Federal Cybersecurity and Risk Management Leadership
GOVERNIT Solutions LLC utilizes executive expertise to deliver critical GRC and cybersecurity risk management support. We transform NIST Special Publication 800-53 requirements into actionable security program management, ensuring federal subcontractors and SMBs achieve high-level audit readiness and operational mission success.
Expert National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) & Risk-Based Solutions
We navigate FISMA, NIST, and FedRAMP frameworks with technical precision. Our advisors provide the cybersecurity risk management and remediation support required to secure Authority to Operate (ATO) in sensitive federal environments. Reach out to kaymcnealy@governitgrc.com today.
Service Pillars
Security Focus Model
As a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), we integrate cybersecurity risk management into your business objectives. By aligning technical remediation with federal mandates, we foster permanent audit readiness and vulnerability management that satisfies the stringent oversight requirements of government agencies.
Capability Statement
Company Overview
GOVERNIT SOLUTIONS LLC provides expert federal cybersecurity risk management, GRC program management, and FISMA compliance support. As a woman-owned, veteran-owned firm with over 25 years of experience, we specialize in NIST frameworks and FedRAMP security posture strategies.
Core Competencies
Differentiators
- Federal Cybersecurity Risk ManagementNIST SP 800-53 Compliance & ImplementationFISMA GRC Lead AdvisoryFedRAMP Authorization SupportCMMC Readiness AssessmentsRisk Management Framework (RMF) Lifecycle SupportGovernance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) Program Management
- 25+ Years of Executive-Level Federal ExpertiseVeteran-Owned & Women-Owned Small Business (VOSB/WOSB)Deep Mastery of NIST 800-Series DocumentationTechnical Precision in Security Authorization (ATO) LifecycleAudit Readiness focused on Federal Mission SuccessSpecialized Support for SMB Subcontractors
Kay McNealy, Principal Advisor SME
Email: kaymcnealy@governitgrc.com
Business Certifications
Professional Certifications
Security Clearance
- VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business)
- SDVOSB (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned)
- WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business)
- Master of Science, Cybersecurity Management and Policy, University of Maryland Global Campus
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- CCISO (Certified Chief Information Security Officer)
- CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
- CPT (Certified Penetration Tester)
Cleared Personnel Available (Specific details provided upon request/contractual requirement).
NAICS Codes
541512 - Computer Systems Design Services
541519 - Other Computer Related Services
541611 - Admin Management & General Management Consulting
541618 - Other Management Consulting Services
541690 - Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services
611420 - Computer Training
Point of Contact
Kay McNealy, Principal Advisor SME
Email: kaymcnealy@governitgrc.com
Company Identifiers
Governit Solutions LLC
UEI: (Available upon request)
CAGE: (Available upon request)
Service Area
National Coverage Authorized for Federal Support Worldwide
Past Performance
GOVERNIT SOLUTIONS LLC is led by a cybersecurity executive with more than 25 years of experience supporting federal civilian and defense agencies in cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, and information assurance.
Our founder has successfully led cybersecurity programs for organizations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Defense. This experience includes leading FISMA compliance initiatives, managing enterprise cybersecurity programs, overseeing Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, supporting continuous monitoring programs, conducting security assessments, managing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and guiding organizations through complex regulatory and audit requirements.
Key accomplishments include reducing critical and high-risk security findings, leading cybersecurity teams supporting mission-critical federal systems, coordinating remediation of independent security assessments and penetration tests, and developing executive-level cybersecurity strategies that align security operations with organizational objectives. GOVERNIT SOLUTIONS LLC brings this proven federal experience to every engagement, helping agencies and contractors strengthen security posture, achieve compliance objectives, and manage cyber risk with confidence.
Representative Experience
- Cybersecurity Lead supporting NIH programs with responsibility for FISMA compliance, vulnerability management, POA&M oversight, security documentation, and audit readiness.
- Led cybersecurity efforts that reduced high-risk security findings by more than 60 percent through targeted remediation and risk management initiatives.
- Supported and managed Authority to Operate (ATO) activities for federal information systems and cloud environments in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework requirements.
- Served in cybersecurity leadership roles supporting Treasury, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense missions, including governance, compliance, continuous monitoring, and security operations.
- Directed development and review of System Security Plans, Risk Assessments, Contingency Plans, Incident Response Plans, and related cybersecurity documentation supporting federal compliance requirements.
Strategic Support
NIST & FISMA Risk Management
Security Authorization & ATO
Cybersecurity Program Strategy
Expert oversight of FISMA protocols and NIST controls to achieve vital authorizations and protect federal data.
Technical guidance through the ATO lifecycle, ensuring your firm maintains valid federal security authorizations.
High-level advisory converting complex security data into strategic outcomes for federal business leadership.
POA&M Management & Audit Readiness
Risk-Based GRC
FedRAMP
Dedicated management of vulnerability remediation cycles to ensure your federal compliance is never compromised.
Advanced governance anticipating threats through seasoned risk management and federal cybersecurity leadership.
Specialized support for cloud providers streamlining the path to official FedRAMP authorization and validation.