GJB and Associates

What GJB and Associates does

GJB & Associates LLC is a Hawaii-incorporated professional services firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in Honolulu, operating as a subsidiary of the Mana Ka 'Ike Bruce 'Ohana Foundation. The firm delivers IT, cybersecurity, and electronic security services to DoD contractors, federal/state/local government and education entities, and private-sector clients in banking, healthcare, real estate, and SMB segments. Its primary commercial differentiator is CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization status, under which it sells CMMC 2.0 advisory, NIST 800-171 readiness, DFARS compliance, SPRS score submission, and C3PAO audit preparation to defense contractors, augmented by technology partnerships with PreVeil and ComplyUp.

The company offers three core service lines: Electronic Security Systems (cameras, access control, intrusion detection) built on a certified vendor stack including Axis Communications, Hanwha Vision, LenelS2, and Altronix; Cybersecurity Compliance Services anchored by CMMC-credentialed practitioners; and IT Management covering managed services, software engineering, help desk, staffing augmentation, networking design, and construction services. The business model is project-based consulting and systems integration revenue rather than productized or subscription software. GTM is sales-led, driven by a dedicated VP/Director of Sales (Dieter Giblin), downloadable Federal and Commercial Capability Statements, a cybersecurity-focused blog, and direct inbound through website forms and phone. Pricing is not disclosed publicly.

Leadership transitioned in 2023 from founder Gordon James Bruce, a 50-year Hawaii IT veteran and former CIO of City and County of Honolulu and Chairman/CEO of Pacxa, to his grandson Kory Rasmussen as CEO. The firm carries a Native Hawaiian Owned designation that supports minority-business federal contracting eligibility, and its foundation parent channels profits toward Native Hawaiian community programs. No funding rounds, revenue figures, or headcount have been disclosed publicly.

Name

GJB and Associates

Legal name

GJB & Associates LLC

Website

https://gjbandassociates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GJB & Associates is a Honolulu-based IT and cybersecurity consultancy serving DoD contractors, government, and private-sector clients with CMMC compliance advisory, electronic security systems, and managed IT services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu, HI

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (IT/Cybersecurity Consulting): GJB & Associates provides IT project services, electronic security system design and installation, CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance consulting, networking, staffing, and construction services. Revenue appears to be generated through project-based consulting engagements and managed services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GJB and Associates provides IT project services, electronic security system design and installation (cameras, access controls, intrusion detection), CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance consulting for DoD contractors, and managed IT services including networking, staffing, and construction support. The firm serves DoD contractors, federal/state/local government and education institutions, banking, healthcare, non-profits, real estate, and SMB clients primarily across North America.

Product overview

GJB and Associates is an IT and cybersecurity firm offering a unified portfolio of services centered around securing people, processes, and technology. The core offerings include Electronic Security Systems (ESS) covering cameras, access controls, and intrusion detection; Cyber Security Compliance Services as a CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization addressing NIST 800-171 and DFARS requirements; and IT Management including managed services, staffing, networking, and construction services. The company operates as a subsidiary of the Mana Ka 'Ike Bruce 'Ohana Foundation with over 50 years of IT experience serving small/medium businesses, DOD contractors, and government/educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Design, selection, and deployment of Electronic Security Systems including cameras, access controls, and intrusion detection for DoD sector, private sector, state/local/federal governments, and education institutions.
• Cyber Security Compliance Services CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization services guiding organizations through CMMC 2.0 compliance, NIST 800-171 requirements, DFARS 7012/7019/7020/7021 compliance, SPRS Score Submission, System Security Plans development, and C3PAO audit preparation.
• IT Management Managed Service Provider offering licensing assistance, software engineering, help desk support, and IT staff augmentation for client organizations.
• Staffing Services Dedicated staffing services to enhance client projects with tailored personnel support.
• Networking Services Network design and deployment services as part of comprehensive project solutions.
• Construction Services Construction-related services integrated with technology solutions to support client project delivery.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PreVeilcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreVeil is listed as a technology partner. GJB has partnered with PreVeil to assist clients in quickly implementing and monitoring CMMC compliance. PreVeil likely provides encrypted email and file sharing platform technology for defense contractors.
• ComplyUpcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for CMMC compliance implementation and monitoring. GJB has partnered with ComplyUp to assist clients in quickly implementing, monitoring and demonstrating CMMC compliance commitment.
• Mana Ka 'Ike Bruce 'Ohana FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and foundation of GJB & Associates. Founded by Gordon Bruce, the foundation supports Native Hawaiian services including women's health and trades training through community funding. The foundation is the source of the company's community engagement mission.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Optiv: Large cybersecurity solutions provider delivering advisory, managed security, and compliance services to enterprise and government — overlapping with GJB's cybersecurity and IT management practices at much greater scale.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco/Integrated Security): Large building technology and security systems provider offering integrated electronic security solutions — competes in the same access control / video surveillance space as GJB's ESS practice at enterprise scale.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Top-tier federal contractor delivering cybersecurity, IT, and engineering services to DoD and civilian agencies — a broad incumbent that competes for federal cybersecurity and IT work adjacent to GJB's federal pursuits.
• Securitas Technology (formerly STANLEY Security): Global electronic security systems integrator offering access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection for commercial and government customers — overlaps with GJB's ESS product.

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Large-scale security systems integrator delivering electronic security, access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection for government and commercial clients — directly comparable to GJB's ESS line.
• M.C. Dean: Specialty systems integrator providing electronic security, life safety, and IT infrastructure for federal, DoD, and critical-infrastructure clients — directly comparable in scope and customer base to GJB.
• KLC Consulting: Small federal IT and cybersecurity consultancy providing CMMC, NIST, and managed security services to defense contractors — a direct peer in scale, federal focus, and service portfolio.
• CyberSheath: CMMC Registered Provider Organization focused on managed cybersecurity and CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance for defense contractors — the closest direct competitor to GJB's primary service line.
• Redspin (a ClearShark company): Cybersecurity consultancy specializing in CMMC, NIST, and DFARS compliance assessments for DoD contractors and federal clients — overlapping directly with GJB's CMMC practice.
• GuidePoint Security: Cybersecurity services firm offering advisory, compliance, and managed security services to government and commercial clients — comparable in service mix to GJB's IT management and cybersecurity compliance work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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