CMMC Compliance Consulting for Defense Contractors

Preparing for CMMC requires more than checking security requirements off a list. Organizations need to understand their systems, protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), identify security gaps, document how requirements are implemented and maintain evidence that supports ongoing compliance.

WS Tech Consulting helps organizations strengthen Microsoft-based environments with a practical focus on CMMC readiness, NIST SP 800-171, identity and access, endpoint security, data protection, documentation support and assessment preparation.

Current CMMC Program Note

As of September 2026, official CMMC guidance states that Phase II requirements were suspended on July 13, 2026, while Phase I self-assessment requirements remain in place. Organizations should continue monitoring official program guidance while maintaining required cybersecurity practices. See the official CMMC program page for current updates.

CMMC Readiness & Gap Assessment

A readiness assessment helps determine where your current environment aligns with applicable requirements and where gaps may need remediation.

• NIST SP 800-171 gap analysis
• Technology and security environment review
• Identity and access review
• Endpoint and device security review
• CUI handling and data protection review
• Documentation and evidence review
• Remediation prioritization

Learn more in our CMMC gap assessment guide.

SSP & POA&M Support

Organizations preparing for CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 should maintain documentation that accurately reflects the systems, boundaries, requirements, implementation details and remediation work within scope.

We can assist with System Security Plan (SSP) preparation and POA&M development and remediation tracking.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

CUI protection is central to many defense contractor cybersecurity requirements. Organizations need to understand where CUI is stored, processed and transmitted, who can access it and what security controls protect it.

Read our CMMC and CUI guide.

CMMC and NIST SP 800-171

CMMC Level 2 has been aligned to NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 requirements under the current program framework. NIST has since published Revision 3, so organizations should distinguish between the current CMMC program baseline and the newer NIST publication when planning compliance work.

See our CMMC vs. NIST SP 800-171 guide and NIST SP 800-171 compliance guide.

Microsoft 365 Security for CMMC

Many organizations use Microsoft 365 for identity, collaboration, file storage, endpoint management and information protection. These capabilities can be important parts of a CMMC-focused security program when configured appropriately.

• Microsoft Entra ID
• MFA and Conditional Access
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Purview
• SharePoint and OneDrive
• Microsoft Sentinel

Explore our Microsoft 365 consulting services and CMMC and Microsoft 365 guide.

CMMC Assessment Preparation

Preparation can include organizing evidence, reviewing documentation, verifying system boundaries, identifying unresolved gaps and helping technical teams understand what they need to demonstrate during an assessment.

WS Tech Consulting does not position itself as the independent certifying assessor. Our role is readiness, remediation, technical implementation and assessment preparation.

Ready to Assess Your CMMC Environment?

Talk with WS Tech Consulting about your current environment, compliance requirements and remediation priorities.