Hive Systems

Hive Systems Hive Systems provides smarter cybersecurity solutions with our trusted experts. Cybersecurity that’s smart, simple, and made for you.

We help keep your information secure anywhere - so you can reduce risk everywhere. Hive Systems is a cybersecurity company built to simplify risk, modernize protection, and deliver tailored solutions that align with how your organization really works. Since 2018, we’ve served public and private sector clients of all sizes – helping them reduce risk without slowing down their business. Our work spans cybersecurity consulting, program development, governance, compliance, and strategic risk services. Through Hive Systems Defense Solutions, we specialize in Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) assessments, readiness support, and sustainment – serving defense contractors big and small. We’re also home to some of the most recognizable tools in the industry. Our viral password table, used by millions, has become a go-to resource for password cracking times and is regularly featured by CNBC, Forbes, the BBC, and more. Our experts in our ACT blog and Hive Live podcast break down what actually matters in cybersecurity – no jargon, no fear tactics. Hive Systems delivers three core cybersecurity products:
❯ Derive: A risk and operations platform that quantifies cyber risk in financial terms and tells you exactly what to do next.
❯ Audora: Audit automation software for modern audit firms – simplifying the audit process
❯ QryptoCyber: A quantum-readiness platform that helps organizations prepare for the future of quantum computing. We take pride in cybersecurity that’s precise, proven, and personal. Whether you’re building from scratch or maturing an enterprise program, we meet you where you are. Our services include:
❯ Cybersecurity risk assessments
❯ Governance, risk & compliance consulting
❯ FedRAMP & CMMC support
❯ SOC 2 & HIPAA assistance
❯ Incident response planning
❯ Awareness training
❯ Threat detection & response
❯ Cloud & infrastructure security
❯ Secure architecture
❯ Audit automation

Let’s build a safer future – grounded in trust, backed by data, and built for you.

14/10/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a yearly nudge to build the habits that quietly keep you safe. The four in this one are simple on their own, and together they close the gaps attackers count on. They are also the principles behind what we do, whether that is phishing simulations, vulnerability assessments, web app testing, or awareness training. Smart, simple, and made for you: hivesystems.com

Even the best password can be stolen, and that's exactly why multi-factor authentication matters. With MFA turned on, a ...
13/10/2026

Even the best password can be stolen, and that's exactly why multi-factor authentication matters. With MFA turned on, a stolen password alone isn't enough to get into your account. Turn it on everywhere it's offered, especially email, banking, and work accounts.

"Password123" doesn't need a clever hacker, weak and reused passwords do the work for them. Make every password long, un...
08/10/2026

"Password123" doesn't need a clever hacker, weak and reused passwords do the work for them. Make every password long, unique to each account, and stored in a password manager. Don't make it easy for them.

For the third year, we're in the running for the Richmond BizSense RVA 25. We're one of 49 contenders out of 100+ applic...
06/10/2026

For the third year, we're in the running for the Richmond BizSense RVA 25. We're one of 49 contenders out of 100+ applicants for this year's list of Richmond's fastest-growing companies. Thank you to Richmond BizSense, and good luck to every company on the list!

Our on-demand CMMC Training for the Defense Industrial Base is here - 5 domains, 19 lessons, completely virtual and self...
05/10/2026

Our on-demand CMMC Training for the Defense Industrial Base is here - 5 domains, 19 lessons, completely virtual and self-paced. Learn from our CMMC experts how to approach, build, and assess to the CMMC standards, on your own schedule. https://www.hivesystems.com/cmmc-training

Katie Dodson, President of Hive Systems Defense Solutions, had a busy few days at CMMC Midwest. She joined an "Ask the A...
03/10/2026

Katie Dodson, President of Hive Systems Defense Solutions, had a busy few days at CMMC Midwest. She joined an "Ask the Assessor" panel and led her own session on CMMC horror stories and how to avoid being in one. Thanks to everyone who came out and stopped by our happy hour.

We're now BIMI certified! That means our logo will show up next to every email we send, so you can confirm a message is ...
02/10/2026

We're now BIMI certified! That means our logo will show up next to every email we send, so you can confirm a message is really from Hive Systems before you even open it. It's a small, visible trust signal in an inbox full of impersonation attempts, and it only works because the email authentication behind it is in place.

01/10/2026

🎉 It's cybersecurity awareness month! Stay tuned for all our great content, guides, and tips to keep you, your family, and your work secure.

30/09/2026

Our CEO, Alex Nette, spoke with CBS 6 about how online predators target children, and the practical steps that actually help. A big one is location sharing. Many apps and devices broadcast where a child is by default, so it is worth checking those settings and turning off anything that is not necessary. Watch the full clip on our YouTube: youtube.com/

Pe*******on testing is more than a checkbox - it's how you find out whether your defenses actually hold. Our expert-led ...
22/09/2026

Pe*******on testing is more than a checkbox - it's how you find out whether your defenses actually hold. Our expert-led team simulates real attacker behavior, ranks what we find by business risk, and helps you resolve it.

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