About CyNtell
Cybersecurity, compliance, and IT security services.
CyNtell is an Authorized C3PAO and an SBA-certified 8(a) and HUBZone small business holding a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract. The firm serves government and commercial clients across compliance assessment, managed security, and IT security operations.
CyNtell is a cybersecurity and compliance firm based in Bethesda, Maryland, founded in 2016 to provide professional cybersecurity services to the Department of War (DoW). CyNtell now serves government and commercial clients across four practice areas: cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity, and IT security operations, delivered through service lines that range from CMMC/C3PAO assessment and managed security operations to penetration testing and Gen AI governance.
- Federal credentials
- SBA 8(a), HUBZone, GSA Schedule 47QTCA20D0078, Authorized C3PAO (Cyber AB)
- Leadership experience
- 60+ cumulative years in IT, cybersecurity, and government services
- Client base
- Government (prime and subcontractor) and commercial regulated industries
- Practice areas
- Cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity, and IT security operations
- Registration
- SAM registered, small business. EIN 81-2516570, DUNS 080258909, CAGE 7QKP9
- Core NAICS
- 541512, 541513, 541519, 541611, 541618, 541690
CyNtell at a glance
What CyNtell does
CyNtell's C3PAO status is one part of a broader practice: compliance assessment, managed security operations, security testing, and emerging AI governance, plus a small set of specialized security technologies CyNtell distributes directly.
Compliance & Risk Assessment
CMMC / C3PAO Assessment
Third-party CMMC assessments performed by CyNtell's own Authorized C3PAO, alongside CMMC Federal legacy content being folded into this site.
Gap Assessments
Framework-by-framework gap analysis against CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and other compliance frameworks a client already answers to.
Managed Security & Operations
Managed Security (CySOC)
24/7 in-house security monitoring, vulnerability management, patch management, and compliance management.
Fractional CISO
Hours-based fractional CISO leadership for organizations that need executive security guidance without a full-time hire.
OT Security for Municipalities
Asset inventory, risk assessment, and incident response for water, power, transit, and public-safety OT environments.
Security Testing
Emerging Technology Governance
Workforce & Training
Cybersecurity & CMMC Training
Training programs for organizations building internal CMMC and cybersecurity capability.
Staff Augmentation Services
Cybersecurity and IT staffing support for client teams.
Technology Partners
Flying Fox®
Passive wireless intrusion detection for SCIFs and classified spaces, distributed exclusively by CyNtell.
Fognigma®
Managed attribution and secure network infrastructure, deployed and supported by CyNtell.
The Guard®
Compliance dashboard covering HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulatory frameworks.
What is CyNtell's mission?
CyNtell's mission is to advance best practices in cybersecurity and IT security operations for both public and private sector clients, and to train the people responsible for carrying those practices out day to day.
CyNtell was created to provide critical professional services to both the public and private sectors for the advancement and promotion of best practices in cybersecurity and IT security operations. CyNtell management believes that training people, government staff, private-sector personnel, and the public alike, in the right knowledge, skills, and abilities bolsters national protection initiatives, and is committed to providing an outlet for understanding the concepts, laws, regulations, standards, and best practices behind them.
CyNtell's pledge: embrace technology evolution, drive innovative solutions, deliver quality services to clients, celebrate diversity, demonstrate patriotism, and honor all people. CyNtell's stated goal is to provide professional and exceptional services that meet client expectations and exceed quality requirements, with fiscal and budgetary accountability behind every engagement. Internally, CyNtell describes its culture simply: "family comes first," staff and clients both.
Who leads CyNtell?
CyNtell's leadership carries over 60 cumulative years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and government services, led by CEO Claude Williams and Partner Ben Tchoubineh.
Claude Williams
Chief Executive Officer
A consultant to the U.S. Department of War (DoW), U.S. civil government agencies, and the private sector on cybersecurity and related IT governance, risk management, and compliance services, with complementary expertise in business continuity, data privacy, corporate compliance, and cloud-based security solutions.
Ben Tchoubineh
Partner
A serial entrepreneur in cybersecurity and education, with a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland and over twenty-five IT, systems development, and cybersecurity certifications. A founding board member of the CMMC Accreditation Body, he led the creation of the CMMC training and certification ecosystem before founding multiple businesses in IT and cybersecurity training and government consulting.
Why work with CyNtell?
One firm, eight service lines
Compliance assessment, managed security, security testing, AI governance, and specialized technology, under one federally-credentialed firm rather than a patchwork of vendors.
Federal-grade, commercial-ready
SBA 8(a), HUBZone, GSA Schedule, and Authorized C3PAO status built for government buyers, applied equally to commercial clients in regulated industries.
In-house delivery
CySOC and penetration testing are staffed by CyNtell's own team, not white-labeled through a subcontractor.
About CyNtell: frequently asked questions
What does CyNtell do?
CyNtell is a cybersecurity and compliance firm offering CMMC/C3PAO assessment, gap assessments, managed security operations (CySOC), Fractional CISO leadership, penetration testing, OT security for municipalities, and Gen AI governance, plus distribution of specialized security technologies like Flying Fox and Fognigma.
When was CyNtell founded, and where is it based?
CyNtell was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, originally focused on Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity services before expanding into broader compliance and IT security operations work.
Is CyNtell an Authorized C3PAO?
Yes. CyNtell is an Authorized C3PAO recognized by the Cyber AB, meaning it can perform official third-party CMMC assessments in addition to its advisory and managed security services.
Does CyNtell only work with government clients?
No. CyNtell serves both government clients, as a prime and subcontractor, and commercial clients in regulated industries with compliance obligations such as HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, or FAR/DFARS. Commercial and government work carry equal weight in CyNtell's practice.
What certifications and contract vehicles does CyNtell hold?
CyNtell holds SBA 8(a) and HUBZone certifications and a GSA Schedule contract (47QTCA20D0078), in addition to its Authorized C3PAO status with the Cyber AB. These are credentials federal buyers can generally acquire CyNtell's services through directly.
What services does CyNtell offer beyond CMMC/C3PAO assessment?
CyNtell's practice spans gap assessments, managed security operations (CySOC), Fractional CISO leadership, penetration testing, OT security for municipalities, Gen AI governance, cybersecurity training, staff augmentation, and distribution of Flying Fox, Fognigma, and The Guard.
Who leads CyNtell?
CyNtell is led by CEO Claude Williams and Partner Ben Tchoubineh, backed by a leadership team with over 60 cumulative years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and government services.
How do I get CyNtell's capabilities statement or GSA schedule pricing?
CyNtell's capabilities statement is available for download on this page, and a CyNtell consultant can provide GSA Schedule 47QTCA20D0078 pricing directly on request through the contact form or 1 (833) CYNTELL.
Work with CyNtell
See what CyNtell can do for your organization
Talk through your compliance, security, or assessment needs with our team, or download the capabilities statement to share internally. You can also reach us at 1 (833) CYNTELL or info@cyntell.com.