Choosing a CMMC partner is
a business risk decision.
The gap most contractors discover too late isn’t in the controls. It’s in the expertise and the ownership. Who is accountable for data classification? What happens when a provider says they’re experienced but they’re not?
If those questions don’t have documented answers before the engagement starts, they’ll surface quickly — and not on your timeline.
What to look for
A trust framework, not a feature list.
There are four questions worth getting answers to before you sign a contract. If a provider can’t answer all four with proof, you’ve learned something useful about the engagement ahead.
01
How long have they been in business?
CMMC compliance is built on documentation, history, and consistency — none of which a new entrant can produce. Tenure isn’t a credential by itself, but a provider that hasn’t supported regulated contractors with DFARS, NIST, and CMMC for many years is likely learning on your contract.
02
Has your provider been through a CMMC Level 2 assessment themselves? What was the result?
Selling CMMC readiness without experiencing the audit process themselves is one of the most common gaps in the market. Ask for the assessment outcome such as score, findings, open POA&Ms. A provider that won’t share their results is asking you to take on a risk.
03
Do they have independently verified credentials?
Self-attestation isn’t evidence. Look for credentials issued by third parties such as ISO 27001 certification, the CompTIA Trustmark+, Cyber AB Registered Provider Organization status. These are auditable and revocable – which is what makes them useful in the vetting process.
04
How do they remain accountable for their compliance responsibilities?
A shared responsibility matrix isn’t a deliverable, it’s an operating contract. Ask how their controls are monitored, who signs off on their own compliance posture each quarter, and what happens contractually if their inheritance fails an assessment of yours.
Our credentials
Verifiable. Independently issued. On the record.
110/110
CMMC Level 2 assessment
Perfect score. Zero findings. No open POA&Ms.
1st
Cyber AB-approved RPO
One of the first 62 Registered Provider Organizations in the country.
ISO 27001
Certified
Independently audited information security management system.
Trustmark+
CMMC Level 2 assessment
Issued only to MSPs that meet the highest cybersecurity baseline.
25+ yrs
In regulated industries
We support industries like DIB contracting, healthcare, and financial services.
-Government contractor client
Resource
Before you commit to a compliance partner, ask the right questions.
Our MSP evaluation checklist was built for exactly this decision. Get a framework for evaluating the quality of each provider, clarifying shared responsibilities, and reducing avoidable risk – based on decades of experience supporting DIB contractors.
Speak with an advisor
We’re not for everyone, and that’s intentional.
If you want a direct conversation about what your compliance program needs and whether we’re the right fit, we’re available.