Penacity

Penacity is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB) headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. The company was founded to deliver cybersecurity services to both government and private sector clients, drawing on operational experience from the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Mission Force. Penacity offers a range of cybersecurity services including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) via a Security Operations Center (SOC), CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) compliance consulting, and penetration testing. The company also provides dedicated federal government services, positioning itself to serve defense and public sector clients alongside commercial organizations. The MDR SOC service focuses on continuous monitoring and active defense of client environments. The CMMC compliance offering assists organizations — particularly defense contractors — in meeting the regulatory requirements of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework. Penetration testing services are aimed at identifying vulnerabilities within client systems through simulated attacks. Penacity emphasizes a culture centered on integrity, work ethic, and honest evaluation, with a stated commitment to not overpromising on capabilities, timelines, or budgets. The company places significant focus on personnel development, offering ongoing training and education to its staff. Leadership includes a CEO with a doctoral background and a management team overseeing technology, growth, and operations functions.