Washington, DC
Cybersecurity Services in Washington, DC
Small businesses are 98.1 percent of all businesses in the District, and professional, scientific and technical services firms are the largest group of them. Businesses based in DC won over 50,000 federal contracts in fiscal year 2022, so many of them handle government data and the security rules that come with it.
What should a DC business know before hiring a cybersecurity provider?
- The District has 75,579 small businesses, 98.1 percent of all DC businesses. Source: SBA Office of Advocacy: 2023 Small Business Profile, DC
- Professional, scientific and technical services is the largest small business industry in DC, with 21,214 small firms. Source: SBA Office of Advocacy: 2023 Small Business Profile, DC
- In fiscal year 2022, businesses based in Washington, DC won over 50,000 federal contracts totaling $31 billion. Source: Washington DC Economic Partnership: international business overview
- Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling supports 70 mission partner units, including the Defense Intelligence Agency and the White House Communication Agency. Source: Military OneSource: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling overview
What does DC breach law require?
A business that owns or licenses DC residents' personal information must notify affected residents in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay. If the breach affects 50 or more DC residents, it must also give written notice to the DC Attorney General. Source: DC Code, section 28-3852
Where can a Washington business get local help?
- DC APEX Accelerator: No cost government contracting counseling from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development.
- DC Small Business Development Center: Districtwide SBDC headquartered at Howard University: one on one consulting and procurement help.
Which cybersecurity providers serve Washington?
These providers serve Washington, DC from DC locations or remotely. Listings are not ranked.
- Featured provider
Capital Cyber
Full Spectrum Cybersecurity Services
Full spectrum cybersecurity services including CMMC compliance, managed IT, penetration testing, and vCSO services.
- CMMC Compliance
- Managed IT Services
- Penetration Testing
- vCSO Services
- CMMC specialist
CMMC Ready Now
Specialized CMMC Compliance Consulting
Specialized CMMC compliance consulting to help defense contractors meet certification requirements and win federal contracts.
- CMMC Gap Assessment
- CMMC Certification Prep
- System Security Plans
- Policy Development
- Managed IT
Telco United
Cybersecurity and CMMC Compliance for Government Contractors
Telco United helps defense and government contractors with CMMC compliance, cyber risk assessments, penetration testing, managed security and vCSO services.
- CMMC Compliance
- Cyber Risk Assessments
- Penetration Testing
- Managed Security
- Grant partner
Cyber Grants Alliance
Connecting Businesses with In-Kind Cybersecurity Grants
The Cyber Grants Alliance (CGA) connects small businesses and defense contractors with in-kind cybersecurity grants, including CGA grants and CMMC Gap Assessment grants..
- Grant Navigation
- CGA Grant Applications
- CMMC Gap Assessment Grants
- Grant Consultation
What do businesses in Washington ask about cybersecurity providers?
How do I find a cybersecurity company in Washington, DC?
Start with the providers listed on this page, which serve Washington either from DC locations or remotely. Compare at least two on the services they include, their experience with businesses your size, how they handle incidents, and references from similar clients. Our guide on how to choose a cybersecurity provider lists the questions to ask.
Who offers CMMC compliance help in Washington?
Providers in this directory that list CMMC services and serve Washington include Capital Cyber and CMMC Ready Now and Telco United. We do not rank providers or describe any of them as CMMC certified, because CMMC is a Department of Defense program that assesses defense contractors. Ask any consultant to explain the current DoD requirements: on July 13, 2026 DoD suspended CMMC Phase II, and Phase I self-assessments remain in place.
What does DC Code 28-3852 require after a data breach?
A business that owns or licenses DC residents' personal information must notify affected residents in the most expedient time possible and without unreasonable delay. If the breach affects 50 or more DC residents, it must also give written notice to the DC Attorney General. Source: DC Code, section 28-3852.
Where can a small business in Washington get local help with government contracting and security?
DC APEX Accelerator: No cost government contracting counseling from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development. DC Small Business Development Center: Districtwide SBDC headquartered at Howard University: one on one consulting and procurement help.
Can a small business in Washington get cybersecurity help at no cost?
Yes, some options cost nothing. CISA offers no-cost Cyber Hygiene vulnerability scanning to U.S. public and private sector critical infrastructure organizations and keeps a list of no-cost services and tools. Eligible small businesses and defense contractors can also apply for Cyber Grants Alliance in-kind grants, delivered at no cost to them.
Do I need a cybersecurity provider located in Washington?
Not always. Monitoring, policy work, and most assessments can be delivered remotely, while on-site network or hardware work is easier with a provider nearby. Several providers on this page serve Washington remotely, so ask each one whether they offer on-site visits if you need them.
Read more: how to choose a cybersecurity provider, how to choose a managed security provider, CMMC gap assessment grants, cybersecurity help for nonprofits.
Sources: DoD CIO: About CMMC; CISA Cyber Hygiene Services; CISA no-cost cybersecurity services and tools
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