Federal Subcontractor Focus
Compliance advisory services for organizations whose federal contract eligibility depends on demonstrable NIST 800-171 and CMMC compliance.
DoD Subcontractors
Federal subcontractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) face mandatory NIST 800-171 compliance and CMMC certification. Contract eligibility depends on defensible implementation of all 110 security requirements.
We provide compliance advisory and audit preparation for organizations pursuing or maintaining DoD contracts. Our engagements focus on gap remediation, control effectiveness, and C3PAO assessment readiness.
- NIST 800-171 Gap Analysis & Remediation
- CMMC Level 2 Readiness Preparation
- System Security Plan (SSP) Development
- C3PAO Assessment Preparation
Advisory Engagement: Defense Contractor
Challenge
Mid-size defense contractor faced contract disqualification due to unresolved NIST 800-171 gaps identified during prime contractor assessment.
Approach
Conducted systematic gap analysis, prioritized remediation based on audit risk, and provided executive oversight of control implementation with evidence validation.
Outcome
Achieved defensible compliance posture, passed C3PAO assessment, and restored contract eligibility within compliance deadline.
Advisory Engagement: Engineering Firm
Challenge
Engineering firm pursuing federal contracts lacked internal security expertise and faced NIST 800-171 compliance requirements for the first time.
Approach
Provided vCISO advisory on retainer basis, established compliance program, and prepared organization for third-party assessment through systematic control implementation.
Outcome
Achieved CMMC Level 2 certification on first assessment attempt and qualified for federal contract opportunities previously unavailable.
Engineering & Consulting Firms
Professional services firms pursuing federal contracts often lack internal security expertise and face compliance requirements that threaten contract eligibility. Organizations require executive-level oversight but cannot justify full-time CISO hire.
Our vCISO advisory provides strategic security leadership on retainer basis. We establish compliance programs, oversee control implementation, and prepare organizations for third-party assessment.
- Virtual CISO Advisory (Retainer Basis)
- Compliance Program Establishment
- Risk Management Framework
- Executive Security Oversight
Defense Manufacturing
Manufacturing organizations in the defense supply chain face CMMC requirements that extend beyond traditional IT security. Operational technology (OT) environments, supply chain security, and technical data protection create unique compliance challenges.
We provide compliance advisory that addresses both IT and OT environments. Our engagements focus on network segmentation, access control, and evidence collection that satisfies NIST 800-171 requirements in manufacturing contexts.
- IT/OT Network Segmentation
- Technical Data Protection
- Supply Chain Security Controls
- Manufacturing-Specific Compliance
Advisory Engagement: Precision Manufacturing
Challenge
Precision manufacturer faced CMMC requirements that extended to shop floor systems and technical drawings, creating compliance complexity beyond traditional IT security.
Approach
Designed network segmentation strategy separating IT and OT environments, established access controls for technical data, and validated control effectiveness across manufacturing operations.
Outcome
Achieved CMMC certification while maintaining operational efficiency, protecting both digital systems and manufacturing processes under unified compliance framework.
Common Compliance Challenges
Federal subcontractors across industries face similar obstacles when pursuing NIST 800-171 compliance and CMMC certification.
Lack of Internal Expertise
Organizations lack security professionals with federal compliance expertise and cannot justify full-time CISO hire for contract-dependent revenue.
Audit Risk & Evidence Gaps
Control implementation lacks the documentation and evidence required for third-party assessment, creating audit risk and certification delays.
Contract Timeline Pressure
Prime contractors require compliance demonstration within tight deadlines, threatening contract eligibility and federal revenue streams.