About TenGuard Security
TenGuard Security exists to help defense contractors navigate CMMC compliance with confidence. The Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is under increasing pressure to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) — and the consequences of non-compliance are real: lost contracts, lost revenue, and national security risk. We bring the certifications, the process knowledge, and the practical expertise to help your organization get compliant and stay compliant.
Trust
We operate with full transparency. You'll always know where you stand, what's required, and what it will take to get there — no hidden complexity, no surprises.
Expertise
We hold the top CMMC credentials available, backed by deep technical cybersecurity knowledge. Our guidance is grounded in real-world assessment experience, not theory.
Support
CMMC compliance is a journey, not a one-time event. We're here throughout — from gap analysis and remediation to assessment and ongoing maintenance.
Meet Our Founder
Johnny Roye
Founder & Lead Certified CMMC Assessor (Lead CCA)
Johnny Roye is a Lead Certified CMMC Assessor, Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA), and Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) — credentials issued by the Cyber Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) that authorize him to conduct official CMMC Level 2 assessments. He also holds the CISSP, CASP+/SecurityX, and CompTIA Security+ certifications, representing elite-tier cybersecurity expertise.
Having worked extensively in cybersecurity and compliance, Johnny founded TenGuard Security to bring the kind of straightforward, qualified CMMC guidance that small and mid-sized defense contractors actually need — without the complexity and cost typically associated with large consulting firms.
CMMC Credentials (Cyber AB)
The following credentials are issued by the CMMC Accreditation Body (Cyber AB) — the official body that certifies individuals to assess and support CMMC compliance in the Defense Industrial Base.
Industry Cybersecurity Certifications
In addition to CMMC credentials, our team holds elite cybersecurity certifications that demonstrate deep technical knowledge across all domains covered by CMMC — including access control, incident response, risk management, and system hardening.
CISSP
Certified Information Systems Security Professional — the gold standard for senior cybersecurity expertise, recognized globally.
SecurityX (CASP+)
CompTIA SecurityX — validates advanced enterprise security skills including risk management, cryptography, and security architecture.
Security+
CompTIA Security+ — foundational certification covering core security concepts, threat detection, and incident response.
Why these certifications matter for CMMC work:
- CISSP: Validates expertise across all 8 CISSP domains, aligning directly with the 17 CMMC Level 2 practice domains.
- SecurityX (CASP+): Demonstrates hands-on ability to implement and assess the advanced security controls required by CMMC Level 2.
- Security+: Establishes baseline knowledge of the foundational practices required at CMMC Level 1 and above.