Shane Breland
CIO, Core4ce
Shane Breland’s biggest recent achievement was leading Core4ce’s effort to obtain Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 with a perfect score of 110/110.
The certification reinforces the company’s commitment to protecting sensitive government information and strengthens its position as a trusted partner to the Defense Department and other national security agencies. It required a comprehensive review of Core4ce’s cybersecurity practices aligned with NIST’s strict standards and reflects the dedication and expertise of the IT and cybersecurity teams over the past 18 months.
By integrating intelligence, automation and advanced analytics within an adaptive prototyping ecosystem, Core4ce can minimize development cycles, reduce rework and deliver mission-ready solutions faster and more affordably. This continuous, AI-enabled innovation model helps agencies modernize securely, operate more efficiently across cloud and edge environments and ensure maximized returns on taxpayer resources.
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In 2025, Breland’s team is focused on integrating AI technologies across enterprise applications to streamline workflows and raise productivity while maintaining strong security standards. The team is automating repetitive high-effort tasks such as cybersecurity response, user lifecycle management, proposal generation and employee skill mapping. This work lets the organization move beyond system maintenance and concentrate on higher-impact priorities.
“Achieving the CMMC Level 2 certification with a perfect score underscores Core4ce’s dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity,” he said. “The road has not been easy, and we have faced many challenges along the way, but I could not be more proud of our IT and Cybersecurity team’s expertise, hard work, and relentless pursuit of excellence.”
Fun fact: Breland is a Louisiana boy who doesn’t fool around when it comes to his gumbo. He makes his roux from scratch and doesn’t stop stirrin’ ’til it’s darker than a bayou at midnight.