Assessor-aligned enclaves engineered for audit confidence, not last-minute remediation.
Blue Heron Defense is a veteran-owned SDVOSB that delivers assessor-aligned cybersecurity execution for federal contractors operating in high-consequence environments. We specialize in CMMC 2.0 readiness, enclave engineering, and evidence operations designed from the outset to withstand independent assessment. Our approach begins with constrained intent, translates requirements into engineered systems, and produces defensible evidence through normal operation—reducing audit risk, execution uncertainty, and downstream remediation. Blue Heron Defense serves mid-market contractors who require disciplined, repeatable outcomes where failure is not an option.
We begin by establishing clear, bounded intent—what must be protected, why, and to what standard. This eliminates downstream ambiguity and constrains execution to assessor-relevant outcomes.
We produce constrained, step-by-step mission plans that align people, technology, and controls. These plans are designed to be both human-operable and execution-ready, reducing improvisation during implementation.
We engineer Microsoft-powered enclaves that are purpose-built for CUI handling. Each enclave is constructed to satisfy declared intent and emit required evidence through normal operation.
Evidence is generated, logged, and monitored as a function of system behavior—not assembled after the fact. This enables continuous measurement of audit readiness against assessor-relevant criteria.
We deliver a clean, defensible handoff that aligns declared intent, system configuration, and evidence posture—reducing friction, findings, and surprises during assessment.
We partner with federal contractors who must protect Controlled Unclassified Information and cannot afford ambiguity, rework, or audit failure.
Organizations supporting multiple programs, primes, or agencies that require CUI protection but lack dedicated compliance engineering teams. We provide structure, execution discipline, and audit confidence.
Contractors transitioning from informal security practices to formal CMMC obligations. We help determine what level is actually required and execute accordingly—without over- or under-building.
Prime contractors and integrators seeking assurance that subcontractor environments are built and operated in a way that will withstand independent assessment.
We treat AI as an engineered system—governed, auditable, and aligned to mission intent. AI is introduced only where it strengthens reliability, traceability, and operational assurance.
AI components are constrained by policy, role, and data sensitivity to ensure compliance and auditability.
We apply AI where it reduces human error, increases consistency, and strengthens evidence production—never as an uncontrolled experiment.
AI capabilities are integrated into existing systems in ways that preserve system integrity and do not introduce assessment risk.
We invest time and resources to support local communities and causes aligned with our mission. This section highlights our ongoing initiatives and how you can get involved.
A nonprofit that teaches veterans software development and coding skills to help them transition into tech careers.
Provides personalized transition support, mentorship, and career resources to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful civilian careers.
An initiative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities.
A national network of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs dedicated to helping the military-connected community start and grow businesses.
A nonprofit coding bootcamp that prepares veterans and military spouses for software engineering careers through immersive training and internships.
Blue Heron Defense is a veteran-owned SDVOSB founded by senior military and technology leaders with decades of experience delivering outcomes in high-consequence environments.
To deliver durable, high-confidence technology outcomes for organizations whose missions cannot fail.
A federal contracting ecosystem where compliance, execution, and mission delivery are aligned by design—not reconciled after the fact.
Discipline, integrity, service, and stewardship—applied to every system we design and every engagement we lead.
Ready to discuss how we can support your mission? Reach out to our team.