Brea Networks

What Brea Networks does

Brea Networks is a privately held U.S. managed services and compliance consultancy exclusively focused on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Brea, California, with a second office in Tysons Corner, Virginia, the firm delivers CMMC certification readiness (Levels 1–3), ITAR compliance, managed IT (MSP), managed security (MSSP with 24/7 SOC), and migration services to Microsoft GCC, GCC High, and Azure Government cloud environments. The company holds authorized CMMC Level 2 C3PAO status and is a DoW-recognized Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO), with ITAR Registration Code M49438 and Cage Code 94U86. All personnel are stated to be U.S. Persons with prior experience supporting Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop, and RTX prime contractors in CUI and ITAR-controlled environments.

The company's service architecture rests on Zero Trust design principles, FIPS 140-2 validated encryption, and Microsoft Defender XDR/Sentinel integrations within GCC High environments. A proprietary integrated GRC Platform centralizes policy management, risk monitoring, and automated evidence collection mapped to NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and ITAR controls, providing a software layer that converts manual compliance workflows into continuous, audit-ready documentation. The firm complements this with mock assessments, gap remediation, SPRS scoring, and post-certification managed security operations.

Brea Networks generates revenue through a combination of recurring managed services (MSP/MSSP), professional services (CMMC readiness, ITAR consulting, cloud migration), and subscription GRC platform licensing. The company sells exclusively via direct enterprise field sales, with senior compliance architects conducting discovery calls and consultation-based engagements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are issued during discovery. All sales target U.S.-based defense contractors, with offices aligned to the DoD's primary West Coast and Mid-Atlantic prime contractor corridors.

Name

Brea Networks

Legal name

Brea Networks LLC

Website

https://breanetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brea Networks is a CMMC Level 2 C3PAO and DoW-recognized RPO providing CMMC, ITAR, MSP/MSSP, and Microsoft GCC High services to U.S. Defense Industrial Base contractors, supported by a proprietary GRC platform for continuous compliance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brea

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. Managed IT Services (MSP): Ongoing IT management and security-focused support for DIB organizations, including secure server hardening, configuration baseline management, and continuous infrastructure monitoring aligned with NIST SP 800-171.
2. Managed Security Services (MSSP): Continuous cybersecurity monitoring, threat detection, and incident response services with 24/7 SOC capabilities for defense contractors.
3. CMMC Compliance Consulting: End-to-end certification readiness services including gap analysis, remediation, C3PAO assessment preparation, mock assessments, and documentation development for CMMC Levels 1-3.
4. Microsoft GCC/GCC High Services: Migration, deployment, configuration, and ongoing management of Microsoft Government Community Cloud environments for DoD contractors.
5. GRC Platform Licensing: Licensing and deployment of proprietary GRC platform for policy management, risk monitoring, and automated evidence collection.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Brea Networks delivers cybersecurity compliance and managed IT services exclusively for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors. The company helps defense contractors achieve and maintain CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, and DFARS compliance through managed IT/security services (MSP/MSSP), Microsoft Government cloud (GCC, GCC High, Azure Government) migration and management, CMMC readiness assessments (Levels 1-3, including C3PAO certification), and a proprietary Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that centralizes policies, controls, and evidence collection.

Product overview

Brea Networks offers a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity, compliance, and managed IT solutions specifically designed for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) contractors. The company's offerings span multiple interconnected categories: (1) CMMC compliance solutions across all three certification levels (Level 1, Level 2 Self-Assessment, Level 2 C3PAO, and Level 3), (2) ITAR compliance services for organizations handling export-controlled defense information, (3) managed IT services including both traditional MSP and MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) offerings with 24/7 SOC monitoring, (4) a proprietary GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform for centralizing compliance management and automating evidence collection, and (5) specialized Microsoft cloud migration and management services for GCC, GCC High, and Azure Government environments. The product suite is designed to work together as an integrated compliance ecosystem, where organizations can progress from initial gap assessments through certification and into continuous monitoring and compliance maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CMMC Compliance: A brand/product line offering CMMC compliance services, appears in footer as CMMC Compliance/Brea Networks, LLC

Products and services

• CMMC Level 1 Compliance Solution Foundational cybersecurity compliance service for contractors handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). Implements the 15-17 basic security practices required by FAR 52.204-21 to keep contractors eligible for DoD contracts.
• CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment Program Guided self-assessment program for contractors handling CUI that qualify for self-assessment rather than third-party assessment. Covers all 110 NIST SP 800-171 security controls with documentation and evidence support.
• CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Assessment Readiness Third-party assessment readiness and preparation services for CMMC Level 2 certification conducted by an authorized C3PAO. Supports contractors that handle CUI and are required to pass a third-party CMMC Level 2 assessment.
• CMMC Level 3 Certification Readiness Highest-level CMMC certification support for contractors supporting critical DoD programs. Implements enhanced NIST SP 800-172 security requirements designed to protect against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• ITAR Compliance Services Compliance services for organizations subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations, including policy development, security controls, technical data protection, and documentation for companies handling export-controlled defense information.
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Secure managed IT services for Defense Industrial Base contractors, providing IT infrastructure management aligned with CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and ITAR compliance requirements.
• Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and threat protection services for DIB organizations, including SOC oversight, threat hunting, and continuous compliance monitoring for CUI environments.
• GRC Platform Proprietary Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform that centralizes policy management, automates evidence collection, provides continuous risk monitoring, and supports audit readiness for NIST, CMMC, and ITAR compliance programs.
• Microsoft GCC Deployment and Management Deployment, migration, and management services for Microsoft Government Community Cloud environments. Delivers a secure, compliant Microsoft 365 environment supporting CMMC Level 1-2 and CUI protection requirements.
• Microsoft GCC High Deployment and Management High-security Microsoft cloud environment deployment for DIB contractors handling highly sensitive CUI and critical DoD programs. Features Zero Trust architecture, 24/7 SOC monitoring, and advanced threat protection.
• Microsoft Azure Government Deployment Deployment services on physically isolated US-sovereign Azure Government infrastructure, architected for DoD Impact Level 5 (IL5) and FedRAMP High compliance for sensitive government workloads.
• Cloud Migration Services Migration services for transitioning mission-critical workloads to compliant Microsoft GCC High and Azure Government cloud environments, including zero-downtime migration protocols and CMMC/ITAR validation.
• CMMC Mock Assessment Simulated CMMC assessment service that evaluates organizations against Level 1 or Level 2 requirements, identifying compliance gaps, validating security controls, and preparing organizations for official C3PAO assessments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-Month Path to CMMC Certification
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Microsoft GovernmentcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrea Networks operates as a certified partner for Microsoft Government cloud environments including GCC, GCC High, and Azure Government. They provide deployment, migration, configuration, and ongoing management services for these government-compliant cloud platforms that support CMMC and DoD requirements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Summit 7 Systems: Summit 7 is a Microsoft Government partner focused on helping Defense Industrial Base contractors implement Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC High, achieve CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance, and operate secure cloud environments - a near-identical offering to Brea Networks including CMMC advisory, managed services, and Azure Government migrations for DIB clients.
• Redspin (a C3PAO): Redspin operates as an authorized CMMC C3PAO providing third-party CMMC assessments alongside CMMC readiness consulting, penetration testing, and NIST 800-171 advisory for defense contractors - directly comparable as both a competitor and a parallel in C3PAO accreditation status to Brea Networks.
• Pivot Point Security: Pivot Point Security is a CMMC-focused consulting and advisory firm providing CMMC readiness, NIST 800-171 implementation, and managed compliance services to defense contractors - a specialty consultancy competing for the same DIB client engagements as Brea Networks' CMMC consulting arm.
• PreVeil: PreVeil provides end-to-end encrypted email and file sharing built specifically for CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance and CUI protection - serving the same DIB customer base and frequently bundled with or against Brea Networks' managed service offerings.
• CyberSheath: CyberSheath is a managed security services provider exclusively serving the Defense Industrial Base, delivering CMMC compliance, NIST 800-171 implementation, vCISO services, and 24/7 SOC capabilities - directly mirroring Brea Networks' MSSP-plus-CMMC-consulting model for defense contractors.
• KLC Consulting: KLC Consulting is a Registered Practitioner Organization providing CMMC readiness, NIST 800-171 implementation, and managed compliance services to small and mid-sized defense contractors - a boutique competitor in Brea Networks' core CMMC advisory market.
• RegScale: RegScale is a continuous compliance and GRC automation platform with strong CMMC/NIST/ITAR capabilities - directly competing with Brea Networks' proprietary GRC platform for policy management, evidence collection, and audit-readiness workflows inside defense contractor environments.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Hamilton is a major federal consulting firm with a substantial defense cybersecurity practice delivering CMMC advisory, NIST implementation, and managed security services to large prime contractors and government agencies - a much larger incumbent that competes for enterprise DIB engagements but does not specialize exclusively in mid-market CMMC work.
• CGI Federal: CGI Federal is the U.S. federal arm of CGI Group delivering IT modernization, cybersecurity, and compliance services to federal civilian, defense, and intelligence clients - a broad incumbent providing overlapping CMMC/NIST/ITAR advisory at enterprise scale that competes with Brea Networks' offerings for larger defense primes.
• ManTech International: ManTech (now part of ManTech-Global Industries) is a large federal IT services contractor providing cybersecurity, secure cloud, and compliance solutions across DoD and intelligence community programs - a broad incumbent operating adjacent capabilities to Brea Networks' DIB-focused managed services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Investors

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Investments

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