A Leader in Applied R&D
We are an Applied Research firm focused on programs using Research and Development expertise to deliver products and solutions solving unique national security challenges faced by our customers.
STC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and compliant federal contractor focused on providing solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal markets.
STC operates as a stand-alone corporation wholly owned by Louisiana State University.
Honoring a Legacy
Louisiana natives and LSU alumni Emmet and Toni Stephenson are known for their entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Having launched and succeeded in a number of business ventures throughout their careers, their special appreciation for the impact that vision and ingenuity can have on a state, a community, and the lives of individuals is legendary. That’s why, over the past three decades, the Stephensons have dedicated more than $25 million to the LSU Foundation, consistently supporting and creating opportunities for their alma mater to produce forward-thinking, impact-driven graduates and outcomes.
In 2016, Nascent Technologies Corporation (NTC) received a $500,000 donation from the LSU Foundation directed by Emmet and Toni Stephenson. NTC was renamed the Stephenson Technologies Corporation (STC) in honor of the couple’s generous gift. Their lifetime commitment to innovation, integrity, and generosity shapes the core values of the organization and continues to inspire our employees.
Sadly, Toni Stephenson succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 2020. The commitment she shared with her husband to improve the lives of others through technology and philanthropy will live on through his ongoing efforts to bring about positive change for people across the globe.
Our Services
Information Technology Security
Securing sensitive and cleared enclaves, our Cybersecurity Services workforce and proven approach provides full lifecycle solutions that secure your mission and reduce risk.
Our focuses include:
Application Security
Cloud Security
Penetration Testing
Security Assessments
Vulnerability Assessments
Systems and Software Development
STC leads the way in delivering software engineering & beyond. We help our clients engineer, digitize, manage, and operate mission processes and tools that enhance customer capabilities, heighten effectiveness, and lower operating costs to deliver clear and measurable outcomes.
We’re experts in:
Data Integration and Storage Solutions
Expertise in all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle
Modern DevSecOps best practices
Specialization in agile methodologies
Critical Infrastructure Security
The convergence of Information and Operational technology environments has
resulted in the exposure of previously isolated critical infrastructure
systems to malicious threat actors. STC provides a robust portfolio of solutions and services to help critical infrastructure entities, of any size, assess their cybersecurity posture, propose recommendations for areas needing improvements, and optimize the response and recovery process associated with cyberattacks.
We specialize in:
Realistic virtual site simulations
Cyber and Physical Response Exercises
Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) Training
Regulatory Compliance
Our Regulatory Compliance teams are experts across a myriad of compliance standards and frameworks. With the expanding landscape of regulatory requirements and cyber best practices, combined with evolving cybersecurity risks, our teams work to ensure your compliance, no matter the industry.
We focus on:
Security and Awareness Training
Risk Assessments
Risk Management
IT Governance
“The critical research and solutions that STC is providing in support of the U.S. Navy, our defense partners, and Louisiana’s energy and logistics industries is an exciting example of how [STC] is translating technology and expertise into practice…”
— Tom Gallgan, LSU Interim President
STC has significant applied R&D assets and solutions across many industries, including military, energy, and maritime sectors.
We have quickly become a recognized leader for our research excellence and expertise.
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