CMMC, NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP Compliance Made Achievable
Federal contractors face an expanding web of cybersecurity mandates. We provide the specialized expertise to achieve and maintain compliance, protect CUI, and keep winning government contracts.
Why Federal Contractors Choose Us
Navigating federal cybersecurity compliance requires specialized expertise that general IT providers do not possess.
Compliance Expertise
- CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner (CRP) on staff
- Full NIST SP 800-171 Rev 3 mapping across all 17 control families
- DFARS 252.204-7012 incident reporting and forensic readiness
- ITAR/EAR export control data protection and access restrictions
Proven Track Record
- NC Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner for DFARS incident requirements
- MIT-certified cybersecurity professional and expert witness
- Hundreds of federal contractors guided through compliance programs
- Founded 2002, trusted by organizations across the Defense Industrial Base
Federal Cybersecurity Services
Every service is designed for the unique compliance requirements and threat landscape federal contractors face.
CMMC 2.0 Readiness and Certification
Complete preparation including gap analysis, SSP development, POA&M creation, technical control implementation, employee training, and mock assessments. We prepare you to pass your C3PAO assessment on the first attempt. CMMC services
NIST 800-171 Rev 3 and 800-53 Compliance
Full assessment across all security requirements, SSP development, SPRS score calculation, and implementation of every technical and administrative control needed for compliance.
DFARS 252.204-7012 and Incident Reporting
Adequate security measures, rapid 72-hour incident reporting via DIBNet, media preservation requirements, and contractor information system controls meeting every DFARS clause.
ITAR/EAR Export Control Protection
Access controls restricting data to U.S. persons only, geofencing and geo-IP blocking, and cloud environments meeting export control data sovereignty requirements.
CUI Enclave Architecture
Segmented environments isolating federal data from commercial IT, minimizing CMMC assessment scope while maximizing security through network segmentation and controlled data flows.
Managed Security Operations
24/7 SIEM monitoring, endpoint detection and response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence tailored to Defense Industrial Base targeting. Security services
From Compliance Gap to Certification Ready
Overlapping Frameworks, No Strategy
CMMC, NIST, DFARS, and FedRAMP requirements treated as separate problems with no unified approach.
False Claims Act Exposure
Self-attested compliance scores that do not reflect actual control implementation, creating legal liability.
Nation-State Threat Exposure
DIB companies targeted by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea without adequate detection or response.
Unified Compliance Program
Common controls mapped across CMMC, NIST, DFARS, and FedRAMP with a single integrated security program.
Assessment-Ready Documentation
SSP, POA&M, and evidence packages verified through mock assessments before the C3PAO or DIBCAC arrives.
Active Threat Defense
24/7 monitoring with DIB-specific threat intelligence, forensic capabilities, and tested incident response.
How We Get You Compliant
Comprehensive gap analysis against CMMC target level
CUI boundary definition and SPRS score calculation
SSP development and security architecture design
Technical control implementation and GCC High migration
Evidence collection, policy creation, and team training
Mock assessment and C3PAO/DIBCAC preparation
Built for Federal Contractors
Federal Cybersecurity FAQ
What is the difference between CMMC Level 1, 2, and 3?
Level 1 (17 practices, annual self-assessment) covers basic FCI protection. Level 2 (110 NIST 800-171 controls, C3PAO assessment) is required for CUI. Level 3 adds NIST 800-172 enhanced controls with government-led DIBCAC assessment for critical programs. Most contractors handling CUI need Level 2. Learn more about CMMC.
What cybersecurity do federal contractors need?
Federal contractors handling CUI must implement NIST SP 800-171 security controls, achieve CMMC certification at the required level, comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 safeguarding and incident reporting, and maintain a current SPRS score. ITAR/EAR contractors need additional export control protections. Schedule a consultation.
What is FedRAMP and do I need it?
FedRAMP authorizes cloud services for government use. Defense contractors typically need FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments like Microsoft GCC High for CUI processing, but do not need their own FedRAMP authorization unless they provide cloud services to agencies.
How does CMMC differ from NIST 800-171?
NIST 800-171 defines the security controls. CMMC is the certification framework that verifies those controls are actually implemented. CMMC Level 2 maps directly to NIST 800-171, but adds third-party assessment verification rather than self-attestation. View compliance services.
What happens if we fail a CMMC assessment?
Failing a CMMC assessment means you cannot bid on or perform contracts requiring that certification level. You can remediate findings and request reassessment, but the timeline delays contract eligibility. Our pre-assessment readiness reviews simulate the C3PAO experience to prevent failures.
How long does it take to achieve CMMC certification?
Most organizations need 6-18 months depending on current posture, scope, and complexity. Organizations starting from scratch need more time than those with existing NIST 800-171 implementations. We provide realistic timelines during gap assessment. Request a risk assessment.
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