CMMC Advisory That Addresses Real Threats
Most CMMC advisory focuses on documentation. Ours starts with external threat intelligence — the same initial access vectors DC3 says are actually breaching DIB networks.
Schedule Your CMMC Cyber SnapshotCMMC Scoping & Exposure Assessment
Before investing tens of thousands preparing for CMMC, determine the most efficient path to compliance and identify external exposures that attackers already see.
"If a prime contractor asked you tomorrow how you protect CUI, what evidence would you show them?"
What You Receive
External Exposure Brief
Our Cyber Snapshot shows leadership leaked credentials, threat actors targeting them, attack simulation, breach risk, and compliance implications. This creates urgency.
CMMC Applicability Determination
We answer the most important question: Do you actually need CMMC Level 2? Includes CUI analysis, contract clause review, and expected certification path.
CUI Boundary Strategy
Many contractors can avoid securing their entire organization. We determine enclave vs. full-org approach — this can reduce cost from $120k to $30k.
Initial Gap Indicators
Key risk indicators mapped to NIST 800-171: MFA gaps, logging issues, incident response readiness, vendor risk — not a full assessment, but critical visibility.
90-Day Implementation Roadmap
Month 1: CUI scoping + identity controls. Month 2: logging + monitoring. Month 3: SSP + POA&M preparation. Clear next steps.
Executive Briefing
We present findings directly to leadership, answer questions, and outline the path forward — whether with us, your team, or implementation partners.
Compliance Checklists Miss What Matters Most
CMMC assessments evaluate whether 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls are implemented and documented. But they don't validate whether your external posture reflects those controls in practice.
Documentation ≠ Security
Your SSP might describe MFA enforcement, but admin interfaces can still be exposed with single-factor authentication. Assessors review policy — adversaries probe infrastructure.
Credentials Already Compromised
Corporate credentials circulate in breach databases and infostealer logs. A compliant password policy doesn't help if the password is already in attacker hands.
Edge Devices Under Attack
Documented patch management processes don't protect edge devices still running CISA KEV-listed vulnerabilities. Adversaries find these gaps in hours, not weeks.
Initial Access Is the Game
DC3 reports that DIB breaches consistently start with the same five initial access vectors. CMMC advisory programs that ignore external exposure miss the entry points that matter.
The 5 Initial Access Vectors Breaching DIB Networks
DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) DIB Collaborative Information Sharing Environment (DCISE) reporting identifies consistent patterns in how adversaries gain initial unauthorized access to defense contractors.
Phishing & Sub-techniques
AI-enhanced phishing, voice phishing (vishing), deepfakes, QR-code phishing
Exploited Public-Facing Apps
Internet-exposed services with known vulnerabilities
Valid Accounts
Compromised credentials from theft, reuse, or infostealer malware
Drive-by Compromise
Malicious websites targeting browser or plugin vulnerabilities
External Remote Services
VPNs, RDP, and remote access gateways with weak controls
Source: DC3 DCISE DIB Cyber Threats reporting
Intelligence-Driven CMMC Advisory
Every engagement starts with external reconnaissance. We show you what adversaries and assessors can already see about your security posture.
CMMC Cyber Snapshot Intel-Powered
External reconnaissance maps your attack surface to DC3 initial access vectors. We identify leaked credentials, exposed services, infostealer infections, and vulnerable edge devices — before your C3PAO assessment or prime contractor review.
Gap Analysis & Prioritization
External findings inform your gap analysis. We prioritize remediation based on actual risk exposure, not just control checklist order. This means addressing the exposures that would enable a real breach first.
Scoping & Architecture Strategy
We help determine whether an enclave approach or full-organization scope fits your CUI handling and risk profile. External intelligence reveals third-party relationships and data flows that affect scoping decisions.
Documentation & Implementation
SSP, policies, and POA&M development with technical implementation support. Documentation reflects actual security posture — not aspirational controls that don't match external reality.
Pre-Assessment Validation Intel-Powered
Before your C3PAO assessment, we run another external scan to verify remediation. This catches any new exposures and validates that your documented controls match your actual posture.
Cyber Intel Engine Powers Every Engagement
One reconnaissance engine. Multiple intelligence outputs. The same external findings that inform your CMMC advisory engagement also power continuous monitoring throughout your certification journey.
External Recon
Attack surface discovery
Threat Data
Breach & infostealer feeds
Cyber Intel Engine
Correlates, maps to frameworks, prioritizes
CMMC Mapping
Findings → practices
CMMC Advisory With an Intelligence Edge
We combine compliance expertise with the external visibility that most CMMC consultants don't have.
DC3-Aligned Prioritization
We prioritize readiness work based on how DC3 says adversaries actually breach DIB networks — not arbitrary control ordering.
- Initial access vector mapping
- Credential exposure detection
- Edge device vulnerability scanning
External Visibility First
Every engagement starts with reconnaissance. We show you what your C3PAO, prime contractor, and adversaries can already see.
- Attack surface enumeration
- Infostealer infection detection
- Third-party relationship mapping
Documentation That Matches Reality
Your SSP and policies reflect your actual security posture — verified by external intelligence, not just internal attestation.
- Policy-to-posture validation
- Continuous external monitoring
- Pre-assessment verification scans
Start With Your CMMC Cyber Snapshot
See what adversaries and assessors can already observe about your organization. We'll walk through external findings and discuss your readiness path — no obligation.
Schedule Your Review15-minute introductory call with external findings preview
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