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McLeod Information Systems LLC HUBZone Certified

North Charleston, SC, January 22, 2020: McLeod Information Systems LLC (MIS) has been approved for certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to participate in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. As part of this and other SBA contracting programs, Federal agencies strive to maintain 3% of all annual contracts as set-aside for certified small business, which provides McLeod Information Systems, as a service disabled veteran owned and operated small business and HUBZone certified, with increased opportunities when pursuing specified Federal IT contracts.

The HUBZone certification not only benefits MIS, but also the people in the local community. A main motivation of MIS obtaining this certification is to employee, train, and mentor local high school and college students. This opportunity will allow qualifying students to gain invaluable experience in the Information technology and security field to prepare them for a successful future. MIS is the first cybersecurity company in North Charleston to have apprentices enrolled at Trident Technical College (TTC). MIS currently has two dual enrolled apprentice, one in-house-trained cyber security apprentice and two high school interns. This is the first year TTC has offered an associate’s degree in cybersecurity. MIS is proud to partner with the state and local community to help shape our youth for a bright future.

About McLeod
McLeod is a comprehensive cybersecurity services company. Our staff has over 25 years of experience servicing and supporting federal organizations including Defense Information System Agency (DISA), Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA) and commercial industries to include Real Estate (agents and brokers), CPA firms and Law offices. Now we’re bringing the best of breed practices to the marketplace. Our team has decades of experience servicing complex, multifaceted IT Security needs in warfare, private industry and government. McLeod is a service-disabled veteran owned and operated small business founded in 2016 and is headquartered in North Charleston, SC. For more information about working with McLeod, please contact us at bd@pmcleodis.com or visit our website at www.mcleodis.com.

National Apprenticeship Week

MIS Highlighted for National Apprenticeship Appreciation Week by SC Technical College System on Nov 11th, 2019.

The success of McLeod Information Systems’ Registered Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Program, is due in great part to the dynamic partnership we have with Trident Technical College. For individuals interested in the field of cybersecurity, the program is an excellent pathway for their success.
SC Technical College Spotlight Release

Signing Day

Charleston Regional Youth Apprenticeships at Trident Technical College on July 30th, 2019.

Congratulations to the Cybersecurity Youth Apprentice, McLeod Information Systems, and Trident Technical College’s Youth Apprenticeship Signing Day! MIS is the first cybersecurity company in North Charleston to have apprentices enrolled at TTC. MIS currently has two full time college students and two dual enrolled high school students at TTC. This is the first year TTC has offered an associates degree in cybersecurity. MIS is proud to partner with the state and local community to help shape our youth for a bright future.

Career Day

Charleston County School of the Art June 4th, 2019

McLeod Information Systems was invited to participate at the 6th Grade Career Day at Charleston County School of the Arts to discuss cybersecurity.  The students were introduced to what a job in cybersecurity was about, the importance of cybersecurity today, and steps they can take now to help protect themselves.  Also, they interacted in a game on how breaches occur and how they are stopped.  Thank you, Charleston County School of the Arts, for the invitation!

Grand Opening

McLeod Information Systems celebrated their grand opening Thursday, January 31st, 2019.

The North Charleston Chamber of Commerce joined them with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner Rodney McLeod spoke about supporting the community and his hopes of partnering with local schools to employ high school interns to train in cybersecurity. A reception followed the ceremony for all employees and community members present. McLeod Information Systems is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business helping companies with cybersecurity.

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McLeod Wins a Sub-Contract Role to Support HUD OIG Distributed Computing Environment (DCE)

North Charleston, SC, September 28th, 2017: McLeod was awarded a Sub-Contract with Pro-Sphere Tek, Inc. (Proshpere) to provide Cyber Security services in support of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Management and Technology for Business Operations Support Services (BOSS). McLeod will provide Assessment and Authorization, Security Control Assessment, Vulnerability scan and remediation, continuous monitoring and policy & procedure development and improvement.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General (HUD OIG) is a semi-autonomous operational organization within HUD that was authorized with the signing of the Inspector General Act of 1978.The Inspector General (IG) has the authority to inquire into all of the programs and administrative activities of the Department. The HUD OIG serves its customers by being a proactive force in identifying and mitigating problems and receiving and processing complaints of inappropriate behavior or violations of law.

About McLeod
McLeod is a comprehensive cybersecurity services company. Our staff has over 25 years of experience servicing and supporting federal organizations including Defense Information System Agency (DISA), Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA) and commercial industries to include Real Estate (agents and brokers), CPA firms and Law offices. Now we’re bringing the best of breed practices to the marketplace. Our team has decades of experience servicing complex, multifaceted IT Security needs in warfare, private industry and government. McLeod is a service disabled veteran owned and operated small business founded in 2016 and is headquartered in North Charleston, SC. For more information about working with McLeod, please contact us at bd@pmcleodis.com or visit our website at www.mcleodis.com.