Empowering the Defense Industrial Base: Cybersecurity, CMMC Compliance,
& Next-Gen Talent
IBSS Huntsville Expansion
IBSS is proud to announce the expansion of our operations to Huntsville, Alabama. We are bringing our proven expertise in advanced cybersecurity, compliance auditing, and federal mission support directly to the heart of the defense and aerospace community.
Our Core Solutions
- Cybersecurity & IT Services
- CMMC Level 2 Assessments
- The Alabama A&M University Partnership
- Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
Cybersecurity & IT Services
We support Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations through every stage of their digital and security lifecycle. Our mission-focused IT solutions ensure your critical data and infrastructure remain resilient against evolving threats.
- Advanced Cybersecurity Engineering: Designing threat-resistant architectures.
- Cloud Modernization: Secure, compliant migrations to federal and cloud-native environments.
- Risk Management & Secure Infrastructure: Continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and robust infrastructure hardened for defense missions.
CMMC Level 2 Assessments
Contract readiness is non-negotiable. As a Cyber AB Authorized C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization), IBSS helps defense contractors secure their supply chain, protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and achieve formal CMMC certification.
Gap Analysis and Mock Assessments
Formal Level 2 CMMC Certification Auditing
Predictable and Well Managed Assessment Cadence
Building the Future Defense Workforce
The Alabama A&M University Partnership
We believe in investing in the local community to solve the defense industry’s talent shortage. IBSS is a proud workforce development partner with Alabama A&M University, building a direct bridge from the classroom to high-security defense missions.

Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program
Our structured apprenticeship program turns promising students into workforce-ready, cleared professionals through a rigorous, hands-on pipeline:
- Real-World Training: Practical experience tackling actual DIB cybersecurity challenges.
- Industry Certifications: Equipping apprentices with required DoD 8570/8140 credentials.
- Security Clearance Pathways: Fast-tracking the next generation of cleared technical talent.
For Government Agencies & Defense Contractors
Partner with IBSS to access a sustainable pipeline of highly trained, cleared cybersecurity professionals, technical training programs, and dedicated mission support services.
Grow Your Career with IBSS
Are you a cybersecurity professional, a cleared engineer, or an aspiring tech talent in the Huntsville area? IBSS is growing rapidly and looking for mission-driven individuals to join our team.
Connect with Our Huntsville Team
Whether you need to schedule a CMMC assessment, upgrade your cloud infrastructure, or partner with our workforce development programs, our local team is ready to help.
Visit Our New Office: 4021 Cedar Gate Road NW, Huntsville, AL 35810
About IBSS
For more than 30 years, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, weather, and satellite), cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, and professional management services.
IBSS is committed to service excellence – to our clients, employees, partners, and the global community as a whole. We proactively create value through science, technology, innovation, agility, and adaptability.
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