Enabling CMMC Compliance for a Defense Contractor

Situation:

A defense contractor, already handling Federal Contract Information (FCI), was preparing to bid on a Department of Defense contract involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This required achieving CMMC Level 2 compliance — a significant step up in cybersecurity maturity.

However, the company had no in-house IT staff, limited security expertise, and no starting point for compliance readiness. They needed clear guidance, technical support, and a cost-effective path forward.

Solution:

SAC delivered a customized compliance and security roadmap led by a dedicated virtual CISO (vCISO) with experience supporting defense businesses. Our team:

• Developed an incremental plan for achieving both CMMC Level 1 and Level 2

• Migrated the contractor’s operations from Google Workspace to Microsoft GCC Cloud and M365, ensuring a compliant and secure foundation

• Executed technical remediation, including infrastructure upgrades, access controls, and logging enhancements

• Rolled out comprehensive policy documentation, employee security awareness training, and audit preparation

Delivered ongoing cybersecurity operations, including monitoring, reporting, and patching, supported by a dedicated compliance team

Results:

By partnering with SAC, the contractor gained a dedicated vCISO and technical team that not only addressed immediate compliance needs but also established a long-term security operations foundation. With policies in place, infrastructure secured, and continuous monitoring implemented, the organization is now confidently on track for CMMC Level 2 certification — all at a price point designed for such business realities.

• CMMC-aligned IT environment built on Microsoft GCC

• Full security documentation and audit preparation plan in place

• vCISO and technical remediation team embedded as ongoing partners

• Systems hardened, vulnerabilities addressed, and compliance posture improved

• Continuous security monitoring and patch management ensures resilience

• All delivered at a budget-friendly cost, tailored for such business needs

• Client is now well-positioned to pass a CMMC L2 audit and secure future contracts

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