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Company record · observed Oct 22, 2026 · confidence 0.83
UnclaimedIT consultingFounded 201813 staffLocal
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KNC Strategic ServicesIT service provider profile · Carlsbad, CA

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Carlsbad, CA · localkncss.com ↗(833) 562-7700
Ownership: IndependentPublic: NoTicker: not observedAcquisition: not observedClosed: not observed
MSP score · confidence 0.83
49.3OF 100
30-day change: not observed · 1 of 4 change types in 180 days
National rank#20,237of 46,016 · top 44%
CA#2,271of 4,737 · top 48%
Carlsbad#24of 43 · top 56%
Organic ~14/moSecurity headers AHosting Google CloudDomain 8 yrsNAICS 541512

MSP Signal ranks KNC Strategic Services #20,237 of 46,016 IT service providers nationally. KNC Strategic Services is an IT service provider in Carlsbad, CA, founded 2018, with 13 staff. It offers CMMC Consulting, NIST 800 171 Consulting, Cybersecurity Consulting.

Source: MSP Signal, KNC Strategic Services company profile, Oct 22, 2026, https://mspsignal.com/msp/knc-strategic-services-authorized-c3pao-cybersecurity-consulting-assessments-managed-services

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Score breakdown

5 pillars · weighted · 49.3 / 100
REPUTATION67PRESENCE53CREDIBILITY35SCALE43MOMENTUM25Local median overlay: not observed · how the score works
Weighted contribution · how 49.3 is builtscore × weight = points
49.3of 100 · 50.7 unearned
0255075100
PillarScore / 100WeightPoints
Reputation
×30%20.2
Presence
×25%13.2
Credibility
×20%7.1
Scale
×15%6.4
Momentum
×10%2.5
▲ Momentum yields the fewest points per weight, the pillar with the most headroom.
30-day score Δ–no comparable history
30-day rank Δ–no comparable history
Change types · 180 d1 / 4momentum 25
Local rivals · 25 mihow chosen
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157 IT service providers within 25 miBasemap © Esri, HERE, Garmin, OpenStreetMap contributors
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rivals by score band · gap to nearest higher / lower · counts, locked rows are previews, not published facts
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Signal feed

4 events · 26 wks ending Oct 22, 2026
Activity · returned samplelatest week: 2 events
Counts the returned sample; empty weeks do not prove complete monitoring coverage.
Oct 22, 2026
Website changedtitle changed: 'Veteran-Led CMMC & Cybersecurity for Defense Contractors | K' -> 'Veteran-Led CMMC & Cybersecurity for Defense Contractors | K'; services added: aws, compliance, consulting, erp, penetration testingsource: their website
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Oct 22, 2026
Security Posture ChangeSecurity Headers Grade: D to A
medium
Sep 28, 2026
Website changedtitle changed: 'KNC Strategic Services - Cybersecurity Consulting and Assess' -> 'Veteran-Led CMMC & Cybersecurity for Defense Contractors | K'; services removed: aws, compliance, consulting, microsoft 365, penetration testing, security awarenesssource: their website
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Reputation

Google · 0 reviews
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Listing: not observedreview velocity: 0 in the last 365 days
Star distribution: not observed
What reviewers mention
not observed
Listings
not observed
Sentimentnot observed
Hoursnot observed
Other sources · BBB: not observed · Facebook rating: not observed
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Services and offer

from their site
CCMMC Consulting
NNIST 800 171 Consulting
CCybersecurity Consulting
vvCISO
PPolicy Development
GGrc Strategy
CCMMC Assessments
PPenetration Testing
VVulnerability Assessment
RRisk Assessment
MManaged Security
MM365 Security
Industries
Defense Industrial BaseGovernmentTransportationUtilities
Availability
No 24/7 claim on their site
Guarantees
not observed
Compliance
CMMC
Works with
Microsoft 365AWS
Partners
MicrosoftCMMC Ready Official C3PAO
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Web & search

MSPSIG.RPT search scan · technical record
Organic visits~14/ month est.
Domain authority–/ 100
Top keywords · position
Organic keywords, top keywords, backlinks, referring domains and paid search: Signal plan. Owners see their own.
Website technology
Amazon AWSAmazon SesAmazon Simple Email ServiceBootstrapCart FunctionalityFont AwesomeGodaddy DomainsGodaddy HostingGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Analytics 4Google CloudGoogle Cloud DNS
▸ Open technical record · web maturity 48 / 100
SEO8/15
Blog0/15
Pricing0/10
Reviews0/10
Socials5/10
Longevity5/10
Email Auth15/15
Site Depth10/10
Brand Assets5/5
unmeasured components: none
Performance · SEO · Accessibility65 · 100 · 84
Email authSPF · DKIM · DMARC p=quarantine
CDNNone
HostingGoogle Cloud
Blognone
Subdomains10
Security headersA
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Record & location

HQ
5 mi10 miHQMap of KNC Strategic Services headquarters in Carlsbad (approximate HQ area)Approximate HQ areaBasemap © Esri, HERE, Garmin, OpenStreetMap contributors
KNC Strategic Services website snapshot
Website
Location
701 Palomar Airport Road
Founded
2018
Staff
13 staff · national median 10
Languages
not observed
Annual revenue
$0 to $1M · range · exact estimate on the Signal plan
NAICS
541512, 541611
Also from
not observed
States served
not observed
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People & hiring

2 tracked · 2 leaders
Staff by department
Consulting
3
Sales
2
Hiring
0job postings in 90 days
Job postings: not observed
Careers page ↗
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Recognition, news & about

public sources
Awards & rankings
not observed
Peer mentions in 90 days: 0 · BBB: not observed
In the news
not observed
About

In their own wordsAs a trusted Cybersecurity Services Provider, we cater to a diverse range of industries including government, transportation, utilities, defense industrial base and commercial organizations. Our end-to-end services are designed to assist organizations throughout their lifecycle, from inception to maintaining a resilient cybersecurity posture. Our boutique approach means we're not limited to one aspect of cybersecurity. Embrace the peace of mind that comes with knowing your cybersecurity is in expert hands. We work with the CISA Assessment Evaluation and Standardization (AES) program to conduct non tier-one assessments of High-Value Assets (HVA) for Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial entities. We are a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. At KNC Strategic Services, we believe in making a difference. We commit 10% of our annual profits to support military and veteran families in need. We help you manage cybersecurity risk through: • Governance, Risk and Compliance Consulting • Assessments Services • Managed Security Services CMMC (CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION) We are an Authorized CMMC Third Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) through the Cyber AB. We have extensive experience in assessing and implementing Cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-171, CMMC, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and RMF. We are adept at helping businesses from start to finish. • CMMC Preparation Consulting • NIST 800-171 Gap Assessment • CMMC Readiness Assessment • CMMC Assessment (Joint Surveillance Voluntary Assessment) CYBER RECON Cyber Recon is a proactive threat assessment that empowers organizations by helping them understand their current Cybersecurity threats, validate Cybersecurity investments, and identify areas of improvement. ATOMUS AEGIS POWERED BY KNC Microsoft 365 GCC/GCC-High as a managed security service designed for CMMC/NIST/DFARS/ITAR compliance, co-managed by KNC Strategic Services.

Leadership
2 leaders named
0 joined and 0 left in 90 days
Service areas
nationwide
Partner badge
CMMC Ready Official C3PAO
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What they say about themselves

site quotations · unconfirmed
Response

“We provide Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) services, incident response programs, table top exercises, and we offer cybersecurity documentation development, review, and implementation.”

Compliance

“As one of the few Authorized CMMC Third Party Assessment Organizations (C3PAO), and a consultants, we assist our clients as they prepare for their official CMMC assessments.”

“If you love Star Wars, or you want to learn more about preparing for a CMMC assessment from a C3PAO/RPO, then be sure to subscribe.”

Availability

“Contact Us Unlimited CRM support All modules & features Unlimited customization 24/7 toll-free support Instant setup, satisfied or reimbursed.”

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Frequently asked questions

reuses public facts · FAQ schema
Where is KNC Strategic Services located?

701 Palomar Airport Road.

How many people work at KNC Strategic Services?

KNC Strategic Services has 13 staff.

What services does KNC Strategic Services offer?

CMMC Consulting, NIST 800 171 Consulting, Cybersecurity Consulting, vCISO, Policy Development, Grc Strategy, CMMC Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Managed Security, M365 Security.

What compliance frameworks does KNC Strategic Services serve?

CMMC.

How does KNC Strategic Services rank among IT providers in Carlsbad?

#24 of 43 observed providers in Carlsbad; #20,237 of 46,016 nationally.

Is KNC Strategic Services claimed on MSP Signal?

Not claimed.

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