CyNtell

What CyNtell does

CyNtell (legal entity: CyNtelligent Solutions, LLC) is a Bethesda, Maryland-based cybersecurity and compliance firm founded in 2016 that serves federal agencies, defense contractors, and regulated commercial organizations. Its federal practice is anchored by three contracting credentials — SBA 8(a) certification (August 2021), HUBZone certification, and GSA Schedule Contract 47QTCA20D0078 — giving it access to sole-source 8(a), HUBZone set-aside, and streamlined GSA procurement vehicles. The company's primary go-to-market is a 100% channel partner model layered with direct federal sales, targeting CMMC/NIST 800-171/DFARS compliance for the defense industrial base, HIPAA and GDPR for healthcare, and PCI-DSS/SOC 2/SEC/FINRA/NY SHIELD for financial and SMB clients.

The technology stack centers on three registered proprietary platforms: Flying Fox® (proactive network threat defense), Fognigma® (background data and system protection), and The Guard® (a compliance management dashboard for HIPAA and GDPR). These are supplemented by an exclusively licensed FreshStart PC security and performance solution (from CyberSpa, June 2019), a tiered Managed Detection & Response service (24/7 monitoring across four service tiers), and a service portfolio covering vCISO, CySOC, incident response, vulnerability and penetration testing, risk assessments, regulatory and technical assessments, and IT/security training delivered through CompTIA Platinum and Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider partnerships. Leadership comprises CEO Claude Williams and Partner Ben Tchoubineh, the latter being a founding board member of the CMMC Accreditation Body and architect of its training and certification ecosystem.

The business model blends professional services (consulting, assessments, training) with recurring subscription revenue (MDR, vCISO, proprietary software licensing) and project-based federal contracts (8(a), HUBZone, GSA). Pricing is largely quote-based, with disclosed training seat prices in the $550–$2,595 range and MDR/vCISO priced per engagement. The firm operates three U.S. locations — Bethesda (headquarters), Columbia, and Hyattsville — and lists fewer than 10 employees overall. Named reference customers include the U.S. Air Force, Child Trends, and Rainey & Randal, indicating a federal-and-SMB mix rather than a diversified enterprise base.

Name

CyNtell

Legal name

CyNtelligent Solutions, LLC

Website

https://cyntell.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CyNtell is a Bethesda-based cybersecurity and compliance firm serving federal agencies, defense contractors, and regulated SMBs through proprietary platforms (Flying Fox, Fognigma, The Guard), MDR, vCISO, CMMC/NIST services, and training delivered via SBA 8(a), HUBZone, and GSA contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services and Compliance

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Training (61142)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Endpoint Security Managed Services (EDR/XDR) (BPAEADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vulnerability Management, Pen Testing & Attack Surface Management (ASM) (HLACAJAN), Secure Software & DevOps Awareness (Secure Coding Basics) (EDABAGAN)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting services
• Compliance management solutions
• Managed detection response
• Virtual CISO services
• Government cybersecurity contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethesda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Cybersecurity Services: Security consulting, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, incident response, and compliance consulting services billed as professional services.
2. Managed Detection & Response (MDR): Round-the-clock managed security monitoring and response services with tiered service levels (Armored MDR 16hr/24/7, Protected MDR 8hr/24/7, Monitored MDR 4hr/8/5, Essential MDR).
3. Virtual CISO (vCISO): Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services providing senior-level security expertise on-demand without full-time salary costs.
4. Software Products: Licensing and deployment of proprietary tools including Flying Fox®, Fognigma®, and The Guard® for cybersecurity defense, data protection, and compliance management.
5. Training Services: Cybersecurity training courses and professional development programs including IT certification courses, federal training, and security awareness training.
6. PC Solutions: FreshStart PC security and performance services including SSD installation, OS updates, and bloatware removal.
7. Government Contracting: Prime and subcontractor work with federal government agencies through GSA Schedule, 8(a) program, and HUBZone certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CyNsell provides military-grade cybersecurity and compliance services for U.S. federal/state government, defense industrial base contractors, healthcare, and financial services organizations. Its core offering combines proprietary software platforms (Flying Fox®, Fognigma®, The Guard®) with managed detection and response (MDR), vCISO, CMMC compliance, vulnerability/penetration testing, incident response, risk and regulatory assessments, and cybersecurity training delivered through a 100% channel partner model.

Product overview

CyNtell offers a suite of cybersecurity and compliance products and services. The core product portfolio includes three proprietary platforms: Flying Fox® (proactive network threat defense), Fognima® (background data/system protection), and The Guard® (compliance dashboard for HIPAA/GDPR). Additional products include FreshStart (PC security/performance solution) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services. Services span CMMC Compliance, vCISO, CySOC, Gap Assessments, Gen AI, Incident Response, Vulnerability/Penetration Testing, Risk Assessments, Regulatory Assessments (PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST 800-171, HIPAA), Training, and Consulting. The company serves both government and commercial sectors with military-grade cybersecurity solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flying Fox®: Proactive cybersecurity defense solution designed to quickly find, understand, and stop threats before they become serious problems.
• Fognima®
• The Guard®

Products and services

• Flying Fox® Proactive cybersecurity defense platform designed to quickly find, understand, and stop threats before they become serious problems, providing unmatched protection for networks.
• Fognigma® Background security tool that works discreetly to protect data and systems without disrupting workflows, combining strong security with subtle operation.
• The Guard® Compliance management dashboard designed to simplify adherence to complex regulations including HIPAA and GDPR, serving as a shield against compliance risks.
• FreshStart PC security and performance solution that addresses issues associated with upgrading or replacing Windows PCs, delivering speed increases of 10X or better through a fully automated offline service.
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Threat hunting, detection, and response service providing round-the-clock monitoring including vulnerability scanning, endpoint threat protection, perimeter threat protection, threat detection and reporting, breach containment and eradication, and post-breach review and recovery.
• CMMC Compliance Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification compliance services helping defense contractors achieve and maintain CMMC requirements.
• vCISO (Virtual Chief Information Security Officer) Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services providing organizations access to senior-level security expertise without full-time hiring costs.
• CySOC Cybersecurity Operations Center services providing continuous monitoring and security operations support.
• Gap Assessments Assessment services to identify gaps between current security posture and required compliance standards.
• Gen AI Cybersecurity Services Artificial intelligence-powered cybersecurity solutions and services.
• Incident Response Incident response services including playbooks, reporting, and breach response support.
• Vulnerability and Penetration Testing Security testing services including vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using tools such as Metasploit to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Risk Assessments Risk assessment services incorporating ISO and NIST risk-assessing guidance and best practices, concluding with a Risk Assessment Report illustrating the firm's current risk profile.
• Regulatory and Technical Assessments Compliance assessments including PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST SP 800-171, and HIPAA audits for verification, validation, and certification of adherence to best practices.
• Cybersecurity Training Cybersecurity training solutions including Training Management, Course Development, Instructional Delivery, and Security Awareness services with over 50 cumulative years of training experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of small businesses that suffer a breach close within 6 months
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• CyberSpa LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2019Exclusive agreement signed in June 2019 to deliver FreshStart PC security and performance solution to federal government market customers. CyNtell partnered with CyberSpa to develop FreshStart service solution making this technology available to Windows PC users.
• CMMC Accreditation BodyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBen Tchoubineh, CyNtell Partner, was a founding member of the board of directors of the CMMC Accreditation Body and headed the creation and development of the CMMC training and certification ecosystem.
• CompTIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompTIA Platinum Partner providing IT certification training courses and professional development programs.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Cloud Solution Provider offering Azure certifications and solutions for cloud security, administration, and development.
• CMMC RPO (Registered Practitioner Organization)coreTechnology or IntegrationCMMC Registered Practitioner Organization providing cybersecurity maturity model certification services and compliance support.
• Channel/Referral PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor100% Channel model partners who help solve customer cyber needs from building strategy to analyzing operational processes. Partners receive deal registration, profitability benefits, and see tenfold revenue increase per customer after initial engagement.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: Defense and federal cybersecurity services prime with full-spectrum MSSP, MDR, and compliance offerings; sets the price/expectation ceiling for federal cyber engagements.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Large federal contractor with a substantial CMMC and federal cybersecurity practice; competing for the same DoD compliance and managed security engagements at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Atlantic Data Security: Cybersecurity services firm specializing in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and compliance assessments — closely overlapping CyNtell's testing and assessment offerings.
• SUMURI: Federal-focused digital forensics and cybersecurity services firm with deep DoD relationships; comparable in scale and customer base.
• Criterion Systems: Federal cybersecurity services and IT modernization firm serving DoD and intelligence community with comparable service mix and small-business contracting certifications.
• SecureStrux: Cybersecurity and CMMC compliance consultancy specializing in NIST 800-171 and RMF for defense contractors — overlapping service lines, customer segment, and federal go-to-market.
• CyberSheath Services International: CMMC-focused managed security and compliance provider serving the Defense Industrial Base; directly comparable to CyNtell in CMMC assessment readiness, vCISO, and federal-market channel.
• Beryllium InfoSec: CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization (RPO) offering compliance consulting, penetration testing, and vCISO services to DoD contractors — directly comparable niche competitor.
• Mosaic Compliance Solutions: CMMC and NIST compliance boutique serving small and mid-sized defense contractors; closely mirrors CyNtell's DIB-focused compliance services portfolio.

Others

• CompTIA: IT certification body that CyNtell partners with as a Platinum Partner for training delivery; relevant as both an ecosystem partner and the de facto standard setter for the certifications CyNtell teaches.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cyntelligent

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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