RKON
UnclaimedRKON is a practitioner-led, security-first technology advisory and services firm for mid-market and PE-backed companies.
Overview
RKON is a practitioner-led, security-first technology advisory and services firm serving mid-market and PE-backed companies. Since 1998, RKON has helped clients make the technology decisions that shape enterprise value by combining hands-on delivery with governance, risk management, and secure operations. The firm’s approach emphasizes practical, outcomes-driven engagements across advisory, cloud, identity security, and security governance, backed by an operating mindset that remains with the client through implementation and ongoing care. RKON serves regulated and complex industries, delivering strategic guidance, architecture assessments, identity program enablement, and managed services to enable modernization, risk reduction, and resilient technology programs.
Mission statement
We help mid-market and PE-backed companies make the technology decisions that shape enterprise value.
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What we offer
Technology Due Diligence
Provides a defensible view of technology risk and value to support informed decision-making during transactions.
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www.rkon.com/technology-due-diligenceCloud Confidence
Optimize cloud spend and improve security posture while ensuring audit readiness.
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www.rkon.com/cloud-confidenceIdentity Foundations
Streamline your identity processes for secure AI and modernization using a structured approach.
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www.rkon.com/identity-foundationsThe Security Leadership Program
Provides expert security leadership tailored to mid-market and PE-backed companies.
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www.rkon.com/security-leadership-programManaged Services
Reliable managed services that empower mid-market companies to scale without complexity.
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www.rkon.com/managed-servicesISO 27001 Certification
Achieve ISO 27001 certification with comprehensive support tailored to your organization's needs.
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www.rkon.com/resources/customer-stories/leverage-lab-isoSecurity Framework & Compliance Program
Helps organizations navigate compliance with ITAR and NIST SP 800-171 through structured frameworks and policy development.
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www.rkon.com/resources/customer-stories/luminary-cloudvCISO
Enhances cybersecurity governance with expert leadership tailored for mid-market and PE-backed companies.
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www.rkon.com/enterprise-services/vciso/Microsoft Marketplace MPO Advisory
Streamlines procurement through Microsoft Marketplace with MPO, enhancing cloud spend efficiency.
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www.rkon.com/resources/field-notes/accelerating-cloud-roiPCI-DSS Compliance Expertise
Ensure PCI-DSS compliance for secure payment processing and customer data protection.
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www.rkon.com/resources/customer-stories/genuine-parts-companyCloud Compliance Program (SOC 2 readiness)
Achieve SOC 2 compliance with streamlined guidance and proactive security measures.
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www.rkon.com/resources/customer-stories/shifting-security-to-the-left-and-fortifying-gcp-environment-of-manufacturers-ecommerce-siteMarket segments
Market size by segment
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Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Advisory and implementation capabilities that prepare organizations for regulatory frameworks (for example CMMC and NIST 800-171), providing gap assessments, documentation alignment, audit readiness, and continuous compliance monitoring.
Products: Cloud Compliance Program (SOC 2 readiness), ISO 27001 Certification, PCI-DSS Compliance Expertise, Security Framework & Compliance Program
Zero trust and identity security
Design and implementation of zero trust architectures with identity and access management, device and workload protections, and least-privilege enforcement across enterprise environments.
Products: Identity Foundations
Cloud economics, procurement, and posture optimization
Advisory services that optimize cloud costs, improve cloud security posture, and streamline cloud procurement and marketplace billing.
Products: Cloud Confidence, Microsoft Marketplace MPO Advisory
Managed IT and security operations
Ongoing managed operations across cloud, endpoints, network, and modern workplace with defined SLAs, reporting cadence, and a single accountable partner.
Products: Managed Services
Security leadership, governance and transaction advisory
Practitioner-led security leadership, virtual CISO services, governance, and PE-focused technology due diligence to assess and reduce technology risk in transactions.
Products: vCISO, The Security Leadership Program, Technology Due Diligence
More information about our offering
Technology Due Diligence
Advisory engagement for PE-backed mid-market transactions. A four-to-six-week fixed-scope engagement provides a defensible view of technology risk and value. It includes data room review and practitioner-led interviews across five domains, with findings, prioritized recommendations, and a sequenced 100-day plan.
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- Provides Actionable InsightsThe 100-day plan acts as a roadmap, enabling clients to execute effectively post-acquisition or investment.
- Expert InsightsLeverages practical knowledge to deliver insights that matter, rather than theoretical or abstract analysis.
- Comprehensive Risk ReviewThis thorough review helps identify critical risks across all aspects of technology, ensuring a holistic understanding.
- Timely Guidance Throughout TransactionMaintains continuous alignment with deal timelines and operational needs.
- Predictable CostsClients can anticipate costs and avoid surprises, allowing easier budgeting and decision-making.
- Tailored Information CollectionEnsures relevant data is gathered efficiently, enabling faster and more effective analysis.
Cloud Confidence
Advisory engagement focused on cloud cost management and posture optimization. Helps clients rebalance their cloud footprint to reduce costs, accelerate movement, and maintain audit readiness.
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- Reduce Cloud CostsDevelop strategies to optimize spending across cloud services and resources, ensuring a cost-effective infrastructure.
- Enhance Security PostureImplement best practices to mitigate risks and enhance security across cloud environments.
- Ensure Audit ReadinessGenerate necessary documentation and assessments to keep your cloud infrastructure compliant with audit requirements.
- Gain Economic InsightsAccess detailed cost analysis and projections to inform strategic decisions around cloud investment.
- Speed Up Decision ProcessesEnable quicker resource allocation decisions by simplifying complex data into actionable insights.
Identity Foundations
Foundational program to modernize identity as the backbone for AI adoption, security, and modernization; includes a sequenced modernization plan.
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- Supports AI AdoptionBy establishing identity as a crucial component, organizations can more effectively leverage AI technologies.
- Provides a RoadmapThis detailed plan helps organizations transform their identity infrastructure to support future demands.
- Ensures ExpertiseEngagements driven by skilled professionals guarantee a deep understanding of security and operational needs.
- Facilitates Smooth ExecutionOrganizing tasks into phases ensures manageable implementation, allowing for adjustments as needed throughout the process.
- Enhances Security PostureIdentity Foundations lays the groundwork for transitioning to a Zero Trust security model, reinforcing overall security.
The Security Leadership Program
Practitioner-led security leadership on demand, available at fractional cost with real accountability.
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- Establish Clear OversightEnsures that all aspects of your security program are overseen by a senior practitioner, providing transparency and confidence in the risk management process.
- Access Expert Leadership AnytimeReceive immediate support and guidance from a seasoned security practitioner, ensuring your security program adapts to emerging threats.
- Utilize Cost-Effective LeadershipAccess top-tier security leadership without the overhead of a full-time hire, allowing for budget-friendly management of security initiatives.
- Tailor Security StrategiesDevelop a security program that aligns with your specific business objectives and regulatory requirements, enhancing overall security posture.
- Maintain Executive OversightEnsure that security updates and metrics are reported to the board regularly, highlighting the effectiveness and progress of the security initiatives.
Managed Services
Managed services across cloud, endpoint, network, and modern workplace with a single accountable partner. Includes transition, ongoing operations, and regular reporting.
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- Ensure Seamless OperationsOur managed services guarantee efficient and reliable operations across all service areas, streamlining your business processes.
- Streamline AccountabilityHaving a single partner improves coordination and simplifies communications, ensuring a unified approach to service management.
- Drive Continuous ImprovementRegular assessments enhance service delivery and operational efficiency, ensuring that your technology environment adapts as needs evolve.
- Facilitate TransparencyRegular reporting keeps stakeholders informed and ensures accountability, providing insights into performance and areas for improvement.
- Enable Budget PredictabilityOur fixed pricing model offers financial clarity, allowing companies to budget effectively without unexpected costs.
- Ensure Smooth OnboardingOur structured transition processes ensure minimal disruption and effective integration of services into your existing operations.
ISO 27001 Certification
ISO 27001 certification readiness engagement including an assessment, remediation roadmap, policy development, business continuity and disaster recovery planning, internal audit guidance, and audit support.
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- Receive Effective Audit SupportExpert guidance to navigate the ISO 27001 audit, ensuring compliance and understanding of requirements.
- Identify Compliance GapsThorough assessment to pinpoint areas needing improvement for ISO 27001 compliance.
- Utilize Cloud Security ExpertiseAccess specialized knowledge to secure cloud systems while achieving ISO 27001 certification.
- Get a Detailed Remediation PlanCustomized roadmap outlining necessary actions to achieve compliance, along with documentation support.
- Enhance Business ResilienceStrategic planning to maintain operations during disruptions, meeting ISO standards for continuity.
- Develop Essential Security PoliciesTailored policies that align with ISO 27001 requirements, enhancing your security framework.
- Facilitate Internal Audit ReadinessProvide direction to ensure your internal audits align with ISO standards, prepping for external reviews.
Security Framework & Compliance Program
Security framework and compliance program addressing ITAR and NIST SP 800-171; includes framework selection, policy creation, and staff training.
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- Navigate ITAR Requirements EffectivelyGain clarity on ITAR compliance and learn to implement the necessary security frameworks needed for your business.
- Ensure Compliance with NIST StandardsEstablish a robust security posture by aligning your security controls with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
- Develop Strong Security PoliciesCraft security policies tailored to your organization and train staff to meet compliance and security needs.
- Maintain Compliance Posture Over TimeEnsure that your organization remains compliant as regulations and security landscapes change.
vCISO
Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing security leadership on demand and governance for the security program.
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- Establish Clear AccountabilityProvides defined oversight and accountability to ensure security initiatives meet regulatory and organizational standards.
- Leverage Expert LeadershipProvides immediate access to a seasoned CISO, ensuring expert leadership to navigate evolving security challenges.
- Ensure Comprehensive GovernanceOffers structured guidance to align security practices with business objectives, enhancing risk management and compliance.
- Maintain Strategic OversightEnsures that security leadership is continuously aligned with the business strategy and adequately reported to stakeholders.
Microsoft Marketplace MPO Advisory
Marketplace advisory to transact via Microsoft Marketplace Multiparty Private Offers; guides onboarding, MACC alignment, and consolidated billing to simplify procurement.
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- Maximize Cloud Spending EfficiencyEnsures every dollar of cloud commitment is utilized effectively, reducing unspent allocations.
- Enhance Compliance and OversightImplements structured guidelines to minimize risks associated with purchasing decisions and tracking.
- Simplify Marketplace IntegrationFacilitates a seamless entry into the Microsoft marketplace to streamline transactions and access services.
- Reduce Billing ComplexityAligns multiple purchases under a single invoice, simplifying financial management and reporting for enterprises.
PCI-DSS Compliance Expertise
PCI-DSS compliance consulting for Google Cloud deployments; architecture review, guardrails, IaC modules, and audit readiness.
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- Review Designs for ComplianceThorough evaluations of architectural designs ensure that all components comply with PCI-DSS requirements, minimizing potential risks.
- Facilitate Compliance in CloudExpert consultancy tailored to the unique challenges of achieving PCI-DSS compliance within Google Cloud Platform, ensuring reinforced security controls.
- Prepare for Audits EfficientlySupport to ensure all documentation and processes are in order, enabling smooth audits with minimal disruption.
- Automate Compliance InfrastructureRapidly deploy security-compliant infrastructure using Terraform IaC, reducing manual errors and accelerating setup.
Cloud Compliance Program (SOC 2 readiness)
SOC 2 readiness and cloud compliance program to build security into the development lifecycle and streamline audits.
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- Prepare for SOC 2 AuditsEngage in a structured program that provides the essential tools and knowledge required to achieve SOC 2 compliance effectively.
- Ensure Ongoing ComplianceKeep your cloud architecture compliant while adapting to regulatory changes, ensuring a seamless operational flow.
- Achieve Audit ReadinessObtain thorough support to fortify your documentation and evidence in preparation for SOC 2 audits.
- Integrate Security EarlyFocus on building security into processes from the beginning, minimizing risks associated with last-minute compliance checks.
- Manage Compliance RisksDevelop a sound risk management strategy that aligns with compliance requirements and business objectives.
Sources
Methodology and sourcing behind the figures and links shown above.
Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
Estimated advisory & implementation market for regulatory compliance and audit readiness as a services/subsystems segment of broader compliance software/solutions markets. Sources report regulatory/quality & compliance solution markets of $23–32B (software) and $31.9B (quality & compliance) plus smaller audit and AI-compliance software markets; assuming professional services/advisory and implementation represent ~15–20% of total compliance solutions addressable market (plus premium growth for audit-readiness services), yields an estimated market size ~USD 6.5 billion and a CAGR near the mid-point of cited software CAGRs (~9–11%).
- "global regulatory compliance management software market, valued at $23.18 billion in 2025... CAGR of 9.2%."
- "Quality and Compliance Management Solution Market is estimated to be valued at USD 31.9 billion in 2025... CAGR of 9.3%."
- "2024 Market Size $ 1.27 Billion... CAGR (2025 - 2035) 11.32%"
- "The Global AI Compliance Software Market was valued at USD 2.85 billion in 2024 and reached USD 3.52 billion in 2025."
Zero trust and identity security
Estimated current market size (~2024–2025) based on multiple industry reports in the provided searchResults. MarketsandMarkets reports USD 36.5B (2024) and CAGR 16.6%; Fortune Business Insights reports USD 42.28B (2025) and CAGR 14.76%; PrecedenceResearch reports USD 40.01B (2025) and CAGR 16.39%. The size cluster (≈36–42B) supports a rounded estimate of ~$40B; reported CAGRs cluster around 15–16%, so a 16% growth potential is used.
- projected to grow from USD 36.5 billion in 2024 to USD 78.7 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%
- market size was valued at USD 42.28 billion in 2025 ... exhibiting a CAGR of 14.76% during the forecast period
- the market is valued at $40.01 billion in 2025 ... CAGR, 2026 - 2035 16.39%
Cloud economics, procurement, and posture optimization
Estimate derived by combining an explicit procurement-software baseline (USD 6.47B in 2024) with the large, quantifiable cloud-infrastructure spending and documented waste (Q2 2025 cloud spend ~USD 99B; ~21% waste ≈ USD 44.5B in 2025). Assuming cloud-economics, procurement, and posture advisory software/services can capture a meaningful fraction of existing procurement spend plus 5–10% of identifiable cloud waste yields an addressable market on the order of USD ~8B. Growth potential (≈12% CAGR) reflects rapid hyperscaler infrastructure growth (>25% YoY reported) combined with mid-to-high single-digit procurement-software CAGR (≈9.4%), and accelerating enterprise adoption of FinOps and cloud-governance services.
- global cloud-infrastructure spending hit roughly US $99 billion in Q2 2025 alone, growing more than 25 % year-on-year.
- 21 % of enterprise cloud infrastructure spend is wasted, translating to roughly US $44.5 billion in 2025 waste alone.
- The procurement management software market was valued at USD 6.47 billion in 2024.
- growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.38% from 2025 to 2033.
Managed IT and security operations
Primary source: industry commentary (Jay McBain citing Canalys/Omdia) reports the global managed services market at $608B in 2025 with ~13% year‑over‑year growth. Subsegment reports (managed application services, managed security/virtualization security) show smaller but faster‑growing niches (examples: managed application services ~USD 24.9B in 2026 at 19.8% CAGR; managed security services and virtualization security are multi‑billion markets growing mid‑teens). Those subsegment figures support using the $608B managed‑services estimate as a proximate market size for consolidated managed IT and security operations and a ~13% growth outlook.
- In 2025, the overall market will hit $608 billion globally, at a growth rate of 13% y/y.
- Revenue, 2026 USD 24.89 Bn; Forecast Year, 2033 USD 88.17 Bn; CAGR, 2026 – 2033 19.8%.
- The Malaysia Managed Security Services (MSS) Market was valued at $55.4 Million in 2025 and projected to reach $113 Million by 2030, CAGR 15.3%.
- The Virtualization Security Market reached a valuation of USD 2.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to USD 10.64 billion by 2035, CAGR 14.2%.
Security leadership, governance and transaction advisory
Primary data: Jay McBain estimates a $204.8 billion global cyber services opportunity and reports partner/services growth at ~12.6% (managed security 14.4%). I treat "security leadership, governance and transaction advisory" as a subset of cyber professional/advisory services and apply a conservative 15% share of total cyber services TAM to estimate the segment size (~$30.7B). Growth potential is aligned to reported services growth (~12.6% CAGR).
- RKON
- Technology Due Diligence
- Cloud Confidence
- Identity Foundations
- The Security Leadership Program
- Managed Services
- ISO 27001 Certification
- Security Framework & Compliance Program
- vCISO
- Microsoft Marketplace MPO Advisory
- PCI-DSS Compliance Expertise
- Cloud Compliance Program (SOC 2 readiness)
- "global regulatory compliance management software market, valued at $23.18 billion in 2025... CAGR of 9.2%."
- "Quality and Compliance Management Solution Market is estimated to be valued at USD 31.9 billion in 2025... CAGR of 9.3%."
- "2024 Market Size $ 1.27 Billion... CAGR (2025 - 2035) 11.32%"
- "The Global AI Compliance Software Market was valued at USD 2.85 billion in 2024 and reached USD 3.52 billion in 2025."
- projected to grow from USD 36.5 billion in 2024 to USD 78.7 billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%
- market size was valued at USD 42.28 billion in 2025 ... exhibiting a CAGR of 14.76% during the forecast period
- the market is valued at $40.01 billion in 2025 ... CAGR, 2026 - 2035 16.39%
- global cloud-infrastructure spending hit roughly US $99 billion in Q2 2025 alone, growing more than 25 % year-on-year.
- The procurement management software market was valued at USD 6.47 billion in 2024.
- In 2025, the overall market will hit $608 billion globally, at a growth rate of 13% y/y.
- Revenue, 2026 USD 24.89 Bn; Forecast Year, 2033 USD 88.17 Bn; CAGR, 2026 – 2033 19.8%.
- The Malaysia Managed Security Services (MSS) Market was valued at $55.4 Million in 2025 and projected to reach $113 Million by 2030, CAGR 15.3%.
- The Virtualization Security Market reached a valuation of USD 2.76 billion in 2025 and is projected to USD 10.64 billion by 2035, CAGR 14.2%.
- "over 300,000 partners chasing a 2X opportunity, or $204.8 billion, in cyber services"
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