You defended the country. Now defend its data.
Military veterans bring exactly what cybersecurity needs: discipline under pressure, mission-first thinking, security clearance eligibility, and the ability to operate in high-stakes environments. STS, a veteran-owned firm, has built dedicated pathways that translate military experience into cybersecurity careers.
The reality facing veterans.
The cybersecurity industry has 3.5 million unfilled positions globally. Meanwhile, 200,000+ service members transition out of the military each year, many with technical aptitude, security clearances, and operational mindsets that map directly to cybersecurity roles. The gap between military service and cybersecurity employment is not a skills gap. It's a translation gap. And STS bridges it.
What keeps veterans leaders up at night.
Skills Translation
Military experience in signals intelligence, communications security, information operations, and network defense maps directly to cybersecurity roles, but civilian job descriptions don't use military terminology. Veterans with directly relevant experience get filtered out by HR systems.
Certification Barriers
DoD 8140 requires specific certifications for military cyber roles, but transitioning service members often lack the civilian credentials (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, etc.) that private sector employers require, even when their practical experience exceeds the certification content.
Career Pathway Clarity
Cybersecurity has dozens of specialty areas, SOC analyst, penetration tester, compliance auditor, incident responder, security architect. Veterans need clear guidance on which pathway best leverages their military experience and leads to sustainable careers.
Transition Timing
The window between military separation and civilian employment is often tight. Training programs that take 12-18 months don't align with the reality of service members who need employment within 90 days of discharge.
Employer Connections
Even certified veterans struggle to break into the industry without professional networks, references, and employer relationships. The veteran community is strong, but it needs bridges to the cybersecurity hiring pipeline.
We're veteran-owned because we believe military service creates the exact professionals cybersecurity needs. Our programs aren't charity, they're an investment in the workforce the industry is desperate for. Every veteran we train is a defender the industry gains.
Solutions built for veterans.
Veteran Certification Programs
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, and PenTest+ training designed for transitioning service members. Accelerated timelines that respect the transition window, with funding support through VetHub and workforce development partnerships.
Military-to-Cyber Career Mapping
We map your MOS, rate, or AFSC to specific cybersecurity career paths, showing exactly which roles leverage your military experience and which certifications get you there fastest.
Job Placement Support
We don't just certify veterans and send them into the job market alone. Employer partnerships, resume workshops, interview preparation, and direct introductions to hiring managers in our network.
Mentorship from Veterans
Every veteran in our program is paired with a mentor who's already made the transition. Someone who understands the culture shock, speaks the language, and can provide guidance the civilian career counselors can't.
Security Clearance Leverage
An active security clearance is one of the most valuable assets in cybersecurity hiring. We connect cleared veterans with government contractors and agencies where their clearance, combined with new certifications, commands premium compensation.
Veteran-Owned Business Support
For veterans starting their own cybersecurity businesses or consulting practices, we provide guidance on VOSB certification, government contracting basics, and the cybersecurity specializations that are most in-demand.
Framework-mapped. Audit-ready.
“A former Army signals intelligence specialist completed Security+ and CySA+ in 8 weeks through our veteran program, then was placed as a SOC analyst at a defense contractor within 30 days, at a salary 40% above the military equivalent.”