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CMMC LEVEL 3

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GRC Platform

For organizations that need a centralized way to manage policies, controls, and compliance evidence.

CMMC LEVEL 2 Self Assessment

For contractors that handle CUI and are allowed to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements through a self assessment.

ITAR Compliance

For companies that handle export controlled data and must meet ITAR requirements to avoid penalties and violations.

MSP

For businesses that need ongoing IT support aligned with security and compliance requirements.

CMMC LEVEL 2 C3PAO

For contractors that handle CUI and are required to pass a third party CMMC Level 2 assessment.

Mock Assessment

For contractors that want to test their CMMC readiness before a real assessment or self assessment.

MSSP

For organizations that need continuous security monitoring and threat protection.
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GCC

For contractors that need Microsoft 365 in a government compliant cloud environment that supports CMMC and DoW requirements.

GCC High

For organizations that need advanced security controls, monitoring, and protection within a GCC High environment.

Microsoft Azure Gov

For contractors that need secure cloud infrastructure approved for government workloads and sensitive data.

Migration Services

For organizations that need to move to a compliant Microsoft environment without disrupting operations.
Resources

CMMC Checklist

For contractors who want a simple checklist to understand CMMC requirements and spot gaps before an assessment.

GCC High Comparison

For organizations deciding between Microsoft cloud options and need to understand GCC versus GCC High requirements.

CMMC and DoW Compliance Documentation

Direct links to official CMMC, CUI, DFARS, NIST, and DoW compliance documentation.

Key CMMC, DFARS, and NIST References

Explanations and links to core CMMC, DFARS, and NIST requirements.
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ITAR Registration Code:
M49438 / Cage Code: 94U86

Home
Compliance Solutions

CMMC LEVEL 1

For contractors that handle Federal Contract Information and need to meet basic CMMC requirements to stay eligible for DoW contracts.

CMMC LEVEL 3

For high risk contractors that support critical DoW programs and require advanced cybersecurity protections.

GRC Platform

For organizations that need a centralized way to manage policies, controls, and compliance evidence.

CMMC LEVEL 2 Self Assessment

For contractors that handle CUI and are allowed to meet CMMC Level 2 requirements through a self assessment.

ITAR Compliance

For companies that handle export controlled data and must meet ITAR requirements to avoid penalties and violations.

MSP

For businesses that need ongoing IT support aligned with security and compliance requirements.

CMMC LEVEL 2 C3PAO

For contractors that handle CUI and are required to pass a third party CMMC Level 2 assessment.

Mock Assessment

For contractors that want to test their CMMC readiness before a real assessment or self assessment.

MSSP

For organizations that need continuous security monitoring and threat protection.
Microsoft Services

GCC

For contractors that need Microsoft 365 in a government compliant cloud environment that supports CMMC and DoW requirements.

GCC High

For organizations that need advanced security controls, monitoring, and protection within a GCC High environment.

Microsoft Azure Gov

For contractors that need secure cloud infrastructure approved for government workloads and sensitive data.

Migration Services

For organizations that need to move to a compliant Microsoft environment without disrupting operations.
Resources

CMMC Checklist

For contractors who want a simple checklist to understand CMMC requirements and spot gaps before an assessment.

GCC High Comparison

For organizations deciding between Microsoft cloud options and need to understand GCC versus GCC High requirements.

CMMC and DoW Compliance Documentation

Direct links to official CMMC, CUI, DFARS, NIST, and DoW compliance documentation.

Key CMMC, DFARS, and NIST References

Explanations and links to core CMMC, DFARS, and NIST requirements.
Blog
About Us

Our Story

Learn why we focus on helping defense contractors meet compliance requirements with clarity and confidence.

Contact

Get in touch with our team to ask questions, discuss your situation, or book a discovery call.

Industries

See the industries we support and how we help organizations with different compliance needs.

CMMC COMPLIANCE
RESOURCES

Access implementation guides, assessment checklists, whitepapers, and compliance resources to help your organization prepare for CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and federal cybersecurity requirements.

Key CMMC DFARS and NIST Resources

Contractual Cybersecurity Requirements

The FAR and DFARS clauses that establish cybersecurity requirements for DoW contractors.

DFARS Case 2019-D041
Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements
DFARS Clause 252.204-7012
Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
DFARS Provision 252.204-7019
Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoW Assessment Requirements
DFARS Clause 252.204-7020
NIST SP 800-171 DoW Assessment Requirements
DFARS Clause 252.204-7021
Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirement

NIST Security Requirements

Official NIST publications that establish the security controls supporting CMMC and federal cybersecurity requirements.

NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2
Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems
NIST SP 800-172
Enhanced Security Requirements for Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information

Controlled Unclassified Information Guidance

Official guidance for identifying, marking, safeguarding, and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Assessment and Reporting rESOURCES

Official systems and resources used to assess contractor cybersecurity readiness.

Acquisition and Program Guidance

Official guidance supporting cybersecurity risk management throughout the defense acquisition process.

HOW THE FRAMEWORKS CONNECT

How DFARS references NIST SP 800-171
How NIST SP 800-171 supports CMMC
How assessments, SPRS, and reporting work together

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