The newly established Forte Cyber Assurance business will enhance the organization’s ability to conduct objective cybersecurity reviews, compliance verification, and oversight when facing CMMC and other complex regulatory requirements.
Washington, October 22 /PRNewswire/ — Forte Technologies today announced the acquisition of Business Cyber Security Solutions (BCSS). BCSS will now operate under the name Forte Cyber Assurance as a dedicated business unit within Forte Technologies. Forte Technologies is a national company providing managed IT, cybersecurity, private and public cloud, and compliance services.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Inverness, Illinois, BCSS specializes in helping managed service providers (MSPs) expand their cybersecurity and compliance capabilities. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), managed security operations, threat detection and response, vulnerability assessments, and compliance support for frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, and NIST. Through its partner-first approach, white-label delivery model, and proprietary Cybersecurity Pyramid framework, BCSS enables MSPs to strengthen client relationships, serve regulated industries, and increase recurring revenue without expanding their internal teams.
Through this acquisition, Forte, as a portfolio company of Broadwing Capital, has added a dedicated CMMC business targeting the defense industrial base. Forte Cyber Assurance provides organizations with objective review, validation, and oversight to demonstrate that their security controls comply with applicable regulatory requirements.
This announcement coincides with Forte’s participation in CS5 East 2026, taking place in Washington from October 22 to 23. The conference brings together defense contractors, cybersecurity professionals, assessors, and compliance experts to focus on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the evolving requirements of the defense industrial base.
Independently designed
Forte Cyber Assurance includes a dedicated CMMC service team led by the Director of CMMC Services, comprising Registered Practitioners (RPs) and Registered Practitioner Advanced (RPA) professionals. This team assists defense contractors in defining their Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) environments, developing System Security Plans and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), addressing gaps against NIST SP 800-171, and preparing for both self-assessments and Level 2 certification assessments conducted by Certified Third-Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAOs). For contractors requiring a compliant environment, Forte also provides managed CMMC secure isolation environments based on Microsoft GCC High and secure virtual desktops, along with ongoing compliance maintenance following assessment.
Forte Cyber Assurance operates independently from Forte’s technology and cybersecurity delivery teams, providing an objective review of the security posture, compliance readiness, and supporting evidence. This separation enables organizations to demonstrate the effectiveness of their security programs to auditors, regulators, insurers, customers, and boards.
Ron Searle, Executive Vice President of Forte’s Cybersecurity Compliance Services, said: “Customers aren’t recognized for controls that can’t be proven. By integrating BCSS into Forte, we’ve preserved the same team and continuity our customers know and trust, while backing them with greater resources. We’ve also separated Cyber Assurance from delivery, ensuring that the evidence we help our customers build stands up to scrutiny.”
Cyber Assurance for Regulated Industries
Forte Cyber Assurance supports organizations in highly regulated industries such as defense contracting, healthcare, financial services, legal, and manufacturing. The business helps companies assess and maintain compliance with requirements and frameworks including CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2, SEC Regulation S-P, GLBA, PCI DSS, and ISO standards. Forte Cyber Assurance’s capabilities include:
- CMMC preparation, compliance isolation environment, and ongoing compliance maintenance
- Cybersecurity and Compliance Readiness Assessment
- Framework preparation and evidence review
- Compliance Project Development
- Ongoing compliance monitoring
- Consultation, verification, and security testing
- Penetration testing and vulnerability management
- Security and Compliance Report
Forte Cyber Assurance follows well-defined governance processes that separate security implementation from independent assessment, with additional oversight of assurance conclusions and client-facing reports. Forte’s approach enables organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity and compliance programs while retaining their existing IT service providers, or to complement the managed IT, cybersecurity, and compliance services offered by Forte Technologies. Organizations gain independent review and validation supported by broader technical resources, helping them identify gaps, enhance readiness, and provide credible evidence of their security and compliance posture.
Bret Kidd, CEO of Forte Technologies, said: “Building on the combined expertise of CloudScale365, Valeo Networks, and PCS International, Forte provides organizations with integrated technical services and specialized capabilities to address increasingly complex security and regulatory obligations. The acquisition of BCSS represents another step in our ongoing investment in professional cybersecurity and compliance capabilities.”
About Forte Technologies
Forte Technologies is a national company providing managed IT services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and compliance expertise. Formed through the merger of CloudScale365, Valeo Networks, and PCS International, Forte helps organizations manage technology, enhance security, address and meet regulatory requirements, and support business growth. Forte focuses on responsive service, industry-specific expertise, and long-term client relationships, serving industries such as healthcare, financial services, defense contracting, legal, and professional services. For more information, visit https://fortetechnologies.com/.
About Broadwing Capital
Broadwing Capital Management and its affiliates (“Broadwing”) are a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on the lower middle market in manufacturing and services. The firm enhances companies, cultures, and communities by thoughtfully scaling niche platforms into market leaders through hands-on operational support. Broadwing is known for its founder-friendly approach, deeply embedded resource partners, and values-driven commitment to long-term value creation. With decades of private equity value creation experience, Broadwing has invested in 26 lower middle market companies and manages over $700 million in regulatory assets under management. For more information, visit their website and follow them on LinkedIn.
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