CNF Technologies

CNF Technologies

Speciality: Vulnerability Research and Exploitation

San Antonio, United States 122 employees
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[01] About

CNF Technologies is a private cybersecurity firm specializing in computer and network security, with 82 employees and $47M annual revenue; based in San Antonio, Texas, USA. The company offers penetration testing, security testing, and cybersecurity risk management services, and is recognized as a top regional provider with active engagement in training, system integration, and forensics.

CNF is a top cybersecurity provider in San Antonio Texas. Applying exceptional expertise and extensive experience, CNF is a proven provider in developing, testing, fielding, sustaining, and employing Cyber weapon systems and technologies for Offensive and Defensive Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity Risk Management, and support to Law Enforcement and Counterintelligence operations. CNF’s rapid prototyping capability produces state of art cyber defense platforms enabling efficient and all-encompassing cybersecurity for Department of Defense (DoD) enterprises, information, and infrastructure. CNF’s CEO, Roxanne Ramirez, is dedicated to customer mission success, employee fulfillment, and giving back to the San Antonio community. The founders of CNF were pioneers in the cyber operations domain who were instrumental in the stand-up of the Air Force Computer Emergency Response Team (AFCERT) and the Veterans Affairs Computer Incident Response Center (CIRC) and have more than century of combined experience in the Air Force, NSA and industry. CNF specializes in solving the most challenging problems in cyber security today, working in offensive and defensive technology development, malicious code analysis and exploitation, Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and support to Cyber Protection Teams that includes intrusion analysis/prevention, incident response, vulnerability management and eradication, cyber forensics, and training.
[02] Services
Full Spectrum Cyber Operations
Mission Assurance
System Engineering And Development
Vulnerability Research And Exploitation
Threat And Intelligence Analysis
Platform Integration And Enhancement
Tactics Development And Training
Information Assurance/risk Management Framework
Research And Development
Frameworks For Embedded Systems Development
Software Defined Radio
Artificial Intelligence/machine Learning
Multi-domain Operations
Defensive Cyber Operations For Space
Non-traditional ISR Solutions
Rf-enabled Cyber Prototyping
Warfighter Tactics Evaluation
Electronic Warfare
[03] Certifications
Security+

Security+ Certification Overview


Origin and Creation


The Security+ certification was created by CompTIA (Computing Technology Industry Association), a non-profit trade association, and was first introduced in 2002. CompTIA developed this certification in response to the growing need for a vendor-neutral, baseline security credential that could validate foundational cybersecurity skills across various platforms and technologies. The certification was designed to establish a standardized measure of competency for IT professionals entering security roles, addressing the increasing importance of information security in organizations worldwide.


Industry Value and Importance


Security+ is widely recognized as one of the most important entry-level cybersecurity certifications in the IT industry. It meets the ISO 17024 standard and is approved by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) as one of the required certifications for information assurance positions under DoD Directive 8570.01-M, making it essential for many government contractors and military personnel. Employers value Security+ because it demonstrates that holders possess practical, hands-on skills in network security, risk management, cryptography, and threat detection—core competencies needed in today's security-conscious business environment. The certification serves as a solid foundation for cybersecurity careers and is often a prerequisite for more advanced security credentials.

AF Space Command Certified Agent Of The Security Controls Assessor (asca)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (cissp)

Origins of CISSP


The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification was created by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, known as (ISC)², in 1994. It was developed in response to the growing need for a standardized credential that could validate the knowledge and expertise of information security professionals. The certification was designed to establish a common body of knowledge for the cybersecurity field and provide organizations with a reliable way to identify qualified security practitioners during a time when information security was becoming increasingly critical to business operations.


Industry Value and Importance


The CISSP is widely recognized as one of the most prestigious and valued credentials in the cybersecurity industry. It demonstrates that holders possess comprehensive knowledge across eight security domains, including security architecture, risk management, and software security. Many government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 companies either require or strongly prefer CISSP certification for senior security positions. The certification's rigorous requirements—including five years of professional experience and passing a challenging exam—combined with mandatory continuing education, ensure that CISSP holders maintain current, relevant expertise, making it a trusted benchmark for cybersecurity competence worldwide.

Dod-approved Certifications