COACT, Inc.

COACT, Inc.

Speciality: Compliance-Focused Penetration Testing

Columbia, United States 20 employees
[01] About

Cybersecurity company specializing in verification, validation, and penetration testing services; $42.3M annual revenue, 8 employees, founded 1990 in Columbia, Maryland; SDVOSB, FedRAMP accredited, ISO 9001:2015 compliant, with expertise in FISMA and cloud security assessments.

COACT, Inc. is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and an accredited FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization (3PAO) and StateRAMP 3PAO. For over 25 years, COACT has provided consulting, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), and assessment services to both government and commercial clients to guide them in understanding and fulfilling their risk management and compliance needs. Our role as a provider of security and risk management services is to support our clients in meeting their mission/business needs and we accomplish that by providing value beyond our competitive pricing. Our goal is to evaluate information security programs and systems ahead of schedule and within budget, and improve the overall security posture of customer organizations. Through each engagement, COACT ensures that we adapt to business needs, which results in a truly synergistic relationship with our clients. With unrivaled ethics, COACT remains free from real or perceived conflicts of interest and does not engineer, manufacture, or resell any products. If you are a Federal agency or commercial company seeking to meet and maintain compliance standards, COACT is here to provide you with the highest levels of professional support. We can help you set up a compliant information security program, assess new or legacy information systems, and establish a continuous monitoring program to ensure you remain compliant. Our team of experts can help you set up a compliant information security program, assess new or legacy information systems, and establish a continuous monitoring program to ensure you remain compliant. Government Contract Vehicles • NSETS II • SeaPort NxG
[02] Services
COACT
Inc. Provides Independent Verification And Validation Services
Risk Management And Compliance Solutions Including Fedramp
Stateramp
FISMA
HIPAA
As Well As Penetration Testing And Security Assessments For Commercial And Government Clients Across Healthcare
Regulatory
Defense
Intelligence Sectors.
[03] Certifications
Service-disabled Veteran-owned Small Business (sdvosb)
Fedramp 3PAO
Stateramp 3PAO
ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001:2015 and Cybersecurity/IT


Origin and Development


ISO 9001:2015 is a quality management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), a global federation of national standards bodies. However, it's important to clarify that ISO 9001:2015 is not specifically a cybersecurity or IT certification—it's a general quality management standard applicable to any organization regardless of industry. The standard was released in 2015 as the fifth revision of ISO 9001, which was first published in 1987. For cybersecurity specifically, ISO created ISO/IEC 27001, which is the actual information security management system standard.


Industry Value and Importance


ISO 9001:2015 is valued across industries because it demonstrates an organization's commitment to consistent quality management, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. When applied to IT and cybersecurity contexts, it helps organizations establish systematic processes for service delivery and quality assurance. However, for cybersecurity-specific certification, organizations typically pursue ISO/IEC 27001, which directly addresses information security controls, risk management, and data protection. Both certifications are internationally recognized and often required for government contracts, enterprise partnerships, and demonstrating due diligence to customers and stakeholders.

[05] Notable Clients
  • Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC)
  • Missile Defense Agency
  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Department of the Navy (DON) Assistant for Administration (AA) Directives & Records Management Division (DRMD)