FIGHTING SMART CYBER
OFFENSIVE + DEFENSIVE
TS/SCI CLEARED
THREE FOUNDING OPERATORS
BUILD · DEPLOY · OPERATE
Operator-Led Cyber Solutions

Fight Smarter.
Think Like an Operator.

Offensive and defensive cyber solutions from proven operations leaders with TS/SCI-level experience. We build, deploy, and operate — not just advise.

70+
Years Combined Experience
TS/SCI
Clearances
100%
Operator-Led
1000+
Real-World Operations
Founders

Founding Team

Proven operators with unmatched experience in cyber operations, command, and capability development

Chief Executive Officer

Matthew "Jerry" Glavy

Retired Three-Star General | Cyber Domain Leader

Former elite cyber unit commander and pilot with extensive experience leading cyber operations at the strategic level. Brings unparalleled leadership, government relationships, and vision for next-generation cyber defense.

Chief Operating Officer

Jon Rannabargar

USMC Veteran | Defense Architecture Specialist

Experienced in building secure networks, implementing defense architectures, and developing operational capabilities. Deep technical knowledge in network security, infrastructure hardening, and defensive cyber operations.

Chief Technology Officer

Steve Katzman

USMC | Cyber Operations Technician

Hands-on experience conducting offensive and defensive cyber operations. Subject matter expert in operational execution, network engineering, and government acquisition processes. Deep expertise in DOTMLPF-P frameworks.

Full Spectrum

See the Full Picture.
Act with Precision.

From strategic advisory and hands-on training to production-ready platforms and custom development — we deliver the full spectrum of cybersecurity capabilities your mission demands.

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Capabilities

Choose Your Mission

Select the capability that matches your cybersecurity needs. From training to turnkey platforms, every solution is operator-tested.

Platform

SOC-in-a-Box

A turnkey, accreditation-ready security operations center — Kubernetes-native, delivered as one stack.

  • SIEM
  • EDR
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Log Aggregation
  • Incident Response
  • Compliance Dashboards
  • Documentation
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Platform

Secure Runtime Environment

A Zero Trust baseline with observability and GitOps integration built in, not bolted on.

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Platform

CYROID

Stand up isolated, networked cyber ranges in minutes — visual range builder, automation, browser-based consoles.

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Solutions All solutions
  • Cyber Readiness Assessments

    Gap analysis across all eight dimensions, not just the technology.

  • Operator-Led Training & Labs

    Hands-on labs in , , threat hunting and Kubernetes security — taught by the operators who ran them.

  • App Bundles & Catalog

    Pre-curated stacks — SOC, , DevSecOps, productivity — ready to deploy into any environment.

  • Advisory & Strategic Consulting

    Capability development, acquisition strategy and Zero Trust roadmaps, from people who have run this at scale.

  • Custom SaaS Development

    Secure, cloud-native applications built for one mission — from workflow automation to purpose-built security tooling.

  • Security Assessments

    Penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and red team exercises — find your weaknesses before an adversary does.

Who We Are

Operator-Led.
Practitioner-First.

Fighting Smart Cyber was founded by three proven cyber operations leaders with decades of combined experience conducting offensive and defensive cyber operations at the highest classification levels.

We're not career theorists. We're operators who've designed, built, and run cyber capabilities in production. Our team includes a retired three-star general with cyber command experience, a senior officer with deep / expertise, and a senior enlisted leader who's built secure architectures from the ground up.

We think holistically in terms — understanding that effective cybersecurity requires alignment across all organizational dimensions.

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Why Us

Why Fighting Smart?

Most cybersecurity companies are led by sales teams or career consultants. We're different. Our founders have:

  • Commanded cyber operations at the highest levels
  • Conducted real offensive and defensive ops in classified environments
  • Designed and built secure architectures and cyber ranges
  • Navigated government acquisition and compliance frameworks
  • Deployed full stacks that are production-ready and exercise-tested

"We bridge the gap between policy, acquisition, technology, and hands-on execution. That's what makes us different."

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Let's discuss how Fighting Smart Cyber can strengthen your cybersecurity posture. Training, platforms, or strategic advisory — we're here to help.