NIST & CMMC Assessments: Proven DoW Compliance

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Understand What Must Be Proven

NIST and CMMC apply to organizations supporting U.S. Department of War’s (DoW) contracts that handle FCI and CUI.

  • NIST defines what must be implemented.

  • CMMC defines how it is assessed and proven.

Together, they set the standard for cybersecurity control.

Many meet requirements but cannot prove them in assessment.

The challenge is not compliance—it is defensibility.

NIST Assessments

NIST assessments evaluate whether your controls align with NIST SP 800-171 and can be clearly demonstrated, focusing on consistency, traceability, and measurable outcomes.

We ensure your environment is aligned, structured, and ready for evaluation.

What We Do

  • Evaluate alignment with NIST SP 800-171 security requirements

  • Validate consistency between policies, processes, and technical controls

  • Structure evidence to support internal reviews and external assessments

CMMC Assessments

CMMC assessments validate whether your practices can be demonstrated under DoW expectations, focusing on evidence, consistency, and defined procedures.

Our team includes CMMC Certified Professionals (CCP), ensuring your environment is ready.

What We Do

  • Understand CMMC practices and procedures across Levels 1 and 2

  • Support you by handling sensitive government information for readiness

  • Align CMMC with DoW policies and NIST SP 800-171 expectations

Where This Creates Impact

Defense & Aerospace

Strict DoW requirements create risk in compliance and validation.

Structured assessments ensure controls are clear and defensible.

Manufacturing

Operational systems lack visibility and control consistency.

Aligned controls and evidence ensure readiness.

Tech & SaaS Providers

Growth outpaces control maturity and documentation.

Structured assessments bring clarity and readiness.

Professional Services

Handling client data without standard controls creates exposure.

Aligned processes ensure consistent, defensible practices.

Your Questions, Answered

  • The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides security requirements, such as NIST SP 800-171, used to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems. These requirements are mandated in DoW contracts for organizations handling sensitive information.

  • The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is the DoW program used to verify that contractors have implemented required security controls to protect Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). It ensures compliance is validated, not just self-attested.

  • NIST defines the security requirements organizations must implement, while CMMC verifies that those requirements are properly implemented and effective. Together, they ensure sensitive government information is both protected and demonstrably secure.

  • NIST and CMMC apply to organizations supporting U.S. Department of War’s (DoW) contracts, including contractors and subcontractors handling FCI or CUI. This includes organizations operating in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other regions—not as local regulation, but as a requirement tied to DoW contracts.

  • NIST SP 800-171 is a set of security requirements defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in nonfederal systems and organizations.

    It establishes 110 controls across areas such as access control, incident response, and system security, and is required for organizations handling CUI under U.S. Department of War’s (DoW) contracts.

  • CMMC is structured into three levels that define the maturity of cybersecurity practices required to protect government information.

    1. Level 1 (Foundational) focuses on basic safeguarding of Federal Contract Information (FCI) through annual self-assessments.

    2. Level 2 (Advanced) aligns with NIST SP 800-171 and is required for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

    3. Level 3 (Expert) includes additional DoW-defined requirements for the most sensitive programs and is assessed directly by the DoW.

    brs supports organizations in Level 1 and Level 2 readiness and assessments.

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