Five years after launching, the Norfolk cybersecurity company is approaching $1 million in annual revenue and laying the groundwork for its next chapter.

NORFOLK, Va. — Greg Tomchick has a vision for downtown Norfolk. One day, he wants people to look at the skyline and see the Valor name on a building.

For now, he’s starting with Suite 250 at Monticello Arcade.

Five years after launching Valor Cybersecurity with five clients, Tomchick has grown the company into a seven-person operation that has helped more than 250 defense contractors navigate cybersecurity and compliance requirements. The business is on track to reach $1 million in annual revenue.

Its first permanent office represents more than an expansion. It’s a bet on the company’s future and the region where it began.

From Setback to Growth

Tomchick’s journey began with a business failure. In 2016, a cyberattack destroyed his first company, an experience that eventually inspired him to launch Valor in 2021.

Finding success took time.

During a September appearance on Innovate Hampton Roads’ Fervent Four podcast, Tomchick described years spent searching for the right customers and business model.

Valor eventually found its niche serving defense contractors and manufacturers, helping them meet cybersecurity requirements and protect sensitive information.

The company’s growth accelerated as it shifted from individual projects to ongoing relationships. Customers now begin with a six-month readiness engagement before transitioning into continuous protection.

“That shift from one-time projects to long-term partnerships has changed everything about how we operate,” Tomchick said.

Today, Valor’s regional involvement includes chairing the Virginia Ship Repair Association’s Cybersecurity Committee, supporting smaller defense suppliers through the 757Protect CMMC Accelerator and working with prime contractors to secure their supply chains.

Betting on Norfolk

Valor’s new office at 208 E. Plume St. marks another milestone in a journey that began at Old Dominion University and continued through 757 Startup Studios at Assembly Norfolk.

“The defense industrial base is at a turning point,” Tomchick said. “Our clients are staying with us for years, not months. That told me it was time to put down roots.”

The decision carries personal significance.

“Walking into Suite 250 at Monticello Arcade reminds me how far we’ve come and why this work matters,” he said.

The company will host an invitation-only preview of its office November 10.

Building Something Bigger

Tomchick’s ambitions extend well beyond the new space.

Over the next three to five years, Valor plans to expand into international defense markets, deepen partnerships with prime contractors and introduce new services, including ValorEnclave, a secure infrastructure offering, and ValorAi, a private artificial intelligence solution.

His long-term vision includes building a workforce of 250 cybersecurity professionals in Norfolk, a significant leap from today’s seven-person team.

It’s an ambitious goal for a company still approaching its first $1 million in annual revenue. But for an entrepreneur who lost one business to a cyberattack and spent years finding his footing with another, the investment represents something larger than office space.

“A permanent office in downtown Norfolk says we’re not going anywhere,” Tomchick said.

And someday, he hopes the Valor name will be part of Norfolk’s skyline.