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Secure Technology Consultants

CMMC & NIST SP 800-171 Readiness

Turn compliance requirements into a practical, defensible readiness program.

Secure Technology Consultants helps government contractors and subcontractors assess their environments, define CUI scope, organize evidence, develop critical documentation, and prioritize remediation for CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 readiness.

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Who this is for

Built for organizations carrying federal security obligations

  • Defense Industrial Base contractors and subcontractors
  • Small and midsized organizations facing CMMC requirements
  • Teams that handle or may handle Controlled Unclassified Information
  • Organizations needing an organized roadmap before assessment

Common readiness challenges

Where readiness efforts usually stall

  • Unclear CUI scope and system boundaries
  • Incomplete asset or vendor inventories
  • Controls that exist but are not documented
  • Scattered or insufficient assessment evidence
  • Missing or outdated policies
  • Remediation backlogs without clear priorities

How STC helps

Readiness work that produces documentation you can defend

  • CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 readiness assessments
  • CUI scoping and system-boundary review
  • Control-by-control gap analysis
  • System Security Plan development or improvement
  • Plan of Action and Milestones development
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Evidence organization and readiness support
  • Risk-prioritized remediation planning

Our five-stage process

The same engagement model, applied to CMMC and NIST SP 800-171

  1. 01

    Assess

    Map where CUI enters, moves, and rests, define the system boundary, inventory in-scope assets and vendors, and review current controls against the 110 NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

  2. 02

    Prioritize

    Rank gaps by risk reduction, contract deadlines, and effort so the work sequence reflects both CMMC expectations and the budget you actually have.

  3. 03

    Implement

    Work with your team to close gaps: configuration changes, access and media controls, policies and procedures, and SSP and POA&M content written as work completes.

  4. 04

    Validate

    Confirm each implemented requirement is supported by evidence that an assessor could follow, and correct the artifacts that fall short before assessment.

  5. 05

    Continuously Improve

    Keep the SSP, POA&M, and evidence index current as systems, staff, and contract requirements change, on a review cadence your team can sustain.

What clients receive

Deliverables your team, your primes, and an assessor can all use

  • Defined scope and system boundaries
  • Control-gap matrix
  • Risk-prioritized remediation roadmap
  • SSP and POA&M support
  • Policy and procedure package
  • Organized evidence index
  • Executive readiness summary
  • Assessment preparation checklist

Relevant experience

Readiness work in regulated and public-sector environments

STC has supported an energy-sector analytics organization with a CMMC-aligned security roadmap, including a gap assessment, policy development, incident-response planning, and preparation for remediation work.

STC leadership has also supported public-sector NIST-aligned environments through security documentation, remediation tracking, governance practices, and executive reporting.

STC provides readiness and advisory support. STC does not conduct certification assessments and does not guarantee certification outcomes.

Frequently asked questions

Questions we hear before an engagement starts

What is the difference between readiness assistance and certification?
STC provides readiness assistance: assessing your environment, documenting controls, and preparing evidence. Certification assessments are conducted by authorized third-party assessment organizations. STC does not perform certification assessments and does not guarantee a certification outcome.
Can we start without a System Security Plan?
Yes. Many engagements begin with no SSP at all. We start from scoping and current-state review, then build the SSP as part of the readiness work rather than requiring it as a prerequisite.
How long does an engagement take?
Timing depends on the size of your scope, the complexity of your systems, and how much usable documentation already exists. A tightly scoped enclave with existing policies moves considerably faster than an undefined environment.
What if we are not sure whether we handle CUI?
That is a common starting point. We review your contracts, data flows, and systems to determine whether CUI is present, and where it could be limited to a smaller boundary to reduce the scope of your obligations.
Can STC work with a small internal team?
Yes. Engagements are built around the staff and budget you have. STC can lead the readiness effort, hand off specific tasks to your team, and keep documentation moving without adding headcount.
Can STC help after readiness gaps are identified?
Depending on the agreed scope, STC can provide remediation guidance, assist with documentation and control implementation, or coordinate with your internal IT team, MSP, and other vendors.

Build a defensible path to CMMC readiness.

Start with a practical review of your scope, current controls, documentation, and highest-priority gaps.

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