Mission Assurance
RMF support, ATO readiness, SSP development, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring to keep your systems authorized and your missions on track.
Trusted by Federal & Defense Organizations
Securing Missions.
Managing Risk.
Enabling Trust.
A specialized cybersecurity, compliance, and mission assurance firm purpose-built for federal agencies, the defense industrial base, and the intelligence community.
Who We Serve
Federal Agencies
Department of Defense
Intelligence Community
Defense Contractors
Healthcare
Critical Infrastructure
Who We Are
A firm built on operational depth and federal experience.
Desra Secure is a mission assurance and cybersecurity advisory firm built on deep operational experience across the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal civilian agencies. We bring active cleared experience, ISSM and FSO expertise, federal compliance mastery, and AI governance to organizations that operate where the stakes are highest.
Recognized Expertise
Our Credentials
Clearances, certifications, and credentials held across the Desra Secure team.
Active Security ClearancesCISSPCISMCCSPSecurity+ISSM QualifiedFSO Certified (DCSA)NIST RMF PractitionerCMMC Registered PractitionerAWS / Azure Security
Experience Across · Department of Defense · Intelligence Community · Federal Civilian Agencies · Defense Industrial Base · Cleared Contractors
Dalton Young
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Leadership
Founder-led. Team-delivered.
Desra Secure was founded by Dalton Young to give federal agencies and defense contractors a cybersecurity and compliance partner that understands the operational tempo of national security work — not a generalist shop running a federal playbook for the first time.
Dalton leads a dedicated team of cleared cybersecurity engineers, GRC advisors, and CMMC assessors who deliver every engagement. Our practice is built on three principles: technical depth, mission alignment, and direct accountability from kickoff through assessment.
Cleared experience
15+ yrs
Frameworks
CMMC · 800-171 · RMF
Team focus
Federal & DIB
The team behind every engagement
Cybersecurity Engineers
Cleared practitioners hardening systems against real-world adversaries.
GRC & Compliance Advisors
SSPs, POA&Ms, and SPRS scoring built to withstand assessor scrutiny.
CMMC Assessment Support
Pre-assessment readiness aligned to CMMC 2.0 Level 2 and Level 3.
Our Services
Capabilities engineered for regulated, mission-critical environments.
Cybersecurity Advisory
Fractional ISSM and CISO services, security program development, vulnerability management, and governance oversight tailored to your operational environment.
Federal Compliance
Expert guidance on CMMC readiness, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, DFARS, and audit preparation to protect your ability to win and retain federal contracts.
Security Operations Support
ISSO staffing, accreditation support, and security administration to fill critical gaps and sustain your compliance posture.
Facility Security
Fractional FSO services, NISPOM compliance, clearance administration, and DCSA preparation for cleared facilities and contractors.
AI Governance
AI security assessments, LLM governance frameworks, secure AI deployment strategies, and policy development aligned to NIST AI RMF and emerging federal standards.
Why Desra Secure
A different kind of security partner.
Built for the operational tempo of federal and defense work — not a commercial playbook adapted for the mission.
01
Operator-Led, Not Consultant-Led
Our team has held the badge, run the program, and signed the ATO. We bring practitioner experience competitors borrow from slide decks.
02
Mission-First, Not Checklist-First
We design controls around the mission you must execute — not a generic compliance template that slows you down.
03
Cleared, Credentialed, Current
Active clearances, current federal certifications, and hands-on experience with the frameworks that actually get systems authorized.
04
Federal Depth, Cross-Sector Reach
The same rigor that secures classified environments — applied to healthcare, critical infrastructure, and the defense industrial base.
05
Discretion By Default
We operate quietly inside sensitive environments. No press releases, no logo walls — just trusted execution.
06
End-to-End Accountability
From assessment through authorization through sustainment — one accountable partner across the full lifecycle.
Resources
Guides for federal contractors
Practical, plain-English references for CMMC, NIST 800-171, and the compliance frameworks that govern federal work.
Your mission is too important
to leave security to chance.
Let's talk.
Let's Talk
Engage a partner that understands what's at stake.
Whether you need a compliance assessment, a fractional security leader, or a long-term mission assurance partner — we're ready to help.
Inquiriesinfo@desrasecure.com
Phone(407) 815-5713
Winter Garden, FL 34787