cmmc Compliance is no longer optional

If you handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), your ability to win and retain DoD contracts depends on meeting CMMC requirements. Most organizations aren’t ready - and don’t realize it until it’s too late.

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what’s changing - and why it matters

The Department of Defense is enforcing cybersecurity requirements through the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

In simple terms: if your organization stores, processes, or transmits CUI, you will need to prove you meet specific security controls or risk losing contract eligibility.

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It’s not just “best practice”
It’s contractual

CMMC isn’t a new concept but rather builds on existing federal requirements that have been in place for years

What’s changed is enforcement. Self-attestations will no longer be enough

  • Requires contractors to implement security controls and report cyber incidents

  • Defines the 110 security controls required to protect CUI

  • Introduces third-party assessments to verify compliance

Why most defense contractors are not ready

Despite years of requirements, many organizations still have significant gaps in their cybersecurity posture

Common challenges:

  • “We thought we were compliant - but have no documentation to prove it”

  • Security tools are deployed, but not configured to meet requirements

  • No clear System Security Plan (SSP)

  • Missing or incomplete POA&M

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CMMC assessments don’t just check boxes - they validate real implementation

what’s at stake

Failing to meet CMMC requirements can have direct business consequences:

  • Loss of eligibility for DoD contracts

  • Delays in contract awards

  • Increased scrutiny from primes and partners

  • Potential reputational damage

For many contractors, this isn’t just an IT issue - it’s a business survival issue

A Clear Path to CMMC Readiness

What we do

  • Evaluate your environment against NIST SP 800-171 controls

  • Identify gaps in technical, administrative, and procedural controls

  • Review existing tools for alignment

  • Assess documentation (SSP, policies, POA&M)

What You Get

  • Gap Analysis Report
    Clear breakdown of compliant vs non-compliant controls

  • Prioritized Remediation Plan
    Focus on what matters most first

  • SSP / POA&M Guidance
    Help building the documentation assessors expect

  • Architecture Recommendations
    Practical, scalable solutions

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Artemis Cyber Defense helps defense contractors understand where they stand, what’s missing, and how to close the gap

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Built for Defense Contractors

  • CISSP-certified expertise

  • Focus on Fortinet-based security architectures

  • Deep understanding of NIST 800-171 control implementation

  • Practical, implementation-driven guidance

How it works

DISCOVERY

ASSESSMENT

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GAP IDENTIFICATION

REMEDIATION PLAN

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