Who we are
Step Ahead is an 8(a) SDB and women owned minority business based in Cupertino, CA. We are a managed Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Cyber Security firm. We specialize in providing Step Ahead Secure Cloud™ integrated with comprehensive NIST 800-171 Cyber security compliance as mandated by the Department of Defense.
Our Mission is to ensure our customers are provided a secure cloud experience where cyber security is the foundation and deliver our services uncompromised.
The founders are seasoned IT professionals who are mature in systems integration, cloud computing, enterprise applications, data warehouse and business intelligence implementations. Our innovative spirit and deliberate creativity have significantly helped us to think differently and offer solutions to our customers that meet their challenges. Our goal is very simple – keep our customers happy! We go to lengths to do that.
8(a) SDB | CAGE: 5RYG4
Small Business Supplier ID: 2003444
DUNS # 623505950
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise DOT number is 043812
Minority Business Enterprise
Women Business Enterprise
NAICS CODES
Core Competencies
- Step Ahead Secure Cloud is powered by Xterity with data centers provided by
Equinix - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS includes NIST 800-171 Cyber security compliance framework
- CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability) Triad comes default for every consumer of Step Ahead Secure Cloud.
- Self managed system vaults for every customer to better manage their cloud assets
- Step Ahead provides cloud automation
- Macro and micro managed service options for customer
- Network and Security Assessments
- Microsoft Office 365 Security Assessment and Implementation
- Microsoft Office 365 NIST 800-171 Cyber security implementation
Cyber Threats and Vulnerability Scanning - NIST 800-171 Cyber Security compliance enforcement through custom on demand adoption of any or all 114 controls
- Cyber Security Awareness Training
- Business Continuity, RMM and Ransomware Protection
- Cyber Security Resilience Testing, Reports and Advisory
Differentiators
- Step Ahead Secure Cloud™ powered by Xterity Cloud
- Cyber Security as a Service with selective NIST 800-171 controls implementation on demand
- Subject Matter Experts in Cloud Computing, Enterprise Data Warehouse & Business Intelligence
Contract Vehicles
GSA – IT 70 in progress for
- IT Professional Services – SIN 132-51
- Cloud Computing Services – SIN 132-40
- Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN (132-45A-A) – Penetration Testing
- Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN (132-45A-B) – Incident Response
- Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN (132-45A-C) – Cyber Hunt
- Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS) SIN (132-45A-D) – Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
In Pipeline
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Management Certification)
- GSA 8(a) Stars III (6 functional areas)
Awards
- Federal Aviation Authority, Award No: DTFACT-17-P-00260, Award Date: 9/27/2017
Our Customers
