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Defense & Aerospace
CMMC certification, NIST 800-171 compliance, and CUI protection for DoD contractors, defense primes, and aerospace manufacturers navigating stringent cybersecurity requirements to maintain contract eligibility.
Industry Challenges
Defense Contractor Cybersecurity Mandates
CMMC Certification Requirements
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 is now required to bid on DoD contracts. Level 1 (foundational) or Level 2 (advanced) certification with C3PAO assessment creates compliance pressure for entire defense supply chain.
CUI Protection
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) handling requirements under NIST SP 800-171. System Security Plans (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and evidence collection for 110 security controls.
Supply Chain Security
Defense contractors must assess and manage cybersecurity risk in their supply chains. Third-party vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers require CMMC flow-down and ongoing risk management.
Featured Services
How We Help Defense Contractors
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CMMC Readiness & Gap Analysis
Assessment against CMMC Level 1 or Level 2 requirements. NIST 800-171 control implementation review, System Security Plan development, POA&M preparation, and C3PAO assessment readiness.
02
Enterprise Risk Assessment
Comprehensive current-state security posture analysis against NIST CSF and NIST 800-171. Risk register development, control maturity assessment, and strategic remediation roadmap.
03
Third-Party Risk Management
Supply chain cybersecurity program design. Vendor assessment frameworks, CMMC flow-down requirements, subcontractor risk scoring, and ongoing vendor monitoring.
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Fractional CISO Services
Ongoing strategic security leadership for defense contractors. CMMC maintenance, POA&M progress tracking, SSP updates, and regulatory change monitoring for FAR/DFARS requirements.
Compliance Requirements
Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Standards
Defense contractors face the most stringent cybersecurity requirements in commercial industry. CMMC certification is now required to bid on and maintain DoD contracts.
Why Defense Contractors Choose Neon Clarity
We understand that CMMC certification is a contract requirement—not just a compliance checkbox. Our approach combines deep NIST 800-171 expertise with practical implementation that prepares you for C3PAO assessment while building sustainable security programs.
We've worked with defense primes, Tier 1 suppliers, and small DoD contractors across the defense industrial base. We understand the operational realities of manufacturing environments, CUI handling, and FAR/DFARS requirements.
Ready to Achieve CMMC Certification?
Schedule a consultation to discuss your CMMC requirements and explore how our defense contractor expertise can maintain your contract eligibility.