Our Mission
Built for the Mission. Authorized to Certify It.
Init Cyber is a CyberAB-authorized C3PAO delivering official CMMC assessments and advisory services for the Defense Industrial Base, with the technical depth and independence the mission demands.
The 'Start Secure' Philosophy
Init Cyber was founded on a straightforward conviction: the defense supply chain deserves better than checkbox compliance. We watched contractors struggle under the weight of CMMC requirements with no clear guidance, and we watched adversaries exploit those gaps. That's why we built a firm focused on one thing: doing this right.
Start Secure isn't a marketing tagline. It's the standard we hold every engagement to. Whether we're conducting an official CMMC assessment or advising an organization on their path to certification, the goal is always the same: accurate results, honest findings, and a defensible security posture.
Assessment Integrity
Independent, objective findings. We take the work seriously and maintain the highest standards of integrity in every assessment.
Technical Rigor
Every assessment and every advisory engagement is grounded in how systems actually work. Our team brings real-world experience to every engagement.
DIB Stewardship
The contractors supporting our warfighters deserve an assessor who takes that responsibility as seriously as they do.
Leadership
Justin Johnson
CEO / Owner — Lead Certified CMMC Assessor
LCCA · CISSP · PMP · MBA-IT Management
Justin founded Init Cyber after years in federal cybersecurity and defense contracting. He holds Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (LCCA) credentials and has lead multiple CMMC and NIST 800-53 assessments throughout his career.
Init Cyber is a purpose-built C3PAO, assembled around CMMC expertise, CyberAB authorization, and a commitment to doing this work the right way.
Before Init Cyber, Justin led cybersecurity teams supporting DoD and CDC prime contractors on multi-million-dollar programs, directing RMF, NIST SP 800-37, and JSIG compliance across diverse information systems. He built Init Cyber to bring that same rigor to the defense industrial base — with the independence and integrity the CMMC program demands.
Not All CMMC Assessors Are Created Equal.
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Assessment Objectives
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CMMC Level 2
Authorized to conduct official CMMC Level 2 certification assessments for the Defense Industrial Base.
Passionate About This Work?
We're always interested in hearing from qualified CMMC professionals who share our mission.
Your Certification Starts With One Conversation.
Schedule a scoping call with our team to talk through your timeline, your environment, and what the assessment process actually looks like. We will discuss about where you or your company are, where you need to be, and what the path looks like.
ONE FIRM. ONE MISSION. START SECURE.