response) primarily for the U.S. Department of Defense, and workforce development programs for civilians, veterans, and disadvantaged individuals with a stated 95% career placement rate. Supporting offerings include a Pearson Vue authorized on-site testing center with mobile testing capabilities, leadership and professional development coaching, and information assurance/security management services (ACAS/STIG, HBSS, WSUS, SPLUNK, SNORT, Cisco).

RFK's go-to-market relies on regulatory set-aside vehicles — SBA 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, VOSB, and GSA 8A STARS III GWAC contract 47QTCB22D0632 — to access federal procurement, complemented by direct sales to DoD commands (e.g., NCDOC Navy Red Team, Naval Network Warfare Command, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, TCC2, NAVCENT), corporate clients, and state/local colleges. Service delivery occurs on customer sites, at the Chesapeake training facility, or virtually. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; workforce development training is offered at no cost to eligible participants, while certification prep, government training, and professional services are billed under multi-year contracts with one-time or per-seat structures. The firm maintains partnerships with Pearson Vue, EC-Council (Circle of Excellence 2018), CompTIA, NICCS, and Virginia Values Veterans, and operates the related RFK Outreach 501(c)(3) non-profit, which runs a youth Cyber Academy for ages 12-18 and veteran outreach programs.

The business model is professional services and managed IT services, with revenue concentrated in federal defense contracting. RFK is profitable and operating but small (11-50 employees), has no disclosed institutional funding, no M&A history, and has accumulated multiple regional awards (Hampton Roads Chamber Small Business of the Year 2019, ACHI Entrepreneur 2018 and Trail Blazer 2019, Inside Business Women in Business 2019, US Business News Cyber-Security SME of the Year 2019-Virginia) and a 4.4-star Google rating. Its competitive position is anchored by regulatory set-asides, founder credentials, and the integrated Pearson Vue testing pipeline rather than proprietary technology.

Name

RFK Solutionz

Legal name

RFK Solutionz Corporation

Website

https://rfksolutionz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RFK Solutionz is a veteran-, woman-, and SBA 8(a)-owned cybersecurity training and services firm delivering instructor-led certification courses, DoD-focused security operations, and workforce development programs to U.S. federal agencies (notably the Navy), corporations, and career-transitioning individuals, supported by an on-site Pearson Vue testing center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services & Training

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cybersecurity Technical Skills (Security Engineering, SOC, Pen Testing) (EDABAFAF), Cybersecurity Training & Awareness Programs (BPAEANAF), Cybersecurity (General) (EDAOAIAB)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity training services
• Workforce development programs
• Information assurance services
• Certification test administration
• Network security operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesapeake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Instructor-Based Training: On-site and virtual cybersecurity training courses including boot camps (1-week intensive) and extended courses (8-10 weeks). Training is provided to civilians, federal government, and corporate clients for certification preparation.
2. Cybersecurity Services: Provides cybersecurity services including vulnerability analysis, red/blue teaming, intrusion detection, and incident response to Department of Defense and corporate clients.
3. Pearson Vue Testing Center: Authorized Pearson Vue testing center offering certification exam administration. Convenient location for individuals who train with RFK to earn certifications immediately after training.
4. Leadership and Professional Development Coaching: Executive coaching, career pathing, leadership development courses, and professional development programs delivered in-person or virtually.
5. Government IT Services: Information assurance management, network engineering, system administration (Microsoft/Unix), and security services through GSA 8A STARS III GWAC contract vehicle.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RFK Solutionz delivers cybersecurity training and professional cybersecurity services to the Federal Government (notably the Department of Defense), state and local colleges, and corporate clients. Core offerings include instructor-led certification training (CEH, Security+, Splunk, PMP, CISSP, CISM), managed cybersecurity services (vulnerability analysis, red/blue teaming, intrusion detection, incident response), information assurance, network engineering, and an on-site Pearson Vue authorized testing center. Workforce development programs train individuals for cybersecurity careers with a 95% job placement rate.

Product overview

RFK Solutionz is a cybersecurity training and services company offering a portfolio of core products and sub-products. The core offerings consist of Instructor Based Training (cybersecurity boot camps and extended courses), Cyber Security Services (red/blue teaming, vulnerability assessment, intrusion detection, incident response), Workforce Development programs, and an On-Site Testing Center (Pearson Vue authorized). Supporting these are Leadership Training & Professional Development Coaching, Information Assurance and Security Services, and Network Engineering and Operations. The company serves federal government, state/local colleges, and corporate clients with training available in-person and virtually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Instructor Based Training Instructor-led cybersecurity training including 1-week boot camps and 8-10 week courses, available in-person at client organizations or at the Chesapeake, Virginia location, and virtually. Prepares civilians, federal government, and corporate clients for certifications such as CEH, Security+, Splunk, PMP, CISSP, and CISM.
• Cyber Security Services Comprehensive managed cybersecurity services including vulnerability analysis, red teaming, blue teaming, virus protection, network security monitoring, cloud/host-based/network-based intrusion detection, and incident response. Protects the Department of Defense Information System Security Grid and Corporate America networks.
• Workforce Development Career development and training programs in cybersecurity, leadership development, and customer service, available at no cost to eligible participants. Reports a 95% job placement rate for enrolled participants and supports veterans, career changers, and disadvantaged individuals.
• On-Site Testing Center Pearson Vue authorized testing center providing certification exam administration in a clean, quiet environment with step-by-step admissions support. Offers mobile testing capabilities for global partners. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm, with tests scheduled 9:15am-2:00pm.
• Leadership Training and Professional Development Coaching Leadership development courses, professional development coaching, and team development programs including executive coaching, career pathing, and workplace skills training delivered in-person or virtually.
• Information Assurance and Security Services Information assurance services including Information Assurance Manager support, Certification/Accreditation Consulting, ACAS/STIG Management, HBSS Management, WSUS Management, and security administration for DoD systems.
• Network Engineering and Operations Network engineering services covering system administration for Microsoft and Unix environments, SPLUNK, SNORT, VMWARE, and Cisco network engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% career placement rate for workforce development participants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pearson VuecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuthorized Pearson Vue Testing Center providing certification exam administration. RFK converts training environments into secure testing environments for customers, offering convenient certification testing immediately after training completion.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for CompTIA certification training including Security+, A+, Network+, and other industry-standard IT certifications.
• EC-Council (International Council of E-Commerce Consultants)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized training center for EC-Council certifications including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CHFI, and other cybersecurity credentials. Awarded EC-Council Circle of Excellence 2018.
• NICCS (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with DHS/NICCS for cybersecurity workforce development and career pathway resources.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Virginia's program to help veterans transition to civilian careers through training and workforce development.
• GSA 8A STARS III GWACcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment-wide acquisition contract (Master Contract Number: 47QTCB22D0632) providing preferential access to federal government procurement for IT and cybersecurity services. Industry partner status.
• Redemption For the Kingdom (RFK) OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated 501c3 non-profit organization founded by RFK leadership focusing on community outreach including marriage conferences, veterans outreach, homeless outreach, and Cyber Warrior academies for youth. Originally started as 'Called to Action' in 2013.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OffSec: OffSec ( Offensive Security) is a cybersecurity training provider known for hands-on, certification-focused courses (OSCP, OSWE), competing with RFK for the same individual and corporate students seeking practitioner-level cyber credentials.
• Alpine Security: Alpine Security is a smaller cybersecurity training and assessment firm with comparable course offerings and federal/government clientele, making it a close size-and-scope analog to RFK Solutionz.
• EC-Council: EC-Council owns the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification that RFK teaches and was recognized by in its 2018 Circle of Excellence award; EC-Council both partners with and competes against authorized training centers like RFK in CEH/CHFI delivery.
• Cyber Defense Labs: Cyber Defense Labs provides DoD-focused cybersecurity services including red teaming, vulnerability assessment, and incident response, closely mirroring RFK's cybersecurity services portfolio and customer base.
• SANS Institute: SANS Institute is the dominant global provider of cybersecurity technical training and GIAC certifications, directly comparable to RFK's instructor-led cybersecurity certification boot camps and extended courses, though at significantly larger scale.
• CALIBRE Systems: CALIBRE Systems is a federal IT services and management consulting firm with similar SBA 8(a) heritage and DoD customer focus, providing a relevant comparison point for RFK's managed services and government IT revenue streams.
• INE Security: INE Security delivers IT and cybersecurity training with a strong certification-prep catalog (e.g., Cisco, AWS, security credentials), closely overlapping RFK's instructor-based training offering for technical and certification audiences.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: ManTech (now part of TechOp) is a large defense IT and cybersecurity services contractor serving the same DoD/Navy customer base that RFK addresses, representing the incumbent tier of the federal cyber services market.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a major DoD and federal cybersecurity services prime contractor — overlapping with RFK on Navy/DoD customers and cyber workforce initiatives, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.

Emerging players

• Cyberkraft Training: Cyberkraft is a smaller, emerging cybersecurity training provider with a similar certification-focused course catalog, representing a closer stage-comparable emerging competitor in the instructor-led cyber training niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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