PROVEN EXPERIENCE

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Overview: A global, Fortune 500, weapons-systems components manufacturer and Department of War contractor, partnered with Guardian Cyber to enhance its security governance posture. With a broad operational footprint and multiple manufacturing sites supporting defense programs worldwide, the organization sought a structured approach to preparing for evolving compliance expectations while reinforcing internal cybersecurity alignment.

Engagement Summary: Guardian Cyber delivered a full NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and CMMC Level 1 readiness documentation package designed to strengthen the organization’s compliance posture. This effort included extensive coordination across several manufacturing locations to ensure enterprise-wide consistency, alignment, and unified adoption of governance materials.

What We Delivered:

• NIST RMF Documentation Suite. We developed a complete set of RMF-aligned governance artifacts, including system descriptions, security policy frameworks, and foundational documentation supporting the organization’s broader compliance strategy.
• CMMC Level 1 Readiness Documentation. We created the baseline policies, procedures, and structured materials required for CMMC Level 1 alignment, giving the organization a clear starting point for full implementation.
• Enterprise-Wide Coordination. We worked collaboratively with leadership and technical teams across multiple manufacturing sites to ensure all documentation reflected consistent practices, uniform terminology, and harmonized security expectations.
• Compliance Alignment Support: We mapped existing processes across facilities to RMF and CMMC requirements, highlighting areas of strong alignment and identifying opportunities for enhancement.
• Implementation Guidance Package: We provided a clear, documented roadmap outlining key steps for progressing from readiness to full execution—empowering internal teams with structure and direction as they prepare for future assessments.

Impact:

• A coherent, enterprise-wide compliance foundation
• Fully developed RMF and CMMC Level 1 documentation sets
• Stronger alignment across multiple manufacturing sites
• A clear and scalable pathway toward future implementation
• Unified governance materials that reinforce standardized practices
• Enhanced readiness for ongoing DoD and federal cybersecurity requirements

Outcome: Through Guardian Cyber’s support, the Fortune 500 defense manufacturer is now positioned with a robust documentation framework, consistent site-to-site alignment, and a clear roadmap for continued compliance advancement. The engagement strengthened governance maturity across the organization and set the stage for seamless next steps in RMF and CMMC implementation.

Client: International Law Enforcement Agency

Service Areas: Digital Forensics • Crypto Tracing & Analysis • Incident Response • Fraud Investigation Support

Outcome: Multi-million-dollar fraud network identified, preserved, and referred for prosecution

Overview: Guardian Cyber provided specialized digital-forensics support to an international law enforcement agency investigating a complex, multi-million-dollar fraud scheme spanning multiple jurisdictions. Our team delivered a full forensic lifecycle—collection, preservation, chain of custody, deep technical analysis, and advanced blockchain/crypto-asset tracing—leading to the identification of key actors, illicit fund flows, and previously undiscovered operational infrastructure.

What We Delivered:

• Forensic Collection & Evidence Preservation. Conducted forensically sound acquisition of digital evidence from multiple devices and cloud environments
• Technical & Digital Evidence Analysis. Examined data, artifacts, logs, and encrypted containers using industry-standard tools.
• Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Tracing. Mapped cryptocurrency flows across multiple blockchains using on-chain analytics, clustering heuristics, and attribution techniques. Identified mixers, tumblers, cross-chain bridges, decentralized exchanges, and laundering patterns
• Fraud Scheme Reconstruction. Combined forensic artifacts, communications logs, transaction records, and crypto-tracing outputs. Built a complete operational picture of the fraud scheme’s hierarchy, infrastructure, and financial mechanisms
• Documentation, Reporting & Expert Support.  Provided court-ready forensic reports, including methodology, tools, findings, and validated evidence chains.

Outcome: Guardian Cyber’s investigation uncovered the full scale of a multi-million-dollar fraud operation, identified key perpetrators, traced illicit financial flows across multiple countries, and preserved the evidence necessary for successful legal action. The comprehensive forensic package empowered the agency to move confidently toward prosecution while strengthening its capability to combat future cyber-enabled financial crimes.

Overview: A national security organization responsible for safeguarding sensitive operations and high-assurance information environments engaged Guardian Cyber to support the planning, design, and accreditation of next-generation secure facilities. The organization required specialized technical expertise to ensure full alignment with stringent federal security standards while establishing resilient environments for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Security Operations Centers (SOCs).

Engagement Summary: Guardian Cyber delivered comprehensive SCIF and SOC technical planning and accreditation support, guiding the organization through concept development, secure facility design, compliance documentation, and certification preparation. Our role ensured that all planned secure spaces were designed in accordance with recognized security frameworks and positioned for successful accreditation.

What We Delivered:

• Architectural & Technical Specification Development
• We developed detailed architectural, acoustic, and shielding specifications tailored to secure open-storage operations. This included guidance on facility layout, construction considerations, and environmental controls required for national-security-grade secure environments.
• Security System & Environmental Controls Guidance
• We provided recommendations for integrating layered physical security systems, protective measures, and environmental safeguards—ensuring each element supported a cohesive and compliant secure facility design.

Accreditation Documentation & Validation Support: We created the documentation, compliance artifacts, and testing coordination materials required for accreditation under established secure-facility standards, including alignment with NSA 2-12 and ICD 705 criteria where applicable.

Full Lifecycle Technical Planning:  We supported program managers, engineering teams, and security leads across the full planning lifecycle—ensuring unified expectations, consistent interpretation of requirements, and clear pathways from concept to accreditation readiness.

Impact:

• Strong alignment with recognized secure facility standards
• Comprehensive architectural and technical specifications
• Accreditation-ready documentation packages
• Unified planning across all secure facility components
• A streamlined pathway for new construction and modernization initiatives
• Clear readiness for subsequent implementation and certification phases

Outcome: Guardian Cyber provided the national security organization with a complete, well-structured roadmap for SCIF and SOC development. With compliant specifications, coordinated technical planning, and accreditation-focused documentation, the organization is positioned to confidently advance secure facility initiatives essential to its mission.

Overview: A law enforcement organization engaged Guardian Cyber to provide expert digital forensics support for an active investigation involving cyber activity and sensitive digital evidence. The goal was to deliver defensible forensic collection, analysis, and reporting to support investigative decision-making and regulatory requirements.

Engagement Summary: Guardian Cyber delivered specialized forensic services tailored to the needs of a complex and time-sensitive investigation. Our support ensured evidence integrity while providing actionable insights to investigators and legal authorities.

What We Delivered: 

• Forensic Evidence Collection & Preservation. We performed defensible acquisition of digital media, logs, and system artifacts in accordance with chain-of-custody, evidentiary, and investigative standards.
• Comprehensive Forensic Analysis. Our team analyzed system activity, user behavior, file manipulations, and indicators of compromise to reconstruct event timelines and identify relevant findings.
• Technical Reporting & Investigator Coordination. We developed clear, structured forensic reports suitable for investigative, legal, and regulatory use, while maintaining close coordination with investigative teams.
• Advisory Support. We provided recommendations on evidence preservation, incident containment, and next-step investigative actions.

Impact:

• A complete, defensible record of digital evidence
• Clear insights into incident activity and potential attribution
• Reliable technical reporting for investigative and legal proceedings
• Enhanced confidence in the accuracy and integrity of digital evidence

Outcome: Guardian Cyber’s digital forensics expertise strengthened the law enforcement agency’s ability to advance its investigation with precision, clarity, and evidentiary confidence. Our work supported critical decision-making and contributed to a more effective investigative outcome.

Overview: A rapidly growing mid-size artificial intelligence software company engaged Guardian Cyber to perform a comprehensive white box penetration test of its cloud-native applications and supporting infrastructure. With sensitive machine learning workflows, customer data pipelines, and distributed microservices at the core of its business, the company sought an in-depth security assessment to validate resilience and strengthen its overall cybersecurity posture.

The Challenge: The client needed an assessment that went beyond surface-level testing. Their environment included:

Multi-cloud resources

• Distributed APIs and microservices
• Rapid development cycles
• Complex authentication and authorization layers

They required a partner who could deeply evaluate the internal logic, configurations, and architectural decisions that influence security—without disrupting operations or revealing proprietary code.

Our Approach: The assessment aligned with the OWASP Top 10 Web Application Security Risks (2021) and included:

• Access control and IAM validation
• Secure design and architecture review
• Vulnerability and dependency assessment
• Authentication and session security review
• Cloud configuration and container security evaluation
• Logging, monitoring, and integrity checks
• SSRF and internal service exposure validation

All testing was performed using industry-standard techniques while protecting the client’s intellectual property and internal methodologies.

Key Activities Performed:

• Reviewed access permissions and identity management configurations across cloud platforms
• Assessed encryption, key management practices, and controls for sensitive data
• Evaluated business logic, API flows, and microservice communication
• Identified outdated or vulnerable third-party components
• Validated authentication and session management effectiveness
• Reviewed CI/CD integrity and update/security validation workflows
• Analyzed logging, monitoring, and alerting maturity
• Tested for misconfigurations, insecure defaults, and unnecessary exposure of services

Results & Impact: The engagement produced a clear, actionable set of validated findings, including:

• Critical and high-priority vulnerabilities requiring immediate fixes
• Several medium- and low-severity issues tied to configuration or design gaps
• Recommendations to tighten IAM policies and reduce privileged access
• Remediation guidance for dependency vulnerabilities and cloud configuration risks
• Improved visibility into logging & audit coverage
• Recommendations to harden CI/CD processes and eliminate integrity gaps

Outcome: The mid-size AI company successfully implemented the recommended remediations and continues to leverage Guardian Cyber as a trusted partner for proactive cybersecurity improvements. By conducting a deep, structured white box penetration test, the organization enhanced its security posture and established a stronger foundation for secure growth in the competitive AI technology landscape.

Overview: A nationwide environmental consulting firm partnered with Guardian Cyber to enhance its enterprise data analytics capabilities. With a broad portfolio spanning environmental technology, compliance services, and large-scale regional projects, the firm sought a modernized analytics experience to support clearer insights, streamlined reporting, and improved visibility across diverse operations.

Engagement Summary:  Guardian Cyber collaborated with the firm to deliver a comprehensive analytics modernization initiative focused on clarity, scalability, and long-term capability-building. The engagement centered on strengthening the client’s ability to consolidate information, visualize key metrics, and empower teams across multiple regions.

What We Delivered:

• Structured Data Integration Framework. We developed a clear and documented plan for organizing and preparing enterprise data—establishing a strong foundation for consistent, reliable reporting across nationwide operations.
• Interactive Dashboards for Leadership & Operations. We created intuitive dashboards designed to reflect organizational and project-level workflows, enabling teams to explore environmental, compliance, and operational insights in a dynamic and engaging way.
• Enhanced Reporting Models. We built comprehensive reporting structures that streamlined key metrics and supported more informed decision-making at both strategic and operational levels.
• Secure, Role-Based Access Configuration. We deployed the analytics environment with clearly defined access levels, ensuring appropriate visibility for executives, project managers, regional teams, and technical staff.
• Knowledge Transfer & Internal Enablement. We conducted multiple hands-on sessions to ensure the firm’s staff could maintain, update, and expand the analytics environment independently—enhancing long-term sustainability and in-house expertise.

Results & Impact:  Through this modernization initiative, the firm gained:

• A unified, enterprise-level analytics experience
• Real-time visibility into project performance and operational metrics
• Streamlined reporting cycles and enhanced consistency
• Better alignment across nationwide teams
• A scalable analytics platform ready to support future growth
• Strengthened internal capability and confidence in managing analytics assets

Outcome: Guardian Cyber’s modernization support provided the environmental consulting firm with a clear, future-ready analytics foundation. With refined data structures, interactive dashboards, secure governance, and empowered staff, the organization is now better equipped to leverage its data strategically—enhancing decision-making, operational efficiency, and mission outcomes across its nationwide footprint.

Overview: Guardian Cyber was engaged to support a business development effort with a Latin American nation seeking to strengthen its national cybersecurity posture. The objective was to provide a comprehensive, internationally aligned cybersecurity strategy framework that the country could use to guide modernization, improve readiness, and prepare for future digital transformation initiatives.

Engagement Summary: Guardian Cyber designed a national-level cybersecurity strategy framework tailored to the client country's digital maturity, governance structure, and national priorities. The engagement provided a future-focused roadmap that aligned with global best practices and positioned the country for regional leadership in cybersecurity resilience.

What We Delivered: 

• National Cybersecurity Strategy Framework. We developed a complete cybersecurity strategy framework addressing governance, national policy alignment, critical infrastructure protection, workforce development, cyber hygiene, public–private collaboration, and incident response coordination.
• Stakeholder Engagement Support. We ensured the strategy reflected the client nation's needs, incorporating insights relevant to government agencies, national security entities, and digital economy stakeholders.
• Maturity Assessment & Gap Identification. We produced a structured view of current national cybersecurity maturity, identifying priority areas for capacity building and long-term improvement.
• Phased Implementation Roadmap. We delivered a comprehensive roadmap outlining phased milestones, investment priorities, and capability-building initiatives aligned with international benchmarks and global cybersecurity frameworks.

Impact:

• A unified national vision for cybersecurity governance
• A strategy aligned with international best practices and global security standards
• Clear modernization priorities for government and critical infrastructure sectors
• Improved readiness for international cooperation, partnerships, and donor engagement
• A structured path for developing national cyber capabilities and workforce expertise

Outcome: Guardian Cyber’s strategic support provided the client nation with a forward-looking national cybersecurity framework that strengthens digital resilience, supports long-term modernization, and enhances the country’s position in regional and international cybersecurity collaboration.