Empowering Manufacturers in Defense
At Operational Security Consulting (OSC), we are dedicated to more than just protecting your data—we drive innovation and operational excellence. Specializing in the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), our tailored cybersecurity and compliance solutions help manufacturers safeguard sensitive information, meet stringent regulatory requirements, and improve operational processes. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we go beyond security to ensure a resilient foundation for mission-critical operations, supporting long-term success and growth.
Why OSC?
OSC is an active participant in the Cyber AB ecosystem, with Lead CMMC Certified Assessor, Certified CMMC Assessor, and Certified CMMC Professional credentials represented on our engagement teams. We help defense contractors design, implement, and sustain compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and evolving CMMC requirements.
Our teams streamline the entire journey from gap assessment through audit readiness, so you achieve compliance faster, reduce risk, and increase the value and competitiveness of your organization.
About Operational Security Consulting (OSC)
Operational Security Consulting (OSC) is a specialized advisory firm delivering fractional CIO/CISO leadership and hands-on compliance execution to defense contractors, SBIR/STTR-funded companies, and manufacturing and R&D organizations that handle sensitive data under complex regulatory requirements.
Founded by Kevin Long — an IT executive with 20+ years in manufacturing IT leadership and 12+ years in defense-focused Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) — OSC pairs executive-level advisory with a bench of cleared, vetted practitioners: assessors, security engineers, documentation leads, and Microsoft cloud specialists. You get senior attention and real delivery capacity without the cost, overhead, or account-management layers of a large consultancy.
Credentialed Leadership
OSC staffs every role with a practitioner credentialed for the work they perform — not junior staff learning on your dime. Across our engagement teams we bring:
Cyber AB Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA)
Cyber AB Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA)
Cyber AB Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)
CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Microsoft, Cisco, and vendor-specific engineering certifications matched to the platforms we support
Active DoD clearances held by practitioners across our team
Hands-on experience supporting NISPOM-governed classified programs
Every engagement is directed by a senior lead with direct defense-industry operating experience, supported by specialists matched to your environment.
Built Around Your Environment
OSC plugs into the infrastructure you already rely on:
Traditional on-premise environments
Microsoft GCC High (GCCH)
Specialized CUI enclaves
Managed Enclave as a Service (MEaaS)
We staff to your stack and your stage of maturity—no “rip and replace,” just pragmatic evolution.
Compliance That Works in the Real World
We simplify and operationalize requirements such as:
DFARS
NIST SP 800-171
CMMC
Instead of handing you a binder, we develop practical, prioritized, and budget-aligned roadmaps that fit your operations, staffing, and risk tolerance.
How OSC Helps
OSC acts as your trusted executive partner, not a drive-by consultant. Our teams:
Provide fractional CIO/CISO leadership aligned to your business and mission
Translate compliance into clear actions your staff can execute
Build and sustain a defensible cybersecurity and compliance posture
Prepare you for assessment, protect your contracts, and grow enterprise value
Deliver surge capacity for documentation, remediation, and evidence collection when timelines compress
For defense-oriented organizations, OSC offers the focus, experience, and flexibility to achieve compliance, strengthen security, and confidently navigate today’s rapidly evolving IT and OT landscape.