Independent Security Expertise You Can Trust
Founded to solve the gap between vendor-driven security theater and what scaling companies actually need
The Founder Story
We started Nexus Strategies because we watched too many founders receive security advice designed to sell products, not solve problems. After years advising federal agencies and scaling companies in DC, the pattern was clear: most security guidance prioritizes vendor margins over your business reality, compliance checkboxes over practical risk management, and complexity over speed. Your company doesn't need another consultant recommending enterprise tools you'll never use or compliance frameworks that don't fit your stage. You need someone in your corner who understands both federal-grade security rigor and startup constraints—and isn't financially incentivized to over-engineer your infrastructure.
Marcus Webb, Founder & Principal Advisor
Former federal cybersecurity strategist and compliance architect. Spent 12 years advising government agencies on GRC frameworks, then 7 years embedded with scaling companies. Built security programs at three venture-backed firms from zero to institutional grade.
How We Actually Work
We're vendor-agnostic because we don't sell software. We assess your real risk, design frameworks that fit your stage, and help you implement without bloat. Our advice is informed by federal compliance standards—that credibility matters when you're raising capital or contracting with large clients—but calibrated for companies that move fast and operate lean.
Federal Compliance Background
Deep expertise in DC-area federal cybersecurity requirements and compliance frameworks
Scaling Company Experience
Understanding of real-world constraints facing growing companies with limited resources
Vendor-Agnostic Approach
Independent advice that prioritizes your business objectives over product sales
How We Work
A practical, no-BS approach that respects your constraints and delivers real security outcomes
No Vendor Agenda
We're independent advisors with no products to push or licensing deals to close. Every recommendation we make is based on what actually works for your business, not what benefits our bottom line.
Compliance Demystified
SOC 2, FedRAMP, ISO, CMMC—we translate the regulatory alphabet into clear, executable steps. No theater, no unnecessary overhead. Just the controls that actually matter for your risk profile and your buyers.
Security Built for Growth
You're scaling fast. We get that you can't afford security theater or a team of ten new hires. We architect controls that embed into your existing workflows, protect what matters, and let your engineers ship.
Our Background
Trusted cybersecurity expertise backed by industry certifications and deep Washington DC market knowledge
Industry Certifications
Our team holds leading cybersecurity and privacy certifications
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor
- CIPP/US - Certified Information Privacy Professional
- Security+ CompTIA Security+
- CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional
DC Area Expertise
Deep roots in the Washington DC cybersecurity ecosystem
- 15+ years serving DC metro area organizations
- Established network of federal and commercial contacts
- Understanding of regional compliance requirements
- Active participation in DC cybersecurity community
Federal & Commercial Compliance
Proven track record across government and private sector requirements
- FedRAMP authorization and compliance
- FISMA implementation and assessment
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework adoption
- SOC 2 Type II audits and remediation
- GDPR and CCPA privacy compliance