Cleveland Defense Group

The Warfighter First. Always.

Elite defense consulting and cybersecurity solutions built to the TOPGUN standard

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About Cleveland Defense Group

Cleveland Defense Group (CDG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded by Navy TOPGUN pilots and combat veterans committed to delivering exceptional results in defense and cybersecurity.

We merge the U.S. Navy's elite fighter pilots and operators with high-performance business leaders to deliver winning programs and unique access across the defense ecosystem.

Our approach is rooted in military discipline, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to our clients' success - whether navigating complex DoD acquisition landscapes or securing organizational cybersecurity posture.

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SDVOSB Certified

Partnering with CDG satisfies federal SDVOSB sourcing requirements - delivering elite capability while supporting your small business contracting goals.

Defense Acquisition Services

Strategic expertise in navigating complex DoD acquisition and procurement processes

Capture & Acquisition Strategy

End-to-end capture planning and strategy development to position your solutions for competitive advantage in DoD solicitations and negotiations.

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Requirements Shaping

Influence requirements development early through stakeholder engagement, technical advocacy, and strategic positioning before RFP release.

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Marketing & Government Relations

Elite communications, messaging, and relationship management with defense decision-makers and procurement professionals across DoD.

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Multi-National Representation

Strategic partnerships and representation for international defense firms entering or expanding within the U.S. defense industrial base.

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Cybersecurity Solutions

Elite vetting. Trusted partnerships. Proven technology.

Cleveland Defense Group applies the same rigorous standards to cybersecurity partnerships that we bring to defense acquisition. We don't represent products we haven't comprehensively evaluated. Our cybersecurity solutions are selected for one reason: they work.

ENDPOINT PROTECTION

Employee Cyber Protection

CDG partners with world-class cybersecurity firms to deliver employee-level protection that most organizations overlook. Our endpoint monitoring solutions scan the dark web and infostealer databases daily for compromised credentials tied to your organization - then deliver plain-English remediation guidance directly to affected employees.

  • Continuous dark web and infostealer credential monitoring
  • Actionable alerts delivered directly to employees - no IT overhead
  • Device-agnostic deployment with rapid self-enrollment
  • Detects threats that traditional breach monitoring tools miss
  • Scalable protection for organizations of any size

Ideal for: Universities, corporations, and government contractors facing persistent credential exposure risks

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INTELLIGENCE

Operational Intelligence & OSINT

For organizations requiring deeper investigative capability, CDG provides access to open-source intelligence platforms operating at a scale few tools can match. Our intelligence partnerships leverage 200 billion+ digital artifacts spanning 12+ years of history - growing by over 35 million artifacts daily - enabling investigators to build complete subject profiles, map networks, and detect emerging threats faster than traditional methods.

  • 200B+ searchable digital artifacts with 12+ years of history
  • 35M+ new artifacts ingested daily
  • Built by former government intelligence and security operators
  • Integrated with leading investigative and analytics platforms
  • Rapid subject profiling, network mapping, and threat detection

Ideal for: Law enforcement, intelligence units, corporations, and government contractors requiring advanced investigative capabilities

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CDG conducts rigorous, independent evaluations of every solution we represent. Contact us to discuss your organization's cybersecurity needs.

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Trusted Partners

Serving leading defense contractors, government agencies, and technology companies

Leadership

Elite operators with deep government and defense industry expertise

Todd Cleveland

Todd Cleveland

President

President of Cleveland Defense Group, F/A-18 Hornet pilot and graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). Todd founded CDG to bridge elite military expertise with the defense industrial base, delivering unmatched access and results for clients navigating complex acquisition environments.

Brooks Cleveland

Brooks Cleveland

Vice President

Vice President of Cleveland Defense Group and retired Navy Commander with over 2,500 flight hours in the F/A-18 Hornet. A decorated combat veteran, Brooks manages CDG's technology, defense and cybersecurity efforts with a singular focus on client outcomes - pairing elite operational acumen with strategic industry relationships and positioning that turn complex acquisition strategies into wins.

Mike Stock

Mike Stock

Vice President

Vice President of Cleveland Defense Group, F/A-18 Hornet pilot and graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). Mike brings decades of operational and defense industry expertise to CDG's consulting practice, providing strategic leadership across client engagements and ensuring CDG delivers at the highest standards of the defense community.

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New York City, NY

Dallas, TX