Inovo InfoSec

What Inovo InfoSec does

Inovo InfoSec is a CISO-led cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2016 by Eric Rockwell (CISSP). The firm delivers executive-level security leadership and hands-on compliance expertise to regulated organizations that lack internal CISO capacity, including defense contractors subject to CMMC, healthcare entities under HIPAA, SaaS companies pursuing SOC 2, law firms, CPA firms, and managed service providers. Its core offerings span four revenue streams: fractional vCISO retainers and advisory consulting (subscription), 24/7 managed detection and response services using AI-driven Open-XDR intrusion detection technology (subscription), project-based compliance consulting for CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA frameworks (multi-year contracts), and incident response, penetration testing, and forensic services (hourly or retainer).

The firm operates a proprietary collaborative GRC tracking platform that consolidates client policies, evidence, risks, and action items, alongside a CMMC Certified Enclave built on Microsoft Government Community Cloud High for defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information. Inovo maintains its own certifications (SOC 2 Type II, HITRUST, ISO 27001, ISO 9001) and holds Cyber AB Registered Practitioner Organization status, claiming a 100% client audit success rate across CMMC, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through CISSP-credentialed strategists matched to client industry, supported by inside sales handling inbound inquiries within one business day, a free security maturity assessment funnel, and a 24/7/365 incident response hotline. Distribution is augmented through channel partnerships with MSPs (including an inSOC SOC-as-a-Service partnership, white-label incident response for MSPs and MSSPs) and co-branded embedded security partnerships with CPA firms Moss Adams and Singer Lewak. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, and its leadership team comprises CEO/Founder Eric Rockwell, CIO Jeff Gulick, and VP of Sales and Marketing Kevin Hughes.

Name

Inovo InfoSec

Legal name

Inovo InfoSec, Inc.

Website

https://inovois.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inovo InfoSec is a CISO-led cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm providing vCISO services, managed detection, and CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 consulting to defense contractors, healthcare organizations, law firms, SaaS companies, and MSPs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance and Advisory Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Managed Services (BPAEADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Privacy, Consent & Data Protection Management (BPAEAPAF)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting
• Managed security services
• Compliance advisory
• Incident response
• Vulnerability assessments

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Advisory and Consulting: CISO-led advisory services including vCISO engagements, security program maturity assessments, risk assessments, compliance consulting (CMMC, SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001), and cybersecurity advisory. Custom engagements scoped per client need.
2. Managed Cybersecurity Services: Ongoing 24/7 managed cybersecurity detection and monitoring services, intrusion detection, vulnerability management, and SOC monitoring. Recurring revenue model.
3. Incident Response Services: Incident response planning, cyber recovery, breach reporting, digital forensics, and root cause analysis. Hourly/on-demand services plus retainer availability.
4. Penetration Testing and Technical Assessments: Vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and CIS benchmark hardening services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Inovo InfoSec provides CISO-led cybersecurity and compliance services to regulated organizations, including security maturity and risk assessments, CMMC/SOC 2/HIPAA/ISO 27001 readiness and remediation, virtual CISO (vCISO) advisory, 24/7 managed detection via AI-driven Open-XDR technology, and incident response with digital forensics. The firm packages these capabilities with a proprietary collaborative GRC tracking platform and a CMMC Certified Enclave built on Microsoft GCC High for defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information.

Product overview

Inovo InfoSec is a CISO-led cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of consulting and managed services. The core offering consists of security assessments (Security Maturity Level Assessments, Risk Assessments), compliance advisory (CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA), and vCISO services. These are delivered alongside technical services including incident response, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and CIS benchmark hardening. A key differentiator is their GRC Tracking Platform—a client-customizable governance, risk, and compliance tool—and the CMMC Certified Enclave built on Microsoft GCC High. The firm also provides free resources including a Cybersecurity Quiz, RFP Template, Security Scorecard, and eBooks library. Services are available to defense contractors, healthcare organizations, legal firms, SaaS companies, MSPs, and other regulated businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Maturity Level Assessment A comprehensive assessment that benchmarks an organization's current security posture against recognized frameworks (NIST CSF, CMMC, HIPAA, ISO 27001) to identify gaps and establish a baseline maturity score. Aimed at executives, compliance officers, and IT leaders at regulated organizations.
• Risk Assessments Assessment of organizational risks including probability of incidents and business impact, evaluating cybersecurity posture across people, processes, and policies.
• CMMC Compliance Services Comprehensive CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) consulting including readiness assessment, remediation, management, and auditing support for defense contractors and DIB suppliers subject to CMMC 2.0, DFARS, and NIST SP 800-171.
• CMMC Certified Enclave - Microsoft GCC High A pre-configured, compliant computing environment built on Microsoft Government Community Cloud High, designed to help defense contractors handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in a certified secure enclave.
• SOC 2 Compliance Services SOC 2 Type II readiness, controls implementation, evidence collection, and audit support for SaaS and technology companies.
• ISO 27001 Compliance Services Information Security Management System (ISMS) build, certification readiness, and ongoing management for growth and global firms.
• vCISO Services Virtual Chief Information Security Officer services providing executive-level cybersecurity leadership, security strategy development, compliance oversight, and board-level communication without the cost of a full-time hire.
• MSP Cyber Consulting and Training Cybersecurity consulting and training services specifically designed for managed service providers building, scaling, or hardening a security practice, particularly those supporting clients in regulated industries.
• Incident Response and Recovery Incident response planning, cyber incident management, breach reporting guidance, cyber recovery, digital forensics, and post-breach remediation support available 24/7/365 worldwide through the incident response hotline.
• CIS Benchmark Hardening Configuration hardening services based on CIS (Center for Internet Security) Benchmarks to improve security posture across systems and infrastructure.
• Vulnerability Assessments Systematic evaluation of systems and infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by threat actors.
• Penetration Testing Authorized simulated cyberattacks (ethical hacking) to evaluate system security and identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Forensics and eDiscovery Digital forensics and electronic discovery services for investigating security incidents, preserving evidence, and supporting legal proceedings.
• Cybersecurity Policy Workshops Workshop-based development of information security policies, procedures, and documentation required for compliance frameworks.
• Managed Cybersecurity Services 24/7 managed cybersecurity detection and response services using AI-driven Open-XDR intrusion detection technology for ongoing monitoring, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management.
• HIPAA Compliance Services Healthcare compliance services including annual HIPAA Security Risk Assessments and security program development for healthcare organizations and business associates.
• White-Label Incident Response White-label incident response services for MSPs and MSSPs that they can deliver under their own brand, documented and defensible to regulators.
• Cybersecurity Awareness Training Employee cybersecurity awareness training covering phishing recognition, credential hygiene, and defense discipline across office, remote, and public environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% client audit success rate across CMMC, SOC 2, and ISO 27001
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• inSOCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to deliver SOC-as-a-Service capabilities to MSP clients. Allows MSPs to offer defense-grade security operations center services under their own brand with Inovo providing the underlying capability.
• MAP CybersecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAE 19 Certification partner providing independent third-party validation for clients, delivering external audit credibility required by enterprise clients and defense contractors.
• ISACAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal governance body keeping Inovo at the leading edge of GRC best practices and ensuring team credentials stay current with evolving threat landscape.
• CIS (Center for Internet Security)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIS Critical Security Controls affiliation ensures clients benefit from continuously updated best practices from a global community of experts.
• Moss AdamscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCPA firm partner providing financial and compliance expertise alongside security programs, ensuring security investment is seen as a business asset.
• Singer LewakcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner700+ employee CPA firm where Inovo serves as complete cybersecurity function. Co-branded embedded partnership demonstrating scaled security collaboration.
• Endurance IT ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFive-year trusted partnership delivering SOC services and CMMC consulting to shared clients. Leadership relationship spanning over a decade. Inovo is described as 'truly an extension of our team' by the President.
• Alpha Secure LLPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIT and SOC auditor principal who notes Inovo consistently gets clients audit-ready faster than most and helps them understand the why behind each control.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Tevora: California-based cybersecurity consulting firm offering compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, CMMC), vCISO, and managed security services to mid-market and enterprise clients. Comparable regional peer in size, vertical focus, and CISO-led service model.

Broad incumbents

• Trustwave: Established MSSP and security advisory firm with global SOC operations, MDR, and compliance services. Comparable in managed detection, incident response, and compliance consulting offerings, though at much larger scale.
• Rapid7: Public cybersecurity vendor with MDR and managed services alongside its SIEM/XDR platform. Competes for managed detection and incident response engagements and represents a scale player with broader product portfolio.
• Kudelski Security: Global cybersecurity services firm providing managed detection, incident response, and advisory across regulated industries. Comparable in CISO-led advisory, managed security, and compliance consulting for defense and enterprise buyers.
• Optiv Security: Large cybersecurity solutions integrator and MSSP delivering advisory, managed security, and integration services across enterprise. Broad incumbent that competes for vCISO and managed security engagements with deeper resources and broader geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• Arctic Wolf Networks: Large venture-backed managed detection and response (MDR) and vCISO provider serving SMB and mid-market with 24/7 SOC operations. Closest direct peer given the overlap in managed cybersecurity services, vCISO offerings, and vertical coverage including regulated industries.
• eSentire: Specialty MDR/MSSP focused on mid-market and enterprise customers with 24/7 threat detection and incident response. Directly comparable in managed detection service model, target customer size, and compliance-adjacent security offerings.
• Cybereason: Endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) vendor with managed detection and response services. Directly comparable in 24/7 managed threat detection for mid-market and enterprise buyers.
• Pivot Point Security: CISO-led consulting firm specializing in CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HITRUST readiness for defense contractors and SaaS companies. Directly comparable in vertical specialization and compliance advisory depth.

Emerging players

• Vanta: Automated compliance platform for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and other frameworks targeting SaaS and mid-market. Emerging adjacent player whose automation-driven approach competes with portions of Inovo's GRC tracking and compliance readiness services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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