The human layer of cybersecurity
We bridge the gap between compliance requirements and real security outcomes. CMMC consulting, Microsoft 365 optimization, and strategic security leadership.
What We Do
Services That Actually Protect You
Not another checkbox compliance shop. We build security programs that work.
CMMC Compliance
Navigate the path to CMMC Level 2 certification with confidence. We handle the complexity of 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls so you can focus on winning contracts.
Learn moreM365 Optimization
Unlock the full security potential of your Microsoft 365 investment. Most organizations use less than 20% of the security features they're already paying for.
Learn morevCISO Services
Executive-level security leadership without the executive-level salary. Strategic guidance, ongoing security management, and board-ready reporting.
Learn moreWhy Layer 8
Security Is a People Problem
Technology alone won't make you secure. We focus on the human layer — the policies, processes, and people that determine whether your security program actually works.
Compliance + Security
We don't just check boxes. Every control we implement serves a genuine security purpose.
Defense Contractor DNA
Born from the defense industrial base. We understand ITAR, CUI, and the realities of working with the DoD.
Microsoft-First Approach
Maximize the security tools you already own before recommending additional investments.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, no scope creep surprises. You'll know exactly what you're paying for.
Results
What Our Clients Say
Layer 8 took us from zero to CMMC Level 2 ready in under six months. They made the complex simple.
Defense Contractor
CMMC Client
We had no idea we were only using a fraction of our Microsoft 365 security features. The ROI was immediate.
Manufacturing Company
M365 Optimization Client
Having a vCISO who actually understands our industry changed everything about how we approach security.
Technology Firm
vCISO Client
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